These sources provide a wide-ranging overview of key events impacting India in late September 2025, covering economic, political, diplomatic, and sports news. Economically, the country faces major disruption to its IT sector following a steep new U.S. visa fee imposed by Donald Trump, while domestically, Prime Minister Modi has introduced significant GST reforms to benefit the new "neo-middle class." On the global stage, India is aggressively seeking critical mineral supplies from Latin American partners like Peru and Chile, and diplomatic efforts are underway to stabilize relations with Canada despite ongoing security tensions. Furthermore, the reports highlight intense rivalries in cricket, including a high-scoring women’s ODI record and a politically charged Indo-Pak match, alongside successes in counter-terrorism operations that have forced Pakistani militant groups to relocate.

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