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Trump Signs Russia-Iran Sanctions Law, Opens Door to 100% Tariffs on Russian Oil Buyers
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Trump Signs Russia-Iran Sanctions Law, Opens Door to 100% Tariffs on Russian Oil Buyers

US President Donald Trump signs a sweeping Russia-Iran sanctions law, granting the power to levy up to 100% tariffs on major Russian oil buyers like India and China.

Dialogus Bureau·Sep 19, 2026
FJCCI Urges Centre to Withdraw 0.4% UPI MDR on Transactions Above ₹2,000
ECONOMY

FJCCI Urges Centre to Withdraw 0.4% UPI MDR on Transactions Above ₹2,000

The Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce and Industries urges the central government to withdraw the proposed 0.4% UPI MDR on high-value transactions, citing cost concerns for businesses.

Dialogus Bureau·Sep 18, 2026
TikTok Founder Zhang Yiming Surpasses Gautam Adani as Asia’s Richest Person
BUSINESS

TikTok Founder Zhang Yiming Surpasses Gautam Adani as Asia’s Richest Person

TikTok founder Zhang Yiming has overtaken Gautam Adani to claim the title of Asia's richest person, boasting a net worth of $105 billion driven by unlisted assets and AI growth.

Dialogus Bureau·Sep 18, 2026
Tata Group Stocks Lose $3.2 Billion Amid Tata Sons Rift
CORPORATE INDIA

Tata Group Stocks Lose $3.2 Billion Amid Tata Sons Rift

Listed Tata Group companies face pressure as internal tensions and governance disputes at holding company Tata Sons escalate over leadership extensions.

Dialogus Bureau·Sep 18, 2026
India Warns US Sanctions Bill Could Impact Bilateral Ties
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

India Warns US Sanctions Bill Could Impact Bilateral Ties

India has cautioned that a new US sanctions bill targeting Russian oil could strain bilateral relations and impact global energy markets as it moves toward the presidency.

Dialogus Bureau·Sep 18, 2026
India’s Semiconductor Investment Pledges Hit $12 Billion, PM Modi Pitches Chip Hub
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

India’s Semiconductor Investment Pledges Hit $12 Billion, PM Modi Pitches Chip Hub

India's push to become a global chipmaking hub gains momentum as investment commitments under Semicon 2.0 reach $12 billion, backed by a strategic government vision.

Dialogus Bureau·Sep 18, 2026
Disha Salian's Father Sends ₹500 Crore Defamation Notice to Aaditya Thackeray
LEGAL AFFAIRS

Disha Salian's Father Sends ₹500 Crore Defamation Notice to Aaditya Thackeray

Disha Salian's father has reportedly sent a massive ₹500 crore defamation notice to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and Anil Deshmukh over alleged defamatory statements regarding the case.

Dialogus Bureau·Sep 18, 2026
Trump Eyes End to Iran War Amid Escalating Houthi-Saudi Conflict
IRAN-US CONFLICT

Trump Eyes End to Iran War Amid Escalating Houthi-Saudi Conflict

US President Donald Trump expresses hope that the Iran war is nearing its conclusion, even as intensified Saudi-Houthi fighting widens the regional Gulf conflict.

Dialogus Bureau·Sep 17, 2026
India Lodges Strong Protest Over Pakistan Naval Vessel Collision
DEFENCE

India Lodges Strong Protest Over Pakistan Naval Vessel Collision

New Delhi summons Pakistan’s top envoy and lodges a strong protest following an unprofessional naval manoeuvre leading to a collision in the Arabian Sea.

Dialogus Bureau·Sep 17, 2026
India Rejects China-Pakistan Boundary Joint Commission as Legally Baseless
FOREIGN AFFAIRS

India Rejects China-Pakistan Boundary Joint Commission as Legally Baseless

India strongly rejects the China-Pakistan Boundary Joint Commission, calling it legally invalid and stating that Pakistan has no locus standi over Indian territory.

Dialogus Bureau·Sep 17, 2026
Saudi Arabia Warns Houthis After Alleged Mecca Attack
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Saudi Arabia Warns Houthis After Alleged Mecca Attack

Saudi Arabia accuses Houthi rebels of an attempted attack near Mecca, calling the holy site a "red line" as regional tensions escalate.

Dialogus Bureau·Sep 17, 2026
PM Modi Inaugurates Semicon India 2026, Emphasizing India's Tech Hub Ambitions
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

PM Modi Inaugurates Semicon India 2026, Emphasizing India's Tech Hub Ambitions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated SEMICON India 2026 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, highlighting the nation's rise as a trusted semiconductor hub.

Dialogus Bureau·Sep 17, 2026