[2026-09-17 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Applied Materials to invest $5bn in India as country ups chip support

Snippet: As part of a $5 billion investment in India, Applied Materials will set up a 57-hectare advanced semiconductor research park. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/tech/semiconductors/applied-materials-to-invest-5bn-in-india-as-country-ups-chip-support

[2026-09-17 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: India’s BRICS balancing act is keeping the bloc from becoming an anti-Western alliance - opinion

Snippet: BRICS has finally found consensus, but the terms of that consensus reveal how divided the grouping remains.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-908663

[2026-09-17 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israeli man detained in India for carrying live cartridge of ammunition leftover from IDF service

Snippet: An Israeli was detained at Kangra airport in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh for carrying a cartridge of ammunition inside his luggage on Wednesday, Indian media reported.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-908890

[2026-09-17 18:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump gains a tariff weapon against China and India. Will he use it?

Snippet: President Donald Trump can now impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing oil from Russia, putting China and India squarely in the crosshairs.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/17/trump-russia-sanctions-india-china-oil-tariffs.html

[2026-09-17 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: South African President Ramaphosa taken ill after BRICS summit

Snippet: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has withdrawn from public engagements after returning from the BRICS summit in India, his office said on Wednesday, citing ill health.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/17/south-african-president-ramaphosa-taken-ill-after-brics-summit/

[2026-09-17 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: India warns new US tariffs over Russian oil could impact ties

Snippet: India has warned the United States that new measures to levy tariffs over the purchase of Russian oil could impact ⁠bilateral ties, hours after the US Congress approved a bill that would give President Donald Trump new abilities to punish buyers of Russian oil.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/17/india-warns-new-us-tariffs-over-russian-oil-could-impact-ties

[2026-09-17 17:03 UTC+10:00] [Film] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘When you tell people the story, it’s almost too good to be true’: the incredible journey behind The Cycle of Love

Snippet: Documentary director Orlando von Einsiedel on how the real life tale of a man who cycles 6,000 miles from India to Sweden to find his true love will warm your heart

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/sep/17/real-life-tale-behind-the-cycle-of-love

[2026-09-17 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: India pushes for bigger role in BRICS while it aims to avoid damaging ties with US

Snippet: The BRICS summit that ended in New Delhi on Sunday produced no military alliance, common currency, or unified anti-Western front. It did, however, produce a 140-paragraph declaration showing how a group of countries with sharply different interests is trying to create greater room for emerging economies to shape the rules governing trade, finance, technology and international institutions.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-908852

[2026-09-17 14:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: India and China pursue disaster diplomacy in flood-hit Nepal

Snippet: In the aftermath of disastrous flooding last month, Nepal has received relief supplies and technical assistance from China and India as its giant neighbors compete to polish their friendship credentials. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/india-and-china-pursue-disaster-diplomacy-in-flood-hit-nepal

[2026-09-17 13:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indian transgender patients left in limbo following legal amendments

Snippet: The amendment introduced penalties for forcing someone to assume a transgender identity through surgical, chemical or hormonal procedures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3367806/indian-transgender-patients-left-limbo-following-legal-amendments?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-17 13:33 UTC+10:00] [Kali Sidharth Medepalli] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indian transgender patients left in limbo following legal amendments

Snippet: The amendment introduced penalties for forcing someone to assume a transgender identity through surgical, chemical or hormonal procedures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3367806/indian-transgender-patients-left-limbo-following-legal-amendments

[2026-09-17 13:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Why is India T20 sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on the bench? | The National

Snippet: India barely broke a sweat as they secured a T20 series win over Afghanistan in Delhi.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/09/17/why-is-india-t20-sensation-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-on-the-bench/

[2026-09-17 12:11 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Indian and Pakistani warships collide at sea, adding to tensions

Snippet: Arch rivals and nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan traded blame over a collision between their warships at sea, summoning each other’s top diplomats to lodge “strong” protests and adding another point of friction between the duo.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/17/asia-pacific/politics/indian-pakistani-warships-collide/

[2026-09-17 11:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India, Pakistan summon each other’s diplomats after naval ships collide in Arabian Sea

Snippet: This is the first overt military tension between the nuclear-armed neighbours since they engaged in a four-day conflict last year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3367789/india-pakistan-summon-each-others-diplomats-after-naval-ships-collide-arabian-sea?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-17 11:10 UTC+10:00] [Indian High Commission] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India, Pakistan summon each other’s diplomats after naval ships collide in Arabian Sea

Snippet: This is the first overt military tension between the nuclear-armed neighbours since they engaged in a four-day conflict last year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3367789/india-pakistan-summon-each-others-diplomats-after-naval-ships-collide-arabian-sea

[2026-09-17 10:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Inside India newsletter: The world’s largest real-time payments system will no longer be free for all

Snippet: Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Mumbai.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/17/upi-payments-visa-amazon-phonepe.html

[2026-09-17 07:21 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: World in pictures, September 17, 2026

Snippet: A child touches the feet of an idol of the elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesha during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Hyderabad, India.Credit:Mahesh Kumar A./AP Photo

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/world-in-pictures-september-17-2026-20260917-p60y27.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-17 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Modi’in project with Rochester Jewish community turns fallen soldiers' stories into memorials

Snippet: “I feel so bad taking all this blood, Imma [Mom],” said Yonah Brief, the wounded Duvdevan medic who was receiving a transfusion. “I just want to give it back.”

