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India Forces Caller-ID Apps To Hand Spam Reports To Telecom Operators

TRAI now requires caller-ID and call-management apps to forward user spam reports to a blockchain platform run by telcos, prompting Truecaller’s

Trump Signs Bill Letting US Levy 100% Tariffs on Top Russian Oil Buyers

The law, named for Senator Lindsey O. Graham, lets the president impose up to 100% tariffs on the five largest buyers of Russian oil and gas.

India secure 127-run win over Afghanistan

India secured a 127-run win over Afghanistan in Afghanistan vs India in India 2026, 3rd T20I.

Amazon Launches Alexa+ in India, Non-Prime Users to Pay ₹2,000 Monthly

Alexa+ is in early access in India with Hindi and English and integrations with local apps; Prime users will later get it free, non-Prime pay ₹2,000.

NPCI Imposes 0.4% Fee on UPI Above ₹2,000, Businesses Must Absorb Cost

A 0.4% merchant levy on UPI payments above ₹2,000 takes effect October 15, ending years of merchant-free processing and shifting costs to businesses.

India complete 7-wicket win over Afghanistan

India beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets in Afghanistan vs India in India 2026, 2nd T20I.

Infrastructure Blocks Female Tigers, Prevents Resident Population in Kawal Reserve

Roads, mines and fences fragment the corridor into Kawal, allowing occasional males to pass but deterring breeding females needed for a resident

India's Inflation Climbs to 4.82%, Puts Pressure on RBI to Hike Rates

Retail inflation rose to 4.82% in August, the tenth straight monthly increase. Rising food, fuel and transport costs deepen the policy challenge.

Sabyasachi Stakes Global Ambition On New York Return

Mukherjee returns to New York Fashion Week after 20 years to test whether Sabyasachi can become India’s first global luxury house.

India complete 7-wicket win over Afghanistan

India beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets in Afghanistan vs India in India 2026, 1st T20I.

Brics Summit Leaves Global Order Undefined, Deepens Splits Over Iran

Modi framed Brics as 'rule-shapers', yet the New Delhi Declaration stayed cautious, avoiding direct blame for Middle East fighting and leaving no

Beijing Seeks BRICS Backing To Secure Middle East Ceasefire

Xi told BRICS in New Delhi China will work with members to pursue a permanent ceasefire and support a two-state solution.

DNA Match Reunites Two Dutch Adoptees as Biological Sisters

A consumer DNA result identified Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen as full sisters. They resumed near-daily contact and met in August.

Modi Links Border Peace to Restoring India-China Ties, Leaders Pledge To Address Trade Deficit

Modi said 'peace and tranquility' on the border is essential for rebuilding ties; he and Xi agreed to seek a fair settlement and tackle India’s trade

Brics Faces Split As Trump Policies Shadow Delhi Summit

Internal divisions among the 11-member Brics bloc make a coordinated challenge to Washington unlikely, complicating India’s leadership bid.

Pocket FM Doubles Revenue Run Rate to $500M as AI Makes Production 80x Cheaper

AI now creates 99% of new shows and 93% of the catalog, cutting production costs about 80x and pushing the platform to a $500M run rate.

Vashishti Bull Shark Haul Exposes Monitoring Gaps, Raises Extinction Risk For River Sharks

Three bull sharks caught in the Vashishti River in 2023 highlighted large data gaps on inland and estuarine sharks and rays, researchers say.

Google Purchases 1 Million Rice‑Methane Credits, Scales Mitti Labs To 100,000 Hectares

Google agreed to buy 1 million carbon credits from Mitti Labs through 2030, backing rice‑methane reductions across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and

Odisha Launches Trafficking Probe, Redirects Enforcement After Five Baby Orangutans Found

Five infant orangutans were rescued in Ranakata, Balasore and taken to Nandankanan Zoo in Bhubaneswar. Authorities have opened a trafficking inquiry.

Meta Ran 78 AI-Altered Child Abuse Ads in India After Government Order

A US research group found 332 paid ads with AI-manipulated child sexual abuse imagery on Meta platforms; 84 ran in India, 78 after New Delhi ordered

Scammers Extort Instagram Creators, Forcing Payments and Triggering Suspensions

Creators report suspended accounts and lost earnings after scammers file fake copyright notices, and slow appeals leave them choosing to pay or wait.

Maharashtra Commissioner Mundhe Suspends Hundreds of Licences, Faces Court Challenges

Tukaram Mundhe’s food-safety raids in Maharashtra have led to about 300 suspended licences and more than 3,100 inspections, drawing praise and court

NTA Leak Forces Mass NEET Retest, Education Minister Resigns

A leaked medical entrance exam forced more than two million students into a retest and prompted the federal education minister's resignation.

Five-Storey Delhi Hostel Collapses, Dozens Feared Trapped

A five-storey student hostel fell in Satya Niketan around 13:30 on Sunday, with up to 50 people inside. At least one dead and six rescued.

Buyers Face Higher Costs as Sugar Surges About 20% on Supply Risks

Weather, policy and ethanol demand tightened supplies, pushing sugar about 20% higher in 2026 and outpacing the S&P 500.

Redmi 17 5G Prioritises Battery, Trades Off Screen And Performance

Global and India models deliver marathon battery life, but HD+ screen, variant chipsets and differing cameras mean buyers must check the version.

Krafton Commits $250M in India, Expands Beyond Gaming into AI and Robotics

Krafton will invest $250 million in India over three to four years, taking planned local investment past $500 million.

India’s 7.8% June-Quarter GDP Faces Credibility Risk After Ex-Official’s Claim

A former finance secretary says last year’s GDP was cut by 6 trillion rupees, making the June-quarter 7.8% growth appear stronger.

Unacademy Sells to upGrad for $206M, Down About 94% From Peak Valuation

Unacademy sold to rival upGrad for ₹19.55 billion (about $206 million), roughly a 94% decline from its $3.44 billion 2021 peak.

India’s Russian Oil Ties Face U.S. Tariff Threat As Modi Urges Putin To End War

Modi pressed Putin to halt hostilities at the SCO summit, while a U.S. bill threatens steep tariffs on top buyers of Russian crude, including India.

Uttar Pradesh Firecracker Factory Blast Kills 11, Including Eight Children

An explosion at a firecracker factory in Uttar Pradesh killed 11 people, including eight children. Rescue teams and residents searched under rubble.

Daughters of Devi Brings South Indian Women’s Private Worlds Into Focus

Lucia Jost’s series captures intimate networks of women across South India, from Mumbai to Kerala, amid social change.

Airbound Raises $37M to Challenge Trucking With Ultra-Light Tail-Sitter Drones

Airbound secured $37 million from Greenoaks, DoorDash and others to scale rocket-like tail-sitter drones for short-haul deliveries across India.

Women Who Joined Gen Z Protests Face Online Threats and Doxxing After Demonstrations

Women who participated in Gen Z-led protests that brought down India’s education minister say they are now facing online threats,doxxing and legal battles after the demonstrations ended.

India Floods Displace Thousands

Monsoon rains trigger severe flooding in India, displacing thousands.

Bengaluru International Short Film Festival Expands To 10 Arenas, Adds AI And Screendance

BISFF broadened its competitive slate to 10 categories for its 16th edition, adding AI-made films and screendance after a record 3,340 submissions.

Modi Loses The Narrative As Gen Z Turns Jantar Mantar Protests Into Viral Comedy

Young Indians weaponised memes, AI edits and satirical art to hijack protest coverage, mock leadership videos and force a new media battleground.