How Can the Opposition Politically Capitalise on the Current Protests?

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There are massive protests happening in Delhi-NCR over the demand for the resignation of the  Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar due to the discrepancies in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Amid all this, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has de-notified Jantar Mantar as a designated venue for protests and demonstrations, following recommendations from a committee set up to examine alternative locations.  According to the decision, three new venues have been designated for holding protests and demonstrations: Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in East Delhi. These protests are happening on an issue which was seldom in the public domain just three months back. Today, we are witnessing a strong gathering of opposition amidst the ongoing political climate for 12 years that was dominated by the BJP. Today, the opposition is setting the agenda, and the BJP is just reacting to it. The Protests against the CEC and ECI have put a big chance in favour of op...
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News Capsule for the Month of September 2026

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Kerala 

  • Beyond bridges, GIDA eyes a wider role in development of suburban islands. 
  • Sex with minor wife can attract offence under POCSO Act; Muslim personal law no defence: Kerala High Court. 
  • No extension for Behera; Ernakulam district collector given additional charge as KMRL MD. 
  • Kerala CM rejects scholar's call to confine women at home, says women deserve equal space. He rejected Kanthapuram's remarks; 'That is a 19th-century argument'; cites Islamic history.
  • Women not to be confined to homes or kitchens; KNM Markazudawa rebukes Aboobacker Musliyar's remarks.
  • Woman identified in Palarivattom Onam pookalam vandalism case. 
  • KT Jaleel backs Kanthapuram as remarks on women at public events spark row. 
  • Kozhikode trader burnt to death in car; Petrol canister found at site sparks murder probe.
  • Varapuzha Archdiocese begins 150th jubilee year celebrations from September 1.
  • Sadya or pulao? TDB chief, Devaswom Minister clash over Sabarimala Onam feast.
  • Pinarayi Vijayan likens UDF handling of student protesters to Centre's crackdowns. 
  • A part of the communication to the Kerala Police chief, the ED has alleged that Pinarayi Vijayan received Rs 3.28 crore as a bribe from CMRL, through his daughter Veena T while he was Chief Minister.
  • Kochi Corporation mosquito eradication plan fails to buzz into action. 
  • Islam does not say women should stay indoors: Palayam Imam rejects Kanthapuram's remarks. 
  • Needle allegedly left inside newborn: Child Rights Commission registers case in Kottayam
  • Kochi Metro Officers’ Association seeks serving bureaucrats as the next KMRL MD. 
  • Kochi Police Announce Traffic Restrictions for Statewide Marathon Event.
  • Kerala raises judicial officers' retirement age to 62, days after CJI remark on CM's legal roots. 
  • Private bus staff in Kerala must get Police Clearance Certificate: MVD warns of ₹7,500 fine, permit action.
  • Kerala govt steps up Sabarimala pilgrimage season preparations with Rs 551.5 crore boost. 
  • Kerala power cut: Restrictions could stretch to 75 minutes as demand stays high. 
  • Kerala HC asks govt, Speaker and EC to respond to plea seeking Mani C Kappan's disqualification.
  • LDF to Protest Against Persistent Streetlight Failures in Kochi.
  • Ex-Keralam DGP Tomin Thachankary gets four-year jail term in disproportionate assets case.
  • Wedding food fraud: Caterer in police custody in Kottayam. 
  • 'Nobody else filed nominations': How ABVP's 12-seat sweep at Kerala Sanskrit college came without an election. 
  • Kerala Congress meeting turns violent in Thrissur; hot tea thrown, fan hurled, cop among injured. 
  • The Kerala Government ordered a police inquiry into former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena T., and son-in-law P.A. Mohamed Riyas based on an Enforcement Directorate (ED) report alleging corruption and bribery in the CMRL-Exalogic pay-off controversy. 
  • Ex-Kerala Chief Secretary Claims Gyanesh Kumar Offered BJP Ticket, Abhijeet Dipke Says 'Gyanu Must Go'.
  • Vigilance raids GST Joint Commissioner's office, homes in Kochi; Rs 14 lakh, US dollars seized. 
  • Kerala court denies bail to Reporter TV MD Anto Augustine in alcohol possession case.
  • Indian Navy assists Kochi authorities in Old Harbour Hotel Koder House fire.  
  • The Kerala government has ordered a Vigilance probe into the construction defects, structural compromises, and financial irregularities surrounding the P-T Apartment complex at Mundamveli in Ernakulam.
  • In the by-elections, the first election conducted after the UDF government took charge in the state, the Congress-led UDF won 19 seats, and the opposition CPI-M LDF secured 18 seats held across 38 wards in Kerala.

