Neeraj Chopra endured his worst finish since 2018, placing eighth at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo with a best throw of 84.03m. The Olympic and World Champion, who has consistently medalled at global events over the past seven years, admitted to back issues that hampered his performance. A look at his results since 2018 highlights how rare such an outcome is for India’s javelin superstar.
In Bengaluru, a school minivan carrying children got stuck in an open drain on Panathur-Bellandur road, fortunately without injuries. This incident follows a series of accidents on the same stretch, including a school bus partially toppling and other vehicles sinking into slush-filled craters.
Singer and cultural icon from Assam, Zubeen Garg, has passed away at 52 following a tragic scuba diving accident in Singapore. He was in the city to perform at the North East Festival. Rescued by police and rushed to the hospital, Zubeen could not be saved, leaving fans and followers deeply shocked.
A special NIA court in Jammu extended the custody of Bashir Ahmad Jothat and Parvaiz Ahmad by 45 days in connection with the Pahalgam terror attack. Arrested in June, they are accused of sheltering Pakistani militants involved in the April 22 attack.
The European Union is contemplating accelerating its timeline for phasing out Russian liquefied natural gas imports, potentially moving faster than the initially planned 2027 deadline. This consideration follows pressure from the US and is being explored through sanctions and modifications to the RePowerEU plan.
Delhi University’s 2025 DUSU elections concluded with ABVP’s Aryan Maan winning the President post, while the party secured three of the four key positions. Held on September 18 across 52 centres and 195 booths, the polls saw over 2.75 lakh eligible voters, with a 39.45% turnout. Key issues included campus safety, student welfare, and gender representation, reflecting the growing political engagement of Delhi University students.
Stefon Diggs was seen leaving a New York hospital with a baby carrier. This happened before his public appearance with rapper Cardi B. The couple later announced they are expecting a child. Diggs is also facing a paternity suit from model Aileen Lopera. She claims he is the father of her baby born in April.
The DUSU Elections 2025 are witnessing a close contest between ABVP and NSUI as vote counting continues at Delhi University. Early trends show ABVP slightly ahead in key posts, with presidential candidate Aryan Maan leading. With the last decade dominated by ABVP except two NSUI wins, today’s outcome will decide whether ABVP extends its stronghold or NSUI stages a comeback.
Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, suggests the US economy is nearing a recession due to policy missteps and speculative market behavior. Tariffs, immigration restrictions, and Federal Reserve decisions are major headwinds, causing uncertainty and delaying business investments.
The iPhone 17 launch triggered widespread excitement, with eager buyers queuing for hours before store openings. Social media amplified the frenzy as fans shared live updates and experiences. A tech enthusiast reviewed the iPhone 17 Pro Max, praising its premium build and high-capacity storage options, catering to both everyday users and content creators.
India and the UAE aim to double non-oil, non-precious metal trade to $100 billion in 3-4 years, driven by the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Bilateral non-oil trade reached nearly $38 billion in the first half of 2025, a 34% increase from 2024.
