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LumenUs helps automate tedious paperwork in times of grief
The day your loved one passes away, you also get this honorary badge of a project manager for a project you had no idea about, said founder Sara Tashakorinia.
Amazon and others are done keeping data center deals secret. Is it enough to build trust?
Amazon says it willstop using NDAswhen negotiating data center deals with local governments, followingasimilar move from Microsoftearlier this year. Secrecy has fueled community backlash against AI infrastructure, with opposition leading tohundreds ofproposed and enacted moratoriums from New York to San Francisco. Meanwhile, a wave of startups is betting that consumers will hand AI agents access []
For six years, Danu founder Amy Ma has been working on a better way to sort recyclable waste.
The name change is enough for Germany's transport minister to start advocating for Europe-wide adoption of the driver assistance software.
Remember Orkut? Its founder wants to bring it back
Orkut's founder is now taking aim at algorithms and AI-generated content.
Moore sees a huge opportunity in consumer AI, particularly if the industry can tap into revenue streams beyond just subscriptions and API charges.
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Surveillance company Flock cuts staff as privacy backlash grows
Flock would not say if CEO Garrett Langley would take a pay cut following the reduction in workforce.
Climate needs same urgency as defense spending, COP31 Chief says
Spending on the issue by Germany, Europes biggest economy, fell last year and the nation missed a pledge on climate financing.
'Ramayana: Part One' India release date changed to Nov 5?
Below is now streaming on OTT: Where to watch the supernatural thriller series online in India
Below is a supernatural thriller streaming on Netflix, starring Josh Hartnett, Mackenzie Davis and Charlie Heaton. Created by Jesse McKeown, the series follows fisherman Calvin Penney as he investigates a mysterious creature threatening his seaside community. Filmed in Newfoundland, the miniseries draws inspiration from the Canadian provinces rugged landscape and warm local culture. Hartnett researched the regions history and people to prepare for his role.
UNGA revitalisation must be part of broader UN reforms: India at UNGA plenary
Gold Price Today, October 9, 2026: Check Latest 24K, 22K and 18K Gold Rates in Major Indian Cities
Gold and Silver Price Today, October 9, 2026: With the festive and wedding shopping season approaching, gold prices are attracting considerable attention from buyers across India. Whether you are planning to purchase jewellery, gold coins or investment-grade bullion, checking the latest rates before...
New Zealand Faces Setbacks Ahead of T20 Series Against India
New Zealands T20 squad is hit by injuries to Mark Chapman and Jack Fox ahead of their series against India starting October 22. New Zealand Faces Setbacks Ahead of T20 Series Against India
boltt Brings Two of Its Best Smartphone Deals to Big Billion Days Starting at INR 8,999
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The television adaptation of Crazy Rich Asians is in development for Max, with plans to begin production in 2027. Adele Lim, who co-wrote the film, will serve as writer and showrunner for the series. While details about the cast are not confirmed, Jon M. Chu and Kevin Kwan will return as executive producers. Read on to know more about it in details.
Double Blow For New Zealand! Injured Chapman, Foulkes Out of India T20Is
New Zealand batters Mark Chapman and Zak Foulkes have been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against India due to injuries, with Josh Clarkson and Blair Tickner named as replacements.
Trump Admin Suspends Indian IT companies from Labour certification
Chapman and Foulkes to miss India T20I series with injuries
Blair Tickner and Josh Clarkson have been brought into the squad for the five-match series against India starting later this month
With India's support for Hindi's use, language retains 'non-official status' at UN
Digital Desk | United Nations, Oct 9 (IANS) With India voluntarily supporting the use of Hindi by the UN's Department of Global Communications (UNDGC), the language continues to retain a non-official language status, according to India's Permanent Representative P Harish. In the recently adopted multilingualism resolution, Hindi has continued to retain a non-official language status on account of DGC's transmission of news and social media in this language, he said on Thursday at the observance of Hindi Divas here. India has voluntarily supported the Hindi at UN project, which makes UN news and information available to Hindi-speaking audiences worldwide, he said. The multilingual resolution co-sponsored by Andorra and adopted last month by the General Assembly recognises the cultural, political and diplomatic importance of non-official languages, for representativeness and effective participation in the work of the United Nations, reaffirming that any representative may deliver in non-official languages. India has consistently supported multilingualism at the United Nations and has co-sponsored resolutions on this subject, Harish said. Quoting Home Minister Amit Shah, he said, language is most meaningful when it connects rather than divides the people and their culture. He noted that Hindi is the third largest spoken language in the world and the language's reach also extends beyond the borders of India by becoming an important vehicle for sharing India's ideas, stories, and cultural heritage globally. Our diaspora, literature, cinema, and digital platforms have helped carry the language to audiences across the world, he added. Joan Forner Rovira, the permanent representative of Andorra, which sponsored the multilingualism resolution, said, Article 1 of the Charter of the United Nations calls upon us to promote international cooperation and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. Language is essential to making that vision a reality, he said of his multilingual country's backing for the resolution. Within the United Nations, language is one of our most important tools of diplomacy, he added. BJP MP C P Joshi said, Today, Hindi is carving a niche for itself across the globe, extending far beyond India's borders. He said the UNDGC and India made a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in 2018 to transmit United Nations news in Hindi with voluntary contributions by New Delhi. Last year, the MOU was renewed for five more years, he said. Joshi said, India is a multilingual and multicultural civilisation; all languages and dialects constitute our collective heritage. Hindi is a vital part of this rich linguistic family and ranks among the most widely spoken and understood languages in the world, he said. HM Amit Shah asserted encouraged learning one additional Indian language, linking it to the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (one India, great India).
