India & World News Highlights: SC Waqf Act Verdict, GST 2.0 Roll-out, Manipur Protests, Global Tensions-September 15, 2025
India & World News Highlights- September 15, 2025
SC to rule on Waqf Act | Manipur mob clash over youth detention | GST 2.0: milk, bread, pulses tax-free | IMD rain alert for Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Raigad | Aman Sehrawat out, weight miss | PM Modi in Kolkata for Commanders meet | J&K Police seize 7 AKs, 3 porters held | Delhi hosts Green Hydrogen meet | Israel strike in Qatar triggers Arab summit | N. Korea declares permanent nuclear state | London far-right protest turns violent | Nepal’s new PM Sushila Karki sworn in | S. Korea FM to visit China | China warns Philippines in SCS row | Pro-Palestine protest halts Vuelta finale | ITR deadline ends, no extension | Markets flat, consumption stocks firm | Gold dips, silver up
1️⃣ ⚖️ SC to rule on Waqf Act pleas – Supreme Court set to deliver verdict on challenges to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. Over 100 petitioners call it “property grab,” while govt says it fights encroachment.
2️⃣ 🔥 Manipur clash erupts – Protesters in Churachandpur district clashed with security forces after two youths were held for vandalizing PM Modi’s cutouts. Most detainees freed, but demand remains for release of two.
3️⃣ 🛒 GST 2.0 launched – Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveils reforms: milk, bread, pulses tax-free. UPI merchant payment limit hiked to ₹10 lakh/day, aimed at festive boost.
4️⃣ 🌧️ Rain alert in Maharashtra – IMD warns of heavy showers across Mumbai, Pune, Thane & Raigad. Alert follows overnight rains; citizens urged to stay cautious.
5️⃣ 🤼♂️ Aman Sehrawat misses weight – Paris Olympics bronze medalist forced to forfeit at World Championships in Zagreb after failing 57kg cut.
6️⃣ ✈️ PM Modi in Kolkata – Prime Minister to inaugurate the Combined Commanders Conference during his visit to West Bengal’s capital.
7️⃣ 🚨 J&K terror bust – Police arrest 3 army porters smuggling weapons; 7 AK-47s and large ammunition haul recovered.
8️⃣ 🌱 Green Hydrogen push – Delhi hosts first R&D Conference on Green Hydrogen, aiming to accelerate India’s clean energy transition.
9️⃣ 💥 Middle East tensions – Israeli strike in Qatar targeting Hamas triggers outrage; Arab & Islamic leaders call emergency summit.
🔟 ☢️ North Korea declares permanent nuclear statehood – Pyongyang asserts its nuclear status is “irreversible,” fueling global security concerns.
1️⃣1️⃣ 🇬🇧 London far-right protest – One of UK’s largest anti-immigration rallies led by Tommy Robinson sees violence, dozens arrested.
1️⃣2️⃣ 🇳🇵 Nepal gets new PM – Sushila Karki sworn in after mass protests toppled previous govt. Promises to fight corruption and meet protesters’ demands.
1️⃣3️⃣ 🤝 Seoul-Beijing talks ahead – South Korean FM Cho Hyun to visit China (Sept 17–18) to discuss ties and a possible Xi Jinping visit.
1️⃣4️⃣ 🚢 South China Sea warning – China cautions Philippines against “provocations” amid ongoing maritime disputes.
1️⃣5️⃣ 🚴 Madrid race disrupted – Pro-Palestinian protesters storm final stage of Vuelta a España cycling event, halting race.
1️⃣6️⃣ 📑 ITR deadline ends – Extended AY 2025–26 filing window closed Sept 15. IT Dept confirms no further extensions.
1️⃣7️⃣ 📈 Stock markets steady – Indian indices open flat, trade range-bound; consumption sector gains from GST relief.
1️⃣8️⃣ 🪙 Gold & silver update – Gold dips to ₹1,09,680 per 10g, while silver rises slightly to ₹1,28,830 per kg.
