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POLITICSSep 16Trump lauds India's crackdown on poppy farming; lists 23 major drug transit nationsHe urged China to take stronger action to stem the flow of precursor chemicals used to produce fentanyl, methamphetamine and other synthetic drugsThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 16Election Commission of India not responding to concerns of Opposition: VenugopalAn opposition figure claims the Election Commission of India is not addressing the concerns raised by the opposition. This suggests potential issues with transparency or fairness in the electoral process.The Hindu
BUSINESSSep 16India exports around 500 tonnes of Hilsa fish to Bangladesh in two monthsIndia has exported approximately 500 tonnes of Hilsa fish to Bangladesh over a two-month period. This demonstrates ongoing trade relations and commodity exchange between the two nations.The Hindu
POLITICSSep 16India rejects Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission ‘which is without any legal basis’The MEA says there is no boundary between Pakistan and China; adds that J&K and Ladakh "are and will always remain integral and inalienable parts of India"The Hindu
POLITICSSep 16Old Census town criteria will not capture India’s urbanisation, Ministry tells House panelMinistry of Housing and Urban Affairs says the four-decade-old definition ignores economic change, regional diversity and peri-urban growth; parliamentary panel calls for wider consultations on future criteriaThe Hindu
BUSINESSSep 16Oman pitches new port that could give India better access to Gulf energyLocated away from the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz, Sohar Port is located close to vital energy pipelines of the United Arab Emirates and eastern Saudi ArabiaThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 16Party and politics mix as India celebrates Modi’s birthdayMonth-long spectacle planned as prime minister turns 76Irish Times World
MILITARYSep 16Japan joins India in military exercises to counter ChinaThe ongoing exercise showcases Japan’s growing military capabilities.The Hill
WORLDSep 16Indian Athletes Arrive in Nagoya for Asian Games Despite Check-In Delays; Wushu Team Settles After Cruise Ship HiccupsIndian athletes, including wushu, table tennis, and badminton players, arrived in Nagoya on Wednesday for the Asian Games amid minor check-in delays. While initial registration issues surfaced for some wushu team members at the cruise ship, officials confirmed all athletes eventually settled into their accommodations smoothly before competitions startoutlookindia · india
POLITICSSep 16India’s academic freedom ‘severely restricted’ under BJP government: reportAcademic freedom has declined significantly in 50 of 179 countries over the past decade, says reportThe Hindu
BUSINESSSep 16India-New Zealand FTA gets parliamentary approval in New Zealand: LuxonNew Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Parliament has approved the country's free trade agreement with India. The pact provides duty-free access for India's exports to New Zealand and includes tariff concessions, services commitments, investment and mobility provisionstelanganatoday · india
POLITICSSep 16Trump taking notes from India? US$5,000 cash pitch draws ‘freebie’ comparisonsDonald Trump’s proposal to give adult Americans US$5,000 if Republicans win November’s midterm elections has drawn an unusual accusation from India: that the US president is borrowing from the country’s welfare-heavy political playbook. Speaking days after Trump floated the US$5,000 proposal on September 9, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar told an event held by India’s main opposition Congress party: “Trump is copying us.” Shivakumar argued that the pledge reflected the wider...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTSep 16India voices concern over attempted drone attack on MeccaThe drone, intercepted on September 15 was the second Houthi attempt to target Mecca after a ballistic missile launch in July 2017, spokesperson Turki al-Malki said in a statementThe Hindu
CONFLICTSep 16India, Pakistan naval vessels collide; MEA summons Pakistan envoy in New DelhiIndia summons Pakistan envoy and lodges strong protest over “unacceptable and unprofessional conduct”; Pakistani vessel approached Indian ship at high speed but suffered damage in collision and returned to harbour; Indian warship remains deployedThe Hindu
HEALTHSep 16Drug regulator issues alert on sale of unauthorised Pakistani whitening creams in IndiaThe products are unauthorised and contain excessive levels of heavy metals beyond the specified limits, which may pose health risks to consumers, including toxic effects, said CDSCOThe Hindu
MILITARYSep 16India and Russia push to expand defence ties with more joint productionIndia and Russia are seeking to push one of Asia’s oldest defence relationships beyond arms sales and into a more technology-driven industrial partnership, analysts have said, with missile exports and fighter-jet offers emerging as early tests. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shook hands and embraced on Friday ahead of last weekend’s Brics summit in New Delhi, prompting Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to post on social media: “A bond that keeps...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTSep 16'Gimmicks': India on Pakistan's fresh announcement on Masood Azhar bountyAzhar remains wanted in India for major terror attacks, including the 2001 Parliament strike, the 2008 Mumbai attacks, the 2016 Pathankot airbase assault and the 2019 Pulwama bombing.The Hindu
POLITICSSep 16Former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels on new book about working in Reagan, Bush 43 White HousesFormer Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has written a new memoir about his life in both the Reagan and George W. Bush White Houses, as well as his time as president of Purdue University. Daniels joined "The Takeout" to discuss, "Impatience is a Virtue."CBS News
POLITICSSep 15Will ‘transactional’ America assist India in a future border crisis with China?When Chinese President Xi Jinping met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi last week on the sidelines of the Brics summit, another country loomed large in the background, even in its absence: the United States. After the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintain peace at the disputed border and strengthen economic ties. Beijing’s readout, however, offered a pointed reminder of the US factor in India-China ties. The official Chinese statement claimed that Modi...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 15Asian Games 2026: J&K govt. allows Mir Bilquis to travel after SC intervention; to coach Indian kayaking, canoeing teamThe Supreme Court on September 10 issued an order in favour of the sportsperson and quashed an official order denying her permission, citing pending departmental inquiries and service conditions.The Hindu
POLITICSSep 15'Revolutionary change in American foreign policy': Canada pivoting towards EU, India and ChinaFrançois Picard is pleased to welcome Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of Autocracy, Inc. According to Applebaum, the upheaval in American diplomacy and foreign policy transcends any one administration. She describes a full-fledged transformation in the way the United States exerts power, pivoting away from leadership of a democratic alliance and toward a transactional, mafia-style politics that fuses ideology, private economic interests, personal relationships and geopolitical leverage.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 15⁠India Bangladesh ties: Dhaka seeks bilateral engagement at UN amid BRICS absenceBangladesh signals openness to bilateral talks with India at the UN General Assembly after its absence from the BRICS summit in New Delhi.newseisamay · india
WORLDSep 15India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets to seal T20 seriesSanju Samson's half century helps India seal three-match series with wins in first two games.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSSep 15India’s largest airline mulls over Mumbai-Manila routeMANILA, Philippines — India’s largest airline plans to take the Mumbai-Manila route first once it secures approval for its Philippine entry, as it seeks to strengthen air connectivity between some of the two countries’ largest economic hubs. According to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), low-cost carrier IndiGo is already evaluating the prospects of [...]... Keep on reading: India’s largest airline mulls over Mumbai-Manila routeinquirer · philippines