An Indian embassy official was found dead under mysterious circumstances inside the Indian embassy premises in Washington, D.C., on September 18, 2024. The Indian Embassy confirmed the incident and stated that the official's family has been informed. Local police and the Secret Service have launched an investigation into the death, exploring all possible angles, including the possibility of suicide. The embassy is working with relevant agencies to ensure the swift transfer of the official's remains to India. No additional details have been released, respecting the privacy of the deceased's family.

Iran showcased a new ballistic missile, the Jihad, with a 1,000 km range, and an upgraded Shahed-136B drone with a 4,000 km range during a military parade in Tehran. The unveiling comes amid increasing tensions in the Middle East, following the Hamas-Israel conflict that erupted on October 7. Western countries, including the U.S., allege that Iran has supplied missiles and drones to Russia for its war in Ukraine, a claim Tehran denies. Iran's Revolutionary Guards highlighted their growing defense capabilities, calling for unity among Islamic nations against Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon.

Atishi was sworn in as the youngest Chief Minister of Delhi, replacing Arvind Kejriwal, who resigned following the Supreme Court's bail order in the excise policy case. Atishi, representing the Kalkaji constituency, leads a council of ministers including Gopal Rai, Saurabh Bharadwaj, and Mukesh Ahlawat. Kejriwal’s resignation, confirmed by President Droupadi Murmu, ends his tenure, although AAP plans to make him CM again. Atishi’s government will address pending policies ahead of Delhi's 2025 elections. The assembly will hold a session on September 26-27 to prove her majority.

A rare polar bear appears for the 1st time in 8years was shot by police in a remote village in Iceland after being considered a threat to residents. The incident occurred in the northwest part of the country, where the bear was found rummaging through garbage near a summer house. Police consulted with the national environment agency, which advised against relocating the bear due to safety concerns. The owner of the summer house, an elderly woman, locked herself upstairs as the bear approached. She contacted her daughter in Reykjavik for help. Police chief Helgi Jensson expressed regret over the decision to kill the bear but emphasized the potential danger it posed to the frightened resident.

Amul has filed a complaint with the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Police Station against false claims circulating on social media, alleging the company supplied ghee used in Tirupati temple laddoos. The complaint accuses users of spreading misinformation to harm Amul's reputation. This comes amid controversy over the presence of animal fat in the laddoos offered as prasadam at the Tirupati temple. Amul has denied any involvement in supplying ghee for the temple, and the company is seeking legal action against those responsible for spreading the false information online. The row has sparked public concern and debate regarding the temple's offerings.

In a shocking accident near Noida Sector 25, a scooty-riding girl was struck by an unidentified vehicle, causing her to fall into a gap on an elevated road. Miraculously, she landed on a pillar, narrowly escaping death. Eyewitnesses reported seeing two men attempting to rescue her. A crowd quickly gathered at the scene, amazed at how she survived both the initial accident and the potential fall from the overbridge. The girl’s near-death escape has left many calling it a miracle. Police are investigating the incident, and efforts to identify the vehicle involved are underway.

Relatives of Rinson Jose, a Malayalee linked to the recent pager blasts in Lebanon, expressed their confidence in his innocence. Thankachen, a family member, stated they have not been able to contact Jose for three days but believe he is a straightforward person who would not engage in any wrongdoing. The blasts have left several people dead and many injured. Rinson Jose, 39, from Wayanad, Kerala, holds a Norwegian passport and lives in Oslo with his wife. He is the owner of Norta Global, a Bulgaria-registered company suspected of supplying pagers used in the explosives involved in the attacks. Family members assert he may have been inadvertently caught up in the situation.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while addressing an election rally in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, stated that the border areas are peaceful as Pakistan fears Prime Minister Narendra Modi and has refrained from firing across the border. Shah commended the BJP government's efforts to combat terrorism in the region by replacing guns and stones in the hands of young people with laptops, highlighting development initiatives. He assured the public that the government would not allow guns to echo in the hills of Jammu. The rally was held in support of BJP candidate Murtaza Khan in the ongoing elections in the Union territory.

Cristiana Barsony-Arcidiacono, a Hungarian CEO with a PhD in particle physics, has been linked to a series of pager explosions in Lebanon that killed 37 people, including Hezbollah militants, and injured over 3,000. Barsony-Arcidiacono heads BAC Consulting, a Budapest-based company identified by a Taiwanese firm as responsible for manufacturing the pagers involved in the blasts. The devices were reportedly linked to Hezbollah operatives. Shrouded in mystery, Barsony-Arcidiacono is fluent in seven languages and is now under scrutiny for her firm's role in the deadly attacks, raising questions about her involvement and the company’s connection to the blasts.

New York Magazine's Washington correspondent, Olivia Nuzzi, has been placed on leave pending a third-party review. The move follows Nuzzi's disclosure of a personal relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a former US presidential candidate she covered in the 2024 campaign. Nuzzi admitted to the relationship, violating the magazine's conflict of interest standards. The publication stated that Nuzzi failed to disclose the relationship, which compromised her reporting. The review aims to assess the impact of Nuzzi's relationship on her work. The magazine emphasized its commitment to journalistic integrity and ethical standards.