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Seven foreign air forces to join Tarang Shakti-26 exercise in Jodhpur

Seven foreign air forces will join the Indian Air Force's multinational exercise Tarang Shakti-26 at Jodhpur. The Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, noted that for many years India's operational engagement with foreign air forces was conducted largely through bilateral exercises, marking a shift towards larger multilateral drills that strengthen interoperability and defence diplomacy with partner nations.

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ISRO-ESA broaden cooperation agreement to include human and robotic exploration

ISRO and the European Space Agency (ESA) have broadened their cooperation agreement to include human and robotic exploration. The two agencies extended their long-standing cooperation for a further five years, until January 8, 2032. The expanded pact widens collaboration beyond earlier areas, reflecting India's growing role in crewed spaceflight and deep-space missions alongside a major international partner.

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International Relations

India-New Zealand FTA ratified, to come into effect on October 20

India and New Zealand have ratified their Free Trade Agreement, which will come into effect on October 20. Under the deal, New Zealand will remove all tariffs on all goods imported from India, while India will remove or reduce tariffs on 95% of current imports from New Zealand. The Commerce Minister said India's dairy and sensitive agriculture sectors have been protected, with the pact aiming to double bilateral trade.

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Packed schedule for Jaishankar at UN as India campaigns for Security Council election

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has a packed schedule at the United Nations as India campaigns for a UN Security Council election. His engagements include meetings with the U.S. Secretary of State and Bangladesh's Foreign Minister, among several bilateral interactions being closely watched. The visit combines India's candidature push with high-level diplomacy on the margins of the UN meetings.

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Economy

Moody's raises India fiscal 2027 GDP growth forecast to 7%

Moody's has raised its GDP growth forecast for India for fiscal 2027 to 7%, citing West Asia-related resilience. The ratings agency cautioned that elevated energy prices and El Nino-related food price pressures pose risks to inflation, consumption and growth. The upgrade signals continued confidence in India's growth trajectory even as external and weather-linked risks cloud the near-term outlook.

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International Relations

Seven foreign air forces to join Tarang Shakti-26 exercise in Jodhpur

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India-New Zealand FTA ratified, to come into effect on October 20

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Packed schedule for Jaishankar at UN as India campaigns for Security Council election

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Sustained dialogue key for investment, energy resilience: Puri at OPEC-India dialogue

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Economy

Moody's raises India fiscal 2027 GDP growth forecast to 7%

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Economy

WPI inflation rises to 9.92% in August on rising prices of food, fuel, manufactured items

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Economy

Bank of Japan hikes rates to 31-year high to battle inflation

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Environment

World Rhino Day focus on India-Bhutan joint conservation

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Environment

Survey discovers six new species from Periyar Tiger Reserve in Kerala

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Environment

New checklist records 3,261 flowering plant species in Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve

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23 September 2026

Seven foreign air forces to join Tarang Shakti-26 exercise in Jodhpur

ISRO-ESA broaden cooperation agreement to include human and robotic exploration

India-New Zealand FTA ratified, to come into effect on October 20

Packed schedule for Jaishankar at UN as India campaigns for Security Council election

Moody's raises India fiscal 2027 GDP growth forecast to 7%

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Seven foreign air forces to join Tarang Shakti-26 exercise in Jodhpur

India-New Zealand FTA ratified, to come into effect on October 20

Packed schedule for Jaishankar at UN as India campaigns for Security Council election

Sustained dialogue key for investment, energy resilience: Puri at OPEC-India dialogue

Economy

Moody's raises India fiscal 2027 GDP growth forecast to 7%

WPI inflation rises to 9.92% in August on rising prices of food, fuel, manufactured items

Bank of Japan hikes rates to 31-year high to battle inflation

Environment

World Rhino Day focus on India-Bhutan joint conservation

Survey discovers six new species from Periyar Tiger Reserve in Kerala

New checklist records 3,261 flowering plant species in Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve

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23 September 2026

Seven foreign air forces to join Tarang Shakti-26 exercise in Jodhpur

ISRO-ESA broaden cooperation agreement to include human and robotic exploration

India-New Zealand FTA ratified, to come into effect on October 20

Packed schedule for Jaishankar at UN as India campaigns for Security Council election

Moody's raises India fiscal 2027 GDP growth forecast to 7%

More stories

International Relations

Seven foreign air forces to join Tarang Shakti-26 exercise in Jodhpur

India-New Zealand FTA ratified, to come into effect on October 20

Packed schedule for Jaishankar at UN as India campaigns for Security Council election

Sustained dialogue key for investment, energy resilience: Puri at OPEC-India dialogue

Economy

Moody's raises India fiscal 2027 GDP growth forecast to 7%

WPI inflation rises to 9.92% in August on rising prices of food, fuel, manufactured items

Bank of Japan hikes rates to 31-year high to battle inflation

Environment

World Rhino Day focus on India-Bhutan joint conservation

Survey discovers six new species from Periyar Tiger Reserve in Kerala

New checklist records 3,261 flowering plant species in Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve