ISC Monitor (September 23, 2025)

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1. ‘We are lost’: Indian-origin businessman Paramjit Singh, living in US for 30 years, detained by ICE; offence is using phone without paying in past.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/we-are-lost-indian-origin-businessman-paramjit-singh-living-in-us-for-30-years-detained-by-ice-offence-is-using-pay-phone-without-paying-in-past/articleshow/123946264.cms

2. EU wants closer India ties despite Russia links

https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-closr-india-ties-despite-russia-links/

3. EU-India partnership set for upgrade; Delhi court refuses urgent hearing on Adani gag order, and more

https://www.thehindu.com/news/morning-digest-september-18-2025/article70064029.ece

4. Andhra Pradesh passes resolution endorsing ‘landmark’ GST reforms

https://indianexpress.com/archive/2025/09/18/

5. Trump administration withdraws sanctions waiver to Chabahar port | What it means for India

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/trump-administration-withdraws-sanctions-waiver-chabahar-port-india-impact-10258113/?ref=archive_pg

6. Tripura CM reviews preparations for PM Modi’s visit on Sept 22, police plan tight security

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/tripura-cm-reviews-preparations-pm-modi-visit-on-sept-22-10258064/?ref=archive_pg

7. In Odisha, Cong keeps BJD in crosshairs as it makes no-trust bid against BJP govt

https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/in-odisha-cong-keeps-bjd-in-crosshairs-as-it-makes-no-trust-bid-against-bjp-govt-10258058/?ref=archive_pg

8. Trump signs proclamation imposing $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/trump-signs-proclamation-imposing-100000-fee-for-h-1b-visa-applications/article70071563.ece

9. Till recently frenemies on the cricket field, India and Pakistan matches now bound to be fractious

https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/india-vs-pakistan-frenemies-fractious-asia-cup-2025-super-fours-10261795/?ref=archive_pg

10. India vs Pakistan – Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match –

https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveblog/2025/9/21/live-india-vs-pakistan-asia-cup-2025-super-fours-commentary-stream-score

11. India says it expects Saudi Arabia to mind ‘sensitivities’ after pact with Pakistan

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/india-says-it-expects-saudi-arabia-mind-sensitivities-after-pact-with-pakistan-2025-09-19/

12. India, U.S. to intensify efforts for a trade deal, says MEA

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-us-to-intensify-efforts-for-a-trade-deal-says-mea/article70071146.ece

13. Modi’s tax cuts will give India a festive spending boost

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c04qd2lkq23o

14. Trump adds $100,000 fee for skilled worker visa applicants

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2zk4l8g26o

15. India’s federal government pushing states to buy clean energy, minister says

https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/indias-federal-government-pushing-states-buy-clean-energy-minister-says-2025-09-22/

16. Why the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defence pact is unsettling India

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c147gkxyyrmo

17. Bangladesh and India’s new strategic dilemma

https://www.dawn.com/news/1943776

18. Sixth month of reciprocal airspace closure: India extends ban on Pakistan’s airlines, aircraft by a month

https://indianexpress.com/article/business/aviation/india-ban-pakistan-airlines-extend-airspace-closure-10265420/

19. India, US agree on sustained engagement

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2568409/india-us-agree-on-sustained-engagement

20. Rubio stresses importance of India ties after Trump visa blow

https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indian-us-foreign-ministers-meet-new-york-2025-09-22/

21. India’s pension regulator plans to widen investment options for better returns, chairperson says

https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indias-pension-regulator-plans-widen-investment-options-better-returns-2025-09-22/