Saudi Arabia accuses Yemen's Houthis of a 'cowardly' drone attack targeting Islam's holy city of Mecca, sparking Muslim world outrage and vows of retaliation.
Pakistan Navy corvette collides with Indian warship in North Arabian Sea, prompting strong diplomatic protests from both nations over unsafe conduct.
India lacks metascience capacity to study its own science system, hindering evidence-based policy and optimal balancing of mission-oriented versus curiosity-driven research for innovation.
China unveils a four-point security formula for West Asia, challenging Western influence amidst regional geopolitical shifts and new defence pacts.
India maintains cautious stance on BRICS local currency trade, prioritizing national economic interests and avoiding a 'one-size-fits-all' approach amidst strategic concerns.
Pygmy hog conservation efforts highlight the critical decline of India's alluvial floodplains, with captive breeding boosting populations amidst habitat threats.
New MMDR Amendment Act 2026 sparks federalism debate by restricting states' power to tax mineral rights, impacting fiscal autonomy and revenue generation.
India's E20 fuel policy faces scrutiny over claimed consumer savings, emission reductions, and forex benefits due to mileage loss and agricultural impact.
New Delhi firmly rejects Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission, reiterating its stance on illegally occupied Indian territories and the 1963 agreement.
Oman offers India strategic Sohar Port investment to bypass Strait of Hormuz, ensuring uninterrupted Gulf energy access amidst regional tensions.
Housing Ministry challenges outdated 'Census Town' definition, arguing it misrepresents India's true urbanisation scale and economic transformations, urging reforms for 2027.
India retains 131st rank on World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Index 2026, showing slight score improvement but no change in global standing.
Huawei predicts autonomous agents will dominate 90% of global AI token traffic by 2035, necessitating massive computing power and robust security systems.
Indian Railways implements multitracking and dedicated freight corridors to decongest high-density networks, boost freight capacity, and reduce logistics costs.
NPCI announces 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, effective October 15, impacting merchants, not customers.
India summons Pakistan's Charge d'Affaires after a Pakistani ship collided with an Indian Navy vessel, violating the 1991 bilateral agreement on naval conduct.
Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland leaders sign joint memorandum, demanding independence referendums from UK, challenging Westminster's authority.
Cabinet approves hike in EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000, impacting 8 crore workers and boosting social security after 12 years.
EAM Jaishankar strengthens India-Bhutan ties, inaugurating key projects in health, connectivity, and energy, fostering multi-faceted development partnership and trade.
Chhattisgarh tops NITI Aayog's regulatory ease ranking, attracting diverse industries like AI data centers and semiconductors through significant ease of doing business reforms.
Over 2,500 farmers in Punjab and Haryana earn Rs 2.5 crore in India's first carbon credit payments for adopting sustainable agricultural practices.
India softens its staunch opposition to WTO plurilateral agreements, proposing safeguards to protect developing nations' interests and ensure equitable trade.
US Federal Reserve raises interest rates to 3.75%-4.00% range, signaling further tightening to combat persistent inflation and meet 2% target.
Delhi tops NITI Aayog's India Electric Mobility Index 2025 for EV ecosystem development, with Maharashtra and Karnataka as only large states among top performers.
Government exempts small export consignments up to ₹3 lakh from RCMC, boosting MSMEs, artisans, and e-commerce by easing compliance burden.
India launches Net Zero Portal and NAPCC Dashboard, reaffirming commitment to ozone layer protection and climate action under Montreal Protocol.
Union Minister launches India's Net Zero Portal and NAPCC Dashboard on World Ozone Day 2026, enhancing climate action transparency and monitoring.
PMAY-U 2.0 extends 'Housing for All' vision, sanctioning 1.25 crore homes with focus on women and vulnerable groups through technology-driven implementation.
