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India’s Whey Protein Demand Rises as Global Prices Tighten Supply
India’s growing demand for whey protein is colliding with tight global supplies, pushing prices higher and increasing import dependence.
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India’s Power Plants Face Coal Stock Pressure as Renewable Output Weakens
Coal stocks at some Indian power plants have come under pressure as hydro and solar generation weakens, according to Business Standard.
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Assam Rifles Jawan Killed in Ambush in Arunachal Pradesh, Security Forces Launch Search
An Assam Rifles jawan was killed in an ambush near Nampong Nallah in Arunachal Pradesh, according to reports.
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India’s AI Job-Loss Concerns Lower Than in Richer Economies, Pew Data Shows
Pew Research Center data suggests people in India are generally less concerned about AI-driven job losses than respondents in richer economies.
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Income Tax Return Deadline for Audit Cases Extended to November 21
The CBDT has extended the income-tax return filing deadline for audit cases to November 21, giving taxpayers additional compliance time.
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India’s Private Sector Capex Could Rise to ₹3.2 Trillion in FY27, RBI Data Shows
Private-sector capital expenditure in India is projected to rise to ₹3.2 trillion in FY27, according to RBI data.
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Russia Remains India’s Top Crude Supplier as September West Asia Supply Tightens
Russia remained India’s biggest crude oil supplier in September as disruptions in West Asian supplies limited alternatives.
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India’s Diesel Market Faces Pressure as Global Supply Squeeze Pushes Prices Higher
A global diesel supply squeeze is pushing up prices and creating pressure for Indian industrial fuel buyers and retail outlets.
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India-Russia Annual Summit Expected in Moscow as New Delhi Confirms Next Meeting
India says the next annual India-Russia summit will be held in Russia, although a date for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit has not been announced.
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India Raises Concerns Over New US Sanctions Law During Washington Delegation Visit
India has raised concerns about the implications of a new US sanctions law during talks with a bipartisan Congressional delegation in Delhi.
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US Grants India Zero-Tariff Waiver on Selected Speciality Medicines and Ingredients
The United States has granted India and other countries a zero-tariff waiver covering selected speciality medicines and pharmaceutical ingredients.
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Vithya Ramraj Breaks PT Usha’s 1984 National Record at Asian Games
Indian athlete Vithya Ramraj broke PT Usha’s 42-year-old national record in the women’s 400m hurdles at the 2026 Asian Games.
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Neeru Dhanda Makes Asian Games History With India’s Individual Trap Gold
Indian shooter Neeru Dhanda won women’s individual trap gold at the 2026 Asian Games, becoming the first Indian woman to win the event.
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India Weather Today: Rain Likely in South and Northeast While Delhi-NCR Stays Dry
IMD forecasts rain and thunderstorms in parts of southern and northeastern India on September 30, while Delhi-NCR is expected to remain dry.
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Mumbai Revives Traditional Wells as Maharashtra Drought Raises Water Concerns
Mumbai’s civic body is reviving traditional wells as drought conditions across Maharashtra raise concerns about water availability.
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India’s Telecom Stocks Face Fresh Pressure as Foreign Investors Sell Again
Foreign portfolio investors have sold Indian telecom stocks for an eighth straight month, with cumulative outflows crossing ₹32,000 crore.
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India’s Consumer Durables Market Could Reach ₹3.25 Trillion by 2030
India’s consumer durables market is projected to reach ₹3-3.25 trillion by 2030 as household demand and incomes expand.
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India’s PM Internship Scheme Faces Low Joining Rate After 4 Lakh Offers
Only around 20% of internship offers under India’s PM Internship Scheme converted into actual joins across three rounds.
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India’s Services Sector Shows Double-Digit Growth Across 10 Segments in July
Ten of India’s 19 services sub-sectors recorded double-digit growth in July, according to newly reported NSO data.
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India’s Dedicated Freight Corridors Drive Stronger Rail Cargo Growth
India’s fully operational dedicated freight corridor network is supporting stronger rail freight loading across key commodities.
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Fertiliser Stocks Hit Two-Year High Ahead of India’s Rabi Season
India’s fertiliser inventories have risen sharply ahead of the 2026-27 rabi season, easing supply concerns for farmers.
