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The Bar Council of India has requested detailed information from the West Bengal Bar Council regarding Mamata Banerjee's legal enrollment and practice status. This follows her appearance in lawyer's robes at the Calcutta High Court to argue a public interest litigation. The BCI seeks to verify her active status as an advocate, given her previous tenure as Chief Minister.

BJP's Bengal win strengthens PM Modi’s hand in dealing with Bangladesh and with both the great powers – China and the US. Pakistan, too, will be particularly unsettled

Chinese President Xi Jinping invoked the "Thucydides Trap" during talks with US President Donald Trump, highlighting concerns that the rising power's growth could lead to conflict with the established dominant power. This theory, popularized by Graham Allison, suggests structural tensions make war more likely, a concept now central to global geopolitical debates involving trade wars and technological competition.

Tilak Varma will lead the 15-member India A squad in a one-day tri-series in Sri Lanka, featuring Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A. The team includes emerging talents like Priyansh Arya and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, with Riyan Parag as vice-captain. The series will be followed by two multi-day matches against Sri Lanka A.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticized "unilateral coercive measures" and sanctions, stating they disproportionately harm developing nations and cannot replace diplomacy. He also voiced concern over the West Asia crisis, emphasizing the need for uninterrupted maritime traffic and a sustained ceasefire in Gaza, advocating for a two-state solution.

With US now increasingly disinterested in the quadrilateral grouping, does it serve India’s interests to hang on? As Trump & Xi summit today, New Delhi must take a hard call

America's 250th anniversary coincides with Laird & Co., a distillery operating since 1698, predating the nation by 78 years. This family business, renowned for its apple brandy, has navigated Prohibition, WWII, and COVID-19 by pivoting production. Despite ownership challenges, nine Lairds now control the company, with the first female CEO at its helm, continuing a legacy of resilience and innovation.

Regular captain Hardik Pandya is currently injured, while stand-in skipper Suryakumar Yadav has not traveled to Dharamsala for the match, as TimesofIndia.com reported.

In a significant diplomatic gesture, President Trump has welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping and his spouse to the White House on September 24th, calling it a historic meeting of minds. Central to their discussions was the crucial issue of ensuring stable global energy flows through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, with both leaders underlining its significance.