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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.
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.
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.
New Zealand Parliament Passes India FTA to Cut 95% of Export Tariffs
New Zealand's Parliament has passed the India FTA bill, clearing the way to eliminate or reduce tariffs on 95% of exports.
Modi and Xi Discuss Core Concerns and Border Peace at BRICS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit, emphasizing mutual sensitivity to core concerns and border peace.
UPI Payments Above ₹2,000 to Attract 0.4% MDR for Merchants
The Finance Ministry introduces a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate on P2M UPI transactions above ₹2,000 starting October 15, 2026, with P2P remaining free.
Delhi Plans Hostels for 10,000 Students After Satya Niketan Tragedy
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announces a major initiative to build hostels for 10,000 college students following safety concerns and a deadly building collapse.
Meta Shifts Strategy: Direct Child Safety Reporting to India’s I4C Portal
Meta commits to directly reporting child safety and abuse cases to India's I4C portal, marking a major shift amid intensifying government scrutiny.
India Approves Up to 654 MW Daily Power Supply to Nepal
India has approved up to 654 MW of daily power supply to flood-hit Nepal until December 31, 2026, aiding the nation after severe infrastructure damage.
UK Unity Under Pressure: Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Back Pact
A new alliance between nationalist leaders in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland intensifies debate over the future of the United Kingdom following a historic self-determination agreement.
India and Canada Resume Trade Pact Negotiations in Delhi
India and Canada have officially kicked off the fourth round of talks for a proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Delhi to resolve trade barriers.
CBI Registers FIR in High-Profile Disha Salian Death Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered an FIR in the 2020 death of celebrity manager Disha Salian, following directions from the Bombay High Court.