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India’s Industrial Output Growth Accelerates to 8% in August on Manufacturing and Power
India’s industrial production growth accelerated to 8% in August, led by manufacturing and electricity output.
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Asian Games 2026: India Targets More Medals on September 30 as Competition Intensifies
Indian athletes are competing across wrestling, boxing, shooting, hockey and other events on Day 12 of the 2026 Asian Games.
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Rupee Nears ₹96 Per Dollar as Oil Prices and Fed Expectations Ease Pressure
The Indian rupee is expected to open around ₹95.94-95.99 per dollar as lower oil prices and reduced Fed hike expectations ease pressure.
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India Plans 600 Million Tonnes of Steel Capacity by 2047 Under New Policy Roadmap
India is preparing a new steel policy targeting 600 million tonnes of annual steelmaking capacity by 2047 while reducing emissions.
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UK Reaffirms Support for Two-State Solution at UN Security Council
The UK has reaffirmed its support for a two-state solution in a statement at the United Nations Security Council.
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UK Sets Out New Industrialisation Push With Manufacturing and Infrastructure Investment
The UK government has outlined a new industrialisation programme focused on manufacturing, infrastructure and skilled employment.
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UK Updates Firearms Rules as New Amendment Takes Effect
Changes to Britain’s Firearms Rules 1998 came into effect on September 29 under new 2026 amendment regulations.
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UK Rail Accident Investigation Branch Appoints New Chief Inspector
The UK Rail Accident Investigation Branch has appointed Andy Lewis as its new Chief Inspector.
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UK Publishes New National Pandemic Preparedness Statement at UN
The UK has outlined its position on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response at a United Nations high-level meeting.
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UK Customs Facilities at Sevington and Holyhead Set for Major Changes in 2027
UK customs arrangements at Sevington and Holyhead inland border facilities are expected to transition to port-based infrastructure from early 2027.
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UK Competition Regulator Proposes Remedies for Co-op Group Acquisition
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has proposed remedies intended to address competition concerns over the Co-op Group’s acquisition of Southern Co-op.
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UK Museums to Remain Free as Government Protects National Museum Entry
Free entry to England’s national museums will remain protected under new UK government measures.
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UK Government Offers New Export Finance Support to Overseas Buyers
A new UK Export Finance loan guarantee is designed to encourage overseas firms to buy British goods and services.
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UK Government Targets Prison Drones, Drugs and Reoffending
The UK government has announced measures targeting drones, drugs and employment barriers in prisons.
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UK Announces Three New Floating Docks for Royal Navy Submarine Service
The UK government says three new floating docks will support the Royal Navy’s submarine service at HM Naval Base Clyde.
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UK to Build New Marine Research Ship for National Sea Monitoring
The UK government has committed up to £115 million for a new marine research vessel to monitor British waters.
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UK Announces £100 Million Pilot for Local Apprenticeship Services
A £100 million pilot programme will support local apprenticeship services as the UK seeks to expand skills and employment opportunities.
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UK Chancellor Announces New Jobs and Skills Support Package
The UK government has announced measures to help young people move into work, education and training.
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UK Government Strengthens Social Housing and Homelessness Protections
New UK government measures aim to strengthen protections for homeless households and social housing stock.
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UK Labour Proposes National Commission on Electoral Reform
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a national commission to examine reform of Britain’s electoral system.
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UK Cracks Down on People Smuggling With 49 Arrests at Irish Border
UK authorities made 49 arrests during a three-day crackdown targeting people-smuggling networks operating around the Irish border.
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UK Plans New Legal Route for Afghan Women, Girls and Palestinian Refugees
Britain is introducing a new refugee resettlement route aimed at selected vulnerable groups from Afghanistan and the Palestinian territories.
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UK Announces £15 Billion Warm Homes Upgrade Programme
The UK government has announced a £15 billion programme to upgrade homes and improve energy efficiency.
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UK Reopens Resettlement Scheme With Focus on Afghan Women and Palestinians
The UK has reopened its resettlement scheme, with a significant share of referrals expected to involve Afghan women and girls and Palestinians.
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UK Government Plans New Strategy for Buying Trains Over Leasing
The UK government is examining whether new trains should be directly owned by the state under its rail reform plans.
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Avanti West Coast Set for Renationalisation From March 2027
The UK government says Avanti West Coast services will return to public control from March 2027.