New Zealand Cricketer Jeet Raval Retires, Reflects on Journey from India to International Stage
Jeet Raval, the New Zealand cricketer of Indian origin, announces his retirement, reminiscing about his journey and achievements in cricket. New Zealand Cricketer Jeet Raval Retires, Reflects on Journey from India to International Stage
GST 2.0: Easier multi-state expansion for MSMEs, e-commerce sellers
India's GST Council has initiated reforms to modernize the GST framework for improved compliance and business operations. Simplified registrations and automated processes are expected to reduce administrative burdens for e-commerce sellers. The new framework will allow online sellers to manage registrations across multiple states more effectively. Faster refunds aim to improve cash flow for digital sellers working on thin margins.
Video: Congress Leaders Slap Each Other During INDIA Bloc Protest Rally In Faridabad
The INDIA bloc march was planned in Old Faridabad from Chandi Wali Dharamshala to Pathwari Mandir under the leadership of Haryana Mahila Congress president.
A roadmap for building future-ready workplaces
As workplaces continue to transform, organizations face the challenge of prioritizing continuous workforce development and skill refinement. Effective strategies like internal mobility, mentorship programs, and varied growth avenues are crucial for fostering advancement. It's imperative to weave inclusion into every facet of the employee experience to cater to diverse requirements.
Indian para-shooters protest Paralympic Committee ahead of 2026 Asian Para Games
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CJP, Left groups allege supporters being detained ahead of Oct. 10 protest as Delhi Police urge citizens to not participate
Coal stocks critically low as power demand rises in India
High temperatures and strong El Nino events have increased the pressure on coal-fired thermal power plants
Indian rice export prices hold near one-year high as rupee weakens
Asian rice markets showed mixed trends this week, with currency movements, weather risks, freight costs and subdued buying shaping export prices.
Indian-American Boy Becomes World's Youngest Male Author At Just 3 Years Old
By turning a simple preschool experience into a published book, the three-year-old has inspired young readers while setting a remarkable record.
US Bars Tata, HCL, Infosys Among 8 IT Firms From Green Card Filing. What It Means For Indians
The move is expected to affect thousands of Indian technology professionals who rely on employer-sponsored green cards for permanent residency in the US after entering on H-1B visas.
Global Postal Day: Indian Leaders Celebrate Postal Workers and Services
Indian leaders, including state chief ministers, extend warm wishes to postal workers on Global Postal Day, recognizing their vital role in communication. Global Postal Day: Indian Leaders Celebrate Postal Workers and Services
Indian flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar will receive Israels Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism for his bravery during an alleged mid-air hijacking attempt on September 30. Despite sustaining severe injuries in an attack by his co-pilot, Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and off-duty crew members to restrain the attacker. He is currently recovering in an Abu Dhabi hospital.
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar to receive Israels Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism
Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced the honour as the injured captain continues recovering following the September 30 cockpit attack.
US green card suspension: What it means for Indian IT workers on H-1B visas
Trump administration halts green card processing for select tech firms: Impact on Indians decoded
India flags double standards on human rights, says UNHRC lacks focus on terror victims
India reaffirmed its dedication to human rights during the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council. The country emphasized the need for equality and voiced concerns regarding victims of terrorism. Furthermore, India highlighted its commitment to global governance reform and the welfare of its diaspora abroad. The nation's position on climate change and artificial intelligence was also discussed during the session.
Jaishankar Arrives in Ethiopia to Strengthen India
Indias External Affairs Minister Jaishankar arrives in Ethiopia to enhance strategic ties and discuss regional issues with top leadership. Jaishankar Arrives in Ethiopia to Strengthen Indias Strategic Partnership
Cricket-New Zealand's Chapman, Foulkes ruled out of India T20s through injury
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INDIA bloc MPs to meet today, weigh fresh protest over 'vote chori': Report
INDIA bloc MPs will convene to protest alleged electoral misconduct referred to as 'vote chori'. They have sought a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu but await a response from Rashtrapati Bhavan. This follows multiple protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with recent sit-ins held at Rajghat. The Election Commission has faced criticism due to objections raised by its commissioners about electoral processes.
India, Liberia condemn attacks on shipping, seafarers in Black Sea, Gulf
India and Liberia have strongly condemned a series of attacks on commercial ships and seafarers in the Gulf and its vicinity and the Black Sea over the past few days, calling for an immediate cessation of such incidents in the interest of peace and regional stability.In a joint statement issued as co-chairs of the Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers (GoF on S4), the two countries described the attacks as unacceptable and said they disrupted maritime trade and cost innocent lives.India and Liberia, as co-chairs of the Group of Friends on Safety & Security of Shipping & Seafarers (GoF on S4), strongly condemn the string of unacceptable attacks that commercial ships and seafarers have been subjected to in the Gulf and its vicinity, the Black Sea, over the past few days, the joint statement said.These actions that disrupt maritime trade and cost innocent lives are simply indefensible. We call for an immediate cessation of such attacks in the ...
Amid Starlink row, Telangana CM says country can't afford to weaken Brand India
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy emphasized the need for India to embrace innovative internet solutions. He responded to Elon Musk's claims regarding Starlink being blocked by local interests. Reddy insisted that Brand India should not be weakened for any domestic distractions. The Central government maintained compliance with security norms is mandatory for satellite communication licensees. Rahul Gandhi's comment hinted at the underlying tensions in the situation.
India, Ethiopia seek to boost strategic ties during Jaishankar
Addis Ababa: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Addis Ababa on Friday, October 9, with India and Ethiopia seeking to advance their strategic partnership through high-level discussions to strengthen bilateral ties. Jaishankar arrived in Ethiopia from Cte dIvoire on the final leg of his three-nation tour of African countries, which also included Ghana. Hello Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
3 SME IPOs to list today: Acme India Industries, TNA Solutions, Paramount Syntex; check key details
On October 9, the BSE SME platform welcomes three new IPOs: Acme India Industries, TNA Solutions, and Paramount Syntex. These offerings collectively raised around Rs 241 crore, attracting various subscription levels. Acme stood out with an impressive 124.23 times subscription rate, while Paramount's drew in only 1.88 times. TNA Solutions also piqued interest with subscriptions reaching 55.20 times.
