The Election Commission rejected suggestions of a lack of consensus after a newspaper report on objections by two Election Commissioners, prompting Opposition demands against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. BulletsIn The Indian Express reported on 23 September that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi recorded objections at least 14 times over ten months. The objections
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The Election Commission rejected suggestions of a lack of consensus after a newspaper report on objections by two Election Commissioners, prompting Opposition demands against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. BulletsIn The Indian Express reported on 23 September that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi recorded objections at least 14 times over ten months. The objections
A 0.4% merchant discount rate will apply to specified UPI person-to-merchant payments above ₹2,000 from 15 October, while consumers, P2P transfers and small payments stay free. BulletsIn The revised UPI framework takes effect on 15 October 2026 and applies to selected person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions. A 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) applies to P2M UPI payments
A 0.4% merchant discount rate will apply to specified UPI person-to-merchant payments above ₹2,000 from 15 October, while consumers, P2P transfers and small payments stay free. BulletsIn The revised UPI framework takes effect on 15 October 2026 and applies to selected person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions. A 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) applies to P2M UPI payments
Fitch raised its FY27 India growth forecast to 6.9% from 6.4% and expects the RBI to hike rates in October, as S&P and the OECD also upgraded projections. BulletsIn Fitch Ratings raised India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.9%, up from the 6.4% it projected in June. It cited 7.8% growth in the June quarter
Fitch raised its FY27 India growth forecast to 6.9% from 6.4% and expects the RBI to hike rates in October, as S&P and the OECD also upgraded projections. BulletsIn Fitch Ratings raised India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.9%, up from the 6.4% it projected in June. It cited 7.8% growth in the June quarter
IMD data show India received 15% less rainfall than normal between 1 June and 22 September, making this the weakest monsoon since 2009 if the deficit persists. BulletsIn Between 1 June and 22 September 2026, India received 706.9 mm of rainfall against a normal of 832.4 mm, a 15% deficit, according to IMD. About 41%
IMD data show India received 15% less rainfall than normal between 1 June and 22 September, making this the weakest monsoon since 2009 if the deficit persists. BulletsIn Between 1 June and 22 September 2026, India received 706.9 mm of rainfall against a normal of 832.4 mm, a 15% deficit, according to IMD. About 41%
A Climate Impact Lab report released on 23 September estimates the 2026 El Niño could cause 451,000 additional heat deaths worldwide by February 2027, with India among the worst hit. BulletsIn The Climate Impact Lab report, released on 23 September 2026, projects 451,000 additional deaths from extreme hot days linked to this year's "Super El
A Climate Impact Lab report released on 23 September estimates the 2026 El Niño could cause 451,000 additional heat deaths worldwide by February 2027, with India among the worst hit. BulletsIn The Climate Impact Lab report, released on 23 September 2026, projects 451,000 additional deaths from extreme hot days linked to this year's "Super El
The Ministry of Ayush observed the 11th Ayurveda Day on 23 September in Nagpur under the theme "Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow," releasing key sector documents. BulletsIn The Ministry of Ayush held the national-level 11th Ayurveda Day celebrations in Nagpur on 23 September 2026. This year's theme stressed integrative healthcare, evidence-based research and community wellbeing.
The Ministry of Ayush observed the 11th Ayurveda Day on 23 September in Nagpur under the theme "Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow," releasing key sector documents. BulletsIn The Ministry of Ayush held the national-level 11th Ayurveda Day celebrations in Nagpur on 23 September 2026. This year's theme stressed integrative healthcare, evidence-based research and community wellbeing.
33Archaeological excavations beneath Bath Assembly Rooms have uncovered Roman artefacts, expanding evidence of Roman occupation and revealing previously inaccessible historical layers. BulletsIn Archaeologists excavating beneath Bath Assembly Rooms in Somerset uncovered Roman ditches, pottery, coins, glassware, animal bones and roof tiles. Almost 60 fragments of Roman pottery were recovered from one ditch, alongside glass vessels,
Archaeological excavations beneath Bath Assembly Rooms have uncovered Roman artefacts, expanding evidence of Roman occupation and revealing previously inaccessible historical layers. BulletsIn Archaeologists excavating beneath Bath Assembly Rooms in Somerset uncovered Roman ditches, pottery, coins, glassware, animal bones and roof tiles. Almost 60 fragments of Roman pottery were recovered from one ditch, alongside glass vessels,
IN-SPACe Chairman Pawan Goenka has rejected reports that ISRO's role is shrinking, saying ongoing space-sector reforms are meant to expand India's ecosystem, not sideline the national agency. BulletsIn IN-SPACe Chairman Pawan Goenka said on September 6, 2026 that ISRO will remain the "bedrock" of India's space sector, dismissing media narratives suggesting otherwise. Goenka said the
IN-SPACe Chairman Pawan Goenka has rejected reports that ISRO's role is shrinking, saying ongoing space-sector reforms are meant to expand India's ecosystem, not sideline the national agency. BulletsIn IN-SPACe Chairman Pawan Goenka said on September 6, 2026 that ISRO will remain the "bedrock" of India's space sector, dismissing media narratives suggesting otherwise. Goenka said the
India's defence and space agencies are accelerating the transfer of proven technologies to private firms, aiming to scale domestic manufacturing while freeing DRDO and ISRO scientists for frontier research. BulletsIn Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the transfer of all DRDO-developed conventional missile technologies to qualified private companies for domestic production on August 25, 2026. The
India's defence and space agencies are accelerating the transfer of proven technologies to private firms, aiming to scale domestic manufacturing while freeing DRDO and ISRO scientists for frontier research. BulletsIn Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the transfer of all DRDO-developed conventional missile technologies to qualified private companies for domestic production on August 25, 2026. The
The Ministry of External Affairs has reaffirmed India's desire for constructive ties with Bangladesh, as questions swirl over a possible Jaishankar meeting with Dhaka's delegation at the UN General Assembly. BulletsIn MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on September 22, 2026 that India desires a "positive, constructive and forward-looking" relationship with Bangladesh. Jaiswal said India is
The Ministry of External Affairs has reaffirmed India's desire for constructive ties with Bangladesh, as questions swirl over a possible Jaishankar meeting with Dhaka's delegation at the UN General Assembly. BulletsIn MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on September 22, 2026 that India desires a "positive, constructive and forward-looking" relationship with Bangladesh. Jaiswal said India is
