Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has categorically denied rumors about contesting for BCCI president's position ahead of September 28 elections. His management company, SRT Sports Management, issued a statement refuting "unfounded speculations" about his nomination or consideration for the role. The BCCI will elect a new president to replace Roger Binny, whose three-year tenure ends soon. Binny had succeeded Sourav Ganguly in 2022. New officials will also be chosen for vice-president, treasurer, secretary, and joint secretary positions. The 52-year-old Master Blaster, cricket's highest run-scorer with 34,357 international runs and 100 centuries, has never held official BCCI positions except serving on the Cricket Advisory Committee from 2015-2019. He currently works as Mumbai Indians' icon. (PC: Pinterest)

Indian-origin motel manager Chandramouli Nagamallaiah, 50, was brutally beheaded with a machete at Downtown Suites motel in Dallas on September 10. Suspect Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, 37, attacked Nagamallaiah after an argument about using a broken washing machine. The horrific assault occurred in front of the victim's wife and son, who tried to intervene but were pushed away. Cobos-Martinez admitted to the killing and was arrested covered in blood while still carrying the machete. He's charged with capital murder and held without bond with an immigration detainer. The Indian Consulate in Houston expressed condolences and is assisting the family. The attack was captured on surveillance footage, showing the suspect pursuing the victim through the parking lot before the fatal assault. (PC: India Today)

The FBI has released images of a “person of interest” in the Charlie Kirk shooting and announced a $100,000 reward for information. Kirk, a close ally of Donald Trump, was shot dead at a Utah university. Officials said the suspect appears to be college-aged and fled into a nearby neighborhood. A Mauser .30-06 rifle, a footwear impression, and a forearm imprint were found in nearby woods. Two earlier detainees were released without charges. A scheduled press briefing was canceled due to “rapid developments.” Trump said Kirk will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously. Security remains tight nationwide. (PC: X)

US President Donald Trump may visit India later this year for the QUAD Leaders Summit. His aide Sergio Gor, nominated as the next US ambassador to India, said Trump is “fully committed” to meeting QUAD leaders. Gor told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that talks are ongoing but dates are not final. The visit comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Trump in June, and Trump accepted. Gor said Trump shares a “deep friendship” with Modi despite past trade tensions. He added that India is a “strategic partner” and pledged stronger cooperation in trade, defence, and technology. (PC: X)

Nato members are sending troops, aircraft, and air defence systems to Poland after Russian drones entered its airspace. Poland said three drones were shot down, while others crashed across the east. Warsaw called it a “large-scale provocation” by Russia. The Netherlands, Czech Republic, Germany, France, and the UK promised support, with deployments ranging from helicopters to air policing. Poland’s defence minister said these are “concrete declarations” after years of empty words. President Karol Nawrocki warned Russia is testing Nato. Poland also closed its border with Belarus before Russian-Belarus drills. Nato says it is not taking chances. (PC: BBC)

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said a trade deal with India will move forward once New Delhi ends Russian oil imports. Speaking to CNBC, he said, “We’re going to sort out India,” linking progress to energy decisions. Lutnick earlier warned India would “say sorry” and return to talks under US pressure. His softer tone now comes after President Donald Trump called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “dear friend.” Trump said trade talks are active and predicted success soon. Modi responded that India and the US are natural partners and future agreements will unlock “limitless potential” in their relationship. (PC: India Today)

Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues shared a light moment with Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma in New Zealand. Jemimah said she and Smriti Mandhana invited Virat to a café to talk about batting. Anushka also joined. The chat began with cricket but soon turned to life and personal stories. The four spoke for almost four hours. Jemimah said, “It felt like old friends meeting.” Their long talk ended only when the café staff asked them to leave. Virat and Anushka now live in London with their children, Vamika and Akaay, enjoying a quieter life away from the spotlight. (PC: X)

Nepal’s Gen Z protesters, who forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign, are divided over the choice of interim leader. Many support former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, praising her honesty and courage. Protesters say she can guide Nepal in this crisis. But another group has backed Kulman Ghising, an engineer known for solving the country’s power crisis. They argue Karki is too old and the Constitution blocks retired judges from leading. The debate has sparked fresh clashes in Kathmandu. Nepal’s President Ram Chandra Paudel has urged calm, promising efforts to find a solution within the Constitution. (PC: NDTV)

The FBI has released a picture of a “person of interest” in the killing of US activist Charlie Kirk. Kirk, 31, was shot by a sniper on Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University. Authorities said the shooter fired one round, jumped from a rooftop, and escaped. A high-powered bolt-action rifle believed to be the murder weapon has been found. The FBI has asked the public to help identify the man seen in photos. Videos of the shooting spread online, showing panic as the crowd ran for cover. US President Donald Trump will honor Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. (PC: HT)

The FBI has recovered the bolt-action rifle used to kill US conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University. Officials said the shooter, who appears college-aged, fled after firing from a rooftop. Clear video footage and footprints are being analysed. Kirk, 31, a close ally of Donald Trump and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot while speaking before 3,000 people. Utah Governor Spencer Cox called it a political assassination and warned it threatens constitutional rights. Vice President JD Vance will meet Kirk’s family. Investigators urged public help as the search for the suspect continues. (PC: India Today)