Modi wants India to power the AI age. Residents are pushing back
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India mocks Pak's Shehbaz Sharif regime as 'Form 47 govt'. What does it mean?
India mocks Pak's Shehbaz Sharif regime as 'Form 47 govt'. What does it mean?
US bars Microsoft, Indian IT firms from green card programme; TCS Q2 net profit rises 15%
Tata Consultancy Services has registered a 15% rise in net profit and an 11.2% growth in revenue for the second quarter of the fiscal. In other news, the National Commission for Womens guidelines for the safety of women passengers seek to make safety a shared responsibility of all stakeholders.
Air India, Akasa Air and IndiGo suspend Riyadh flights after airport blast reports
India IT set for fourth year of weak growth on geopolitics, AI risks
As HCL Technologies Ltd. and Tech Mahindra Ltd. unveil their latest reports, investors are keenly observing the situation, particularly given the looming threats posed by AI disruptions and restrained client expenditures. These factors are influencing growth forecasts for tech companies. Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. did exceed expectations in profit gains; however, revenue growth remained modest in terms of constant currency.
Elon Musk has stepped up his criticism of the regulatory process delaying Starlink's commercial launch in India, even questioning whether Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani is the eal boss of India. On Thursday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk raised eyebrows, first by
US sanctions two Mumbai firms and five Indians over alleged Iran oil trade
Washington expanded its crackdown on Iranian petroleum trade, accusing the targeted entities of supporting a revenue stream for Tehrans regime
Winter in India: The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, with a low-pressure area likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal around October 13. The Southwest Monsoon is expected to withdraw from the entire country by mid-October, as the Northeast Monsoon sets in over south Peninsular India. India recorded a 72% rainfall deficit during October 1-7.
Why public capital isnt enough to save Indias deeptech
The most powerful derisker is not a fund at all. It is a customer. A Rs 200 crore procurement commitment from the defence, space or railways sectors does more for a series B round than a Rs 200 crore grant, because it validates revenue rather than science.
Andhra Pradesh tops India in egg production with 2,739 crore eggs in FY25
The State government plans to strengthen poultry farming, expand markets for poultry products and encourage greater egg consumption to support farmers.
India struggles to curb leprosy transmission
India continues to report more leprosy cases, childhood infections and disability than projected, highlighting the need to interrupt transmissions
Air India group and Akasa hike fuel surcharge
India joins US-led group on structural excess capacity
NCs symbolic participation in Delhi protests puts INDIA bloc ties under scanner
Srinagar, Oct 8:The National Conference (NC)'s participation in the Congress-led protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar remained limited to the opening day, bringing into focus NC's engagement with the INDIA bloc mobilisation. On Thursday, the agitation entered its third day in New Delhi. On Tuesday, the NC was represented by its Rajya Sabha member and Parliamentary Party Leader Chowdhary Muhammad Ramzan, who joined the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, and other opposition leaders in a march from Parliament towards the Election Commission. Ramzan described the participation as being on behalf of the NC's parliamentary party. Representing the NC as the partys Parliamentary Party Leader, joined my INDIA bloc colleagues in a protest march from Parliament House to the Election Commission, he said. Ramzan said national leaders and MPs from both Houses of Parliament, along with thousands of people, had participated in the protest demanding the resignation of the CEC and Election Commissioners over allegations of vote theft. However, NC's other MPs, including Lok Sabha members Main Altaf and estranged leader Aga Syed Ruhullah, and Rajya Sabha members Gurwinder Singh Oberoi and Sajad Kitchloo, were conspicuous by their absence. After the protests on the first day on Tuesday, none of the NC leaders participated in the Delhi protests, even as Congress and several opposition parties continued the mobilisation. The NC's symbolic presence on Tuesday is notable as the party is a constituent of the INDIA bloc and has publicly criticised the Election Commission over electoral-roll revision and related issues. The party's absence from the continuing Delhi protest also comes despite its participation in opposition activities on the issue in Jammu and Kashmir. However, the NC is not the only major Kashmir political party absent from the Delhi agitation. The opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP), led by Mehbooba Mufti, the People's Conference (PC), led by Sajad Gani Lone, and Member of Parliament Abdul Rashid Sheikh's Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) have also stayed away from the Congress-led protests in the national capital despite all of them being vocal against SIR. Even NC's estranged leader, Aga Syed Ruhullah, who has emerged as one of the party's more vocal internal critics and has criticised the Election Commission, has not joined the Delhi mobilisation. This means that the Congress-led protest has not translated into continuous participation by the main ruling party or the principal opposition parties from Jammu and Kashmir. The NC's approach also resembles that of the Samajwadi Party in the unfolding Delhi protests. SP President AkhileshYadav joined the INDIA bloc's opening-day march on Tuesday, following which he was detained. However, the SP was absent from a Congress-hosted opposition lunch and the subsequent protests. Tuesday's march was attended by several prominent INDIA bloc leaders, including TMC's Abhishek Banerjee and Derek O'Brien, SP chief AkhileshYadav, Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Sanjay Raut, CPI(M)'s John Brittas, and NCP-SP's SupriyaSule, besides Congress leaders and MPs. With its presence on the opening day followed by its absence on the second and third days of the Congress-led protest, the NC has sent mixed signals to the INDIA bloc. That limited participation comes against the backdrop of the party's continuing alliance with Congress and other opposition groups, leaving its role in the sustained Delhi campaign demanding the removal of the CEC under the scanner.
