Pole Chandrasekhar, a 28-year-old student from Hyderabad, was tragically shot dead at a gas station in Denton, near Dallas, Texas. He had moved to the U.S. in 2023 to pursue a Master’s in Data Analytics and was working part-time. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and police have launched an investigation. His grieving family has urged Indian and Telangana authorities to assist in repatriating his body. The Indian Consulate in Houston has offered full support and is coordinating with U.S. officials. (PC: X)

Chandrashekar Pole, a 27-year-old student from Hyderabad, was shot dead by miscreants at a gas station in Denton, Texas, where he worked part-time. He had gone to the US for higher studies after completing his BDS degree in India. Former Telangana minister T Harish Rao said the student was from LB Nagar and urged the government to bring his body home. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy offered full support to the family. The Indian Consulate in Houston said it was helping the family and following the police investigation. Local authorities in Texas are probing the incident. (PC: India Today)

A 28-year-old Indian student, Chandrashekar Pole, was shot dead by an unknown gunman at a gas station in Dallas, Texas, on Friday night. Chandrashekar, from Hyderabad, went to the US in 2023 for higher studies after completing dental surgery in India. He had finished his master’s and was working part-time while seeking a full-time job. His family has asked the Indian government to help bring his body home. Telangana leaders T Harish Rao and Sudhir Reddy met the grieving family. The killing comes just a month after another Indian-origin man, Chandra Mouli Nagamallaiah, was brutally murdered in Dallas. (PC: X/ Harish Rao)

Pakistan has offered US President Donald Trump a deal to build and run a civilian port in Pasni, Balochistan, close to India’s Chabahar port in Iran. The proposal, worth $1.2 billion, comes as Pakistan tries to reset ties with the US. Advisers to army chief Asim Munir reportedly pitched the plan, highlighting mineral wealth in the region. The port would not be used for military purposes but for trade and mining links. The offer follows a $500 million US investment in Pakistan’s minerals. India is closely watching, as the Pasni port would sit just 300 km from Chabahar. (PC: India Today)

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit India on October 8-9. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attend the Global Fintech Fest 2025 in Mumbai. The two leaders will review progress on the India-UK free trade agreement, which is expected to boost trade by $35 billion. Talks will also cover defence, technology, climate, and migration. India is likely to raise issues of terrorism, pro-Khalistan groups, and the return of fugitives. Starmer’s trip follows Modi’s visit to the UK in July, where both sides signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. (PC: @MEAIndia X/ File)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded U.S. President Donald Trump's leadership in advancing peace efforts in Gaza. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), Modi described the indications of Hamas's agreement to release hostages as a "significant step forward." He emphasized that India would continue to support all initiatives aimed at achieving a durable and just peace in the region. This development follows Hamas's partial acceptance of Trump's 20-point peace plan, which includes provisions for the release of hostages and the establishment of a transitional Palestinian administration. 

A lawsuit in US federal court challenges President Donald Trump’s $100,000 one-time H-1B visa fee. The case highlights “Phoenix Doe,” an Indian postdoctoral researcher in California, whose visa process has been paused. Her work studies genetic and epigenetic causes of vision loss to develop treatments. The lawsuit states, “Without relief, Plaintiff Phoenix will be forced to leave her postdoctoral position within four months.” Lawyers argue the fee is illegal and beyond presidential authority. The order disrupts research, innovation, and university programs. Without intervention, Doe may lose her job, delaying crucial studies and affecting future funding. (PC: HT)

Two Indian nationals, Arokkiyasami Daison (23) and Rajendran Mayilarasan (27), were sentenced to five years and one month in prison, along with 12 strokes of the cane, for robbing and assaulting two sex workers in Singapore hotels. The incidents occurred in April 2025 during their vacation. The men pleaded guilty to charges of voluntarily causing hurt while robbing the victims. They were approached by a man in Little India who connected them with the women. In separate hotel rooms, they tied up and assaulted the victims, stealing cash, jewelry, and personal items. The crimes were reported when one victim confided in another man, leading to the police being notified. (PC: The Hindu)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is on a four-nation South America tour covering Colombia, Brazil, Peru, and Chile. All these countries are led by Left-leaning governments. During his visit, Rahul shared photos of a Bajaj Pulsar in Colombia and spoke about motorcycles in student talks, reminding many of Che Guevara’s Motorcycle Diaries. His trip comes as he promotes ideas like wealth sharing and social justice at home. Analysts say the visit could help Rahul study socialist models in action. The journey also connects with India’s historic Non-Aligned Movement roots, once shaped by his grandfather, Jawaharlal Nehru. (PC: X)

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on October 3 issued a stern ultimatum to Pakistan, declaring that ongoing state-sponsored terrorism will not be tolerated. He warned that if Pakistan wishes to retain its standing in global history and geography, it must end its backing of terror. Dwivedi added India will not show the restraint it exercised during “Operation Sindoor 1.0” if provoked again, implying that future retaliation could be much stronger. Troops have been instructed to stay ready for possible action. (PC: PTI)