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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy 09 Oct 2026, 07:40 PM IST

Rain Dependence Remains a Major Drag on India’s Rural Economy, UN Official Warns

India’s rural economy continues to face a structural vulnerability because a large share of agriculture still depends on the monsoon, a senior UN official has said. With rainfed farming covering nearly 60% of the country’s net sown area and contributing about 40% of total food output, the issue remains central to food security, farm incomes and broader macroeconomic stability.

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India Sports & CricketRecently

Batters Seek Fast Fixes as Spin Trial Looms in India-A Series

With India-A leading the two-match unofficial Test series 1-0, the batting group is under pressure to find rapid technical and tactical answers before the next spin-heavy examination. The contest has sharpened into a practical audition for players hoping to prove they can survive and score on turning surfaces, a challenge that remains central to India’s wider red-ball pipeline.

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India Sports & Cricket1h ago

Pacers Set Up India-A's Commanding 162-Run Win Over Australia-A

India-A combined incisive new-ball bowling with a decisive spin finish to beat Australia-A by 162 runs in the first unofficial Test at the Siechem Cricket Stadium. Anshul Kamboj and Tushar Deshpande struck early before Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian closed out the contest shortly after lunch on the fourth day.

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World Politics & Diplomacy8m ago

White House Bars CNN From Air Force One Trip as Trump Escalates Media Clash

The White House has barred CNN from travelling with President Donald Trump on Air Force One for a trip to Tennessee, intensifying an already volatile confrontation between the administration and major news organizations. The move comes days after a federal judge said Trump's restrictions on some outlets were likely unconstitutional and after the White House briefly restored access to regular television coverage.

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World Politics & Diplomacy1h ago

Two Arrested After Mysterious Sewer Emergence Near UN Security Zone in New York

New York police have arrested two men after three people were seen climbing out of a manhole near a hotel where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reportedly expected to stay during the UN General Assembly. Authorities said the incident appears consistent with previous cases of people entering the city's sewer system to search for valuables or scrap metal, but the location prompted heightened security sweeps with federal partners.

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World Politics & Diplomacy1h ago

Why Netanyahu Could Address the UN in New York Despite an ICC Arrest Warrant

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used his appearance at the UN General Assembly to defend Israel's military campaigns in Gaza, Iran and across the Middle East, even as an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for alleged war crimes remained in force. The reason he was not detained in New York lies in the limits of the ICC's reach and the legal protections afforded to visiting heads of government on U.S. soil.

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World Politics & Diplomacy2h ago

Rubio Meets Lavrov at UN as Washington and Moscow Probe a War Without an Endgame

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, underscoring that even amid deep U.S.-Russia hostility, diplomatic channels remain open. According to the State Department, the two discussed the Russia-Ukraine war and the broader bilateral relationship, a sign that Washington is still testing whether limited engagement can influence a conflict that has defied repeated efforts at resolution.

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Global Health & Biotech8h ago

WHO Mourns David Nabarro, Global Health Champion Who Bridged Disease, Food Security and Climate Action

The World Health Organization is mourning the death of Dr David Nabarro, a veteran international health leader who died Friday at his home at age 75. Widely respected for his work on malaria, outbreaks, food security, nutrition and climate change, Nabarro served as WHO's Special Envoy on COVID-19 until his passing and left a deep imprint across the UN system and beyond.

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