India 
  • PM Modi Reiterates Call To Avoid Gold, Cut Foreign Travel As GDP Grows 7.8%. 
  • Tamil Nadu CM Vijay visited to pitch for investments.
  • 'Purification' row: Congress stages protest over FIR against Rahul Gandhi. 
  • PM Modi's "Jhooth Ki Goonj" Attack At Rahul Gandhi After 7.8% GDP Growth. 
  • TN CM Vijay releases water from Mettur dam for irrigation; govt asserts 'Cauvery our legal right'.
  • CM Bhagwant Mann must ask FM Harpal Cheema to resign: Rahul Gandhi on Punjab villager 'suicide'.
  • 'We mixed love with duty, money and guilt': Indian man in Norway questions care for ageing parents. 
  • Sikkim On Alert Over Glacial Lake Floods: 40 High-Hazard Sites Identified, 7 At High Risk. 
  • UN Secretary-General António Guterres to participate in BRICS Summit in India. 
  • ‘One nation, one time’: India moves towards self-reliance in time-keeping. 
  • Scientists spot possible first hint of dark matter in underground experiment in US. 
  • Cockroach Janta Party-Democratic Launched By Manish Brahmbhatt To Push Transparent Politics.
  • CJP members head to Delhi Police after Hindutva 'goon's' 'cracked skull' claim at Jantar Mantar.
  • SC asks lawyers assaulted during protests against BCI chief to approach Delhi HC.
  • Central govt offices in Delhi to remain closed on September 11 for BRICS Summit.
  • Sonia Gandhi's Memoir 'Belonging' To Be Published By HarperCollins Days After Penguin India's Rejection.
  • India's BRICS chairship to host $1 trillion global sovereign capital summit in New Delhi.
  • Minister Rajnath Singh unveils 'RAKSHA' Defence Diplomacy Document. 
  • 'Jealous of India-US ties': Sergio Gor says Modi is Trump's top choice for G20 meet.
  • AAPSU warns of strong response over threats to SIR teams in Arunachal.
  • Amid Youth Pitch At Top Delhi College, PM Modi Targets "Dimagi Naxals".
  • PG Hostel Building Collapses In Satya Niketan. 
  • PM Modi expresses grief over loss of lives in Delhi building collapse. 
  • Swatantra Bhardwaj gets 1-day police custody in Dalit protest assault case in Delhi. 
  • India in continuous touch with Ukraine and Russia to help end the conflict: Jaishankar. 
  • UN-backed proposed world map must depict J-K, Ladakh as per India's official map: MEA. 
  • Two AIADMK-held seats, a new contest for TVK as Tamil Nadu announces October 6 bypolls.
  • 'Love Jihad cases surge during...': Maharashtra Minister backs VHP ban on Muslims at Navratri events. 
  • Delhi Building Collapse: Owner's Son, PG Operator, Contractor Sent to Two-Day Police Custody. 
  • Arvind Kejriwal unanimously re-elected as AAP National Convenor.
  • VHP's Call To Ban Muslims From Garba Events Divides NDA: Amruta Fadnavis, Athawale Oppose, Nitesh Rane Backs Move. 
  • Hindi-only sessions: Kerala women legislators walk out of NCW workshop. 
  • Congress' Mallu Ravi files police complaint against KTR for defamatory "Chillar Na Koduku" remark on CM Revanth Reddy. 
  • Red Fort bomber Umar Un Nabi used shoe-triggered device: NIA probe rules out accidental explosion. 
  • 'Cannot Be Taken Lightly': SC Orders FIR Action, Security For Teen Intimidated During CJP Protests.
  • Dhirendra Shastri controversy: CM Adhikari backs right to religious opinion, seeks arrests over protests.
  • IRCTC Hotel Case: Delhi Court Orders Charges Framed Against Lalu, Rabri, Tejashwi. 
  • India-Russia "Expand The Dialogue" On 105-Plane Deal Ahead Of BRICS. 
  • Over 50 Tibetan Youth Congress members detained during anti-Xi protest in Delhi. 
  • 'No value for workers': Former Karnataka MLA Narendra Babu quits BJP, to rejoin Congress. 
