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Pakistan Child HIV Crisis: Dozens Test Positive After Hospital Treatment, Report Says

A report highlights a growing HIV crisis in Pakistan, where dozens of families say their children tested positive after receiving routine treatment at a Karachi hospital. Parents allege unsafe syringe and needle practices, while investigations have raised concerns over infection-control standards

SEBI Board Meet: PMS Revamp, Wider FPI Access, Settlement Rules on Agenda

Experts Discuss WTO Fisheries Subsidies Pact, Implementation Challenges

Bharat Taxi Launches in UP with Zero Commission, Rs 5 Lakh Social Security for Drivers

NSE IPO GMP Falls to Rs 43 Ahead of Listing, Signals Modest Debut

NSE IPO grey market premium has dropped to Rs 43 ahead of its September 24 listing, indicating a potential listing price of around Rs 1,828 per share, or a 2.41% premium over the Rs 1,785 issue price.

Domestic Air Traffic Falls 6.34% in August; IndiGo, SpiceJet Lose Market Share

India’s domestic air passenger traffic declined 6.34% year-on-year to 1.21 crore in August, according to DGCA data. IndiGo’s market share fell to 65%, while SpiceJet’s declined to 1.2%. Air India’s share rose to 26.7%.

India Private Sector Growth Accelerates in September, Manufacturing Leads: HSBC PMI

India’s private sector economy gained momentum in September, with HSBC Flash Composite PMI rising to 56.5 from 54.3 in August. Manufacturing led growth as new orders, employment and business confidence improved, while inflationary pressures eased.

Shipki Pass trade resumption revives debate over India-China-Tibet historical narratives

India-China border trade through Shipki La in Himachal Pradesh resumed on August 1 after a six-year gap. A report by The Diplomat says the reopening, despite limited economic significance, has renewed debate over competing historical narratives surrounding Tibet, India-China trade and the region’s past.

21 States, UTs Sign MoUs for New UDAN Phase; India to Get 100 New Airports, 200 Helipads

Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu said 21 states and Union Territories have signed MoUs for the next phase of UDAN. The government plans 100 new airports, 200 modern helipads and aims to facilitate travel for 4 crore UDAN passengers over the next decade.

India Leads FY27 GDP Growth Outlook at 6.7%, Says World Economic Forum

India has the strongest GDP growth outlook for FY27 at 6.7%, according to the World Economic Forum’s September 2026 Chief Economists’ Outlook. The survey also highlights moderating inflation expectations and resilient domestic demand.