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India's economic growth is projected to slow to 5.5-6% in the second half of 2026-27. This slowdown follows a robust growth of 7-7.5% in the first half of the financial year. Combined capital expenditure growth is expected to moderate significantly from 13.2% to around 4% in the latter months. Additionally, the central government's capital expenditure growth will weaken due to a declining fiscal position.

Cockroach Janta Party plans to initiate a nationwide protest starting in Mumbai demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The movement aims to highlight the perceived undermining of the electoral process and the right to vote. Party spokespersons emphasize the necessity of ensuring a level playing field for the youth of India. They anticipate a peaceful protest while expecting full cooperation from the Mumbai Police.

The US Navy has secured a deal worth up to $24.4 billion with Raytheon to ramp up production of Standard Missile-6 interceptors over five years. The Pentagon says the agreement will increase SM-6 inventory, strengthen vulnerable supply chains and give defence contractors greater certainty to expand factories and workforce. The deal is part of Washington’s broader push to accelerate critical munition production.

On October 2, 2026, players of Garena Free Fire MAX in India can look forward to exciting unlockable rewards through redeem codes. These codes may offer a variety of prizes including diamonds, exclusive weapon skins, and stylish outfits. To successfully redeem, players should access the Garena Rewards Redemption website, log in, and carefully input their codes. It's important to act swiftly since these codes come with limited availability.

Trump and Vance are actively campaigning in Republican strongholds as midterm elections approach next month. They seek to energize their base and improve GOP candidate chances amid growing competition for Congressional control. The political landscape shows increasing anxiety among Republican leaders due to low approval ratings for Trump's administration. Trump emphasizes the need for better promotion of their achievements to combat negative perceptions.

Rajinikanth’s iconic Raghavendra Mandapam in Chennai has returned to the spotlight following reports that the property could be developed into a three-star hotel. Amid the reports, an old video has resurfaced in which the actor said the property would go to the Raghavendra Public Charitable Trust after his lifetime, with its earnings benefiting the people of Tamil Nadu.

India and Australia are looking to accelerate negotiations on their Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement, with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell discussing cooperation in pharmaceuticals, services, investment, agri-tech and critical minerals. The two sides also reviewed implementation of their existing ECTA and are working towards a bilateral investment treaty.

India and Bulgaria have called for early implementation of the India-EU free trade agreement, saying it could significantly deepen bilateral economic ties. The two sides also reviewed cooperation in trade, investment, AI, space, defence, science and technology, while discussing wider regional and global issues.

Entry and exit at 11 metro stations in New Delhi will be closed until further notice. This closure is in response to heightened security measures before a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The Delhi Police has denied permission for the protest scheduled on October 2 at Jantar Mantar. Interchange facilities will remain operational at selected stations despite the closures.

Entry and exit at 11 metro stations in New Delhi will be closed until further notice. This closure is in response to heightened security measures before a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The Delhi Police has denied permission for the protest scheduled on October 2 at Jantar Mantar. Interchange facilities will remain operational at selected stations despite the closures.