  • ABVP seeks cancellation of Umar Khalid documentary screening at NLSIU. 
  • UCC implementation in all 21 states ruled by BJP, NDA partners before 2029: Amit Shah's big remarks. 
  • Modi-Xi Meeting: China Welcomes India's Independent Foreign Policy, Says 'We Should Be Partners'. 
  • J&K CM Omar Abdullah praises Centre over Pahalgam attack condemnation at BRICS in presence of Pakistan's allies. 
  • Administrative probe must before action against officials under SC/ST Act: Supreme Court
  • Keralam CM reviews draft elder policy, senior citizens' care and protection bill. 
  • Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's London event cancelled over safety concerns.
  • PM Modi turns 76. 
  • Encounter breaks out amid anti-terror operation in J-K's Udhampur. 
  • 'Misleading': MEA rejects reports of world leaders falling sick after BRICS Summit in Delhi. 
  • Supreme Court's Strong Remarks Against Tamil Nadu's Opposition To Hindi. 
  • Supreme Court expresses shock over deaths in relief camps in Manipur, asks chief secretary to respond.
  • The Karnataka government officially recognised Tulu as the state's second additional administrative language for the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. 
  • Election Commission Freezes Party Name & 'Flowers And Grass' Symbol of TMC Ahead Of Bengal Bypolls.
  • Impeach, arrest Gyanesh Kumar to save democracy: Opposition goes full throttle after CEC. 
  • Child passport to be valid for 5 years as new MEA rules kicks in.
  • Harvard comes to Hyderabad: Executive education courses to begin in December 2026.
  • Election Commission rift reaches Supreme Court: Advocate seeks contempt action against Gyanesh Kumar.
  • Union minister and the NDA's close ally in Bihar, LJP's Chirag Paswan, has openly come out and said that the ECI and the CEC should defend themselves and clarify the public's concerns.
  • Mandeep Bhandari, Principal Secretary To J&K Lt Governor, Is New CBSE Chief. 
  • Five Malayali students arrested over brutal ragging of freshers in Mangaluru. 
  • ABVP swept the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) Elections. 
  • JD(U) backs Jitan Ram Manjhi’s call for more time in Parliament for SC/ST members. 
  • Gyanesh Kumar, Election Commissioners Meet, Poll Body Issues Clarifications. 
  • Protest at Punjab's Lovely Professional University turns violent over unverified rape claim; cops deny crime. 
  • Protesters clashed with police over plans to demolish part of the Shahi Masjid for a road-widening project ahead of the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh.
  • Congress leaders detained after protest at CEC Gyanesh Kumar's ancestral home. 
  • Violent protests erupted at Lovely Professional University (LPU) campus in Phagwara, Kapurthala, Punjab, after unverified social media rumours alleged that a female student was sexually assaulted on campus. 
  • The Delhi Congress and All India Students Association staged a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation and an independent audit of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the city.
  • Plea in Punjab and Haryana HC seeks CBI probe into arson, vandalism.
  • Five-Day Banking Week Demand: IBA Sets Up Panel With Unions To Mull All-Saturday Holiday. 
  • The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA), which met in Delhi, has upheld the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee’s (CWRC) direction to Karnataka to ensure flows to the neighbouring Tamil Nadu at a rate of 6,000 cusecs a day.
  • India in talks with China for Alternate Air Route. 
BRICS Summit 2026

