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World Politics & Diplomacy 04 Oct 2026, 01:35 PM IST

Washington and Tehran Keep Talking Past Each Other as War, Deterrence and Diplomacy Collide

The latest round of U.S.-Iran signaling underscores a familiar pattern: each capital is speaking to different audiences, with different goals, and often on different assumptions about leverage. As military pressure, nuclear concerns and regional escalation risks converge, the gap between Washington’s deterrence strategy and Tehran’s bargaining posture appears to be widening rather than narrowing.

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Boeing Says It Is ‘Incredibly Excited’ to Be the Nation’s Sole Astronaut Transport Provider

Boeing is positioning itself as the only company tasked with transporting astronauts for the nation, a role that underscores both the strategic importance and operational scrutiny surrounding its space business. The company’s comments come as it navigates pricing constraints, supplier negotiations, and a broader industrial environment shaped by cloud, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing supply chains.

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Boeing Says It Is Ready to Be the Nation’s Sole Astronaut Transport Provider

Boeing has signaled strong confidence in its role as the country’s only astronaut transportation provider, framing the mission as a strategic national capability rather than a routine commercial contract. The company’s remarks come as procurement and pricing discussions remain constrained, with Boeing acknowledging it could not provide detailed pricing to cloud suppliers involved in the broader supply chain.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 02:39 PM IST

Supreme Court declines interim stay on 0.4% MDR for UPI payments above ₹2,000, issues notice to Centre, RBI and NPCI

The Supreme Court has refused to grant an interim stay on the government’s new merchant discount rate policy that introduces a 0.4% charge on certain UPI transactions above ₹2,000, allowing the measure to remain on track for an October 15 rollout. The court, however, has issued notices to the Centre, the Reserve Bank of India, the National Payments Corporation of India and other respondents after a public interest litigation challenged the legality of the levy.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 01:56 PM IST

NHRC Orders Probe Into Alleged Use of Minors at CJP Mumbai Protest

The National Human Rights Commission has sought a police inquiry into allegations that minors were used during a protest linked to the Citizens for Justice and Peace in Mumbai. It has asked Mumbai Police to examine the role of organisers and submit an action taken report within a week, while also directing X Corp. to preserve digital evidence relevant to the complaint.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 12:32 PM IST

NHRC Seeks Probe Into Alleged Use of Minors at CJP’s Mumbai Protest

The National Human Rights Commission has asked Mumbai police to investigate allegations that minors were used during a protest linked to the Citizens for Justice and Peace in Mumbai, and to submit an action taken report within a week. The Commission has also directed X Corp. to preserve digital evidence, signalling that online material may be central to establishing what happened and who was responsible.

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India Entertainment & Culture04 Oct 2026, 11:29 AM IST

Bharat Bala’s ‘Ramnami’ Wins National Award, Spotlighting Chhattisgarh’s Tattooed Devotees

Filmmaker Bharat Bala’s short documentary on the Ramnami community has won the National Award for Best Documentary, bringing renewed attention to a little-known devotional tradition from Chhattisgarh. A week after the honour, Bala reflected on his long career, his 1,000-film journey across India, and his reunion with composer A.R. Rahman after their landmark collaboration on Vande Maataram.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 10:07 AM IST

Supreme Court Refuses Interim Stay on 0.4% UPI MDR for Payments Above ₹2,000

The Supreme Court has declined to halt, at least for now, the government’s new merchant discount rate policy that imposes a 0.4% charge on certain Unified Payments Interface transactions above ₹2,000. The court issued notices to the Centre, the Reserve Bank of India, the National Payments Corporation of India and other respondents after a public interest petition challenged the legality of the levy, which is scheduled to take effect on October 15.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 07:39 AM IST

NCLT Admits Kotak Mahindra Bank Insolvency Plea Against Unity Realty

The National Company Law Tribunal has admitted Kotak Mahindra Bank’s insolvency petition against Unity Realty and Developers over an alleged default of ₹68.49 crore. The case stems from financial facilities linked to Unity Infraprojects, with Unity Realty acting as corporate guarantor, and now moves the matter into the formal insolvency resolution process.

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