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Global experience shows monetary sovereignty is built patiently through reserves, infrastructure and credible alternatives

Economists expect the RBI to begin raising interest rates at its October MPC meeting, bringing forward forecasts from December. Higher crude prices, broadening inflation, rising global bond yields and geopolitical risks are strengthening the case for a 25-basis-point hike

India rejected Pakistan’s allegations over an October 2 incident in Punjab’s Ferozepur sector, saying three infiltrators crossed the International Border despite warnings and posed a security threat. New Delhi accused Pakistan of facilitating cross-border infiltration, drug smuggling and armed narcotics networks

Foreign portfolio investors sold Rs 45,536 crore worth of Indian equities in September while investing Rs 9,676 crore through primary markets. Rising US bond yields, elevated crude prices and weak monsoons pressured sentiment, while domestic institutional buying provided significant support

Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar recounted how his co-pilot attacked him during a flight to Israel, leaving him seriously injured. Despite blurred vision and the aircraft plunging, Machchhar reopened the cockpit door, enabling passengers to regain control and avert disaster

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invited FlyDubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to light a flame at Israel’s next Independence Day ceremony, praising the Indian pilot as a hero for his courage in foiling a mid-air attack

Shai Hope smashed an unbeaten 162 as West Indies chased down India’s 351/7 with 10 balls remaining, winning the third ODI by five wickets. India nevertheless took the series 2-1 after victories in the opening two matches

The ancient wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, Yudhishthira’s strategic restraint and Sun Tzu’s battlefield philosophy converge on one fundamental principle for the Opposition: never allow an adversary’s provocation to distract you from your purpose 

INDIA bloc parties in Jammu have announced a joint "Save Democracy" rally on October 7, along with district-level protest marches from October 4 to 8. The opposition parties are demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging irregularities in the electoral process and raising concerns over voter deletions and "vote chori".

A Gurugram man allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the 43rd floor of a high-rise in Noida’s Sector 94, police said. The deceased, identified as Sambhav Jain, had booked an Airbnb setup there for a day

The in-laws of injured flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar expressed gratitude for nationwide support and said the family became emotional while watching Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak to him. Machchhar is recovering after helping avert a major in-flight crisis

AISA activists returned to Jantar Mantar on Saturday, a day after around 1,000 protesters were detained during a demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The fresh mobilisation sought Kumar’s resignation and raised concerns over the SIR of electoral rolls

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar accused BJP workers and leaders of attempting to deprive poor people of voting rights through applications seeking deletion of names from electoral rolls. He said his government would protect every voter’s franchise

India is witnessing rapid growth in robotic surgery, with Delhi-NCR leading the country in installations and procedures. The region recorded 10,937 robotic-assisted procedures in 2025, while nationwide procedures reached 44,857, as experts highlighted advances in telesurgery and innovation

Kaziranga National Park reopened for the 2026-27 tourist season on Saturday after its annual monsoon closure. Jeep safaris have resumed, while elephant safaris are expected within 20 days. Officials also outlined plans to expand tourism infrastructure and circuits

Union Minister Amit Shah said the full implementation of India’s new criminal laws would enable cases to be disposed of within three years, from filing of an FIR to the Supreme Court. He also highlighted dairy cooperatives and a drug-free Madhya Pradesh

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has demanded dissolution of the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, alleging that elections were illegal and calling for fresh polls using ballot papers. He also criticised EVMs, the SIR exercise and the law governing election commissioners

Seat-sharing talks between the Samajwadi Party and Congress for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections face early friction, with SP MP Shiv Pal Singh Patel opposing Congress’ reported 150-seat demand and saying the party should accept 50 seats under an alliance

Former Kerala DGP R. Sreelekha has resigned as BJP councillor of Sasthamangalam in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, citing personal reasons. Her resignation comes amid reported differences with party leadership and reduces the BJP’s strength to 49 in the 101-member council

A youth was allegedly lynched and another critically injured after a mob attacked them on suspicion of cow theft in West Bengal’s Matigara area. Police said four people have been arrested, while a search is underway for others allegedly involved

Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar is recovering well in Abu Dhabi after being injured in an alleged cockpit attack aboard flydubai flight FZ1073. The Indian Embassy said he remains under excellent medical care and is coordinating with his family and authorities

Nayara Energy has raised petrol prices by Rs 5 and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre across its network, citing rising global crude and fuel product prices. The hike is the company’s second this year after a similar March revision

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against Reliance Communications and three executives in an alleged LIC investment fraud case. The agency said funds from Rs 1,500 crore worth of NCDs subscribed by LIC were diverted to Reliance ADA Group companies

AISA activists returned to Jantar Mantar on Saturday, a day after mass detentions during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Police detained several protesters amid heavy security as demonstrators renewed demands over Kumar's resignation and concerns about SIR