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World Politics & Diplomacy 16 Oct 2026, 07:05 AM IST

Headscarf Ban Triggers Rare Protests in Azerbaijan, Strains Ties With Turkey

A dispute over school rules barring pupils wearing hijabs from classrooms has sparked uncommon street protests in Azerbaijan and opened a fresh political row with Turkey. The confrontation has sharpened debate over secular education, religious expression and the limits of state authority in a country that has long tightly managed public religion.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 02:38 AM IST

Probe Launched After TVK MLA Seen Driving Government Bus During Scheme Event

Authorities have opened a probe after a viral video showed TVK MLA Mr. Kumar driving a government bus carrying about 30 commuters during the launch of a public scheme. The episode has triggered questions over road safety, official accountability, and the use of state vehicles in politically staged events.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 01:37 AM IST

Government Urges Banks to Build Sector-Wide Quantum Transition and AI Resilience Plans

The finance ministry has asked banks to prepare for post-quantum cyber risks and develop a common industry framework for transition, according to an official familiar with the matter. The move reflects growing concern that encrypted banking data could be harvested now and decrypted later as quantum computing advances, alongside the need for stronger AI resilience across the financial system.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth15 Oct 2026, 09:51 PM IST

Steel Stocks Gain as Government Extends Minimum Import Price on 66 Products

Indian steel and metal stocks advanced in late trade after the government extended the minimum import price framework on 66 steel products, reinforcing expectations of tighter protection for domestic producers. Shares of Hindustan Zinc, Hindalco, Jindal Steel, JSW Steel and Tata Steel rose more than 1 percent from the previous close as investors priced in improved pricing power and a more supportive policy backdrop.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 08:08 PM IST

Proposed 0.4% UPI Merchant Fee Will Not Be Passed to Consumers, Government Sources Say

Government sources have clarified that the proposed 0.4% merchant fee on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 will not be charged to consumers, easing concern over a possible cost increase in India’s most widely used digital payments system. The National Payments Corporation of India said only a small portion of UPI transactions may be affected, while the Indian Banks’ Association is expected to address market misunderstandings soon.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning15 Oct 2026, 07:27 PM IST

Citizen Lab Says Governments Are Weaponizing Online Ads to Deliver Zero-Click Spyware

Citizen Lab says it has found evidence that malicious online advertisements were used to compromise dozens of devices at Al Jazeera, underscoring how commercial ad infrastructure can be turned into a covert delivery system for spyware. The findings add fresh urgency to global concerns over zero-click exploits, which can infect devices without any user interaction and are increasingly associated with state-linked surveillance operations.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 05:44 PM IST

GTRI Urges Government to Scrap Proposed UPI Charges, Warns of Damage to Small Businesses and Consumer Spending

The Global Trade Research Initiative has called on the government to withdraw proposed charges on Unified Payments Interface transactions scheduled for October 15, arguing that even modest fees could weaken India’s digital payments ecosystem. The think tank said keeping UPI free is essential to protect small merchants, sustain consumer spending, and preserve the broad adoption that has made the platform a cornerstone of everyday commerce.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 08:09 AM IST

Azerbaijan’s School Hijab Row Exposes Fault Lines With Teachers, Families and Turkey

Azerbaijan’s reported restrictions on hijabs in schools have ignited a sensitive domestic dispute with religious and social overtones, while also drawing attention from Turkey, a close regional partner. The controversy has become a test of how far Baku will push secular policy in a majority-Muslim country without deepening friction at home or abroad.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 05:25 AM IST

Azerbaijan’s Hijab Row Exposes Fault Lines Over Faith, Schools and Turkey Ties

Azerbaijan’s reported restrictions on hijab in schools have triggered a sharp domestic and diplomatic debate, drawing in parents, teachers, rights advocates and regional observers. The dispute is testing the government’s secular identity at home while adding friction to its wider political balancing act with Turkey and other Muslim-majority partners.

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World Politics & Diplomacy14 Oct 2026, 01:46 PM IST

Azerbaijan’s Hijab Ban in Schools Exposes a Wider Clash Over Secularism, Identity and Turkish Influence

Azerbaijan’s decision to restrict the wearing of hijabs in schools has triggered a sharp domestic and regional backlash, placing the government’s secular model in direct tension with religious freedom advocates, parents and some teachers. The dispute has also revived sensitivities in Azerbaijan’s relationship with Turkey, where the issue is being framed as part of a broader contest over cultural influence and political alignment.

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