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Hundreds of Muslims have gathered in the Indian city of Ujjain to protest the partial demolition of a mosque they say is more than 600 years old. The BJP-led state government defends the action, saying it is needed to widen roads ahead of a major Hindu pilgrimage expected in 2028. Protesters argue the demolition targets a historic religious site, and the dispute has drawn national attention to tensions over religious heritage and development in the region.

Indian policymakers are weighing their position on Sheikh Hasina, the former Bangladeshi prime minister who was ousted from power and has taken refuge in India. New Delhi must balance its long-standing ties with Hasina against relations with Bangladesh’s interim government, as her continued presence in the country complicates diplomatic relations between the two neighbours.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he cannot guarantee India will no longer be involved in criminal activity in Canada. His comments come amid ongoing diplomatic tensions over allegations of Indian government involvement in a killing on Canadian soil. The remarks are drawing attention in both Canada and India, where relations remain strained and the future of cooperation between the two governments is being closely questioned.

India has proposed banning junk food sales in school canteens and within 50 metres of schools, aiming to curb rising obesity and diabetes among children. The move, reported by Reuters, would restrict children's access to unhealthy snacks around school premises and reflects growing official concern over diet-related health problems among young Indians.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the surgical strikes presented a bold example of India's counter-terrorism policy. The remarks were carried by major Indian outlets including The Hindu and BusinessLine, underscoring the government's framing of the strikes as a defining moment in its national security approach and a signal of resolve against cross-border terrorism.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the 2016 Uri surgical strike set a bold example of India's counter-terrorism policy, underlining the government's willingness to act across the border against militant targets. The remarks come as the strike remains a touchstone in Indian political debate over national security and the country's tougher stance on terrorism since 2016.

A Singapore court has sentenced an Indian IT vendor to more than two years in prison for endangering government files. The case highlights how strictly Singapore treats the security of official data, even when those handling it are outside contractors. Indian media are carrying the story widely, given the vendor's nationality and the implications for Indian firms working on government IT contracts abroad.

The Indian central government will pay salaries and pensions early, on September 25, ahead of an announced bank strike. The move is meant to ensure employees and pensioners receive their money before banking services are disrupted by the industrial action. Reports note the advance payment covers government staff and pensioners across the country, with banks expected to see reduced operations during the strike period.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the 2016 surgical strikes carried out by Indian forces across the Line of Control set a new benchmark in the country's anti-terror policy. The strikes followed the Uri attack and marked a shift toward direct cross-border military action against militant launch pads. The remarks have reignited debate over India's national security record and the government's stance on cross-border terrorism.

India's government has put out a statement on strengthening the country's space sovereignty, signalling continued state focus on self-reliance in space capabilities. The announcement, carried by the Press Information Bureau, underscores policy efforts to expand India's satellite, launch and space security capacity. Observers see it as part of New Delhi's broader push to establish itself as a major independent space power.