The Indian Navy is set to commission Vagsheer, its sixth Kalvari-class submarine, in December 2024 as part of the ₹23,562-crore Project 75. Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai, the submarine is undergoing final trials. Vagsheer is a diesel-electric attack submarine with capabilities for anti-surface, anti-submarine warfare, and long-range strikes. The Navy is also in discussions with France to build three more submarines at MDL to enhance maritime security. Recently, a submarine escape training facility, Vinetra, was commissioned at INS Satavahana, Visakhapatnam to improve crew preparedness in emergencies.

A US Senator confirmed that Israel used an American-made bomb to kill Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut last week. Senator Mark Kelly said Israel deployed a 2,000-pound Mark 84 series bomb, which was guided by a JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition) system. This is the first US confirmation of the weapon used in the strike. The Israeli military announced on Saturday that Nasrallah was killed during the attack on his command center in Beirut. Israel has not commented on the type of bomb used. The US is a key ally and major arms supplier to Israel.

Israel launched airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen after the Houthis fired drones and missiles at Israel. The strikes hit fighter jets, power plants, and ports in Ras Issa and Hodeidah. The Israeli Defense Forces said the attacks targeted facilities used for transferring Iranian weapons. Four people died, and 29 were injured in the strikes. Israel's Defense Minister stated, "No place is too far" for Israeli forces. The Houthis increased attacks on Israel in response to the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, which led to rocket fire from Hezbollah into northern Israel.

India's Chandrayaan-3 mission landed on one of the Moon’s oldest craters, formed during the Nectarian period over 3.85 billion years ago, according to researchers from ISRO and the Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad. Images from the mission’s Vikram lander and Pragyan rover revealed that the landing site was buried under ejecta from the South Pole-Aitken basin, one of the Moon’s largest impact basins. This discovery offers valuable insights into the Moon's geological history, showcasing how it evolved over time. The landing occurred near the Moon's south pole on August 23, 2023.

A tip-off from an Iranian mole led to an Israeli airstrike that killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah at the terror group’s headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon. According to a French report, Israeli forces were informed of Nasrallah’s presence at Hezbollah’s underground headquarters during a high-level meeting. The six-building complex in southern Beirut was targeted and destroyed. Nasrallah, who led Hezbollah for nearly 30 years, was confirmed dead by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah. The Lebanese health ministry reported 33 deaths from Israeli airstrikes on Saturday, amid rising tensions in the region.

As the UK Tory leadership contest nears its final stage, candidates Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick have spotlighted immigration issues, specifically targeting Indian nationals. Jenrick proposed stricter visa restrictions for India, criticizing the country for failing to take back 100,000 illegal immigrants. Badenoch raised concerns about cultural disputes from India spilling into UK streets. Both contenders aim to curb immigration as they compete to replace Rishi Sunak. The new Tory leader will be declared on November 2 after the Conservative Party conference and voting conclude.

Israel carried out large-scale airstrikes on Yemen, targeting Houthi-controlled military infrastructure. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed the strikes aimed at power plants and ports in Ras Issa and Hodeidah, which were allegedly being used to transport Iranian weapons. The attack followed Houthi missile strikes intercepted over Israel. The Houthis responded, vowing continued resistance. Lebanon’s health ministry also reported 24 deaths from Israeli strikes near Sidon, Lebanon. Israel's military actions are intensifying after Hezbollah and Houthi attacks across the region.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge after he fell ill during a rally in Jammu and Kashmir. Kharge, 83, became dizzy while addressing supporters in Kathua but continued after receiving medical aid. He assured attendees, saying, "I will not die until PM Modi is removed from power." Kharge criticized the delay in elections, blaming the government for needing Supreme Court intervention. He reiterated Congress's commitment to restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

Israel announced that its recent attack on Hezbollah's underground headquarters resulted in the deaths of 20 senior figures, including the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah. The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed the killing of Ali Karaki, head of the southern front, as well as Ibrahim Hussein Jazini, Nasrallah's security chief, and long-time adviser Samir Tawfiq Dib. Reports indicate that Hezbollah's command center was located beneath civilian buildings in southern Beirut. On Sunday, fresh strikes targeted Dahieh, Hezbollah's stronghold, with local media reporting over 30 fatalities, including 17 members of the same family in the Bekaa Valley.

In Nepal, the death toll from recent floods and landslides has reached at least 129, with dozens more missing. Rescuers have recovered bodies from vehicles buried in landslides near Kathmandu, where three highways remain blocked. Over 86 people were injured, and residents began cleanup as water levels receded. Kathmandu, the hardest-hit area, reported 34 fatalities. The government has closed schools for three days as rescue operations continue, aided by police and soldiers. The region faced three days of monsoon rains, with the season typically ending in mid-September.