The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela to appear at its Delhi office on September 16 in the 1xBet online betting case. Former Trinamool Congress MP Mimi Chakraborty has also been called on September 15 in connection with the case. ED sources confirmed both have been asked to cooperate with the investigation. The probe has already questioned several high-profile individuals, including cricketers Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan. Dhawan was questioned for eight hours over his alleged link to the betting app through endorsements. The central government recently banned real-money online gaming through new legislation. (PC: X)

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said, “We will never surrender” to far-right protesters after over 100,000 people joined an anti-immigration rally in London led by Tommy Robinson. Starmer added, “Our flag represents our diverse country,” and warned, “We will not tolerate citizens being targeted for their background or the colour of their skin.” He condemned attacks on police officers during the march. The rally, called “Unite the Kingdom,” featured chants like “Stop the boats” and “Tommy, whose street?” A 5,000-strong counter-protest also took place. Starmer stressed, “Britain is a nation built on tolerance, diversity, and respect.” (PC: India Today)

Russia has deployed its Iskander missile system in Kaliningrad, close to Poland’s border. Reports say the missile can strike Warsaw, Poland’s capital, in just 3 minutes. This comes hours after Russia was accused of invading Polish airspace. The Iskander-M is a short-range ballistic missile, often called one of Russia’s most dangerous weapons. Its placement so close to a NATO country has raised fresh security fears in Europe. Analysts warn the move could sharply increase tensions in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. NATO leaders are expected to meet and discuss possible responses to this growing military threat. 

Romania reported that a Russian drone entered its airspace on Saturday, the second NATO country to face such an incident this week. The defence ministry said two F-16 jets detected the drone near the village of Chilia Veche while monitoring Russian strikes on Ukraine. The drone later disappeared from radar and posed no direct threat. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the move was “an obvious expansion of the war.” The EU called it an “unacceptable breach” of sovereignty. Earlier, Poland said it shot down Russian drones. NATO allies have raised air defence readiness as tensions with Moscow increase. (PC: EPA)

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said “Britain is proudly built on tolerance, diversity and respect” after a far-right rally in London turned violent. The “Unite the Kingdom” march, led by activist Tommy Robinson, drew over 100,000 people on Saturday. Clashes broke out between protesters, counter-groups, and police. Twenty-six officers were injured, and 25 people were arrested. Starmer condemned the attacks, saying, “We will not stand for assaults on police officers or people feeling unsafe because of their background.” Tech billionaire Elon Musk, speaking via video, backed the rally, warning that “violence is coming” and calling for a change of government. (PC: Reuters)

Nepal’s new Prime Minister Sushila Karki has declared that those killed in the recent Gen Z protests will be honoured as martyrs. “Those killed in the crackdown on the Gen Z Revolution will be declared martyrs. Their families will receive financial aid of Rs 10 lakh, and assistance will also be extended to the injured,” Karki said in her first national address. The protests, sparked by a social media ban, soon grew into a movement against corruption and unemployment, leaving over 70 dead and 1,300 injured. Karki urged unity, saying, “We will not give up. We will work to restore our nation.” (PC: Reuters)

Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, organized London's "Unite the Kingdom" rally that drew over 110,000 anti-immigration protesters. The 41-year-old founder of the English Defence League is a prominent far-right figure with multiple prison sentences for contempt of court, assault, and mortgage fraud. He was recently released after being jailed for repeating false accusations about a Syrian refugee. The Saturday demonstration saw protesters carrying English and British flags chanting "we want our country back," resulting in 26 injured police officers and 25 arrests. A counter-protest by "Stand Up to Racism" drew 5,000 participants. This marked one of Britain's largest right-wing demonstrations in recent years. (PC: Evening Standard & X)

Over 150,000 protesters joined Tommy Robinson's "Unite the Kingdom" anti-immigration rally in London, chanting "We want our country back" while carrying English and Union Jack flags. The demonstration featured "great replacement" rhetoric, with speakers including Robinson, Elon Musk via video link, and French politician Eric Zemmour warning of European cultural destruction through migration. Musk controversially declared "violence is coming" and demanded government dissolution. Protesters displayed signs reading "Stop the boats" and tore Muslim, Palestinian flags. Prime Minister Keir Starmer remained silent, attending Arsenal's match instead. Liberal Democrats condemned Musk's "disgusting" violence threats. Counter-protesters numbering 5,000 organized a "March Against Fascism" response, calling the demonstration racist.

Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki, the country's first woman to hold the position, pledged a maximum six-month tenure, stating she's "not here to taste power" but to stabilize the nation. The former Chief Justice took oath Friday after K.P. Sharma Oli resigned following deadly protests over corruption and social media bans that killed 19 people. Karki promised to recognize Gen Z protest victims as "martyrs" and investigate vandalism during demonstrations that saw Parliament, President's Office, and government buildings torched. President Ramchandra Paudel dissolved Parliament and announced fresh elections for March 5, 2025. Karki suggested the protests appeared "planned," raising conspiracy questions about the nationwide agitation.

Albania has appointed Diella, an AI-powered assistant, as a cabinet minister overseeing public procurement to eliminate government corruption. Named after the Albanian word for "sun," Diella has served as the digital face of e-Albania since January, guiding citizens through 95% of government services via voice commands on the state's online portal. Prime Minister Edi Rama promoted the AI from its role helping Albanians navigate bureaucratic tasks like paperwork and applications without visiting government offices. This unprecedented appointment marks Albania's bold experiment in using artificial intelligence to combat corruption in government tenders, making Diella possibly the world's first AI cabinet minister with specific anti-corruption responsibilities in public procurement processes. (PC: X)