Explore 25 landmark reforms in India, including Gujarat’s water and sanitation models, GST, IBC, labour codes, defence and space reforms, and social changes like triple talaq abolition.

Prime Minister Modi's 25 key reforms in India: From Gujarat’s water revolution to national transformations

From governance reforms and digital transformation to infrastructure, financial inclusion, and social welfare, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership has sought to reshape India’s development trajectory, strengthen self-reliance, and accelerate inclusive growth.

PM Modi’s path-breaking initiatives set off major transformation | Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan

The government booklet, ‘25 Years, 25 Crises’, recounts Modi's handling of events from the 2001 Gujarat quake to the 2026 Hormuz closure, citing GST, Article 370, Naxalism and vaccines. These are the government's own claims.

Terror threat, Article 370, Ram Mandir and more: 25 crises of PM Modi's 25 years in office | Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan

A look at 25 ideas and institutional reforms that reshaped governance in India, from Gujarat’s WASMO and Disaster Management Act to GIFT City, MyGov, NITI Aayog, digital public infrastructure, GST, IN-SPACe, Agnipath and the Global Biofuels Alliance

25 ideas that changed governance in India: From GIFT City to IN-SPACe

US towns are using referendums, zoning fights, and petitions to resist massive AI data centres over land, water, and power demands. The towns which have voted include Port Washington (WI), Augusta (MI), Coweta (GA), and Kansas towns.

US midterm elections 2026 | Land, water and power lines: List of US towns pushed back against AI data centres

India’s indigenous Akash air defence system is gaining attention from countries seeking affordable and capable protection against evolving aerial threats. With Armenia already becoming its first international customer, the missile system is emerging as a key pillar of India’s growing defence exports.


why Russia's partners are buying India's Akash

The Akash missile family continues to evolve as India looks to expand the range, capabilities and technology of its indigenous air defence systems. From existing variants to next-generation upgrades, the Akash platform could play a bigger role in India’s future air defence architecture.

How much further can the Akash family evolve?

The next generation of India’s Akash missile system could focus on enhancing range, speed, accuracy and the ability to counter increasingly advanced aerial threats. Future upgrades will be crucial as air warfare evolves and new threats emerge.

What should Akash missile's next upgrade be?

The global economy is witnessing major shifts, from an ageing West, rising U.S. borrowing costs to China’s banking consolidation. Demographics, debt and financial stability could remain key themes for markets and policymakers. 


Global economy faces major shifts as demographics, debt reshape markets 

US President Donald Trump made a joke about Iran bombing American cities during his remarks. His comment came amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran and ongoing concerns over the wider regional conflict.


US-Iran War: Trump jokes about Iran bombing US cities 

Indian shooter Maheshwari Chauhan received a grand welcome after returning home with a bronze medal from the 2026 Asian Games. Her performance added another medal to India’s shooting campaign.

Shooter Maheshwari Chauhan gets grand welcome after Asian games bronze

The Indian Air Force has shared a video from Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026, showcasing aircraft and aircrew from participating nations flying together in a shared formation. The multinational exercise is focused on interoperability, operational cooperation and strengthening ties between partner air forces.

IAF showcases joint formation with global air forces at Tarang Shakti 2026

India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal opposed making Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) treatment conditional on obligations chosen by some WTO members at the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting. Goyal said India supports preserving MFN principles to ensure greater predictability, inclusiveness and equal treatment in global trade.

Piyush Goyal opposes conditional MFN status at G20 trade meeting

Global markets are facing a mix of rising costs, supply disruptions and shifting demand. Europe is dealing with record diesel prices, while El Niño is disrupting fishing activity and Asia is seeing a surge in AI-driven factory demand. The developments highlight the changing pressures facing businesses and supply chains worldwide.


Global business faces higher costs, supply pressures and AI-driven demand 

US President Donald Trump highlighted what he described as major challenges facing Iran’s military. His remarks come amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran and ongoing discussions surrounding Iran’s military capabilities and regional security.

‘They have no military’: Trump highlights Iran’s problems

Rising medicine costs in Iran, massive investment in artificial intelligence and a resilient but pressured US consumer are creating new challenges for the global economy. AI spending continues to support US growth, while concerns remain over whether the scale of investment can generate sufficient returns. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions and inflation are adding pressure to households and economies worldwide.


Global economy faces fresh pressures from Iran crisis, AI boom and US consumers 

US President Donald Trump has criticised Iran’s performance amid the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran. Trump said, “Iran is doing a very poor job,” as tensions between the two countries remain high. His remarks come amid continued military confrontation and heightened regional tensions. The latest statement adds to uncertainty over the next phase of the US-Iran conflict.


US-Iran War: Trump says he doesn’t know if Iran will ‘give up yet’ 

Alcobrew Distilleries India Limited honoured with the Iconic Excellence in Building an Indian Brand award, recognising its contribution to India's evolving spirits industry. 

Rishabh Bhatia, Category Manager – Luxury Spirits and Mukkaish Pruthii, National Sales Head, represented the company at the #WIONIconicAwards

Iconic Excellence in Building an Indian Brand

US President Donald Trump praised his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, describing the talks as “great”. Trump said he would rate the meeting 12 out of 10, highlighting the positive tone following discussions between the two leaders.


Trump-Xi Meet: Trump rates Xi meeting ‘12 out of 10’, calls talks great 

Can India recreate an entire war virtually before the first shot is fired? From AI-powered simulations and digital twins to battlefield modelling and war-gaming, advanced technology is changing how militaries prepare for modern conflict.

Can India recreate an entire war virtually?

Sunday at Kolkata's Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute began with a protest over a political event on campus. It ended in clashes that left several people injured, and police cordoned off the campus late into the night. Three FIRs have been filed and no one has been arrested yet. Each side is blaming the other. 


Kolkata: Violence at Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute

A massive fire broke out on the first floor of Surat’s Sangini Hub-2 textile market on September 28, triggering panic in the area. Firefighters rushed to the spot as emergency teams worked to contain the blaze.

Gujarat: Major fire erupts across three floors of Sangini textile hub in Surat  

An avalanche struck a climbing group at Nepal’s Himlung Base Camp, leaving 14 people missing. Rescuers have recovered two bodies as heavy snow and poor weather hamper efforts to reach the site.

Nepal avalanche leaves 14 missing at Himlung base camp, 2 bodies found

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK leader C Joseph Vijay visited the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai on Monday. Supporters gathered outside the temple as Vijay offered prayers, days after the temple’s Maha Kumbabhishekam.

CM Vijay visits Meenakshi Amman temple, offers prayers in Madurai

EU defence ministers met in Brussels on September 28 to discuss fresh military support for Ukraine and growing security threats. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas led the meeting, with Ukrainian defence officials joining the talks via video link.

EU defence ministers meet in Brussels to discuss Ukraine

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Prime Minister Modi's 25 key reforms in India: From Gujarat’s water revolution to national transformations

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