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Sitharaman, AIIB President Discuss Deepening India-AIIB Partnership

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and AIIB President Zou Jiayi discussed strengthening India-AIIB cooperation, including infrastructure, transport connectivity, local-currency financing and greater private-sector participation.

Steel Slag Roads Can Cut Costs by 40%, Last Longer: Jitendra Singh

India’s Economic Growth Under PM Modi Impressive, Says African Business Leaders

China Southern Airlines to Resume Guangzhou-Delhi Flights From September 21

RBI Should Hike Rates Twice by 25 Bps as Oil Shock May Push Inflation Above 6.5%: SBI Research

SBI Research has recommended two 25-bps RBI rate hikes, warning that elevated crude oil prices and broader inflation risks could push CPI inflation above 6.5 per cent.

India Administers Over 80 Lakh HPV Vaccine Doses Under National Campaign

India has administered over 80 lakh HPV vaccine doses since February 2026 under its national campaign to prevent cervical cancer among 14-year-old girls.

Govt Urges Private Sector to Acquire Critical Mineral Assets Overseas

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy said the government is encouraging private companies to acquire overseas critical mineral assets, including lithium, to strengthen India’s supply chains and reduce import dependence.

Iran-Linked Operators Used Claude AI to Target US Naval Assets: Anthropic

Anthropic says an Iran-linked account used Claude AI and publicly available data to track US naval assets, compile targeting handbooks and research potential vulnerabilities.

Barrier-Free Tolling on Highways by February: Nitin Gadkari

India will roll out fully digital, barrier-free highway tolling by February, with FASTag and vehicle number-plate recognition expected to boost toll collections by Rs 10,000 crore annually.

Shashi Tharoor Defends BRICS Relevance, Highlights India’s Diplomatic Power

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor defends the relevance of BRICS, saying the grouping gives the Global South an important platform and showcases India’s diplomatic convening power.