India News Digest
India's retail inflation for October rose to 6.09% year on year, above the central bank's 6% upper tolerance limit, strengthening the case for interest rate hikes.
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Retail Inflation Breaches Central Bank Limit
India's October retail inflation came in at 6.09% on a yearly basis, above the central bank's 6% upper tolerance limit. Reports say the breach strengthens the case for rate hikes.
Website Blocks Based on Forged Court Orders Under Probe
Indian authorities are investigating website blocks that were based on forged court orders, and police are seeking logs related to the blocks.
Government Simplifies Visa Categories
India has simplified its visa categories and reduced the information required in visa applications, according to a legal services firm's summary of the change.
India Buys Israeli Phone-Hacking Technology
Reports say India bypassed its own procurement rules to buy Israeli phone-hacking technology.
Plan to Restrict Private Equity Control of Non-Bank Lenders
According to Reuters sources, India plans to ban private equity firms from controlling multiple non-bank lenders.
Modi Government Approves Delhi Museum
The Modi government has approved a museum in Delhi with a reported cost of $340 million.
President Honours Cleanest Cities in Swachh Survekshan
President Droupadi Murmu presented awards to India's cleanest cities at the Swachh Survekshan Awards for 2025-26.
Corporate Leaders Discuss India's Economic Future
Corporate leaders discussed the future of India's economy at a TIME Impact dinner. Coverage available in the summary does not detail specific conclusions.
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Activist Released After Month in Detention
Siang activist Adum Tayong was released after a month in detention and said the protest will continue.
Sonam Wangchuk Claims House Arrest Ahead of Ladakh Protest
Sonam Wangchuk has claimed he is under house arrest ahead of a planned protest in Ladakh.
Chief of Congress-Allied Kerala Group Arrested
The chief of a Kerala group allied with the Congress party has been arrested in an extortion case.
India Bans Sugar Exports Until September 2026
India has banned sugar exports with immediate effect until September 2026.
India Ranked Third-Largest Arms Exporter to Europe
The Defence Secretary said India has emerged as the third-largest arms exporter to Europe.
Sea Vigil Coastal Security Exercise Reported
Akashvani News reported on Sea Vigil, a coastal security exercise. The available summary does not include further details.
PM Modi on Democracy and Public Participation
Prime Minister Modi made remarks on democracy, stating that some people think democracy is in their pockets. Headline-level detail only is available.
Affordability Seen as Key to AI Success in India
Peak XV's Rajan Anandan said affordability is key to AI success in India, in an NDTV interview.