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thehindu.com | 22 min. ago NEW

Modi speaks to Carney, says India and Canada contribute to stable, prosperous world

The two Prime Ministers had a phone call as senior Canadian Ministers are in Delhi for talks; India steps up its middle power engagement

livemint.com | 29 min. ago NEW

India-US trade talks heading in right direction, Jaishankar says as both sides work to finalise a deal

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar says India-US trade negotiations are moving in the right direction, with a deal being worked out. However, changing US tariff policies and unresolved trade issues continue to complicate the agreement’s finalisation.

ft.com | 31 min. ago NEW

Modi cannot silence India’s disaffected youth

The BJP must address young people’s political and economic frustrations

thehindu.com | 1 hrs. 28 min. ago

INDIA bloc’s ‘March for Democracy’ sees a massive mobilisation effort by Congress

MPs opened their homes to workers, many of whom reached Delhi by dodging police barricades; party says its year-long organisational overhaul made the mobilisation possible

thehindu.com | 1 hrs. 29 min. ago

China says it doesn’t recognise U.T. of Ladakh; spars with India over naming geographical features

Spat comes 10 days after the Survey of India announced the standardisation of the names of specific relief features in Ladakh, including 11 peaks, five mountains, six land areas, two glaciers, two passes, one valley, one river, one lake, and one other water body

livemint.com | 1 hrs. 34 min. ago

UPI fee set to raise costs for some merchants as industry awaits rollout

A merchant survey included in How Urban India Pays 2026, a report by Pahlé India Foundation in partnership with Amazon Pay, found that 25% of respondents expect to pay more than ₹5,000 a month. Another 58% of the merchants expect to pay ₹1,000 or less, including 13% who expect no charge.

koreatimes.co.kr | 2 hrs. 8 min. ago

Hyundai Motor Group bets $15.5 billion on India as global auto hub

Hyundai Motor Group said on Tuesday it would invest $15.5 billion in India through 2032, deepening its bet on the world's third-largest car market as a key driver of future growth. The South Korean automaker's seven-year plan includes about $700 million of investment in its Indian research and development centre, expansion of production capacity and a dedicated investment entity.

India, the world's third-largest car market, is attracting billions of dollars in investment from global automakers seeking to tap rising demand and expand local manufacturing capacity, underscoring its position as a major automotive production hub. Hyundai said last year it would invest $5 billion to expand its manufacturing and research operations in India.

Japan's Suzuki Motor, the majority owner of India's largest carmaker by volume, Maruti Suzuki, also laid out plans in 2025 to invest about $8 billion in the country. Carmakers such as Toyota and Honda have committed to expanding their manufacturing ambitions in India as well.

Hyundai Motor, which employs more than 24,000 people in India, said the investment w

livemint.com | 2 hrs. 40 min. ago

‘Don’t fall into the trap’: Abhijeet Dipke alleges govt pitting CJP against Oppn in anti-Gyanesh Kumar protests

Drawing a comparison with the INDIA bloc's protest on Monday, Dipke pointed out that the opposition demonstration did not face the kind of crackdown witnessed during the CJP protest on October 10.

thehindu.com | 3 hrs. 6 min. ago

Hyundai Motor Group to invest $15.5 billion in India by 2032

Focus on manufacturing, R&D and future technologies; India to emerge as a global export hub

thehindu.com | 3 hrs. 7 min. ago

APSSDC, AMNS India sign LoI to set up ₹70-cr. skill and community development centre at Nakkapalli

The LoI represents an initial understanding between the two organisations; implementation will be subject to the approval of the State government, receipt of applicable clearances, finalisation of the DPR and funding arrangements

time.com | 3 hrs. 27 min. ago

In India, a Dark Shadow Falls on Its Vaunted Elections

Mass protests have convulsed India after 130 million Indians were removed from electoral rolls by the country’s election commission.