  • India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi at the Bharat Mandapam on September 12–13. 
  • Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin led the list of leaders attending the summit. Then we have Cyril Ramaphosa, Masoud Pezeshkian, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Prabowo Subianto, Abiy Ahmed Ali, among others. 
  • BRICS countries adopted the New Delhi Declaration unanimously after marathon negotiations that continued until 4 am, overcoming sharp differences over the language of the West Asia conflict, particularly between Iran and the UAE.
  • Theme-  'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.
  • India is a founding member of the BRICS and has previously held its chairship three times, in 2012, 2016 and 2021. 
  • The year 2026 also marks a milestone as BRICS completes 20 years.

World

  • 51 Of 227 Indians Serving In Russian Army Killed In Ukraine War, 139 Discharged: MEA. 
  • Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever visited India from September 2 to 4 holding high-level bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
  • India and US gear up for upcoming 2026 edition of joint military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas". 
  • PM Modi takes dig at Pakistan on terrorism; Sharif hits out at India over Indus Waters Treaty at SCO summit. 
  • The USS Abraham Lincoln is now docked at the Laem Chabang deep-sea port in Chonburi, near Pattaya, Thailand, on September 2, after spending 286 consecutive days at sea without a port stop, setting a modern-day consecutive record. 
  • Charlie Kirk murder case trial: Tyler Robinson faces possible death penalty after court ruling. 
  • Nepal seeks climate compensation for deadly flood; says it is 'moral liability', 'not charity'. 
  • Indian citizen among 12 killed in latest Russian attacks on Ukraine: Zelenskyy.
  • 'Reprehensible Act Of Vandalism': India Slams Pakistan Over Hindu Temple Demolition, Demands Probe.
  • Balen Shah thanks India, China for flood aid after Nepal minister's ‘climate compensation’ demand from both countries. 
  • Bengaluru ranked 17th among the world's top 20 nightlife cities: Survey report.
  • EAM S Jaishankar In Ukraine After PM Modi's Peace Message, Says India Ready To Help End War. 
  • Zelensky meets S Jaishankar, hails India's peace push in Ukraine war.
  • EAM Jaishankar says India 'ready to help' end Russia-Ukraine war.
  • Estonia Defence Minister Resigns Over Botched Rs 770 Crore Arms Deal With Indian-Owned Firm.
  • 'Lost Job, Leave US Immediately': Trump Plans To End H-1B Visa 60-Day Grace Period Rule. 
  • Landslide Raises Fresh Flood Fears in Nepal's Darchula, Chaulani River Partially Blocked. 
  • UN approves resolution in support of map that shows Africa's true size. 
  • Xi Jinping to attend BRICS summit in New Delhi, China confirms.
  • PM Modi recalls Vivekananda's 1893 Chicago speech on 9/11 anniversary.
  • China’s Xi Jinping to make first trip to India in 7 years for BRICS summit.
  • South Africa, India must turn economic partnership into projects, investments: Ramaphosa
  • Putin warns European troops in Ukraine could mean war with Russia. 
  • North Korea Launches Projectile Toward the Waters Off Its East Coast, South Korea Says.
  • MHA calls meeting after 3 Italians bypass Delhi immigration. 
  • China Reduced Deployment of Troops Along LAC in 2025: MoD Report. 
  • US Senate amendment mandates 100% secondary tariffs on top five Russian oil importers, including India.
  • After Beijing says PM Reiterated One-China Policy, India says Modi Raised Indian Concerns 'As Well' in Meeting With Xi.
  • 'Vacate Immediately': India Tells Pakistan After It Operationalises Joint Boundary Commission With China.
  • Indian Man Becomes First In UK Charged Under New Illegal Immigration Law.
  • US House approves Russia sanctions bill threatening 100% tariffs on India, other trading partners. 
  • Suicide Blast at Pakistan Mosque Kills at Least 16. Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in war.
  • Pakistani forces kill several Afghan Taliban fighters in border clash amid escalating tensions.
  • Ukraine continued to target Russian oil refineries and industrial sites.
  • Russia Backs India For Permanent UNSC Seat, Rejects More Western Representation. 
  • 'Serial practitioner of terror can't claim immunity': EAM Jaishankar tears into Pakistan at UNGA, says India will exercise right to defend against terrorism. 
  • India, Netherlands to deepen agri ties, explore AI-based solutions for farmers: Dutch Minister Erkens. 
  • The Republican-led US House of Representatives passed the Russia Sanctions Bill by 262-159.  The Senate had passed the bill 86-11. This bill targets India and China, among others, to impose 100% tariffs imposed on them for buying Russian oil.
  • UN General Assembly Session Began. 
  • Eiffel Tower chief to step down following uproar over removal of female staff during Hindu delegation visit. 
  • New York Times Executive Shot Dead In California, Elderly In-Laws Arrested. 
  • Jaishankar on US ties: Lack of understanding on India's cross-border terror concerns can impact relations. 
  • United States reached a new agreement with Denmark and Greenland that gives Washington "permanent control" over Greenland's security.
  • India in talks with China to explore alternate air route amid Pakistan airspace ban: Sources. 
  • Spoke To Trump, Reviewed Trade, Defence Cooperation: PM Modi. 
  • The United States formally completed the withdrawal of all remaining military forces from Iraq on September 30, 2026. 
Trump Administration 

