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- 1Protests in Ujjain over demolition of centuries-old mosque●Hundreds of Muslims have gathered in the Indian city of Ujjain to protest the partial demolition of a mosque they say is
Hundreds of Muslims have gathered in the Indian city of Ujjain to protest the partial demolition of a mosque they say is more than 600 years old. The BJP-led state government defends the action, saying it is needed to widen roads ahead of a major Hindu pilgrimage expected in 2028. Protesters argue the demolition targets a historic religious site, and the dispute has drawn national attention to tensions over religious heritage and development in the region.
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Indian policymakers are weighing their position on Sheikh Hasina, the former Bangladeshi prime minister who was ousted from power and has taken refuge in India. New Delhi must balance its long-standing ties with Hasina against relations with Bangladesh’s interim government, as her continued presence in the country complicates diplomatic relations between the two neighbours.
- 3Carney says he can't guarantee India won't be involved in Canadian crimes●Carney says he cannot guarantee India will no longer be involved in crimes in Canada https:// nationalpost.com/news/poli
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he cannot guarantee India will no longer be involved in criminal activity in Canada. His comments come amid ongoing diplomatic tensions over allegations of Indian government involvement in a killing on Canadian soil. The remarks are drawing attention in both Canada and India, where relations remain strained and the future of cooperation between the two governments is being closely questioned.
- 4Tata Trusts proposes Tata Sons revamp to avoid listing●Tata Trusts proposes Tata Sons revamp to prevent listing driven by India's central bank
Tata Trusts has put forward a plan to restructure Tata Sons in an effort to prevent the conglomerate from being forced to list on Indian stock markets, a push driven by the Reserve Bank of India. The central bank's rules on finance companies have pressed Tata Sons toward a public listing, and the proposal marks a significant intervention by the charitable trusts that control the group.
- 5Rupee and bonds at risk as Iran oil diplomacy hopes fade▼Indian rupee, bonds vulnerable to oil pangs on waning Iran diplomacy hopes
The Indian rupee and government bonds face renewed pressure as diplomatic efforts over Iran's nuclear programme lose momentum, raising the risk of higher oil prices. Crude import bills are a key driver of India's currency and debt markets, so any escalation that pushes oil upward would widen India's trade deficit and weigh on asset prices.
- 6Central Government Salaries and Pensions Advanced to September 25●Central Government Salary & Pension to Be Paid on September 25, Ahead of Bank Strike | News18 J&K
The Indian central government will pay salaries and pensions early, on September 25, ahead of an announced bank strike. The move is meant to ensure employees and pensioners receive their money before banking services are disrupted by the industrial action. Reports note the advance payment covers government staff and pensioners across the country, with banks expected to see reduced operations during the strike period.