thehindu.com | 3 hrs. 46 min. ago

Hyderabad police arrest four for black-marketing India-West Indies T20 tickets marked ‘Not for Sale’

thehindu.com | 3 hrs. 47 min. ago

India, Czech Republic to expand defence industrial cooperation

Rajnath Singh and Czech Minister Karel Havlíček agree to further strengthen bilateral cooperation to promote the ‘Make in India’ initiative, according to Defence Ministry

livemint.com | 3 hrs. 55 min. ago

Bangladesh Home Minister skips first BIMSTEC meet in Delhi: What it means for India ties

Bangladesh Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed will skip the first BIMSTEC home ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, with Dhaka sending a senior officials’ delegation instead. The absence comes amid strained India-Bangladesh ties over Sheikh Hasina’s presence in India and other bilateral issues.

thehindu.com | 4 hrs. 35 min. ago

India operationalises resident mission in Costa Rica

The ties between India and Costa Rica have been on an upswing, with both sides looking at boosting engagements in the areas of trade, investment, pharmaceuticals and information technology

livemint.com | 4 hrs. 44 min. ago

India’s long-term bond yields less sensitive to inflation in AI era: NIPFP

An NIPFP study reveals that since late 2022, India's long-term bond yields have become far less sensitive to inflation and money supply growth, while short-term rates have become more responsive. 

livemint.com | 5 hrs. 30 min. ago

AI to reshape India’s workforce? 197 million workers face automation risk; 46 million may benefit: Study

A new study finds 197 million Indian workers are in jobs highly exposed to automation, while 46 million could benefit from AI-driven productivity gains. Kerala, Haryana, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu are better positioned to gain, while UP, Bihar, Jharkhand and MP face greater challenges.

livemint.com | 5 hrs. 32 min. ago

UK Pension Income: how is it taxed for NRIs in India?

A returning NRI’s UK workplace pension is tax-free in India while they qualify as RNOR, but becomes taxable as salary income once they become ROR, even if it remains in a UK bank account.

livemint.com | 6 hrs. 15 min. ago

BMW owner wins 14-year battle: Insurer told to pay ₹70 lakh after car gutted in fire

A consumer commission has directed United India Insurance Company to pay ₹70 lakh to a BMW owner whose car was gutted in a fire after a tyre puncture left him stranded on a Maharashtra highway. 

dailymail.com | 6 hrs. 22 min. ago

Bowled over! William joins cricketing stars from the UK and India for an informal game on The Mall at a special Earthshot Prize event

West Indies legend Brian Lara was present, as was former Indian cricket captains Ajinkya Rahane and Sourav Ganguly; England Test Captain.

livemint.com | 7 hrs. 41 min. ago

Who is Neha Bora? Know about the education, family background of the face of Jantar Mantar 2.0 protest

Neha Bora, president of the All India Students’ Association, has become a leading figure in demonstrations over alleged voter deletions during the Special Intensive Revision. The JNU scholar and activist has participated in earlier student movements. 

thehindu.com | 8 hrs. 13 min. ago

NPCI defers 0.4% fee on UPI transactions above ₹2,000 until after Diwali

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has deferred the implementation of the 0.4 percent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select Person-to-Merchant (P2M) UPI transactions over Rs 2,000, which was originally scheduled to take effect on October 15. Following a trade delegation meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and pushback from the opposition, the NPCI announced that a new rollout date will be decided after Diwali, providing timely relief to merchants and MSMEs during the festive season.

thehindu.com | 8 hrs. 13 min. ago

India’s formidable cement footprint stands in its way to net-zero

Producing cement is highly carbon-intensive and releases large quantities of greenhouse gases as part of its heating and limestone calcination processes. Extracting limestone also destroys forests and fertile topsoil. But because cement is deeply entrenched in modern construction, the sector remains exceptionally hard to abate

nytimes.com | 8 hrs. 32 min. ago

[$] What to Know About the Protests in India

Protests against sweeping revisions to India’s voter rolls have broken out in New Delhi. The police met earlier protests with an extraordinary show of force.

