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Addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York, US President Donald Trump issued sharp warnings to Iran, designating it as the world's primary sponsor of terrorism. Trump called upon global nations to completely isolate Iran economically until it halts attacks on commercial shipping, terminates support for terrorism, and relinquishes its nuclear ambitions. He stated that while a deal with Tehran remains possible after the midterms, his alternative option is to completely annihilate the regime. Discussing other key foreign policy topics, Trump noted that Washington is engaging with both Moscow and Kyiv regarding Ukraine, and described Cuba as a failed state, leading to walkouts by Iranian and Cuban delegations. On technology, Trump announced that official US government documentation will replace the term artificial intelligence with super intelligence, dismissing apocalyptic warnings regarding the technology while asserting that the United States currently leads China in the sector.

A report details the intensifying leadership succession dispute within the Tata Group following a contentious board decision regarding N. Chandrasekaran continuing as chairman over Noel Tata. Legal camps are preparing defenses as the issue heads toward potential court litigation. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the need to separate ownership from management in family businesses, while NCP SP leader Sharad Pawar defended the trust-nominated affirmative voting rights. Senior advocate Harish Salve addressed the dispute over converting Tata Sons into a public company and the application of a chairman's casting vote amid trustee disagreements.

In an interview with India Today, Senior Advocate and parliamentarian Abhishek Manu Singhvi defended the legal stance of Noel Tata and Tata Trusts in the ongoing boardroom conflict with Tata Sons. Singhvi argued that under Article 121 of the Articles of Association, no matter can be considered or decided by the board without the affirmative vote of a majority of Tata Trust nominees. He stressed that a majority out of two nominees requires both to agree, noting, "Mr. Noel Tata is one of the two who differed. That's it." Singhvi cited paragraph 219 of the Supreme Court's Cyrus Mistry verdict, affirming that trust veto rights are legally valid and non-oppressive. He further dismissed the Reserve Bank of India listing debate as a red herring, arguing it does not override statutory corporate governance and shareholder rights.

Tensions escalated at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay following the death by suicide of student Sahil Wakhure. His parents staged protests demanding the arrest of invigilator Professor Suryanarayana Dula, alleging caste-based discrimination and harassment. In contrast, faculty forums across IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, and IIT Madras supported the professor, asserting he followed due procedure regarding examination malpractice and warning against public vilification. Mumbai Police registered an FIR under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, while the Crime Branch analysed CCTV footage from the examination hall and hostel to reconstruct the sequence of events leading to the tragedy.