World has not forgotten 9/11, 26/11, Pahalgam attacks: India at UN
United Nations, Oct 8: Exposing Pakistans doublespeak on terrorism at the UN, India has called out Islamabads efforts to gloss over its state support for terror by announcing rewards for JeM chief Masood Azahar, underlining that the world has not forgotten 9/11, 26/11 and Pahalgam attacks. India on Wednesday exercised its Right of Reply in response to the Pakistan representatives statement in the Sixth Committee of the UN General Assembly on the Agenda Item: Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism. Pakistan speaks of combating terrorism while seeking to obscure the very question that this committee must confront: What happens when terrorists are financed, facilitated, trained, sheltered, or supported from the territory of a state? First Secretary in the Permanent Mission of India to the UN Raghoo Puri said. He said India has been consistent on this question, underscoring that terrorism cannot be defeated by declarations and instead requires action against its perpetrators, organisers, financiers, and sponsors. For years, Pakistan has presented itself as a frontline state in combating terrorism and as a victim while masking the fact that the Frankensteins the Pakistani state has created and lost control over have moved from wreaking havoc in neighbouring countries to doing the same in Pakistan, Puri said. Calling out Pakistans doublespeak on terrorism, Puri said the country glosses over its state support for terrorism by announcing enhanced rewards for apprehending UN-listed head of Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist and mastermind of several attacks against my country, Masood Azhar. He said the world is aware of Pakistans financial support to terrorism. Yet, we also remember that just a few months ago, Pakistani representatives used this forum to call the Jaish-e-Mohammed a defunct organisation. The world has seen the script play earlier, and we are clear-eyed that this time also it is going to be no different, he said. Puri said that when the media can reach Azhar and get confirmation from him about the success of Operation Sindoor, surely the Pakistani state knows his whereabouts. In May last year, India had launched Operation Sindoor targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the dastardly April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir perpetrated by The Resistance Front, a proxy of Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba, in which 26 civilians, mostly tourists were killed. ExploreHistory Earlier this month, India had dismissed as gimmicks Pakistans fresh announcement of a bounty of seven million rupees on Azhar, demanding that Islamabad take concrete action to combat terrorism. India has for years accused Pakistan of sheltering Azhar, while Pakistan has maintained that he fled to Afghanistan a claim rejected by Afghanistans Taliban government. For the last few years, Islamabad has claimed that the JeM founder has been operating from Afghanistan. However, the Taliban regime dismissed Pakistans repeated claims, with a senior Afghan Foreign Ministry official saying he is not in the country. Islamabads fresh announcement on the reward for information on Azhar came as it faces pressure from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to crack down on terror groups and their leadership. The Paris-based global watchdog is set to review Pakistans anti-terrorism efforts at its upcoming plenary. Pakistan was placed under the FATF grey list between 2018 and 2022 for its systemic deficiencies in anti-money laundering and its failure to counter-terror financing. Puri also recalled a recent statement by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, daughter of former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif, who had said,The unfortunate thing is that the threat [Punjab] faces comes less from my neighbouring countries and more from my neighbouring provinces. Exposing this dark secret, Puri said, You cannot run with the hares and hunt with the hounds. Reality never works like that. When terrorist groups are allowed to operate under state political power, international commitments become meaningless and when perpetrators are provided safe havens, the victims of terrorism are denied justice, he said. The world has not forgotten 9/11 and where its perpetrators, including Osama bin Laden, were caught. The world has not forgotten 26/11. The world has not forgotten Pahalgam, Puri said, adding that the list, unfortunately, is painfully long. The victims in Pahalgam were not asked about their political orientation, they were asked about their religion. It is therefore deeply ironic that Pakistan speaks of combating religious hatred while allowing the conditions that enable it to persist and thrive, especially by fomenting cross-border terrorism, he said. Pakistan continues with its narrative building, misinformation, and disinformation. If bombed-out airfields and cratered runways look like victory to Pakistan, they are of course welcome to enjoy it, Puri said. Any regime against terrorism to be effective must do two things: assign responsibility and ensure accountability. India will defend its people, and continued terrorism against India will have consequences, he added. In another Right of Reply, Puri said India rejected Pakistans circular economy of words and narratives. If this much effort had actually been made in countering terrorism rather than narrative building, misinformation, and disinformation, the world would have been a better place. But nothing more can be expected from a Form 47 government, he said, referring to a term used to describe allegations of rigging and manipulation in Pakistans 2024 general elections.
India plans Exim Bank credit lines to rescue solar exports after US tariff blow
New Delhi will offer credit lines to African and Latin American nations to help domestic manufacturers find new buyers as steep US tariffs stall exports and trigger a factory capacity glut, new and renewable energy secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi told Mint.
US tries to dig up Indians' green card journey, but few are on that path
Data shows Indian IT companies collectively received fewer than 1,400, or less than 2%, of the 117,849 permanent labour requests filed between October 2024 and September 2025.
CBI arrests four in pan-India banking recruitment impersonation racket
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US bars Infosys, TCS, Wipro, others from visa programme: What Indians need to know
US bars Infosys, TCS, Wipro, others from visa programme: What Indians need to know
President Trump awards Big Tech donors with nation
Together, the awardees have donated nearly $6 billion to efforts tied to Trump and his administration.
