IMF Raises India’s GDP Growth Forecast to 7% for 2026 and 2027
New Delhi | October 13, 2026 India is set to remain the world’s fastest-growing major economy, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projecting economic growth of 7% in both 2026 and 2027. The revised outlook reflects stronger domestic demand and robust services activity despite rising geopolitical tensions and higher oil
Former India Assistant Coach Abhishek Nayar Urges Shreyas Iyer to Give Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a Chance
Dateline: October 13, 2026 Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has urged India’s T20I captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Gautam Gambhir to give teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi an opportunity in the ongoing T20I series against the West Indies. Nayar Wants Sooryavanshi to Play the Final T20I With India
Trump Insists Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire Holds as Kyiv Reports New Strikes
Kyiv | October 13, 2026 US President Donald Trump has insisted that an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine remains in place, even as Ukrainian officials report fresh Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. The conflicting accounts have raised doubts about whether the proposed truce has been implemented, with neither Moscow
Zoho Cancels Annual Appraisals as Sridhar Vembu Warns of AI Costs and Layoff Risks
Zoho has cancelled its usual annual salary increases for this year as rising artificial intelligence (AI) costs and an uncertain software market put pressure on the company’s finances. Founder and Chief Scientist Sridhar Vembu said the company is cutting expenses and working to avoid mass layoffs. Rising AI and Server
Jeffrey Sachs Criticises US Immigration Curbs, Warns of Economic Uncertainty in India-US Ties
New Delhi | October 12, 2026 American economist Jeffrey Sachs has criticised the United States’ tightening of employment-based immigration rules, warning that the measures could weaken its ability to attract global talent and create greater uncertainty in India-US economic relations. In an interview with Republic Media Network, Sachs argued that
Chero Archers and Prithviraaj Yodhas Extend Lead With Third Straight Wins in APL 2026
Hyderabad | October 12, 2026 Chero Archers and Prithviraaj Yodhas strengthened their positions at the top of the Archery Premier League (APL) standings after recording their third victories of the season on October 11. Meanwhile, defending champions Rajputana Royals suffered their third consecutive defeat, losing to Mighty Marathas in a
CJI Surya Kant Rejects INDIA Bloc Meeting Request, Asks Leaders to File Petition
New Delhi | October 12, 2026 Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant has declined a request from INDIA bloc leaders to meet him over alleged electoral irregularities, advising them to approach the Supreme Court through a formal petition. The decision comes ahead of the opposition alliance’s planned march
Delhi Traffic Advisory: Diversions Announced Ahead of INDIA Bloc Protest March
New Delhi | October 12, 2026 Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory warning of traffic disruptions across the national capital as opposition parties prepare to march towards the Supreme Court over alleged irregularities in electoral-roll revisions. Traffic diversions have been in effect since 6 am, depending on the law-and-order
Saudi-Houthi Conflict Escalates as Riyadh Airport Faces Repeated Attacks
Riyadh | October 12, 2026 Saudi Arabia is facing a sharp escalation in attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement, with repeated strikes targeting Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. The attacks have caused civilian casualties, disrupted aviation and raised concerns about the wider regional conflict involving the United States, Iran and
UAE Says Flydubai Co-Pilot Planned 9/11-Style Attack on Tel Aviv Airport
Dubai | October 10, 2026 United Arab Emirates prosecutors say the Omani co-pilot involved in the September 30 incident aboard a Flydubai flight planned a suicide attack targeting Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport. According to UAE Attorney General Hamad Saif al-Shamsi, the alleged plan was inspired by the September 11,