Quick read: top global and India headlines. Sources listed below each item.
Updated: Sep 13, 2025
World
Major headlines
Mass anti-immigration march in London draws large turnout
What happened: Large right-wing march organised by Tommy Robinson drew around 100,000 people; a separate counter-protest took place.
A major protest in central London attracted a very large turnout and highlighted rising tensions over immigration and political polarisation in the UK. Police kept demonstrators and counter-protesters separate; authorities monitored the event for public safety.
What happened: Emergency services reported 21 injured in an explosion; cause under investigation.
An explosion at a cafe in Madrid injured over twenty people, with several in serious condition. Local emergency services are investigating the cause; authorities cordoned off the area while responders assisted the injured.
Drone breaches Romanian airspace during cross-border attack
What happened: A drone entered Romanian airspace amid an attack on neighbouring Ukraine.
Reports indicate a drone crossed into Romania during a Russian attack on areas near the Ukrainian border, raising concerns about spillover risks and regional airspace safety. Authorities are investigating the incident and coordinating with NATO partners on airspace security measures.
U.S. political push for allies to halt Russian oil purchases
What happened: U.S. leadership pressed NATO countries to consider stopping purchases of Russian oil.
Senior U.S. figures urged NATO partners to stop buying Russian oil as part of broader pressure on Russia. The move aims to reduce revenue streams to Moscow but would require coordination among allies and carries economic and geopolitical implications.
Prime Minister visits Manipur; inaugurates development projects
What happened: PM visited Manipur and inaugurated ₹7,300 crore worth of projects as part of reconstruction and development plans.
The Prime Minister made his first visit to the violence-affected state since the unrest, meeting victims and launching major infrastructure and development projects aimed at restoring normalcy and economic recovery in impacted districts.
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Social media controversy around India-Pakistan Asia Cup match
What happened: Hashtags calling for a boycott trended ahead of the India-Pakistan match.
Ahead of the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup fixture, social media saw rising calls for boycott and debate over whether sporting events should proceed after recent tragic incidents; organisers and courts were drawn into public debate.