India and Russia Review Military-Technical Cooperation in Key Talks
India and Russia held crucial talks in New Delhi to enhance military-technical cooperation and explore joint defense production initiatives. India and Russia Review Military-Technical Cooperation in Key Talks
Starlink entry row: Is Ambani the real boss of India, asks Elon Musk
Air India and IndiGo Raise Fuel Surcharges Amid Rising Aviation Costs
Air India and IndiGo have increased fuel surcharges due to rising aviation fuel prices, impacting domestic and international flights. Air India and IndiGo Raise Fuel Surcharges Amid Rising Aviation Costs
Two Mumbai-based firms, five Indian nationals face U.S. sanctions over Iran oil trade
The action against the Indian entities and individuals is part of the U.S. crackdown against Iran under Operation Economic Outcast
GST Council Proposes Key Reforms to Benefit MSMEs in India
The GST Councils recent meeting introduced reforms aimed at easing processes for MSMEs, including increased litigation limits and simplified registration. GST Council Proposes Key Reforms to Benefit MSMEs in India
Indias WTO fisheries ratification: A pragmatic step, with more to negotiate
& P. KRISHNAN Indias decision to ratify Phase 1 of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies marks an important and pragmatic step in global fisheries governance. By depositing its Instrument of Acceptance on July 20, 2026, India has aligned itself with the international effort to curb illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, while preserving its policy space on issues that directly affect small-scale and artisanal fishers. The ratified phase focuses on IUU fishing, overfished stocks and unregulated fishing on the high seas. It does not cover the more difficult questions of overcapacity and overfishing, including subsidies for fuel, gear, ice, vessel construction and modernisation. Those issues belong to Phase 2, where India continues to seek fair and differentiated treatment for developing countries. Indias position seems to be both principled and practical. It supports sustainability measures that target the most harmful forms of fishing, but it also insists that such rules must not reduce the development space needed by coastal communities that depend on marine fisheries for their livelihoods. For India, the challenge is not whether to support conservation, but how to ensure that conservation does not come at the cost of equity. This distinction is particularly important for Bay of Bengal region countries and members of the Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO). Across the region, fisheries are not merely an economic activity; they are a source of food security, employment and social stability for millions of small-scale fishers. Any multilateral discipline on subsidies must therefore recognise the realities of artisanal and coastal fisheries in developing countries, where support is often aimed at livelihood protection rather than industrial expansion. India has also made clear that its ratification of Phase 1 does not weaken its demand for a longer transition period and more flexible treatment in Phase 2. The call for a 25-year transition period for developing countries within their exclusive economic zones remains part of the broader negotiating position. So too does Indias insistence that subsidy disciplines should be assessed using a per-fisher benchmark, rather than through comparisons that overlook vast differences in scale, capacity and state support. That distinction matters. In advanced fishing economies, subsidy levels are often large enough to influence capacity expansion and global competition. For instance, the annual subsidy per fisher in advanced industrial fleets of EU, US and China ranges from US$1000 to several thousands, while the government support for Indian small-scale and artisanal fishers is just US$15 per fisher. In India and the developing countries, the limited support for small-scale and artisanal fishers is generally directed toward subsistence, safety and livelihood security. Treating both as equivalent would distort the debate and undermine the developmental concerns of coastal states. Indias ratification of Phase 1 also strengthens its credibility as a responsible maritime nation committed to marine conservation. It signals that India is prepared to support meaningful action against IUU fishing and unregulated exploitation of ocean resources. At the same time, it preserves Indias ability to negotiate forcefully in Phase 2 for rules that are fair, balanced and sensitive to the needs of developing countries. For BOBP-IGO members and other countries in the Bay of Bengal region, this moment offers an opportunity to frame fisheries policy in a more nuanced way. The real task is to build a subsidy regime that protects marine ecosystems without weakening the communities that depend on them. Sustainability and livelihood security must be seen as complementary goals, not competing ones. Indias accession to Phase 1 is therefore best understood not as an end point, but as a carefully calibrated beginning. It reflects support for global fisheries discipline where it is most clearly needed, while leaving open the harder but more important debate on fairness, transition and development space in Phase 2. (Dr. M. Krishnan is former Principal Scientist & Head, ICAR Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Mumbai 400061 and Dr. P. Krishnan is Director, Bay of Bengal Programme Inter Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO), Chennai. Views expressed are personal. Courtesy: PIB)
India Stands with Kenya in Fight Against Ebola, Sends 6,000 PPE Kits
India supports Kenyas Ebola response by sending 6,000 PPE kits, reinforcing public health efforts following an imported case. India Stands with Kenya in Fight Against Ebola, Sends 6,000 PPE Kits
12 Years of Make in India: Indias Journey towards a Manufacturing Nation
On September 25, Make in India, an ambitious initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed its twelve years. Since its inception, the programme has improved the manufacturing landscape of the country, especially the investment and capabilities across different industries: More made in India. More investment in India. More exports from India. A transformation visible across sectors , the prime minister tweeted. As per official estimates, output has expanded in different sectors especially in electronics, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, steel, railways and defence. While the country has steadily advanced its infrastructural capacities to make components, machinery, strategic materials and advanced technologies. Notable mentions that have enabled this growth - NSWS, PLI, PM GatiShakti and the India Industrial Land Bank. Besides the new schemes on semiconductors, mobile phones, industrial parks, specialty steel and rare-earth magnets have further strengthened this growth. How it began a decade ago In 2014, the programme started with an ambition to make the country a global hub for manufacturing, design and innovation. Guided by the three main components: easier investment, a culture of innovation and world-class infrastructure. The core principle remains - Minimum Government, Maximum Governance, it also sought to modernise processes and policies. Within a decade, the programme