India summoned Pakistan’s charge d’affaires on Wednesday and lodged a strong protest after a Pakistani Navy vessel collided with an Indian Navy warship in international waters in the Arabian Sea. The Ministry of External Affairs said the incident caused no major damage but alleged that the Pakistani vessel’s conduct breached Article 10 of the 1991 India-Pakistan agreement. The provision requires naval ships and submarines of both countries to maintain a distance of at least three nautical miles in international waters to prevent accidents. The agreement also requires advance notice of major military exercises and troop movements through diplomatic channels. (PC: HT)

The US House of Representatives has advanced a Russia sanctions bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India and other major buyers of Russian oil and gas. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 cleared a procedural vote by 214-211 after two Democrats joined Republicans. The bill had already passed the Senate with an 86-11 vote in August. A final House vote is expected on Wednesday. If passed, the legislation would give the US president authority to impose higher tariffs on countries buying Russian energy, including India. (PC: NDTV)

A Pakistani naval unit collided with an Indian Navy vessel at sea, prompting India to summon Pakistan’s top diplomat in New Delhi on Wednesday. The Ministry of External Affairs lodged a strong protest over what it described as the Pakistani naval units’ “unacceptable and unprofessional” conduct. The incident took place in international waters, according to reports. India has asked Islamabad to take note of the incident and ensure such conduct is not repeated. The details of the collision, including any damage or injuries, remain unclear as authorities have not released further information. The incident is still developing. (PC: India Today)

Sethuraman Panchanathan, an Indian American computer scientist and former director of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), has been named the recipient of the 2026 Arthur M. Bueche Award by the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). He is the first Indian American to receive the prestigious honour. The award recognizes his contributions to engineering, science, technology policy and public service. Panchanathan previously led the NSF, where he helped advance research and innovation across emerging technologies. The NAE announced the award on September 1, 2026, highlighting his leadership and contributions to strengthening connections between engineering, technology and society. 

The US House of Representatives has advanced legislation targeting Russia and Iran, clearing a procedural hurdle before a final vote expected on September 16. The bill, known as the Lindsey O. Graham Russia and Iran Sanctions Act of 2026, could give President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries, including India, that purchase Russian oil and gas. The measure passed the procedural vote 214–211. Its advancement does not mean the bill has become law. The proposed sanctions could create significant implications for India-US trade and India’s purchases of Russian energy. (PC: Reuters)

New Zealand’s Parliament has approved legislation implementing the free trade agreement (FTA) with India, clearing the way for the removal or substantial reduction of tariffs on nearly 95 per cent of New Zealand’s exports to India. The bill passed 93–29, with the opposition Labour Party supporting it. The agreement, signed by both countries on April 27, is likely to take effect from October 19, according to an official. More than half of covered products will become duty-free when the pact begins. New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay said exporters would see benefits that are “immediate and substantial”. The agreement aims to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties between the two countries. (PC: X)

Hundreds of fans gathered outside London’s tallest building, The Shard, on Tuesday to see Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, but his event was cancelled after the Metropolitan Police intervened over safety concerns. A member of Vijay’s team announced that the programme was being called off because permission had not been granted due to safety concerns. The cancellation disappointed fans, some of whom had queued for hours. Vijay is leading a state delegation to the UK to attract investments into Tamil Nadu. His office said the delegation had signed multiple memoranda of understanding involving around Rs 12,300 crore in investments, expected to generate more than 9,400 high-value jobs. Vijay is scheduled to return to India Wednesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised India’s concerns with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Modi stressed that both sides should show sensitivity to each other’s core concerns and be guided by “three mutuals”: mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity. The Chinese readout quoted Modi as saying India’s position on Tibet and Taiwan had not changed and that New Delhi does not allow anti-China activities on its soil. India’s position on Tibet and Taiwan has remained consistent under successive governments, despite no longer publicly articulating its One China policy since 2010.

The US House of Representatives has advanced a bill that would authorise President Donald Trump to impose 100 per cent tariffs on India and other countries buying oil and gas from Russia, while extending existing sanctions on Iran. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 cleared a procedural hurdle on Tuesday evening after two Democratic lawmakers joined Republicans in supporting it. The measure is expected to face a final House vote on Wednesday. A resolution advancing the bill, alongside other legislation, passed 214-211, surprising House Democratic leadership. The measure increases pressure on Russia while creating potential trade risks for India, a major buyer of Russian energy supplies.

A US federal judge has blocked new Trump administration rules that would have sharply cut how long foreign students and journalists can stay in the country, a day before they were due to take effect. The rules would have capped student stays at four years and journalist visas at just 240 days. India, the largest source of international students in the US with 3,63,019 enrolled in 2024-25, stood to be hit hardest. The pause means Indian students in longer programmes, like PhDs, won't scramble for extensions, and Indian journalists can keep working without filing for renewal every eight months, for now. (PC: HT)