Heatwave may cause 15,800 extra deaths in India

A University of Chicago Climate Impact Lab report warns that India could experience about 15,800 extra heat‑related deaths between September 2026 and February 2027 as the El Niño strengthens. ## Weather Outlook The India Meteorological Department predicts a deep depression over the Andhra Pradesh‑South Odisha coast, moving west‑northwestwards and bringing heavy rain and winds up to 75 km/h. A red alert has been issued for several districts. Schools in coastal districts of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh stayed closed because of the rain. ## International Diplomacy At the UN General Assembly, French President Emmanuel Macron rejected Donald Trump’s claim that peace had been restored in Gaza, saying humanitarian access remained blocked. The White House defended Trump, pointing to the release of hostages, the end of the Israel‑Hamas war, and a 20‑point Gaza plan. The U.S. President’s Board of Peace is set to unveil a six‑month, $2.45 billion recovery plan covering 66 projects such as temporary housing, rubble removal, hospital repairs, economic revival and a multinational security force. ## Sports Highlights Mirabai Chanu secured a silver medal in the women’s 49 kg weightlifting event at the Asian Games 2026, ending a 28‑year gap since Karnam Malleswari’s silver in Bangkok 1998. India’s men’s badminton squad – Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty and Ayush Shetty – beat Japan 3‑0 in the quarter‑finals, moving into the semifinals. ## Domestic Updates The Reserve Bank of India allowed all public sector and regional rural banks to remain open on Sunday 27 September ahead of a three‑day strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said the government will not cap festive‑season airfares, but airlines should keep prices reasonable as fuel costs rise. Jamia Millia Islamia launched one‑year postgraduate programmes in 13 disciplines through open‑distance and online learning, complying with NEP 2020 and UGC rules.