has evolved into Make in India 2.0, which covers 27 sectors, 15 in manufacturing and 12 in services. The growing numbers showcase the path towards exponential rise. Manufacturing Gross Value Added at constant prices grew at a compound annual rate of 10.88% between 2022-23 and 2025-26 under the revised national accounts series. The manufacturing component of the Index of Industrial Production also rose to 7.0% in April-July 2026 compared with the previous year. Meanwhile, in the vertical of electronics production grew sevenfold. From about INR 1.9 lakh crore in 2015 to about INR 13.11 lakh crore in 2026. Similarly, the mobile-phone output increased roughly 32-fold, making India the world's second-largest mobile phone manufacturer by volume. In terms of automobiles, the sector reached 31.03 million vehicles in 2025, about 33% above the 2015 level. If these figures are compared with 2021 numbers, passenger and commercial vehicle production each grew 65%, three-wheelers 71% and two-wheelers 30%. Currently, India stands at the 3rd rank globally by volume and 11th by value in the sector of pharmaceuticals (with annual turnover of INR 5,08,630 crore in 2025-26 and exports of INR 2,62,697 crore). In the span of five years, from 2020 to 2025 domestic medical device manufacturing grew about 48%. Steel output doubled from 81.7 million tonnes in 2015 to 170.0 million tonnes in 2026. Railways raised average annual coach production from under 3,300 in the period of 2004-2014 to 5,481 in 2014-2024, and built 1,674 locomotives in 2026. Defence production climbed about 283% from INR 46,429 crore to a record INR 1.78 lakh crore, nearly four times its 2015 level. Amidst all these figures, the more significant shift is that India now makes not only finished goods but also the inputs behind them. In the field of pharmaceuticals, the country manufactures complex products including the world's first biosimilar antibody-drug conjugate for breast cancer and the world's first anti-rabies monoclonal antibody combination. In strategic technologies, ISRO and SCL developed the VIKRAM 3201 and KALPANA 3201 microprocessors for space applications. Solar module capacity grew from 2.3 GW in 2014 to 192 GW by June 2026, and solar-cell capacity from 1.2 GW to about 30 GW. HAL has expanded Tejas Mk1A production to 24 aircraft a year, and the Nuclear Fuel Complex has domestically supplied steam-generator tubes for upcoming 700 MW reactors. A pilot plant for rare-earth permanent magnets, essential for electric vehicles and renewable energy, was set up in Hyderabad in March 2026. Capital goods, the machinery that makes other goods, nearly doubled in output from INR 2,87,233 crore in 2019-20 to INR 5,69,900 crore in 2024-25. Earthmoving and mining machinery grew 160%, printing machinery 134% and machine tools 132%. This growth has been possible owing to the vision, policy and official execution that worked alongside production. India permits 100% FDI through the automatic route in most sectors, and cumulative FDI reached USD 843 billion between 2014-15 and 2025-26. Future in Manufacturing Sector The National Single Window System offers access to over 327 Central and 3,452 State approvals, and the India Industrial Land Bank has mapped 4,220 industrial parks covering about 6.98 lakh hectares. PM GatiShakti has helped coordinate infrastructure planning, with its Network Planning Group evaluating 396 projects worth about INR 18.66 lakh crore. The PLI schemes, spanning 14 sectors, have drawn INR 2.6 lakh crore in investment, generated INR 23.8 lakh crore in production and sales, and created 14.6 lakh jobs. Recent initiatives target gaps in the value chain. They include a third round of the specialty steel PLI, INR 7,280 crore for sintered rare-earth magnet capacity, and INR 33,660 crore under BHAVYA for 100 investment-ready industrial parks. The Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme commits INR 62,500 crore, Semicon 2.0 allocates INR 1,27,500 crore across the semiconductor ecosystem, and BHAVYA Rasayan sets aside INR 3,030 crore for three chemical parks. The Made in India programme has moved beyond the goal of producing more. Today its focus is on building the skills, technology and capacity needed to make India produce its products, including chips and magnets, to machine tools and medicines. (Courtesy: PIB SRINAGAR)
The Ride to Work: A Journey from Cycling for Health to a Healthier India
Every morning, while most commuters in Delhi prepare themselves for another battle with traffic, fuel costs and pollution, there is one commuter who chooses a different routeone powered not by petrol or diesel, but by his own legs. For him, cycling to work is not merely a means of commuting. It is a way of life, a commitment to health and an expression of concern for the environment. The journey began in December 2012, when he decided to cycle from Millennium Apartment, Sector-9, Dwarka, to his workplace at Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi. The daily round trip was more than 35 kilometres. What began as an experiment for better health gradually became a passion, and eventually a personal mission to encourage others to embrace cycling. I started cycling to improve my health, he recalls. After a few days of riding on the busy roads of Delhi, I started enjoying it. The rides became joy rides. From necessity to passion Cycling was not entirely new to him. His first association with the bicycle goes back to his student days in Allahabad, when he rode nearly 40 kilometres a day to attend college and tuition classes before returning home. A second phase followed in Dehradun, where cycling became a convenient way of travelling to different places while giving tuition. But the third and most enduring phase began when he was posted to the Employees Provident Fund Organisations Head Office at Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi. After years of service, he found himself becoming less active and gaining weight. It was his batchmate and Regional Commissioner in EPFO, Shri Subhash Sharma, who suggested cycling as a way to improve his health. That suggestion changed his routineand eventually much more. The 35-kilometre daily commute soon became a regular part of life. On one occasion, he even rode nearly 50 kilometres at a stretch, taking only a brief ten-minute break. What began as a personal health initiative gradually acquired a larger purpose: Health and Environment. A bicycle can say much about a society For him, cycling is also a measure of how a society thinks about quality of life. He believes that a society that encourages cycling is investing simultaneously in health, environmental sustainability, productivity and happiness. A healthy citizen, he argues, is more productive and less vulnerable to lifestyle-related illnesses. Every bicycle replacing a motorised vehicle also means less fuel consumption and less pollution. He points to countries such as the Netherlands and Denmark, where cycling has become an integral part of everyday life. In Utrecht, for example, cycling infrastructure has been developed on a scale that makes the bicycle a practical mode of daily transportation. The lesson, he believes, is relevant to India as well. Cycling is not simply about exercise, is the underlying message of his campaign. It is about creating healthier people and healthier