US President Donald Trump is preparing an elaborate welcome for Chinese President Xi Jinping as the Chinese leader begins a three-day state visit to Washington. The high-profile programme comes as the world's two largest economies remain divided over trade, technology, Taiwan, rare-earth minerals and Iran.

President Droupadi Murmu has urged popular film personalities to avoid endorsing products that could be harmful to public health, highlighting their influence over young people. Her remarks at the 72nd National Film Awards in Gujarat come weeks after Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe issued notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their Vimal Elaichi advertisement.

Chennai Super Kings will discuss allegations that team playing XIs were allegedly leaked to bookmakers during IPL 2025 at its September 25 Annual General Meeting. The claims emerged from a Tehelka sting involving former Ranji Trophy cricketer Rachit Bhatia, but the allegations against CSK and the unnamed player have not been independently verified.

England fast bowler Mark Wood has announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 36 after an 11-year career. Persistent injuries, including recurring problems with his left knee, eventually forced the Durham pacer to end his England career after 253 international wickets.

Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases military pressure and lifts its blockade on Iranian ports, a senior Iranian official told Reuters. The diplomatic signal comes as Iran-backed Houthi forces push deeper into Yemen's highlands and tensions rise around the Red Sea and Gulf.

US President Donald Trump is set to sign a new security agreement with Denmark and Greenland at the UN General Assembly in New York, paving the way for an expanded US military presence on the strategically important Arctic island. Denmark says the arrangement will place Arctic security within NATO’s broader framework while preserving its sovereignty and Greenland’s right to self-determination.

A Sri Lankan court is set to deliver its verdict in the long-running case against 24 people accused of involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed 270 people and injured more than 500. The ruling comes amid renewed scrutiny of security failures and separate allegations surrounding the country’s former intelligence leadership.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is in New York for the UN General Assembly as tensions between Tehran and Washington remain high. His delegation has been allowed to attend the UN meetings but faces strict US restrictions on movement and access to certain goods.

The Delhi and District Cricket Association has approached the BCCI after a sting operation raised allegations of match-fixing and the disclosure of team information during the Delhi Premier League. The claims remain unverified, while DDCA says it will provide available material and follow the board’s directions.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has urged Washington to consider India’s refinery requirements and the wider impact on global oil markets before imposing further measures on buyers of Russian crude. His comments come as a new US law gives President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil.

Chennai Super Kings have appointed former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan as their new head coach for IPL 2027, ending Stephen Fleming’s 18-year association with the franchise. The appointment marks a major change in CSK’s coaching setup after the team missed the playoffs for a third consecutive season.

Vijay Shankar Meena is the NSUI candidate for president in the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) Election 2026. Originally from Rajasthan, Meena completed his graduation from Rajasthan University and is pursuing an MA in Buddhist Studies at Delhi University. He is contesting against ABVP’s Yash Dabas and other candidates as vote counting continues on September 19.