In response to allegations of 'animal fat' in Tirupati laddus, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) plans to install an in-house adulteration testing machine to ensure the purity of ghee used in the sacred offerings. Executive Officer Shyamala Rao announced that the advanced equipment, donated by the National Dairy Development Board, is expected to be operational by December or January. This initiative follows recent lab tests confirming animal fat in ghee samples, leading TTD to halt supplies and blacklist the contractor. TTD aims to restore the sanctity of the laddus offered at the Sri Venkateswara temple.

An Israeli airstrike in southern Beirut on September 20 has left at least 31 people dead, including three children and seven women. The strike targeted a meeting of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force, resulting in significant casualties among its members. Lebanon's health minister confirmed that 68 others were injured, with 15 still hospitalized. This incident marks the deadliest Israeli airstrike on Beirut since 2006. As search operations continue, tensions remain high in the region, with Hezbollah launching intense retaliatory rocket fire into northern Israel shortly before the airstrike.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in the US for a three-day visit, beginning with the Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, Delaware. He will engage with leaders from Australia, Japan, and the US. Following the summit, Modi will address the Indian diaspora in Long Island on September 22 and speak at the UN's "Summit of the Future" on September 23, focusing on multilateral solutions to global challenges. This visit highlights India's growing role in international diplomacy, amid significant geopolitical issues, including the Israel-Hezbollah conflict and the war in Ukraine.

Ukrainian drones struck multiple Russian arms depots, including one deep inside Russia, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares for a critical White House visit. The attacks, involving over 100 drones, targeted facilities in southwestern Russia, causing significant fires and speculation over the destruction of North Korean-supplied missiles. Zelenskyy plans to present a “victory plan” to President Biden, emphasizing the need for long-range strike capabilities. Meanwhile, missile strikes in Kryvyi Rih killed a 12-year-old boy and two elderly women, further intensifying the ongoing conflict as Ukraine seeks more military support amid fears of escalation.

An Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced people in southern Gaza City killed 22, including 13 children and six women, according to Gaza's health ministry. The Israeli military claimed the strike targeted a Hamas command center embedded within the school compound, reiterating accusations that Hamas uses civilian areas for military operations, which Hamas denies. Witnesses described children playing in the schoolyard before the attack. Gaza’s health ministry also reported the deaths of four medical workers in a separate strike in Rafah. Over 41,000 Palestinians have died since the conflict reignited on October 7, according to local health officials.

Migrants in Germany are feeling increasingly unwelcome as the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) gains political power. With the AfD leading in Brandenburg polls and recent success in Thuringia, anti-migrant rhetoric has intensified. Many "New Germans" who arrived during the 2015 refugee influx, like Parvin and Sultana from Afghanistan, express concerns about the country’s shifting attitude. Despite gaining citizenship and contributing to society, they face racism and fear the rise of far-right politics. A study shows nearly 25% of people with migration backgrounds are considering leaving Germany due to the rise of the AfD and hostile environment.

During his 3-day US visit, PM Modi will prioritize peace efforts in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. India, with its neutral stance, seeks to restore stability in Europe, emphasizing the impact of the war on the Global South. Modi, one of the few leaders to engage with both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, will meet President Biden and QUAD leaders, discussing solutions beyond the battlefield. His involvement in peace talks and ongoing dialogues with Russia and Ukraine positions India as a key mediator. Modi is expected to address these efforts during the upcoming Summit of the Future at the UN.

Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill's brilliant centuries on Day 3 of the first Test in Chennai left India just six wickets away from victory. After declaring at 287/4, India set a target of 515 for Bangladesh. Gill remained unbeaten at 119, while Pant scored 109, adding a 167-run partnership. In response, Bangladesh reached 158/4, with Najimul Shanto scoring a fifty. Ravichandran Ashwin took 3 crucial wickets, dismissing key players. Bangladesh needs 357 runs with 6 wickets remaining heading into Day 4. India is poised to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) questioned Dr Birupaksha Biswas, a doctor linked to the former principal of RG Kar Medical College, Dr Sandip Ghosh, regarding the August 9 rape-murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata. Dr Biswas, part of the so-called 'North Bengal lobby,' was present at the hospital during the crime. The CBI is investigating his role and connections with other doctors named in an FIR for threatening students in medical colleges. Dr Ghosh, already under scrutiny for financial irregularities, allegedly delayed the filing of the FIR in the case by 14 hours, raising concerns of evidence tampering.

Israeli airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs killed 31 people, including senior Hezbollah commanders Ibrahim Aqil and Ahmed Wahbi, on September 20. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the attack targeted Hezbollah’s elite Radwan unit, with three children also among the victims. The strikes followed Hezbollah’s firing of 200 rockets into northern Israel. Earlier in the week, deadly explosions from pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon killed 37 people, sparking international condemnation. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, stated these attacks violate international humanitarian law. The conflict has displaced tens of thousands on both sides.