surroundings. Taking the message beyond the bicycle His journey did not stop with his own daily rides. During his posting in Madhya Pradesh, he began involving government officials, educational institutions, social organisations and citizens in cycling initiatives. Collectors, Superintendents of Police, Commissioners, students and members of various organisations participated in cycle rallies. The first major cycle rally in Gwalior, organised in November 2015, brought together more than 600 cyclists. Several organisations participated, including the BSF, Air Force, educational institutions, universities, professional organisations and the EPFO. Over time, cycling events were organised in several places, including Gwalior, Morena, Shivpuri, Bhind, Datia, Dabra, Sagar, Rajgarh, Narwar and Jaura. In all, 16 cycle rallies were organised in different parts of Madhya Pradesh. The purpose was never simply to organise an event. The larger objective was to make cycling visible and socially acceptableto demonstrate that a bicycle can be a serious mode of transport for students, professionals, government officers and ordinary citizens alike. From 35 kilometres to 600 kilometres The passion also took him into the world of endurance cycling. Under Audax India events, cyclists attempt long-distance rides of 200, 300, 400 and 600 kilometres within prescribed time limits. Those who successfully complete the required series are recognised as Super Randonneurs. He successfully completed the 200 km, 300 km, 400 km and 600 km events in 2016. What makes the achievement particularly interesting is that he undertook these challenging rides on relatively inexpensive hybrid bicycles, whereas road bicycles are more commonly associated with such endurance events. His experience demonstrates that cycling need not always be an expensive pursuit. Determination, consistency and willingness to ride can matter as much as sophisticated equipment. Can Delhi become more cycle-friendly? Delhi has wide roads and, in his view, has the potential to become a much more cycle-friendly city. The bigger challenge is the increasing pressure from motorised vehicles and the limited availability of dedicated cycling infrastructure. While commuting from Dwarka towards Bhikaji Cama Place, he often used bylanes and could cover approximately 22.5 kilometres in about an hour. His suggestion is straightforward: create dedicated cycling lanes wherever possible, provide secure bicycle parking and make cycling a practical choice rather than merely a recreational activity. He also believes that workplaces can contribute by providing facilities such as secure bicycle parking and bathing or changing facilities for employees who cycle to work. Making cycling a national movement His vision extends beyond individual cyclists. He believes that the government can encourage cycling through public recognition, cycling events, incentives for employees who cycle to work, bicycle subsidies, dedicated tracks and better parking facilities. Cycling, in his view, should become part of a broader national programme involving health, environment, sports, education, tourism and urban planning. He proposes publicly recognising people who cycle extraordinary distances to work, organising cyclathons, promoting cycling alongside other health initiatives and encouraging Indian manufacturers to produce world-class bicycles. Most importantly, he believes that cycling should be made attractive to young people. Rather than beginning with extremely demanding endurance events, he suggests that organised 50-kilometre and 100-kilometre events could bring more newcomers into the cycling movement. Leading by example Cycling to work as a senior government officer has occasionally attracted different opinions from friends and colleagues. But he says that he has never regarded this as a serious obstacle. For him, the choice is personaland purposeful. At a time when traffic congestion, pollution, stress and lifestyle-related illnesses are increasing, he believes that public servants and other professionals can play an important role by leading through personal example. The bicycle, in his philosophy, is therefore more than a vehicle. It represents discipline, simplicity, health, sustainability and personal responsibility. A simple message After years of cycling, organising rallies and participating in long-distance events, his message remains remarkably simple: Life is beautiful; make it more beautiful through consistent effort. He believes that people should strive for happiness, health and self-development rather than constantly pursuing material wealth. His daily ride to work is perhaps the most visible expression of that philosophy. For more than a decade, the bicycle has taken him through Delhis roads, the towns of Madhya Pradesh and hundreds of kilometres of endurance rides. But the destination has never been only a workplace or a finishing line. The destination is a healthier individual, a cleaner environment and, ultimately, a happier society. And tomorrow morning, as Delhi's traffic begins another crowded day, the wheels will turn again.
Asian Games 2026 gold medals for India in Kabaddi, Cricket & Hockey (men & women) is a big statement
FRAGRANCE OF IDEAS Asian Games 2026 came to a glittering conclusion officially on this Sunday, 4th October 2026, in Japan where it started on 19th of September, 2026. It was the 20th edition of the sports extravaganza held in Aichi-Nagoya. The Asian Games 2026 set new records in many games and sports at national, continental and international level. We will in the columns ahead discuss the whole issue from India's perspective and will thus focus mostly on the achievements and missed opportunities of India in the games that lasted for 16 days in Japan -the host nation of the games. In the post-World War II scenario, it was the idea of India to initiate an exercise of Asian Games to bring cordiality in relationships among different nations of the continent. Thus the first Asian Games were held in New Delhi in 1951. Eleven nations participated in the first Asian Games. It was decided at the conclusion of the games to hold them after every four years. By now, the Asian Games have been held in 9 different countries over a period of 75 years. The games were held more than once in some nations including India where they were last organised in 1982. After the break of the USSR in 1991, the five Central Asian nations also joined the Asian Games in 1994 in Hiroshima-Japan and thereby increased the quality and quantity of the continental games. Asia is the biggest continent in the world with the largest population in comparison with the other continents. There are around 50 nations in the continent of Asia. This time 45 nations among them took part in the Asian Games in Japan besides one Asia Refugee Team recognised by the Olympics Council of Asia which is responsible for organising the event. A total of 10,787 athletes (with general estimates noting around 11,000 total participants including officials/support staff) took part in the Asian Games 2026. Bad weather in Japan throughout the Games, some mismanagement at different levels by the organisers and the umpiring also became an issue of debate among the sports and media fraternity this time. The Indian contingent in the parade on the occasion of the inauguration of the games was led