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Aldi UK to Invest £900 Million in Britain in 2027 With 40 New Stores
Aldi UK plans to invest £900 million in Britain in 2027, including 40 new stores and distribution infrastructure.
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UK Inflation Expectations Rise as Households Face Higher Energy Costs
UK household expectations for inflation rose in September, according to a Citi and YouGov survey.
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FTSE 100 Slips to Two-Week Low as Energy Stocks Weigh on London Market
London’s FTSE 100 fell 0.5% to a two-week low as energy stocks declined.
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UK Business Confidence Falls to 17-Month Low as Global Uncertainty Grows
UK business confidence fell to its lowest level since April 2025 in September, according to a Lloyds survey.
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Trump Announces 32-Day US Campaign Tour Ahead of November Midterms
President Donald Trump says he plans a 32-day campaign tour across the United States ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections.
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Alaska Energy Costs Become Major Issue as US Fuel Prices Rise
Energy costs and fuel supplies are becoming a major issue in Alaska as national diesel and gasoline prices rise.
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US Voter Eligibility Database Gets Temporary Supreme Court Green Light
The US Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to use an expanded federal voter eligibility database while litigation continues.
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US Treasury Yields Near 2007 High as September Bond Selloff Deepens
US 10-year Treasury yields remained near their highest level since 2007 as September became a difficult month for global bond markets.
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Fed’s John Williams Says No Urgency for Another US Rate Hike
New York Fed President John Williams said there is no urgency for another interest-rate increase immediately after the Federal Reserve’s September hike.
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US Consumer Confidence Falls to Lowest Level Since 2014
The Conference Board says US consumer confidence fell to 81.9 in September, the lowest reading since April 2014.
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US Job Openings Fall to 7.08 Million in August While Layoffs Stay Low
US job openings fell in August, but layoffs remained low, suggesting the labor market retained stability despite weaker hiring demand.
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US Election 2026: Wisconsin House Race Draws National Attention
A Wisconsin congressional race between Democrat Mitchell Berman and Republican incumbent Bryan Steil is attracting national attention ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Yankees Leave Aaron Judge Off Wild Card Roster Against Red Sox
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge was left off the Wild Card Series roster against Boston because of a strained right calf.
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US Navy Jet Crashes Into Atlantic After Aircraft Carrier Arresting Gear Failure
A US Navy E/A-18G Growler crashed into the Atlantic after an arresting gear failure during carrier operations, with two aviators rescued.
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Jack Smith Defends His Work During Heated Senate Judiciary Hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith defended the conduct of his investigations during a four-hour Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
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EPA Employees Union Sues Administrator Over Labor Contract Termination
A union representing EPA employees has sued Administrator Lee Zeldin over the termination of a collective bargaining agreement.
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GAO Says Trump Cannot Withhold More Than $800 Million in Approved Funds
The Government Accountability Office says the Trump administration cannot continue withholding more than $800 million in congressionally approved spending beyond the fiscal year deadline.
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US Treasury Sanctions Iran Military Supply Network Across Three Countries
The US Treasury Department has sanctioned 10 people and entities accused of helping Iran procure military equipment.
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US Supreme Court Allows Third-Country Deportations to Resume for Now
The US Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to resume deportations of migrants to third countries while it considers the legal dispute.
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Pentagon Plans 20% Reduction in US General and Flag Officer Positions
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to direct a total 20% reduction in US general and flag officer positions by January 2027.
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California Bans Electric-Shock Gloves for Law Enforcement Officers
California has signed a law banning law enforcement officers from using gloves designed to deliver electric shocks, with the restriction taking effect next year.
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US Energy Department Announces $2 Billion Plan to Upgrade Power Grid
The US Energy Department is investing $2 billion in projects designed to increase power-grid capacity as electricity demand rises.
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US Stocks End Lower as Treasury Yields Stay Near Multi-Decade Highs
US stocks finished slightly lower as rising Treasury yields kept pressure on equities ahead of inflation and labor-market data.
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US Oil Prices Rise as Trump Denies Plans to Ease Iran Sanctions
US oil markets rose after President Trump denied reports that Washington was prepared to ease sanctions on Iran.
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US Forces Complete Withdrawal From Iraq After More Than Two Decades
US forces have completed their withdrawal from Iraq, ending the latest phase of an American military presence that began with the 2003 invasion.