thehindu.com | 8 hrs. 53 min. ago

West Bengal SIR: Special drive in all 24 districts to include eligible voters

This move comes after Election Commission of India sent instructions to the State officials

thehindu.com | 9 hrs. 30 min. ago

CEC Gyanesh Kumar has no option but to resign, says Congress leader Gidugu Rudra Raju

The Congress Working Committee member says many NDA parties are unhappy with the BJP and will soon join the INDIA bloc

thehindu.com | 10 hrs. 37 min. ago

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‘Tiger man’ K. Ullas Karanth on protecting India’s wildlife habitats | The conservation zoologist argues that India needs more protected habitat and less dependence on forest resources to conserve wildlife

thehindu.com | 10 hrs. 38 min. ago

Response to allegations of illegal detention, clampdown ready, but needs fine-tuning: Government

A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant extended the time for the government to file the reply affidavit by October 15, 2026

thehindu.com | 10 hrs. 38 min. ago

BIMSTEC meeting: India never believes in attacking, establishing supremacy over any country, says Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing the BIMSTEC meeting, said ‘India has always believed in sovereignty and peaceful resolutions to any dispute’

thehindu.com | 12 hrs. 14 min. ago

Elon Musk and Mukesh Ambani’s feud over Starlink

Explained | Elon Musk believes that India’s mobile internet market is skewed to favour the Ambani family and that his Starlink service deserves a fair chance in the country. However, critics have pointed to sovereignty and security concerns

thehindu.com | 12 hrs. 15 min. ago

2,200 personnel to secure India-West Indies T20 match at Hyderabad’s Uppal stadium on October 14

Around 40,000 spectators expected for the match scheduled to begin at 7 p.m; police identified parking space for 8,000 vehicles and announce heavy-vehicle diversions around stadium

livemint.com | 13 hrs. 38 min. ago

India’s pension system has a blind spot: those already old

India’s pension system is getting better at helping people save for retirement. But for older informal workers with little pension income, reverse mortgages could turn home equity into a financial lifeline.

livemint.com | 14 hrs. 37 min. ago

Independent audit of voter deletions, suspension of SIR among key prayers in SC plea by Rahul, INDIA bloc leaders

The plea has sought the constitution of an independent committee headed by a retired apex court judge, and assisted by technical experts and other citizens of eminence, to conduct within a fixed time an independent audit of deletions and modifications made during the SIR.

thehindu.com | 15 hrs. 26 min. ago

Why does India need a trained workforce for elderly care?

India’s 60-plus population is projected to touch 347 million by 2050, underscoring the need for a robust caregiving ecosystem; a formal training programme, building on existing small-scale initiatives, could promote gender parity in caregiving and recognise informal, unpaid family caregivers

livemint.com | 15 hrs. 57 min. ago

Weather Update, Northeast Monsoon onset: IMD predicts heavy rain in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka this week

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said commencement of northeast monsoon could bring wet spells over the south peninsula during the next two to three days.

livemint.com | 16 hrs. 25 min. ago

Day after mammoth protest against Gyanesh Kumar, Rahul Gandhi to host INDIA bloc MPs, student leaders for tea today

The Congress-led Opposition's protests are against the SIR exercise and demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the voters' roll revision.

thehindu.com | 17 hrs. 19 min. ago

Morning Digest: INDIA bloc rally takes SIR protest to Supreme Court; Delhi police accused of beating, assaulting detainees, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

globalnews.ca | 21 hrs. 8 min. ago

‘A simple joke became a revolution’: Montrealers back India’s ‘Cockroach’ youth

The "Cockroach" youth movement has intensified in India since election authorities began revising voter lists last year, removing more than 130 million voters.

thehindu.com | 21 hrs. 23 min. ago

Govt. move to de-notify Jantar Mantar follows SC suggestion that protest sites need more space, open air

A four-page court order passed on October 9 records the Supreme Court Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urging the government to look for a ‘spacious, open’ alternative site in Delhi

nytimes.com | 22 hrs. ago

After Lockdown, Sea of Protesters Flows Through India’s Capital

The raucous demonstrations by opposition groups on Monday followed days of an effective lockdown and mass detentions of young protesters by security forces.