by Manu Bhakar (Olympics medalist in shooting) and Pawan Sahravat (an icon of Kabaddi). An aggregate of 495 athletes from India took part in this year's Asian Games in Japan. It was notably low as compared to the contingent of 661 athletes that took part in the Asian Games 2022 (held in 2023) in Hangzhou-China. During the games in 2023 in China, the Indian contingent took part in 35 sports and disciplines and brought home 28 gold, 38 silver and 41 bronze aggregating a total of 107 medals -India's biggest number in the Asian Games history. For India, the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games held this year proved to be the second best performance by India in the Asian Games till date. At the conclusion of the Asian Games 2026, India stood again at number 4 on the medal tally after China, Japan and South Korea, the same position which was held by it in the Hangzhou Games. However, the number of medals this time stands at 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze forming a total of 85 medals. In the first week of the Asian Games, there were subdued results coming forth for India, however the results picked up fast in the second week of the Games. While there are some extraordinary achievements and performances for India in these games, there are also some subdued and low-spirited results as well consequent upon underperformances and missed opportunities throughout the duration of the games. Indian athletes won medals across 20 sports disciplines among the 35 disciplines it participated in.Majority of the medals for India came from the following disciplines: Athletics-24, Shooting-15, Archery-9, Wrestling-6, Boxing-6, Squash-5, Nautical sports-3 and Golf-2. Besides the above results, in the games like Cricket, Hockey and Kabaddi, the Indian teams set a new record of winning both men and women gold medals this time. It is for the first time in the history of the Asian Games that India has been able to achieve this kind of a performance that it got the top medals in all these three games (men and women). Historically speaking, Kabaddi, Hockey and Cricket are the grass-root level sports in the whole of South Asia which common people therein have been emotionally attached to and involved in for the last more than one hundred years. These are practically the national games of South Asia, and India has been in the lead most of the time. This time the Indian teams have been successful in demonstrating their prowess and dominance in all these three sports very emphatically at the continental level. Moreover, both the teams of Hockey have also secured quota entry in the ensuing Olympic Games in 2028. In addition to this, among the 21 gold medals India got, Archery contributed 5, Boxing got 3, Shooting-3, wrestling-2, Athletics-1 and Golf-1. It is for the first time that India got a gold medal in golf and the achiever was a young woman athlete, Pranavi Urs. Five women athletes in their solo events won gold medals for India and they included Lovelina Borgohain (Boxing), Parveen Hooda (Boxing), Kumkum Mohod (Archery), Neeru Dhanda (Shooting) besides Pranavi Urs. That the women's events produced 38 medals in a total of 85 medals for India is surely heartening to observe. It exhibits the equal status of women in India and also their emancipation, empowerment and leading role. In athletics, Gulveer Singh, the ace runner, made a hat-trick of medals in the Asian Games this time. His medals included 2 silver (10,000 mtr & 1,500 mtr) and 1 bronze (5,000 mtr). He became the first Indian athlete in 40 years (since the celebrated P.T.Usha) to win three individual medals at a single edition of the Asian Games. His performance spanned middle and long-distance events earning podium finishes from 1,500 mtr to 10,000 mtr events. He had earned a bronze medal in the 10,000 mtr in the last Asian Games in 2023. The gold medal won by a young 17 year old woman athlete, Kumkum Mohod, is overall the 200th gold medal for India in Asian Games history. She signed off India's campaign in Archery in an incredible fashion, becoming the first athlete from the nation to win a Recurve women's individual medal. Her feat in the individual event came after she joined Ankita Bhakat and Kirti to win India's first-ever Recurve women's team gold at the continental event, breaking Korea's historical winning streak of seven consecutive team titles at the Asian Games. Kumkum has also been successful in securing a quota place for the LA28 Olympic Games. During the first week of the games, some disappointing performances by our athletes in the sports like Badminton, Table Tennis, Judo, Swimming, Gymnastics, Karate, Teqball and even Shooting became a cause of worry and concern for the nation. There were some very saddening underperformances as well that failed to boost the medal tally initially. It was in the second week of the games that our athletes lived up to the expectations of the millions of people of the nation. Then there were unfortunately some very close misses at the medal victory points at all the levels and then luck also played its part. However, the achievers lifted everyone's morale and the results came forth with lots of hope, expectations and joy. Here it needs to be noted that China, Japan and South Korea are consecutively at the top three positions of the medal tally of the Asian Games this time also. While China has got an overwhelming 341 medals (169-Gold, 89-Silver & 83-Bronze), Japan got 269 medals (83-Gold, 95-Silver & 91-Bronze) and South Korea confirmed 150 medals (39-Gold, 43-Silver & 68-Bronze). A majority of their medals come from swimming, shooting and athletics. India is practically in a race with Korea and Uzbekistan in the Asian Games who this time are above and below India respectively on the medal tally. India would need a comprehensive overhaul of the sports planning, management, selection process and infrastructure to actually compete at an international level and leave a mark noteworthy of its worth. This is also important keeping in view the ensuing Olympics in 2028 and the centenary Commonwealth Games which are scheduled to be held in India at Ahmedabad in 2030. Any nation in the world is in practical sense viewed by others usually from its civilization, economy, sports, defence and diplomacy. Sports is a well-recognised soft powerof a nation besides having its ability to bring people and nations together. India is a leading opinion maker and thought-leader in the world and it is expected that its sports equal its global reputation and recognition. We as a nation need to redouble our efforts to raise our standards in sports for which the government, people and institutions need to come forward effectively and without waste of time. That is the message that our flag-bearer, the shooting champion of the Asian Games 2026 -Neeru Dhanda, brought forward when she was assigned the task of leading the Indian contingent on the occasion of the concluding ceremony of the games with the resolve to meet again in 2030 in Doha-Qatar. (The author is a senior BJP & KP leader, Human Rights Defender and a columnist and can be reached at: ashwanikc2012@gmail.com )
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IND vs WI: Approaching Milestones and Records Ahead of 2nd T20I, India vs West Indies series 2026
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