India’s merchandise exports rose 23 percent in September to 44.40 billion dollars, official data released on 15 October showed, giving the country’s trade balance a boost at a time when higher oil prices and global uncertainty are weighing on many economies. Exports were up 23.04 percent from 36.08 billion dollars in September last year, according
Fresh violence in Manipur has claimed at least four lives in two separate incidents, triggering angry protests in Imphal and bringing normal activities in parts of the city to a near standstill. Protesters carried the bodies of two victims to the high-security residence of Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh, demanding immediate action over the killings.
India is among the economies that joined a US-led statement on 7 October committing to tackle excess industrial capacity, a move aimed largely at China. The Office of the US Trade Representative said 14 economies reached the agreement, with the European Union also supporting it. Countries named in reports include Argentina, Australia, Canada, France, Germany,
Young protesters have taken to the streets of New Delhi to demand the resignation of Election Commission chief Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in a large-scale revision of India’s voter lists. On 3 October, the second straight day of demonstrations, police detained protesters near Jantar Mantar, the designated protest site, which was sealed off. AFP
The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its outlook for India, calling the country one of the fastest-growing major economies even as a war in the Middle East and elevated oil prices weigh on much of the world. In its October 2026 World Economic Outlook, released on Tuesday, 13 October, the Fund now projects Indian growth
A new US law is putting India’s energy choices under pressure. Signed on September 18 after passing the Senate with 86 votes, the legislation gives the American president authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on countries that buy Russian energy. It does not impose them automatically. According to reports, US Ambassador Sergio
India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday, October 15, that the first tranche of the bilateral trade agreement with the United States has been finalised and is now in legal drafting. Speaking in New Delhi, he said India hopes to close and operationalise the deal soon, but wants to be sure it gains a
An Air India international flight from Frankfurt to Delhi made an emergency diversion to Jaipur on Wednesday morning after a hijack alert triggered an immediate security response from aviation and law-enforcement authorities. The flight, operating as AI-2030, was en route from Germany to India when Ahmedabad Air Traffic Control reportedly received an emergency signal from
ANDHRA PRADESH: The Andhra Pradesh government has declared drought in 388 mandals across 21 districts for the 2026 Kharif season, following a severe rainfall shortage. The 388 mandals are out of the state’s 688. According to the government order, the state received an average of 197.6 mm of rain between June 1 and August 31,
Agartala/New Delhi: Tripura Congress leaders joined a protest in New Delhi, demanding action against the Chief Election Commissioner. The leaders travelled to the national capital to take part in the demonstration, which was held to press the demand for action against the head of the poll body. They joined party colleagues and supporters from other
