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Ukraine Calls India’s Peace Plan the Most Comprehensive Proposal Received

Ukraine has described India’s proposal for ending the war with Russia as the most comprehensive of four initiatives under consideration. Kyiv says New Delhi has signalled a willingness to play an active role for the first time, while Putin has praised Modi’s ideas.

President Murmu Approves Gujarat Uniform Civil Code

President Droupadi Murmu has approved Gujarat’s Uniform Civil Code, creating common rules for marriage, divorce, succession and live-in relationships. The law exempts Scheduled Tribes but will not take effect until the state notifies its implementation rules.

When Merit Becomes Privilege: Abhijeet Dipke’s Dangerous Argument

Abhijeet Dipke says high scores often reflect privilege rather than individual merit. The argument identifies real inequalities but turns corrosive when it dismisses discipline and achievement. India must widen opportunity without teaching successful students to apologise for succeeding.

RSS Calls for Nationwide NRC as Illegal Migration Concerns Grow

The RSS has renewed its demand for a nationwide NRC, arguing that India must distinguish citizens from illegal entrants. The call comes amid concern over undocumented migration, electoral-roll integrity and security along India’s 4,096-kilometre border with Bangladesh.

Stabbed in the Cockpit, Indian Captain Smit Machchhar Helped Save 174 Lives

After being stabbed inside the cockpit of Flydubai flight FZ1073, Indian captain Smit Machchhar fought back and opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to overpower the attacker. A reserve crew then landed all 174 passengers safely.

Pahalgam Link Under Scrutiny After Hashim Moosa Named in Budgam Encounter

Security forces have recovered the body of a Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba militant identified as Mohammad Asif alias Hashim Moosa in Budgam. Reports link him to the Pahalgam attack, but the same alias was previously attached to a militant killed in July 2025.

India’s Industrial Output Jumps 8% as Manufacturing Accelerates

India’s industrial production grew 8% in August, beating expectations and accelerating from July. Manufacturing and electricity led the expansion, while capital-goods output surged 16.9%. Mining, however, contracted sharply and consumer non-durables remained weak.

FBI Offers $1 Million Reward for Fugitive Gangster Goldy Brar

The FBI has added fugitive gangster Goldy Brar to its Ten Most Wanted list and raised the reward for his capture to $1 million. US authorities accuse him of leading the Bishnoi gang’s North American operations and ordering targeted killings.

India’s First Orbital AI Lab Heads to Space Aboard Falcon 9

Indian startup TakeMe2Space will launch its MOI-1A orbital-computing satellite aboard a SpaceX rocket on October 1. The spacecraft will use artificial intelligence to analyse Earth-observation data in orbit and transmit results instead of large raw datasets.

What Triggered the Violence at Lovely Professional University?

Violence at Lovely Professional University began after claims of a sexual assault and suicide spread online. The allegations remain unverified, but distrust of the administration, failed negotiations, alleged entry by outsiders and police action transformed the protest into widespread unrest.

Jaishankar Warns Pakistan That Terrorism Will Carry Consequences

Jaishankar called Pakistan a “serial practitioner of terrorism” at the UNGA and warned that India would exercise its right to self-defence. His remarks answered Shehbaz Sharif’s claims on Kashmir, the Indus Waters Treaty and the 2025 military confrontation.

Global agencies raise India's FY27 growth forecasts to 6.9–7.1%

S&P, Fitch, the ADB and the OECD have raised India's FY27 growth forecasts to between 6.9% and 7.1% after a stronger-than-expected 7.8% June quarter, despite the West Asia conflict. But the upgrades come with a warning: oil-driven inflation may force the RBI to raise interest rates this year.