Sarbananda Sonowal in Nagaon urges voters to reject opposition's 'divisive politics'

The provision could allow the government to authorise another manufacturer to supply patented medicines through public-health programmes, subject to statutory requirements

India's total external debt rose by USD 15.4 billion to reach USD 778.2 billion by June 2026. The external debt-to-GDP ratio showed a slight improvement, decreasing to 20.8 percent. Long-term obligations grew to USD 624.7 billion, while short-term debt slightly increased to 19.7 percent of overall external debt.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have agreed to maintain close engagement to advance the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, Modi said on X. The leaders reviewed cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies, while also discussing regional and international issues and efforts to advance global peace and security.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have agreed to maintain close engagement to advance the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, Modi said on X. The leaders reviewed cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies, while also discussing regional and international issues and efforts to advance global peace and security.

School assembly news headlines for October 1 bring the latest updates from India, international affairs, sports and business. Key stories include India’s Asian Games gold medals, major government decisions, global developments, security operations, Mumbai’s property market, automobile price changes and important developments in the energy and cement sectors.

Asian Games 2026 Day 12 Highlights: India had a brilliant seven-medal haul.

Chad Lowe and his wife Kim Painter are grieving the death of their daughter Fiona, who was 13 years old. Fiona was the middle child of Chad and Kim's three daughters, including Mabel and Nixie. Her family described her as the light of their lives while requesting privacy during this difficult time.

A Chicago-based lawyer, John Swenson, found himself drawn to garlic when he randomly ordered a few bulbs out of mere curiosity. Over the years, he introduced an impressive 150 garlic varieties to the Seed Savers Exchange. In 1989, he joined USDA scientists on a collecting mission to Central Asia, returning with a wealth of garlic diversity.

The US economy grew at a 2.2% annual pace in the second quarter, up from the government’s earlier 1.5% estimate, as consumer spending and business investment remained strong. Consumer spending rose 3.8%, while business investment excluding housing increased 9%. Surging imports, however, trimmed nearly 1.7 percentage points from GDP growth.

Frances Bones was a Native American child who died at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in 1895. After more than a century, her remains were returned to Oklahoma on September 26, 2026. This repatriation was made possible through family connections discovered by Audrey Whitefeather Herrera. The return is part of a larger initiative to bring Native children's remains back to their communities.