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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Saturday, September 28, , directly countering remarks made by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif the previous day. The exchange between the two nations has escalated over the course of September 27 and 28, with each side issuing pointed statements.Jaishankar criticized Pakistan’s claims during its Right of Reply, labeling them as “bizarre,” and emphasized that terrorism would have consequences. He reiterated that the core issue between the two countries is Pakistan’s illegal occupation of Indian territory and its longstanding association with terrorism.

A head constable of the Jammu and Kashmir Police was killed and an assistant sub-inspector injured during an encounter with terrorists in Kog-Mandli village, Kathua district, on Saturday evening. The encounter began around 5:30 PM after security forces launched a joint cordon and search operation based on intelligence reports. Head Constable Bashir Ahmed died in the exchange of gunfire, while an assistant sub-inspector sustained injuries. The area has been cordoned off, and reinforcements have been deployed as the situation remains tense with ongoing firing between security forces and militants.

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, announced a five-day period of national mourning following the confirmed death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah due to an Israeli airstrike. Khamenei condemned the attack as an Israeli “massacre” and called on Muslims to support Hezbollah and the Lebanese people. Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden described the strike as “a measure of justice” for Nasrallah's victims, emphasizing U.S. support for Israel's right to defend itself. As tensions rise, Israel is on high alert amid concerns of a broader conflict.

Udhayanidhi Stalin has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in a significant cabinet reshuffle. Currently the sports minister, Udhayanidhi's promotion comes shortly after his father, Chief Minister MK Stalin, hinted at changes within the cabinet. The reshuffle, approved by Governor RN Ravi, also sees V Senthil Balaji returning to the council of ministers following his release on bail from a money laundering case. Udhayanidhi will take the oath of office alongside new cabinet members on Sunday at 3:30 PM. His elevation is viewed as a strategic move to enhance his acceptance within the government and lighten his father's load for smoother governance.

In a tragic incident in Delhi, Heeralal Sharma (46) and his four daughters—Neetu (26), Nikki (24), Neeru (23), and Nidhi (20)—were found dead in their home, which had been bolted from the inside. Neighbors reported that the family had not been seen since September 23. Heeralal had been struggling since his wife’s death from cancer a year ago and had not attended work since January 2024. Authorities discovered packets of Celphos poison and suspicious liquids at the scene, highlighting the family's profound struggles. A medical board has been established to conduct postmortems.