Air India will operate a special flight from Milan to Delhi on Sunday to bring back over 250 passengers stranded after their flight was cancelled on Friday due to a technical fault. The cancelled flight, AI138, was to be operated with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The airline said it expedited repairs and secured approvals for a replacement flight, AI138D, departing Milan at 7 pm local time. The passengers will arrive in Delhi on Monday morning, just in time for Diwali. Air India said affected travellers were also offered options to rebook or take today’s special flight. (PC: NDTV)

US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi condemned Florida politician Chandler Langevin's calls for mass deportation of Indians, stating such rhetoric "echoes the cruelty of Donald Trump's mass ICE raids." Krishnamoorthi warned that normalizing hate speech and scapegoating communities weakens democracy, urging leaders to protect all Americans regardless of race, accent, or origin. Langevin, a Palm Bay city council member, posted on X demanding Trump "revoke every Indian visa and deport them immediately" as a birthday wish, claiming Indians "exploit us financially." He wrote "There's not a single Indian that cares about the United States." The comments sparked criticism from civil rights groups and the Indian American community amid Trump's ongoing immigration crackdown.

Indian tourists in Japan will soon make digital payments using UPI apps following an MoU between NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and NTT DATA Japan. Merchants acquired by NTT DATA will accept UPI-based payments via QR code scanning, reducing tourists' reliance on cash or foreign exchange cards. This marks UPI's first introduction in East Asia. Between January-August 2025, Japan welcomed over 208,000 Indian tourists, making familiar payment options crucial. NTT DATA Japan's Head of Payments noted this will enable convenient shopping for Indians while creating new business opportunities for Japanese merchants. Indian travelers currently use UPI in France, UAE, Nepal, Mauritius, Peru, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Qatar, and Bhutan.

Canada is on track for record-high forcible removals of Indian nationals in 2025, with 1,891 removed by July 28, surpassing 2024's total of 1,997. This marks a dramatic increase from just 625 in 2019. Indians rank second after Mexicans (2,678) in forced removals. Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed plans to expedite deportations with better resources and tracking as part of broader immigration reforms. The surge reflects growing anti-immigration sentiment in Canada. Indians top the removal inventory at 6,837, with most being refugee claimants. Peel Regional Police now actively collaborates with border services to pursue removal of accused foreign nationals during judicial processes, including recent mail theft arrests. (PC: India Today)

Florida politician Chandler Langevin was censured Saturday by city council for inflammatory social media posts calling for mass deportation of Indians from the US. The censure requires council consensus before agenda items, removes him from committees, and bars commissioner comments. Langevin wrote "There's not a single Indian that cares about the United States" and called Indians exploiters enriching themselves at America's expense. He requested Trump revoke all Indian visas as a "birthday wish" and claimed Indians "don't assimilate" but "drain our pockets." After backlash, he clarified remarks targeted temporary visa holders, not Indian Americans. Multiple Indian American groups demanded his resignation. Langevin called the censure a free speech violation.

Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak praised India's "energy and ambition" and called the India-UK partnership "hugely promising" after attending the NDTV World Summit 2025 in New Delhi. He reconnected with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, discussing AI, infrastructure, global growth, and economic resilience. Sunak stated the old global order post-Berlin Wall "no longer exists" and won't return. He emphasized the coming decade will be defined by "multipolarity and domestic capabilities," citing India as a prime example. Sunak highlighted Covid-19 as a geopolitical event exposing supply chain fragility. He noted China's non-traditional trade approach forced democracies to reconsider norms, addressing security and intellectual property concerns. Sunak served as UK's first Indian-origin PM from October 2022 to July 2024.

Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir issued a stern warning to India, stating that Pakistan’s advanced military capabilities could “shatter” India’s perceived geographic immunity. Speaking at the Pakistan Military Academy in Abbottabad, Munir said even minor provocations from India could trigger a “decisive, beyond proportions” response. He emphasized that the nuclearized environment leaves no room for war and urged India to resolve core disputes through dialogue based on equality and mutual respect. Munir also condemned India’s alleged use of proxy groups in Afghanistan, calling it a “hypocritical and heinous” strategy. (PC: AFP)

Florida council member Chandler Langevin faced widespread criticism after posting on social media that Indians “drain our pockets” and should be deported. In response to public outrage, the Palm Bay City Council voted 3-2 to censure him, removing him from committee assignments and requiring council approval for agenda items. Langevin defended his statements as a discussion on immigration policy and has filed a lawsuit citing First Amendment rights. The controversy has sparked debates on racial bias, freedom of speech, and immigration policies in the U.S., drawing attention from both national and international audiences. (PC: X)    

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh declared Saturday that "every inch of Pakistan's territory lies within BrahMos range" and Operation Sindoor was "just a trailer," stating victory has become India's habit. Singh and UP CM Yogi Adityanath flagged off the first batch of four BrahMos missiles from Lucknow's facility, inaugurated virtually on May 11, 2025. The unit will produce approximately 100 missile systems annually with ₹3,000 crore turnover and ₹500 crore GST collection from next financial year. BrahMos team signed contracts worth approximately ₹4,000 crore with two countries within one month.  Singh also dedicated a Titanium and Superalloy Materials Plant enabling India to produce aviation-grade materials from domestic sources. 

Hundreds of passengers returning to India from Italy for Diwali were stranded Friday after Air India cancelled flight AI138 from Milan to Delhi due to extended technical requirements on the aircraft. The airline prioritized safety, rebooking passengers on alternative flights on or after October 20, 2025, based on seat availability with Air India and other carriers. All passengers received hotel accommodations, though some were placed outside the airport's immediate vicinity. One passenger with a Schengen visa expiring Monday was rebooked on another airline's Sunday flight. Air India provided meals and ground assistance while expressing regret for the inconvenience caused, reaffirming commitment to passenger safety and well-being.