Kerala has confirmed 67 cases of brain-eating amoeba infections this year, with 18 deaths, according to updated health data. A 17-year-old boy in Thiruvananthapuram was the latest case after visiting a swimming pool at Akkulam Tourist Village, which has now been closed. The deadly infection, caused by Naegleria fowleri, spreads when contaminated water enters the nose. Health Minister Veena George urged people to avoid stagnant or polluted water and ensure wells and swimming pools are chlorinated. She stressed, “The amoeba enters your brain through your nose.” The health department has stepped up surveillance and water safety measures across the state. (PC: India Today)

Trump aide Peter Navarro stated that India is coming to the negotiating table with the United States ahead of Tuesday's Indo-US trade talks. Speaking to CNBC, Navarro referenced PM Modi's constructive response to Trump's social media post about upcoming discussions. However, Navarro, previously calling India the "Maharaja of tariffs," reiterated that India maintains the highest tariffs among major countries with significant non-tariff barriers. US trade representative Brendan Lynch will meet Indian chief negotiator Rajesh Agarwal in New Delhi for bilateral trade negotiations. Trump recently imposed punitive 25% tariffs on India, doubling overall tariffs to 50% as pressure over Ukraine-Russia relations. India called the action "unfair, unjustified and unreasonable," while both leaders expressed optimism for successful trade conclusions. (PC: Bloomberg & The New York Times)

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has defended Team India after the handshake row in the Asia Cup 2025. Following India’s 7-wicket win over Pakistan, captain Suryakumar Yadav and his players did not shake hands with their rivals. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) filed a complaint with the Asian Cricket Council and demanded the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft. A senior BCCI official clarified that handshakes are a goodwill gesture, not a rule. “There is no law forcing players to shake hands,” he said, citing strained India-Pakistan relations as the reason. (PC: NDTV)

Indian skater Anandkumar Velkumar created history by winning India's first-ever gold medal at the Speed Skating World Championships in Beidaihe, China. The 22-year-old champion secured the senior men's 1,000m sprint title with a time of 1:24.924 seconds on Monday. This triumph followed his historic bronze medal in the 500m sprint event days earlier, marking India's first senior world championship medal in speed skating. Adding to India's success, junior competitor Krish Sharma claimed gold in the 1,000m sprint category. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and PM Modi praised Velkumar's achievement, with Rijiju calling it "a glorious moment for Indian sports." The championships run from September 13-21.

UK police have arrested a man in his 30s for the alleged rape of a Sikh woman in her 20s in Oldbury, West Midlands. Authorities said the attack, reported on September 9, was “racially motivated.” The survivor continues to receive support. Police called the arrest a “significant development” but urged the public not to speculate as investigations remain active. The brutal crime sparked anger across the Sikh community, who held a march and prayers at the site. British-Sikh MPs Preet Kaur Gill and Gurinder Singh Josan condemned the violence, calling for justice and urging community unity against hate crimes. (PC: Sky News)

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has said people celebrating the death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk should face consequences. Hosting the Charlie Kirk Show, Vance urged Americans to report such individuals to their employers. “We don’t believe in political violence, but we do believe in civility,” he said. His comments follow reports of teachers, pilots, medical staff, and even a US Secret Service employee losing jobs or facing suspension over insensitive posts. Critics argue these firings threaten free speech, but US companies have wide discretion. Kirk, a supporter of Donald Trump and Vance, was shot dead while hosting a debate in Utah. (PC: BBC)

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) condemned the brutal killing of Indian national Chandra Nagamallaiah, 50, in Dallas, Texas. He was beheaded last week at a motel where he worked after an argument with Cuban national Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, 37. Police said the accused used a machete in front of the victim’s wife and child before being arrested at the scene. DHS said the crime was “preventable” since Cuba had earlier refused to take Cobos-Martinez back, leading to his release in the US. President Donald Trump called Nagamallaiah a “respected man” and promised justice for the gruesome murder.  (PC: India Today)

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi criticized India and the BCCI after Suryakumar Yadav’s team refused handshakes with Pakistan players following their Asia Cup 2025 clash in Dubai. India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets but chose to skip post-match greetings, sparking controversy. Afridi said the act showed “no sportsman spirit” and called it an “embarrassment in front of the world.” Pakistan coach Mike Hesson and skipper Salman Ali Agha also expressed anger. The PCB has threatened to withdraw from the tournament if referee Andy Pycroft continues. Afridi claimed Indian players acted under pressure from boycott campaigns in India. (PC: HT)

A Delhi court sent 38-year-old Gaganpreet Kaur, accused in the BMW crash that killed Finance Ministry official Navjot Singh, to two days of judicial custody. Singh, Deputy Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, died after his motorcycle was hit near Dhaula Kuan while returning from Bangla Sahib Gurdwara with his wife, who was seriously injured. Police are probing why the victims were taken to a hospital 19 km away, reportedly linked to the accused’s family. Investigators are also checking possible tampering with her medical records. Kaur faces charges of culpable homicide, rash driving, and endangering lives under BNS. (PC: X)

Two people went missing after a cloudburst struck Dehradun early Tuesday, triggered by heavy rain. The disaster damaged houses, destroyed roads, and washed away cars and shops. Rescue teams from NDRF and SDRF rushed to the spot, shifting affected families to safer areas. District officials led relief operations and ordered all schools in Dehradun to remain shut. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said he was in constant touch with the administration. In nearby Rishikesh, rising river water trapped three people, later rescued by SDRF. Heavy rain and landslides continue to disrupt life across many parts of Uttarakhand this monsoon. (PC: X)