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China’s Holiday Travel Surge Highlights Cautious Consumer Spending
China’s record travel demand during the extended holiday is being accompanied by cautious consumer spending and strong demand for value.
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Beijing Tightens Drone and Airspace Rules After Earlier CITIC Tower Crash
Beijing is tightening airspace and drone rules following a June light-aircraft crash near the CITIC Tower, with additional restrictions planned.
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China Marks 2,577th Anniversary of Confucius With Ceremony in Qufu
China marked the 2,577th anniversary of Confucius’ birth with a major ceremony in Qufu, Shandong, his hometown.
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China Opens Northernmost High-Speed Railway Line Through Heilongjiang
China has opened its northernmost high-speed railway line in Heilongjiang, extending high-speed rail access through a region with discontinuous permafrost.
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China Expects Bumper Grain Harvest in 2026, Agriculture Ministry Says
China expects a bumper grain harvest in 2026, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
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Shenzhen Smart Factory Produces Modular Building Units Every 20 Minutes
A smart factory in Shenzhen is using automated production to manufacture modular building units at high speed, showcasing China’s industrial automation push.
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China Expands BeiDou Navigation System Into More Industries as Technology Converges
China’s BeiDou satellite navigation system is expanding into more industries as positioning technology combines with AI, automation and digital services.
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China Plans New-Generation Mars Geological Map by 2028
China says it plans to complete a new-generation geological map of Mars by 2028 as its planetary science programme expands.
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Chinese Team Sets World Record With Swarm of 116 Underwater Drones
A Chinese research team demonstrated coordinated navigation by 116 underwater drones, highlighting advances in autonomous swarm robotics.
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Chinese Team Reports Hydrogen-Boron Fusion Experiment in Latest Nuclear Research Push
A Chinese commercial reactor developer reported hydrogen-boron fusion reactions, adding to the country’s expanding programme of advanced nuclear research.
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China Offers 15-Year Research Grants to Young Scientists Under New Program
China’s top basic research funder is preparing long-term 15-year grants for selected scientists under 35 as the country expands support for frontier research.
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China’s Top Diplomat Warns Japan Over Taiwan Statements During Beijing Meeting
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Japan to correct what Beijing described as erroneous words and actions concerning Taiwan during a meeting in Beijing.
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Chinese Tourists Choose Longer International Trips During 2026 Golden Week
Long-haul international travel demand from Chinese tourists is rising during the extended 2026 Golden Week holiday, with Europe, Central Asia and Australia among popular destinations.
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China’s 13-Day Golden Week Travel Boom Shows Strong Demand but Cautious Spending
China’s extended 13-day Golden Week holiday is driving strong travel demand, but average spending remains under pressure as consumers look for value.
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China to Resume US Coal Imports Under New Trade Arrangement
China and the United States included US coal in their latest reciprocal tariff framework, with purchases expected to support bilateral trade in 2027 and 2028.
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China and US Agree to Reduce Tariffs on $30 Billion of Goods Each
China and the United States agreed to reciprocal tariff reductions covering about $30 billion of goods from each country following their latest economic consultations.
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China Expands Sci-Tech Relending Support by 200 Billion Yuan
China’s central bank increased its relending quota for technological innovation by 200 billion yuan as Beijing steps up support for advanced industries.
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China Offers New Mortgage Interest Subsidy to First-Time Homebuyers
China announced a nationwide mortgage interest subsidy for eligible first-time homebuyers as authorities seek to support housing demand.
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China Cuts Pledged Lending Rate to 1.5% in Fresh Economic Support Move
China’s central bank cut the one-year pledged supplementary lending rate by 25 basis points to 1.5% as Beijing steps up targeted support for growth.
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China’s Non-Manufacturing Activity Returns to Expansion in September
China’s official non-manufacturing PMI rose to 50.2 in September from 49.0 in August, with services and construction both improving.
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China Services Activity Hits Three-Month High in September as New Orders Strengthen
China’s private services PMI rose to 51.6 in September, its strongest reading in three months, supported by stronger domestic and overseas new orders.
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China Factory Activity Returns to Growth in September as AI Boom Supports Industry
China’s official manufacturing PMI rose to 50.1 in September, returning to expansion after two months of contraction as production and new orders improved.