Jaishankar Warns of Major Food Crisis as Conflicts Hit Global South
S. Jaishankar warns of a major food crisis in coming months, citing fertiliser shortages and energy market stress from the Ukraine and Iran-Gulf conflicts.
Maharashtra FDA Orders Sweeping Curbs on Infant Formula Promotion
Maharashtra FDA issues a statewide order tightening rules on infant food and milk substitutes, banning promotions and mandating stricter labelling.
Chennai Secretariat Project Raises Fears Among Fisherfolk
Fisherfolk in Chennai fear a proposed 26-acre Secretariat-cum-Assembly complex will disrupt their livelihoods and access to the sea.
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SPIR 2026: Bribery, Personal Networks Shape Cybercrime Redressal
SPIR 2026, based on a Lokniti-CSDS and Common Cause survey across 16 States, examines how bribery and personal networks affect cybercrime complaint redressal.
EC drops SIR declaration from online Form 6 in states where roll revision is over
The Election Commission has removed the SIR declaration from the online Form 6 in states where the special intensive revision has concluded.
China's factory activity climbs to five-month high in September
China's manufacturing PMI rose to 52.1 in September from 51.5 in August, beating forecasts, with export orders growing at their fastest pace in seven months.
Cybercrime Cases Climb 17.9% in 2024 as Online Time, Wealth Shape Risk
India recorded 1,01,928 cybercrime cases in 2024, up 17.9% nationally, with online exposure and socio-economic status shaping victimisation patterns.
Kerala High Court rejects transfer plea in Shuhaib murder case
The Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea by the accused in the S.P. Shuhaib murder case to shift their trial out of the Additional Sessions Court, Thalassery.
China's services sector grows at fastest pace in three months in September
China's services PMI rose to 51.6 in September from 51.4 in August, with new business growing at its quickest rate since June.
US to Weigh Trade-Deal Tariff Caps in Excess Capacity Probe
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says tariff caps in existing trade deals will be considered in a pending excess-capacity investigation.
Boeing Wins $20 Billion Contract for US Navy's Next-Generation Fighter
The Pentagon has awarded Boeing a $20 billion contract to develop the US Navy's next-generation fighter jet, beating Northrop Grumman.
Australia's August Inflation Cools More Than Expected as Core Measure Eases
Australian consumer prices rose 0.4% in August, below forecasts, while core inflation increased 0.2%, easing pressure for further rate hikes.
Kerala's human-wildlife conflict panel draws flak over composition
Environmental and animal rights groups have criticised Kerala's new advisory committee on human-wildlife conflict, questioning the expertise and representation of its members.
DroneShield wins US$500 million US IDIQ contract for domestic counter-drone shield
DroneShield has been awarded the JIATF-401 Domestic Shield IDIQ contract in the US, a three-year procurement vehicle with a US$500 million ceiling that guarantees no orders.
Oil prices climb as Trump rules out sanctions relief for Iran
Crude benchmarks hit their highest levels since May after Trump denied a report he would ease Iran sanctions, with Brent set for a 14% September gain.
Dollar Heads for Biggest Monthly Gain on Euro in 14 Months
The dollar is set for its largest monthly rise against the euro in 14 months, buoyed by US growth and rate expectations, with jobs data in focus.
Tech CEOs Sign Voluntary AI Safety Standards at White House Meeting
Leading AI companies signed voluntary safety standards at a White House meeting hosted by President Trump, agreeing to internal controls, external audits and board-level oversight.
Ukraine Eyes High-Tech Export Push, Touts Wartime Digital Resilience
Ukraine plans to turn its wartime digital and military-tech expertise into a high-tech export drive, its digital transformation minister said in Washington.
Basel Chair Warns Supervisory Fragmentation Could Deepen Global Financial Risks
Basel Committee chair Erik Thedéen warns that fading international cooperation among banking supervisors could fragment finance and complicate cross-border risk oversight.
Amritsar Police Expand Campus Outreach After LPU Protests
Amritsar Commissionerate Police officers visited colleges and universities to discuss student safety, drug abuse, traffic rules and emergency assistance.
Activists Protest Outside OpenAI DevDay, Demand Military and ICE Contract Cuts
Bay Resistance activists protested outside OpenAI's San Francisco developer conference, urging the company to end military and ICE contracts and support AI regulation.
Amplitude Energy greenlights East Coast Supply Project development
Amplitude Energy has taken a final investment decision on the development phase of the East Coast Supply Project, targeting first gas in 2028.
Japan 2-year bond yield slips ahead of auction as BOJ rate-hike bets build
Japan's 2-year government bond yield fell 1.5 bps to 1.945% on Wednesday ahead of an auction, as markets price in another BOJ rate hike as early as October.
SIR aimed at creating 'savarna Hindu Rashtra', says Parakala Prabhakar
Parakala Prabhakar says the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls targets minorities and marginalised voters and should be opposed fundamentally.
US judge ends 23-year federal oversight of Oakland police
A federal judge has ended 23 years of oversight of the Oakland Police Department, the longest such monitoring of a US police force.