Top information of the day: SC refuses to remain Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 in its entirety; Pakistandemands removing of match referee from Asia Cup after Indian group refused to shake arms with its gamers, and extra

Handshake row: PCB calls for match referee Andy Pycroft’s removing from Asia Cup

In mild of India’s refusal to alternate customary handshakes with Pakistan gamers earlier than or after its seven-wicket win within the Asia Cup on Sunday owing to the Pahalgam terror assault, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has known as for the removing of match referee Andy Pycroft from the rest of the continental match. After the sport, the PCB had stated in an announcement that the “match referee had requested the captains to not shake arms on the time of the toss”.

Supreme Court refuses to remain Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 in its entirety

The Supreme Court of India on Monday (September 15, 2025) declined to remain your complete Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, noting that presumption is at all times in favour of the constitutionality of a regulation handed by the legislature. “It is just within the rarest of uncommon instances, the courtroom can grant keep of the regulation challenged. We have discovered that the case was not made out to remain your complete statute,” a Bench of Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai and Augustine George Masih noticed.

Bihar SIR listening to: Supreme Court fixes October 7 for listening to closing arguments on validity of SIR train

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi mounted October 7 for listening to closing arguments on validity of Bihar SIR whereas refusing to supply any “any piecemeal opinion” on the train. The Supreme Court on Monday (September 15, 2025) stated Aadhaar was a part of the fitting to vote statute, and voters have been permitted to utilise the distinctive id proof to the extent permitted by the regulation. A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi was responding to submissions meant to painting Aadhaar as inferior to 11 different paperwork listed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for voter verification within the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar.

Nepal’s interim Cabinet expanded with inclusion of Rameshore Khanal, Kulman Ghising and Om Prakash Aryal

Nepal President Ram Chandra Poudel administered the oath of workplace to a few newly inducted Ministers within the interim Cabinet led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Monday (September 15, 2025). Two days after her appointment, Ms. Karki on Sunday (September 14) shaped the Cabinet with Rameshore Khanal, Kulman Ghising, and Om Prakash Aryal as Finance Minister, Energy Minister, and Home Minister, respectively.

U.S. chief negotiator to go to India on September 16 for commerce talks

As a “continuation” of commerce talks between India and the U.S., India will host the U.S. chief negotiator Brendan Lynch for a one-day assembly with India’s chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal, Mr. Agrawal stated on Monday (September 15, 2025). This follows developments earlier this month, when U.S. President Donald Trump spoke in regards to the “particular relationship” the U.S. shares with India, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi “totally reciprocates” the sentiment.

Exports up 6.7% to $35.1 billion in August, imports drop by 10%

India’s exports rose by 6.7% to $35.1 billion in August, whereas imports declined by 10.12% to $61.59 billion, based on official knowledge launched on Monday (September 15, 2025). Exports have been value $32.89 billion in August final 12 months and imports stood at $68.53 billion. Trade deficit throughout August 2025 was $26.49 billion as in opposition to $35.64 billion within the year-ago month. During April-August 2025-26, exports stood at $184.13 billion, whereas imports have been at $306.52 billion.