Economy
11India-US trade deal ‘more or less’ finalised, framework for preferential access being worked out: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal
The India-US trade deal is nearly finalized, with both nations discussing preferential market access. India's free trade agreement with Chile is also in its final stages of negotiation. New Zealand FTA is expected to become active soon, potentially in October. Government efforts aim to reduce freight costs and support exporters effectively. India sees significant opportunities to expand its fintech services globally, especially in the Global South.
India August consumer inflation likely hit 20-month high on food, fuel prices: Reuters poll
UK recognises India's CCTS; carbon price to be accepted under CBAM regime: Comm Secy
Russia–India payment infrastructure fully ready for settlements in national currencies: Sberbank India CEO
Govt to talk to farmer groups before proceeding with proposed new seed bill
International Relations
5Britain bans trade with illegal Israeli settlements
France, Canada join the U.K. in ban; Israeli President said the U.K. decision would fall “on the wrong side of history”
UN reforms must be 'meaningful' to make it 'fit for future': UNGA President Khalilur Rahman
India condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi oil installations
Kabul rejects Pakistan's claim on Masood Azhar, says JeM founder not in Afghanistan
West Asia conflict LIVE: Oil rises past $100 a barrel after the latest wave of West Asia attacks
Internal Security
1Science & Technology
1Environment & Ecology
2India’s cleanest city Indore slips from top spot in clean air survey; Mayor assures anti-pollution steps
Indore, which topped the list with a score of 200 out of 200 in the 2025 survey, fell just one point short of Lucknow and failed to retain its position
Pollution from winter waste burning in cities three times higher than summer, study finds
History & Culture
1Polity & Governance
2Solicitor General orally marks intention to challenge HC’s scathing decision against NSA detention of student
A High Court Division Bench had quashed the NSA detention of Akriti Chaudhary in a September 2 order while deriding Ms. Roopam’s lack of application of mind to a police report against the student activist, who had spent nearly five months in custody