World :
Russia says it will intensify strikes on Kyiv after Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on the Moscow region.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Washington ahead of a September 24 summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, with trade relations expected to be a key issue.
The Russia–Ukraine war and the Middle East conflict remain major issues ahead of the UN General Assembly’s high-level meetings in New York.
India :
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has begun his journey to New York to attend the 81st UN General Assembly session.
The Indian rupee is being closely watched amid higher crude oil prices and global tensions; traders expect the rupee to remain in a relatively narrow range this week.
Indian athletes are competing in several events at the 2026 Asian Games, including shooting, hockey, kabaddi, table tennis and badminton.
Karnataka :
A three-day special Legislature session begins today to discuss drought conditions and the Kasturirangan Western Ghats report.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar says the government will consider the views of local residents and farmers before taking a decision on the Kasturirangan-related environmental proposals.
The Karnataka High Court has temporarily stayed new animal-waste management rules introduced for Bengaluru.
Mumbai :
Three students were killed and another critically injured after a BMW crashed on Mumbai’s Coastal Road.
Two people died and four others suffered electric shocks after coming into contact with an exposed live wire near a Ganesh festival venue in Kalachowki.
A BEST bus collided head-on with a private bus in Mulund during traffic restrictions linked to Metro 4 construction; the BEST driver suffered minor injuries.
Udupi :
Former Karnataka minister Ramanath Rai was injured after the Innova car he was travelling in collided with a private bus at Sanur in Karkala taluk; his personal assistant reportedly suffered a leg fracture.
Udupi contractors have raised concerns over more than ₹1,200 crore in pending bills for completed government works.
Concerns over the Kasturirangan report and proposed Western Ghats eco-sensitive areas continue to remain a major issue in Udupi district.
Dakshina Kannada :
A ₹350-crore proposal for a 42-storey, 200-metre landmark tourism tower at Kadri in Mangaluru is being planned under a public-private partnership model.
Dakshina Kannada is among the districts covered by the proposed Western Ghats eco-sensitive area notification linked to the Kasturirangan report.
The Karnataka Legislature’s special session beginning today is expected to discuss the impact of the proposed Western Ghats restrictions on farmers and residents in Dakshina Kannada.
