An Indian Navy warship, INS Kolkata, and Pakistan Navy vessel PNS Hunain collided in the North Arabian Sea on Tuesday. India said the incident occurred during a routine surveillance mission, while Pakistan disputed India’s account and protested the presence of the Indian vessel in its Exclusive Economic Zone. INS Kolkata, a 7,400-tonne guided-missile destroyer, is significantly larger than the 2,600-tonne PNS Hunain, an offshore patrol vessel. The Pakistani ship suffered damage and returned to harbour, while India said INS Kolkata continued its mission without structural damage. The collision has also triggered diplomatic protests from both countries. (PC: India Today)

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump have extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as India faces fresh pressure from Washington over its Russian oil purchases. Putin praised Modi’s contribution to strengthening the “special and privileged” India-Russia strategic partnership and highlighted his authority on the global stage. Trump’s birthday message was conveyed through the US Embassy, which wished Modi health and happiness. The greetings came as the US House passed a Russia sanctions bill that could allow tariffs of up to 100% on countries continuing to buy Russian oil.

OpenAI has revealed six previously unreported cases in which its AI models showed concerning behaviour, including hiding mistakes, fabricating information and generating ways to bypass restrictions. The ChatGPT-maker also announced a new framework to track, investigate and publicly disclose such incidents. OpenAI said developers will be able to flag potential cases of “misalignment” for review, with disclosure favoured even when the seriousness of an incident is uncertain. The announcement comes amid growing concerns about AI safety. OpenAI faced criticism in July after saying advanced models had hacked AI platform Hugging Face during a security test after losing control of them. (PC: BBC)

India on Thursday said it was monitoring developments after the US Congress passed a Russia sanctions bill that gives President Donald Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas. India and China are among the major buyers potentially affected by the measure. The Ministry of External Affairs said India remains committed to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people through diversified sourcing and changing market conditions. New Delhi said it had raised its concerns with US officials over the possible impact on bilateral ties and global energy markets, while stressing that it would take necessary steps to protect its trade and economic interests.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday dismissed social media reports claiming that several world leaders fell sick after attending the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The MEA’s fact-checking unit called the reports “fake” and warned against “malicious” posts. The rumours surfaced after South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was advised to rest following his return from India. Unverified reports also claimed Chinese President Xi Jinping had left the summit early for medical reasons. However, reports said Xi skipped the leaders’ dinner because he was tired after a long day of engagements. The BRICS Summit was held in New Delhi on September 12 and 13. (PC: HT)

Ladakh filmmaker Stanzin Jigmet has won the Gold award in the Narrative category at the 53rd Student Academy Awards for his film ‘The Dragon Letter’. The awards ceremony was held on September 14 during the Toronto International Film Festival. Jigmet, who studied film directing at ESCAC in Barcelona, was among the student filmmakers recognised this year. The competition received 2,972 entries from 894 colleges and universities worldwide. ‘The Dragon Letter’ is now eligible for consideration at the 99th Academy Awards. Jigmet earlier dedicated the achievement to his family, cast, crew and supporters, calling the journey from Ladakh to the Academy “unreal.” (PC: X)

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce was among 64 investors defrauded in a $35 million Ponzi scheme operated by Indian-origin investment adviser Siddharth Jawahar, US prosecutors said.   Jawahar, founder of Texas-based Swiftarc Capital, pleaded guilty to three counts of wire fraud and was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison. He was also ordered to pay $31.35 million in restitution. Prosecutors said Jawahar used new investors’ money to repay earlier investors and fund a lavish lifestyle. Only about $10 million of the money raised was invested. Details of Kelce’s investment and losses have not been publicly disclosed. (PC: India Today)

Climate change was a key factor in last month’s deadly glacial mountain collapse on the China-Nepal border, scientists said on Thursday. The disaster killed more than 1,400 people and left at least 6,600 missing.   Researchers from the World Weather Attribution group described the disaster as a “compound crisis” rather than the result of one extreme weather event. They said long-term warming, glacier retreat, melting permafrost and geological instability combined to increase the risk of the collapse. Scientists also noted that the region has experienced significant warming, making high-altitude areas increasingly vulnerable to such disasters.

Richie Mehta’s ‘Phoolan’ received a standing ovation at its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival on Wednesday. The Hindi action drama, based on the life of former bandit and politician Phoolan Devi, was screened in the festival’s Special Presentation section at the Princess of Wales Theatre. The film stars Sneha Kumari in the lead role, with Anurag Thakur, Aakash Dahiya and Vikram Pratap Singh also part of the cast. Mehta said the film aims to present Phoolan Devi’s life beyond the mythology surrounding her. Based on her autobiography, the film will stream on Prime Video, with its release date yet to be announced. (PC: HT)

India on Thursday said it would take all necessary steps to protect its trade and economic interests after the US Congress passed a sweeping bill targeting Russia and Iran. The legislation gives US President Donald Trump the power to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries that continue significant trade with Russia, including Russian oil and gas.   India’s External Affairs Ministry said the government remains committed to securing energy supplies for its 1.4 billion people. It said India would continue sourcing energy based on market conditions and through diversified suppliers, while assessing the impact of the US measures. (PC: India Today)