Election commission members reportedly objected to voter-roll measures that excluded millions of people from voting. Critics say the revisions could benefit the government.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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The Prime Minister's Principal Secretary said India cannot rely on favorable economic conditions and identified four major risks: fragmented global alliances, import dependence, pressure on external accounts, and artificial intelligence.
9:01 AMEconomic Times
India is accelerating trade negotiations with Canada and Mexico as all three economies seek new markets and partners amid disruption from President Donald Trump's tariff policies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to Canada to advance a trade agreement.
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India’s Election Panel Faces New Scrutiny Over Voter Roll Revisions
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Election commission members reportedly objected to voter-roll measures that excluded millions of people from voting. Critics say the revisions could benefit the government.
The decisive shift is evidence of internal disagreement over a process that may have removed
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The credibility of India’s electoral process depends on whether voter-roll changes are transparent, neutral, and open to appeal.
9:01 AMEconomic Times
Cannot rest on tailwinds, have to be conscious of risks, says PM's Principal Secretary
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The Prime Minister's Principal Secretary said India cannot rely on favorable economic conditions and identified four major risks: fragmented global alliances, import dependence, pressure on external accounts, and artificial intelligence.
The warning shifts the focus from India's current tailwinds to vulnerabilities that could weaken growth
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India's growth strategy now has to account for external shocks and technological change alongside its current momentum.
12:38 AMBloomberg Markets
Modi Plans Canada Trip for Trade Deal, Speeds Up Mexico Talks
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India is accelerating trade negotiations with Canada and Mexico as all three economies seek new markets and partners amid disruption from President Donald Trump's tariff policies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to Canada to advance a trade agreement.
India is shifting toward faster trade diversification as Trump's tariffs unsettle established commercial relationships. The
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India is using tariff-driven uncertainty to deepen trade ties beyond its established partners.
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