India-New Zealand FTA Finalised, Set to Take Effect in October
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon says the India-New Zealand FTA is finalised and will come into force in October, following parliamentary clearance.
Economy
Orlen to Ship Three LNG Cargoes to Naftogaz, Fuel Worth $500M to Ukrnafta
Naftogaz says Orlen will deliver three LNG cargoes in early 2027 and supply Ukrnafta with fuel worth up to $500 million, as Ukraine heads into a hard heating season.
US, China Discuss AI Security Notification System After Trade Talks
US and Chinese officials discussed a proposed AI security notification system, while Trump unveiled plans for a triumphal arch and the White House drafted new NIH grant rules.
Turkey Detains 15 in Katilimevim Share Probe, Freezes Assets of Nine Firms
Turkish authorities detained 15 people and froze assets tied to executives at nine investment firms in a widening probe into Katilimevim share transactions.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey files criminal defamation case against ex-Finance Secretary Subhash Garg
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has filed a criminal defamation case against former Finance Secretary Subhash Garg over claims about a 2018 office meeting.
Annamalai Calls UK a 'Dead Economy', Questions Vijay's London Investment Trip
K Annamalai criticised Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's UK visit, calling Britain a 'dead economy' and urging a focus on domestic industrial hubs.
Prada's Kolhapuri-inspired footwear sparks cultural misappropriation debate
Prada's Spring/Summer 2026 menswear show featured footwear inspired by GI-tagged Kolhapuri chappals, triggering accusations of cultural misappropriation.
Ship-to-Ship Transfers Keep Gulf Oil Flowing as Hormuz Risks Mount
Gulf producers are relying on ship-to-ship transfers off Oman to bypass Strait of Hormuz disruptions, pushing freight rates to record highs.
Bangladesh Hikes Fuel Prices by Up to 17.4% as Middle East Conflict Raises Costs
Bangladesh raised fuel prices by up to 17.4% effective Monday, its third hike since April, to reduce losses at state-owned Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation.
India's chip push must shift to using locally made semiconductors, report says
A report by EY and IESA says India's semiconductor strategy should move beyond capacity building to using locally designed, made and packaged chips in domestically produced products.
Germany's CDU Suffers Heavy Losses as AfD and Left Make Gains in State Votes
Regional elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin deliver a major setback for Chancellor Merz's CDU, with the AfD and Die Linke surging as voters turn away from the political centre.
Congress Cites 'Kya Hua Tera Vada' to Target Government Over Food Prices
The Congress on Monday attacked the government over rising food prices, with Jairam Ramesh citing steep increases in spices, pulses and onions and questioning PM Modi's silence.
Namma Metro Fare Burden Highest Among Major Indian Cities, Analysis Shows
Bengaluru's Namma Metro is the costliest daily commute among major Indian metros, with a 15-km one-way trip plus last-mile links working out to about ₹3,520 a month.
France's bond risk premium hits 2012 high as budget worries mount
France's 10-year borrowing premium over Germany topped 100 basis points for the first time since 2012, reflecting investor unease over its budget deficit and next year's elections.
Carney Pivots Canada Toward Europe as Trump Upends Old US Ties
Canada's PM Mark Carney is building closer ties with Europe and other partners to reduce reliance on the United States.
Trump Calls Democrats Communists While Hosting China's Xi
Trump brands Democrats communists before the midterms even as he hosts China's Xi Jinping and expands state stakes in private firms.
Trump to Host Xi at White House as Trade Truce Nears Expiry
Xi Jinping will meet Donald Trump at the White House on September 24, with the two sides seeking to keep a fragile trade truce on track.
India-EU FTA Copyright Provisions May Force Changes to Domestic Law
Draft copyright clauses in the India-EU free trade agreement could require amendments to India's Copyright Act and dilute existing exceptions.
Xi and Trump Head to Washington Summit With Trade Truce in Focus
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump meet in Washington on September 24, with extending their trade truce topping the agenda as Taiwan and Iran loom in the background.
Australia Forecasts Deaths to Outpace Births by 2060s as Population Ages
Australia's Treasury projects deaths will exceed births for the first time in the 2060s, with population growth slowing to 0.9% annually as immigration and fertility decline.