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India on track to double economy to $8 trillion in a decade as structural reforms bear fruit: Report
Business | Oct 08, 2026, 04:38 PM ISTIf India achieves this target, it will become the third-largest country in the world by GDP, after America and China, and will leave behind countries like Germany and Japan in one stroke.
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India is not threatening to any major powers the way China is: Ex-Singapore minister's big remark
India | Oct 06, 2026, 11:21 PM ISTSingapore's former foreign minister George Yeo said India's diversity, geography and centuries of cultural exchange give foreigners a sense of comfort and familiarity that they may not experience in China. Yeo highlighted India's strategic and economic advantages amid growing global uncertainty.
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World Bank raises India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 7.1% citing resilient domestic activity
Business | Oct 06, 2026, 03:34 PM ISTThe World Bank also said the services sector growth remained elevated despite a slowdown from the high base in FY26.
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India summons Pakistan envoy over 'continued facilitation' of cross-border infiltration
India | Oct 03, 2026, 10:30 PM ISTIndia has raised strong objection to Pakistan over the October 2 incident when two suspected Pakistani intruders were shot dead by BSF personnel along the international border in Punjab's Tarn Taran district, and urged Islamabad to take action over cross-border infiltration.
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Kharge makes six demands on electoral revision, voter protection at INDIA bloc meeting
India | Sep 30, 2026, 01:17 PM ISTIn his opening remarks, Kharge said that India is the world’s largest democracy and a nation whose democratic traditions have been built on a simple but profound principle and every citizen must have an equal voice in choosing the government of this country.
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India in talks with China to explore alternate air route amid Pakistan airspace ban: Sources
India | Sep 30, 2026, 07:05 AM ISTPakistan and India imposed matching airspace restrictions on each other's airlines after the deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, in which 26 people were killed.
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Russia backs India's permanent UNSC bid at UNGA, says 'no more seats for West'
World | Sep 27, 2026, 06:45 AM ISTRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov backed India's candidacy for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, while strongly cautioning against expanding Western representation.
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'Terrorism by Pakistan will have consequences': India responds to Shehbaz Sharif at UN
World | Sep 26, 2026, 07:56 AM ISTIndia hit back at Pakistan at the UN as First Secretary Petal Gahlot responded to Shehbaz Sharif's speech, raising issues including cross-border terrorism, Jammu and Kashmir, minority rights and Pakistan's democratic record.
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'Do not let Putin drag you into this war': Zelenskyy urges India, 46 other nations at UN
World | Sep 24, 2026, 04:05 PM ISTUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged India and other nations to prevent their citizens from being drawn into the war as Russia was recruiting citizens from several countries and sending them to the battlefield.
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Indian seafarer killed in MV Cape Dao attack off Oman, two torpedoes hit ship sailing towards India
World | Sep 23, 2026, 08:53 PM ISTMV Cape Dao was attacked off Oman while sailing towards India, leaving one Indian seafarer dead. A video of the damaged ship was shared online, while the Embassy of India in Muscat later confirmed the death.
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China signals UNSC reform support, V4 backs India: What next for New Delhi's permanent seat bid?
World | Sep 22, 2026, 12:58 PM ISTFor the UNSC permanent membership, India has already secured support from several major countries, including four of the five P5 members. France, UK, US and Russia have backed India's candidature for permanent membership and more significantly, Russia has been a longstanding supporter.
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US Congress passes bill to impose sanctions on Russia: Will India face 100% tariffs?
World | Sep 17, 2026, 08:19 AM ISTThe Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which was passed by the US Senate last month, was approved by the House in a 262-159 vote and will now go to Trump to be signed into a law.
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Pakistan naval ship collides with Indian Navy vessel in Arabian Sea, MEA summons Islamabad's envoy
India | Sep 16, 2026, 02:25 PM ISTIndia summoned Pakistan's Charge d'Affaires on Wednesday and lodged a strong protest after Pakistani and Indian naval units collided in international waters. The MEA described the Pakistani conduct as "unacceptable and unprofessional".
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US House set to vote on bill allowing 100 per cent tariffs on India over Russian oil imports
World | Sep 16, 2026, 06:56 AM ISTThe US House is considering a Russia sanctions bill that could enable tariffs of up to 100% on Russian energy buyers. India was named in a proposed amendment, but no such tariff has been imposed. The final outcome would depend on subsequent presidential action and the terms of the enacted law.
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Bangladesh 'wants to reset ties with India', says relationship under Sheikh Hasina was uncomfortable
World | Sep 14, 2026, 07:01 AM ISTIndia-Bangladesh ties have been strained over New Delhi providing refuge to Hasina, who fled to India following her ouster in a youth-led agitation in August 2024.
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Guangzhou-New Delhi flights to resume after six-year hiatus as PM Modi-Xi meet at BRICS
World | Sep 12, 2026, 12:48 PM ISTThe regular Guangzhou-New Delhi passenger flights will resume from September 21 after a six-year suspension. The move comes as India-China air connectivity gradually returns, with Air India, Air China, China Eastern Airlines and IndiGo also restoring or launching direct services.
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Russia to supply 105 regional jets to India, Pinnacle Air and Air Kerala among buyers
India | Sep 10, 2026, 06:17 PM ISTRussia is set to supply 105 Il-114-300 regional aircraft to Indian aviation companies under agreements linked to the Innoprom exhibition. Pinnacle Air is set for 50 aircraft, Air Kerala up to 20, while Sleek Aviation has an MoU covering 35 more.
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Iran hails ties with India after PM Modi-Pezeshkian meet, eyes deeper trade ties at BRICS Summit
World | Sep 08, 2026, 07:03 AM ISTIran has called its relationship with India historic and civilisational ahead of President Masoud Pezeshkian's BRICS visit to New Delhi. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei emphasised the importance Tehran places on its long-standing ties with New Delhi.
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Speed News: 6 Pulled Out Safely After Delhi Building Collapse, Rescue Ops Continue
Originals | Sep 06, 2026, 05:32 PM IST6 Pulled Out Safely After Delhi Building Collapse, Rescue Ops Continue. 11 Dead After Spurious Liquor Consumption in MP’s Sagar. India Flags Errors in UN Map on J&K, Ladakh. Kerala Road Accidents Leave 5 Dead, 3 Injured. Get all the latest updates in today’s Speed News.
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Maryam Nawaz says Pakistan's Punjab faces more threats from adjoining provinces than neighbours
World | Sep 06, 2026, 08:49 AM ISTPakistan has witnessed a surge in terror activities, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces in the past few years, both adjoining provinces of Punjab. It also shares a border with India.