Israel's military confirmed the elimination of Hezbollah air force unit commander Mohammad Surur in a strike on Beirut's southern suburbs. Surur was responsible for orchestrating aerial attacks against Israel, including drone and missile strikes. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated he has instructed the military to continue operations "at full force," rejecting a proposed ceasefire from the U.S. and France. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are intensifying strikes on Hezbollah to degrade its capabilities and infrastructure while maintaining military operations in Gaza until all objectives are achieved.

Norway's security police (PST) have launched a preliminary investigation into reports that Sofia-based Norta Global Ltd, founded by a Norwegian citizen in 2022, facilitated the sale of pagers to Hezbollah. Last week, thousands of these pagers exploded in Lebanon, killing 39 and injuring many. The origins of the weaponized devices are unclear. Bulgarian authorities are also investigating Norta Global, which was implicated by a Hungarian media report. The company's founder, Rinson Jose, has been unreachable since the incident. The investigations also involve Taiwan and Hungary to trace supply chain links.

The Indian government has blocked several websites found leaking sensitive personal data, including Aadhaar and PAN card details. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) filed a police complaint regarding the public exposure of Aadhaar data, violating the Aadhaar Act 2016. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) stated that cybersecurity and personal data protection are top priorities. CERT-In identified security flaws in the websites and issued guidelines to strengthen their IT infrastructure. Affected individuals can seek compensation under the IT Act. An awareness program will be launched to promote responsible data use.

NASA has postponed SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission, originally set to launch on September 26, to September 28 due to Tropical Storm Helene. The mission will see NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov heading to the International Space Station to bring back Sunita Williams, who is set to return to Earth in February 2025. Hague, an experienced U.S. Air Force colonel, and Gorbunov, a veteran cosmonaut, will conduct research and maintenance tasks during their five-month stay aboard the ISS.

Israel carried out precise airstrikes in Beirut, killing Hezbollah's drone commander, Abu Saleh, and another person. Abu Saleh, whose real name is Mohammed Srur, was a key figure in training Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The strikes targeted a residential building in Beirut, where other Hezbollah commanders were also killed recently. Lebanese media confirmed three missiles struck the building, raising concerns of further escalation between Israel and Hezbollah. The Lebanese health ministry reported hundreds of casualties from Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah strongholds this week.

The Taliban has extended its strict rules to Afghan men, mandating beard lengths and prohibiting Western clothing and hairstyles. Previously, urban men enjoyed relative freedom under Taliban rule, but new restrictions have shocked many. Morality police now patrol cities, penalizing men for short beards or allowing women to ride alone in taxis. Some men regret not speaking up earlier in defense of women’s rights. Others, including former Taliban supporters, are now considering fleeing Afghanistan as the regime enforces stricter religious codes on men and women alike.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a special gift from chess star Vantika Agarwal after India’s historic double gold victory at the 45th Chess Olympiad 2024. Vantika gifted PM Modi a picture from a 2012 event where he felicitated her at the 'Swami Vivekananda Mahila Chess Mahotsav.' Modi also observed a bullet chess match between R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi during the meeting. The Indian men’s and women’s teams clinched gold, defeating Slovenia and Azerbaijan, respectively. The USA and Kazakhstan secured second and third places in the women’s tournament, while Uzbekistan took bronze in the men's.

The Indian government has announced a revision in the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), increasing minimum wage rates effective October 1, 2024. This marks the second wage adjustment of the year, following the April update. The revised wages, benefiting unorganised sector workers across multiple industries, are based on skill levels—unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly skilled. For Area "A," unskilled workers will earn Rs 783 per day, while highly skilled workers will receive Rs 1,035 per day. The revision aims to ease the burden of rising living costs for industrial workers.

Israel launched airstrikes in Beirut following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s directive to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to continue fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon with "full force." The strikes earlier today targeted Hezbollah strongholds, killing at least 2 people and injuring 15, including a critically wounded woman. Lebanon’s health ministry reported that over 550 people have been killed since Monday. The ongoing conflict has displaced more than 70,000 people in Lebanon, with many sheltering in makeshift camps. Hezbollah, backed by Iran, continues its operations in solidarity with Palestinians, while Israel aims to eliminate Hezbollah’s threat.

The Supreme Court rejected Gujarat's plea to review its January 8 ruling, which overturned the remission granted to 11 men convicted in the Bilkis Bano case. The convicts, sentenced for the gang rape of Bano and the murder of seven of her family members during the 2002 Gujarat riots, had been released in August 2022 under a state remission policy. The Court observed no error in its original verdict, dismissing Gujarat's argument that it was unfairly criticized for "usurpation of power." The top court ruled that the remission should have been decided by Maharashtra, where the trial occurred.