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Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a pitch for world peace and sustainable development at the 'Summit of the Future' at the UN. Decrying war, he emphasised that the collective strength of the nations didn't lie on the battlefield. He also made a push for the digital public infra, outlining that India is sharing its digi infra for the greater global good.

In an interview with NDTV, Global Atomics chief Vivek Lall spoke about the possibility of a mega drone deal between the US and India. The deal, which includes 31 Sea Guardian and Sky Guardian drones, is at an advanced stage and is valued at $3.9 billion dollars.

Over a month-long agitation of junior doctors finally came to an end after the West Bengal government removed Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal and other Health Department officials. Meanwhile, the CBI submitted its status report in the Supreme Court today - where the CJI called the details of the case disturbing and showed concern over the disclosure of the report. Watch Left Right and Centre.

The protesting junior doctors of Kolkata, after two failed attempts at talks with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, are now in her Kalighat residence for a third time. They have dropped their demand for a live telecast of the meeting, agreeing instead to a signed transcript of all the proceedings. The timing of the meeting is key. It comes a day before the Supreme Court reviews the CBI's progress in investigations into the rape and murder of a Kolkata doctor at the RG Kar hospital which triggered these protests in the first place.

Less than 24 hours to go before Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi chief minister meets the Lieutenant Governor and resigns. Mr Kerjiwal's comes just days before he left jail after being granted bail by the Supreme Court in the liquor scam. Is Kejriwal's decision a political masterstroke or did he have no choice at all?

A 58-year-old man, Ryan Wesley Routh, was arrested by the police in the United States after he reportedly attempted to shoot Donald Trump. Apparently, in a 2023 interview, the man said that he planned to recruit soldiers from Afghanistan through Pakistan who would fight in Ukraine against Russian forces. He had an AK-47 rifle perched against a chain-link fest when he was detected. What was the motive and what are the political implications of Donald Trump being targeted with assassination bids twice during this election campaign?

 Arvind Kejriwal's resignation has set in motion a chain of events that could turn the political landscape of Delhi upside down. What next for the capital? Watch a power-packed debate on Left, Right and Centre

 

 The 7th wonder of the world is in jeopardy. The iconic Taj Mahal's dome has developed cracks, with water leaking from it. From climate change to pollution, modern advances have ravaged historical structures. On the Left, Right and Centre, we put the focus on India's monument preservation plan.

 

The back and forth between protesting doctors and the Bengal administration continues, following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar College and Hospital in Kolkata. The doctors responded to an email from the administration, which said they will not accept an invitation to meet senior officials, until their demands are met. For starters, they want the entire meeting to be telecast and 30 doctors to attend. The state government said they want the situation to be resolved, but for that the doctors want an open mind. So, the standoff in West Bengal continues. In this edition of Left, Right and Centre, we look at the latest contours of the ongoing crisis in West Bengal.

A fascinating presidential debate in the US happened when Kamala Harris took on Donald Trump and appeared to come out tops, convincingly, on issue after issue. It has been a dead-heat race on opinion polls so far - has this debate given Harris a decisive edge going forward? Remember, her entry in the US election process was late and came after Joe Biden was asked by members of his party to step down.