Breaking: India summons Pakistan Charge d’Affaires over naval collision, lodges strong protest
New Delhi, September 16, 2026: India on Wednesday summoned Pakistan’s Charge d’Affaires in New Delhi and lodged a strong protest over what the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described as the “unacceptable and unprofessional conduct” of Pakistani…
‘Decisions Made Independently’: Govt Rejects ‘External Pressure’ Claims Over UPI Merchant Fee
New Delhi: The government has rejected claims that its decision regarding merchant fees on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions was taken under external pressure. The government clarified that policy decisions concerning UPI and the country’s…
US House Advances Russia Sanctions Bill Seeking 100% Tariffs on India, Other Countries
Bill Moves Towards Final Vote; India Could Face Additional Tariffs Over Russian Oil Purchases Washington, September 16, 2026: The US House of Representatives has advanced a bill aimed at imposing tougher sanctions on Russia and Iran, paving the way for a…