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India-New Zealand FTA Comes Into Force: Zero-Duty Exports and New Work Visas for Indians

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The India-New Zealand FTA has officially come into force, opening a new chapter in trade and employment ties between the two countries. From October 20, Indian exporters will get duty-free access to the New Zealand market, while skilled Indian professionals will benefit from two...

Two Indian Seafarers Missing After Drone Attack on Tanker off Oman

Two Indian seafarers are missing after the tanker MT Petro Dolphin was reportedly hit by a drone at Sohar Anchorage off Oman on October 11. Nine of the 11 Indian crew members on...

India’s Defence Exports Reach Record ₹38,424 Crore in FY2025-26

India’s defence exports have reached an all-time high of ₹38,424 crore in the financial year 2025-26, marking a major milestone for the country’s indigenous defence manufacturing sector. The figure represents an increase of ₹14,802...

India Retain Asian Games Men’s Cricket Gold After Thrilling 19-Run Win Over Pakistan

India’s men’s cricket team have retained their Asian Games cricket gold men title with a commanding 19-run victory over Pakistan in the final at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin (Nagoya), Japan. Batting first after winning the toss, India posted 211/6...

IDBI Bank Privatisation: Cabinet Approves ₹52,878-Crore Sale of 60.72% Stake to Fairfax

The Union Cabinet has approved the sale of a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank to Canada-based Fairfax Financial Holdings for about ₹52,878.08 crore. Once completed, the transaction will become the largest foreign direct...

OPEC Trims India’s 2026 Oil Demand Growth Forecast to 40,000 Barrels Per Day

OPEC has revised down its forecast for India oil demand growth in 2026 to 40,000 barrels per day, from 60,000 barrels per day projected in September. Despite the reduction, petrol and diesel are expected to...

India Rejects OIC’s Kashmir Resolution, Accuses Pakistan of Misusing Islamic Bloc

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India has strongly rejected the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) resolution on Jammu and Kashmir, saying the grouping has once again allowed itself to be misused by Pakistan for a narrow political agenda. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the anti-India references as malicious, biased, and false. The statement came after the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Baghdad on October 17–18 adopted references concerning Jammu and Kashmir. India said these references were orchestrated by Pakistan and rejected them categorically. India’s position on Kashmir The MEA reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral and inalienable parts of India. It said the OIC has no locus standi to comment...

Anti-CEC Protest: INDIA Bloc Marches to Supreme Court as CJP Seeks Jantar Mantar Date

Delhi saw another day of protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on October 12, as INDIA bloc leaders marched towards the Supreme Court...

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AI in Courts: CJI Surya Kant Says Technology Must Assist, Not Replace Human Judgment

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