India
Monsoon Ends 15% Short and the Rabi Crop Comes Under Pressure
The 2026 south-west monsoon is ending in deficit. Between 1 June and 9 September, India received 648 mm against a normal of 760.6 mm —…
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The 2,800-km Dedicated Freight Corridor Is Declared Complete
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the final sections of the Dedicated Freight Corridor at Vadodara on 8 September 2026, completing a network of about 2,800…
India
After the Paper Leak: a Minister Resigns and the Court Quashes the FIRs
The NEET-UG examination was held on 3 May 2026 for about 22 lakh candidates. It was cancelled on 12 May after allegations that the paper…
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India’s Oil Bill Up 56% as the Current Account Slips into Deficit
The Reserve Bank of India reported on 1 September 2026 that the current account deficit widened to $4.2 billion in the June quarter, or 0.5…
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GDP Grows 7.8% in the June Quarter, and the Base Year Becomes the Argument
The National Statistical Office reported on 31 August 2026 that real GDP grew 7.8 per cent in the June quarter, against 6.9 per cent in…