UN Investigators Allege ‘Genocide’ in Gaza, Israel Vehemently Denies Report
A United Nations Commission of Inquiry delivered a stark conclusion on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, asserting that Israel has engaged in acts of genocide in Gaza. The report specifically implicates high-ranking Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for allegedly inciting these actions. The commission supported its findings by detailing the extensive loss of life, severe restrictions on humanitarian aid, forced relocation of civilians, and the destruction of a fertility clinic. This aligns with similar conclusions drawn by various human rights organizations. In response, Israel unequivocally dismissed the report as ‘distorted and false,’ demanding the immediate dissolution of the Commission of Inquiry. The Israeli Ambassador further denounced the findings as a ‘libelous rant.’
Flash Floods Ravage Dehradun, Two Missing Amidst Widespread Destruction
Torrential rainfall on Monday night, September 15, 2025, unleashed devastating flash floods across Dehradun’s Sahastradhara region. The deluge wreaked havoc on infrastructure, washing away roads and prompting an urgent response from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to aid stranded residents. Tragically, two individuals are reported missing following the disaster in the Uttarakhand district. The SDRF successfully rescued over 100 people, including students from the Devbhoomi institute. Vinod Kumar Suman, Secretary of Disaster Management, confirmed significant damage reports from Sahastradhara, Mal Devta, and Mussoorie.
Supreme Court Puts States on Notice Regarding Anti-Conversion Laws
India’s Supreme Court, on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, demanded responses from several states regarding petitions seeking a halt to their controversial anti-conversion legislations. A bench comprising Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran clarified that they would deliberate on the request to stay these laws only after receiving detailed replies from the concerned states.
Petroleum Minister Puri Affirms India’s Resilience Amid Global Turmoil, Cites Increased Western Hemisphere Crude Supply
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri declared on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, that India has cultivated significant resilience to withstand global disruptions. He attributed this strength partly to an increasing influx of crude oil from the Western Hemisphere into the international market, with further gas supplies anticipated from 2026-27. Addressing KPMG’s annual energy conclave ENRich 2025, Minister Puri acknowledged the turbulent geopolitical landscape but emphasized India’s capacity to manage challenges within its control. He highlighted that the availability of ample global oil supplies contributes to the nation’s ability to navigate current uncertainties effectively.
Apollo Tyres Secures ₹579 Crore Jersey Sponsorship for Indian Cricket Team
In a significant development for Indian cricket, Apollo Tyres has finalized a monumental deal worth ₹579 crore to become the new jersey sponsor for the national team. This announcement, confirmed by a senior BCCI official to PTI on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, comes after the previous sponsor, online gaming platform Dream11, exited due to a government ban on real money gaming. Currently competing in the Asia Cup in Dubai without a primary sponsor, the team will soon proudly display the Apollo Tyres logo, marking a new chapter in their commercial partnerships.
Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail to Mahesh Raut in Elgar Parishad Case on Health Grounds
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court, on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, granted a six-week interim bail to activist Mahesh Raut, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Bhima Koregaon case, citing pressing medical reasons. A bench composed of Justices M.M. Sundresh and Satish Chandra Sharma heard Raut’s appeal, which contested his continued detention despite the Bombay High Court having approved his bail in September 2023. The initial bail order had been temporarily suspended for a week to allow the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to file an appeal, a stay that was subsequently prolonged by the Supreme Court.