  • ‘Iran is DEAD!’ Trump declares Tehran a ‘failed nation’, claims no navy, no air force and 300% inflation as war escalates. 
  • Trump is the first living president to be on a circulating coin in 100 years.
  • Mojtaba Khamenei Vows 'Unforgettable Lessons' For US After Fresh Attacks. 
  • Federal judge blocks Trump's attempt to limit birthright citizenship, cites Supreme Court precedent. 
  • ICE hired hundreds of agents with little vetting, exposing US to 'grave national security risks,' whistleblower claims. 
  • Donald Trump Says Iran War To End After US Midterm Elections. 
  • President Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly that he had to choose whether to “annihilate” Iran if it fails to make a deal to end the war in West Asia.
  • Trump met Mayor Mamdani at his official residence, Gracie Mansion.
  • The Iranian delegation walked out within 10 minutes of the U.S. President’s speech.
  • Trump administration to remove 760,000 from Obamacare rolls over fraud claims.
  • Donald Trump welcomes Xi Jinping in Washington for three-day state visit. 
Iran-Israel and the Middle East
  • Tehran claims attack on US assets in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan; 11 dead in US strikes.
  • UAE launches digital work permits for overseas hiring.
  • 'Worthless Piece Of Water': Trump Aide Says Strait Of Hormuz Will Be Bypassed In 2 Years.
  • Britain bans trade with illegal Israeli settlements. 
  • US military says it destroyed 5 more Iranian oil tankers as Tehran retaliates fiercely.
  • Modi calls for safeguarding freedom of navigation in talks with Iranian President Pezeshkian.
  • 1 killed, 3 injured after Iranian commercial vessel hit near Strait of Hormuz. 
  • Iran-Oman understanding does not provide for immediate reopening of Strait of Hormuz, Tasnim reports.
  • Trump has announced President Trump Dividend promising to give $5000 to every US adult if Republicans won the Mid-Term elections.
  • US pilot revealed how he survived 50 hours with a broken back in Iranian mountains after being shot down by enemy forces.
  • Houthis strike Saudi targets anew as talks over Strait of Hormuz stall. 
  • Saudi Arabia seeks Egypt backing as Houthi attacks threaten oil routes.
  • Saudi Arabia Says It Shot Down Houthi Drone Heading For Mecca, Rebel Group Calls Claim 'Worn-Out Lie'.
  • JD Vance says Iran war will enter 'much different phase' in coming months. 
  • US clears $24.3 billion F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia. 
  • Houthis claim missile, drone strikes on Riyadh and Yanbu Aramco sites. 
  • US and Iran discuss phased deal to reopen Hormuz and end US blockade, sources say.
  • Trump Rejects Iran’s 7-Day Ceasefire Plan; US Bombing Could Resume After Midterms: Report
Technology

  • Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) has submitted the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Phase 3 to the Kerala State Government.
  • Kochi Metro Phase 3 DPR Submitted, Aluva-Angamaly Route to Connect Airport. 
  • Rs 90,000 crore Sahara fraud probe: Mumbai court blocks ex-executive Romie Dutt's Switzerland trip. 
  • NHRC Takes Cognisance of 'Paid Ads' on Meta Platform 'Promoting' Access to Child Sexual Abuse Material.
  • ISRO Successfully Deploys India's First Geosynchronous Imaging Satellite EOS-05 Into Orbit.
  • Volkswagen Layoffs: 1,00,000 Job Cuts Approved in Historic Auto Industry Restructuring.
  • After setbacks, ISRO's 'Smart boy' GSLV successfully launches advanced earth observation satellite EOS-05.
  • India has stepped in with a major electricity lifeline for flood-ravaged Nepal, approving the export of 654 MW of power for 18 hours every day until December 31. 
  • 40 cases, Rs 1.17 lakh fine: MVD cracks down on outstation autos in Kochi. 
  • New BMTC metro feeder bus from Yelahanka NES to Nellukunte. 
  • Vande Bharat to make experimental halt at Anantnag. 
  • Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra appointed Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice; 7 other High Courts get new CJs. 
  • Jharkhand Tourism Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu Dies Of Heart Attack. 
  • Kerala Startup Mission to host 11th IEDC summit on Sep 28. 
  • Houthis claim missile strikes that attacked Saudi oil facilities, injuring 73. 
  • Nearly 300 flights cancelled as London's Heathrow and Manchester, among UK airports, hit by technical issues. 
  • Aviation regulator DGCA orders drug tests for pilots across all airlines. 
  • Duo starts at nearly ₹3 lakh in India; 2TB model costs ₹4.5 lakh. 
  • Several killed in Dutch coach crash in Switzerland. 
  • KSEB to buy electricity at Rs 30/unit; directors head North to secure supply. 
  • Kochi to Introduce Solar-Powered Electric Ro-Ro Ferries by 2027. 
  • Cyber security, hacking conferences to be held in Kochi in Oct, says Kerala Police chief. 
  • $38 billion and counting: CBO warns Iran war could cost $3 billion more each month. 
  • Reporter TV MD booked for claims on ‘Kerala CM's marriage’.
  • Relocate electric poles hindering traffic: Kerala HC.
  • At UN, Trump renames AI 'Super Intelligence' and rejects 'Globalist' oversight.
  • Donald Trump Again Says Iran 'Can Not Have A Nuclear Weapon'. 
  • SpaceX launches super-heavy rocket Starship, signals intent to 'go where no man has gone before'. 
  • Kinetiq Robotics Deploys Nova Robotic Concierge at Cochin International Airport.
  • The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has deferred its three-day nationwide strike. 
  • US Judge Blocks Trump's White House Ban On CNN, Other Top Media Outlets.
Economics, Business, Finance, and Development
  • Asia Spot LNG Prices Hit 5-Month High as Hormuz Blockage Drags On. 
  • The U.S. released millions of barrels of oil after a historic energy shock.
  • National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has said that merchants will be charged 0.4% for UPI transactions over ₹2,000; small vendors exempt. The Ministry of Finance says person-to-person (P2P) transactions, which will also be exempt, constitute 70% of the value of total UPI transactions; according to the Ministry, only 4% of merchant transactions will attract the charge.
  • Bank unions call strikes from 11 September, indefinite strike from 26 October over 5-day banking PLI scheme. 
  • ED, NCB Launch Pan-India Crackdown On Drug Cartels; PMLA Searches Underway. 
  • Russia cuts expected 2026 oil output to 17-year low. 
  • Uber to cut more than 3,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring. 
  • Government sells 4,000 tonnes of buffer onions across 17 cities in 10 days to cool prices. 
  • Thousands of ISRO employees question fate, write to chairman amid privatisation push. 
  • PM Modi Calls To Remove Top 10 Trade Barriers, BRICS Hold 40% Of Global GDP. 
  • Centre Summons Air India CEO Over Immigration Lapse Involving 3 Foreign Nationals at Delhi Airport: Sources. 
  • Petrol Pumps threaten to block UPI payments above Rs 2,000 over Rs 5 extra charge.
  • Oil prices fall as surprise US crude stock build offsets Saudi supply fears.
  • EPF Wage Limit Raised To Rs 25,000 From Rs 15,000: Over 51 Lakh Employees To Benefit.
  • Air India CEO Considers Merging Budget Unit to Streamline Operations, Cut Costs. 
  • No verification, no subsidy: Govt sets Oct 1 deadline for LPG biometric Aadhaar authentication. 
  • India's forex fall by $14.9 billion, says RBI.
  • India's Essar Group Announces $18 Billion US Steel Project, Trump Calls It 'Historic'. 
  • US 30-Year Treasury Yields Spike To 5.6%, Highest Since 2002. 
Sports

  • FIFA Accuses UEFA Of 'Smear Campaign' Amid Backlash Over Aborted World Cup Investor Plan. 
  • ECB refrains from selecting Carse for SL series, asks him to 'work through' off-field issues.
  • BCCI Cracks Down on 62 Cricketers Over Age Discrepancies, U-19 Cricketer Gets 2-Year Ban. 
  • Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister meets Kerala CM. 
  • India Wins Hockey Junior Women's Asia Cup 2026: Sanika Chandrakant Mane's Lone Goal Sees Girls In Blue Topple China in Final. 
  • Rohit Sharma survives scrutiny, Pant left out, Nitish gets big push: India's ODI squad for WI screams 2027 WC intent
  • Pakistan Sink To Their Lowest-Ever Position In ICC Test Rankings.
  • BCCI Reveals Mohsin Naqvi's Reaction After India Refused Asia Cup Trophy.
  • India agrees to send athletes to Pakistan for 2027 SAF Games: Reports. 
  • Abhishek Sharma becomes the fastest Indian to T20I Century, creating a new world record.
  • 'Unilateral Sanctions That Have No Basis in International Law': China Fires Back at US's Russia Sanctions Bill. 
  • Asian Games kick off in Nagoya with grand opening ceremony.
  • Asian Games 2026: India Win Mixed Compound Archery Gold, Beat Korea in Shoot-off. 
  • India women's kabaddi team beat Iran 37-34 to win gold medal at Asian Games. 
  • West Indies Create History Against India, Cross 400 runs in an ODI for the first time in 53-year history.
  • Gill goes 233 not out! India chase 406 to crush West Indies and seal series 2-0. 

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