India’s WPI based inflation rises to 9.92 % in August

September 14, 2026 3:55 PM

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India’s WPI based inflation rises to 9.92 % in August

India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation rose marginally to 9.92 per cent in August, from 9.78 per cent in July, on an annual basis. According to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the annual inflation last month was driven by higher prices of mineral oils, food artic...

China significantly reduced troop deployment in 2025, says Defence Ministry report

September 14, 2026 4:11 PM

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China significantly reduced troop deployment in 2025, says Defence Ministry report

Government has said that the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir remains firmly under control due to the relentless efforts of the army. In its latest annual report 2025-26, the Defence Ministry said that these efforts have led to a significant decline in violence, a reduction in protests, and z...

Counting underway for Rajasthan urban local body elections across 309 bodies

September 14, 2026 2:22 PM

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Counting underway for Rajasthan urban local body elections across 309 bodies

Counting of votes for the elections held in 309 urban local bodies across Rajasthan is underway, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) maintaining its lead so far.   Out of the 10 municipal corporations in the state, the BJP is leading in six, including Jaipur, Alwar, Bhilwara and Udaipur. The Congr...

Houthi rebels capture strategic islands in southern Red Sea

September 14, 2026 2:20 PM

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Houthi rebels capture strategic islands in southern Red Sea

Yemen's Houthi rebels captured more strategic islands in the southern Red Sea. According to Yemeni government officials and a Houthi spokesperson, the rebels deployed fighters on the islands of Greater Hanish and Lesser Hanish 160 kilometres north of Bab el-Mandeb Strait.   The Houthis took ove...

India condemns attack on commercial vessel MT EL Gaia off Oman coast

September 14, 2026 2:15 PM

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India condemns attack on commercial vessel MT EL Gaia off Oman coast

India has condemned the attack on the commercial vessel MT EL Gaia off the coast of Oman yesterday. In a statement, the Indian Embassy in Oman said, 13 Indian crew members have been rescued so far, while search and rescue operations are continuing for one missing Indian national.    The Embassy said...