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-908792

[2026-09-17 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Analysis: Trump factor limits diplomatic outcome of Xi's outreach to Modi

Snippet: Tensions between Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping linger, with Xi wanting to leverage a strong partnership with New Delhi against the U.S., and Modi wary of just that. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/china-up-close/analysis-trump-factor-limits-diplomatic-outcome-of-xi-s-outreach-to-modi

[2026-09-16 23:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: IIFA Awards 2027 Abu Dhabi: Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan lead star line-up | The National

Snippet: Bollywood stars Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shahid Kapoor are among the celebrities heading to Abu Dhabi when the International Indian Film Academy Awards return to the UAE capital in January.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/09/16/iifa-awards-2027-abu-dhabi-dates-tickets-location/

[2026-09-16 22:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: What is BRICS Pay, and can it rival the West’s SWIFT payments system?

Snippet: The central theme of the BRICS bloc of nations is to push back against the global economic dominance of Western countries. That core value was very much at the centre of this year’s 18th BRICS Summit, which took place last week in India.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/16/what-is-brics-pay-and-can-it-rival-the-wests-swift-payments-system

[2026-09-16 21:16 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hyundai Motor unveils sketches of new India-targeted SUV Bayon

Snippet: Kan Hyeong-woo is a staff reporter at The Korea Herald, South Korea’s leading English-language daily. Based in Seoul, he covers technology, business and industry, with reporting spanning the gaming, construction, mobility, consumer and emerging technology sectors.Through his reporting, Kan examines the business implications of emerging technologies and the ways Korean companies are positioning themselves in an increasingly competitive global economy.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10876047

[2026-09-16 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: India summons Pakistani diplomat after incident in Arabian Sea

Snippet: India has summoned Pakistan’s top diplomat in New Delhi in protest against a collision between the two countries’ navies in the Arabian Sea.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/16/india-summons-pakistani-diplomat-after-incident-in-arabian-sea

[2026-09-16 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Film] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Cycle of Love review –a 6,000-mile bike ride caps a real life Swedish-Indian romance

Snippet: One Oscar-winning director, one horoscope-prompted meet-cute and a continent-crossing cyclist – is this the start of documentaries that make you happy-cry?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/sep/16/the-cycle-of-love-review-a-6000-mile-bike-ride-caps-a-real-life-swedish-indian-romance

[2026-09-16 15:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Can India's data center boom create enough jobs?

Snippet: India generates about 20% of the world's data but accounts only for 4% of global data center capacity, according to industry reports. Left: A Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) data center inside its office building in Bengaluru, pictured in May. Right: A worker at the construction site of a Google-Adani data center in Vizag, Andhra Pradesh, India, on Aug.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/can-india-s-data-center-boom-create-enough-jobs

[2026-09-16 15:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: India pins hopes on data center ecosystems amid 'jobless' growth worries

Snippet: India generates about 20% of the world's data but accounts only for 4% of global data center capacity, according to industry reports. Left: A Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) data center inside its office building in Bengaluru, pictured in May. Right: A worker at the construction site of a Google-Adani data center in Vizag, Andhra Pradesh, India, on Aug.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/india-pins-hopes-on-data-center-ecosystems-amid-jobless-growth-worries

[2026-09-16 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Art and design] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘We weren’t shy. We were queers in leather!’ Sunil Gupta on his momentous photographs of gay life

Snippet: From Delhi to New York, from the street to the bath house, he has captured clandestine moments, risked his freedom – and even referenced Romantic painters. Ahead of a major show, the photographer relives his landmark shots

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/sep/16/queers-in-leather-sunil-gupta-momentous-photographs-gay-life

[2026-09-16 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India and Russia push to expand defence ties with more joint production

Snippet: Analysts say offers of Su-57 stealth jet tech and BrahMos upgrades signal an exit from simple buyer-seller deals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3367604/india-and-russia-push-expand-defence-ties-more-joint-production?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-16 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Growing stronger’: India and Russia push to expand defence ties

Snippet: Analysts say offers of Su-57 stealth jet tech and BrahMos upgrades signal an exit from simple buyer-seller deals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3367604/india-and-russia-push-expand-defence-ties-more-joint-production

[2026-09-16 10:43 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: NZ parliament passes India trade deal to cut tariffs

Snippet: September 16, 2026 10:43 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/nz-parliament-passes-india-trade-deal-to-cut-tariffs/

[2026-09-16 07:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will ‘transactional’ America assist India in a future border crisis with China?

Snippet: India’s relations with US have frayed over trade and tariffs recently, but strong defence ties still remain between the two countries

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3367644/will-transactional-america-assist-india-future-border-crisis-china?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-16 07:34 UTC+10:00] [Galwan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will ‘transactional’ America assist India in a future border crisis with China?

Snippet: India’s relations with US have frayed over trade and tariffs recently, but strong defence ties still remain between the two countries

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3367644/will-transactional-america-assist-india-future-border-crisis-china

[2026-09-16 03:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: India clinches T20 series against Afghanistan with 7-wicket win

Snippet: NEW DELHI (AP) — Sanju Samson scored 57 off 22 balls as India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets to clinch their three-match T20 cricket series with a match to spare Tuesday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/india-afghanistan-t20-1b71d9ffa0522619446a0d816f9ebe0f

[2026-09-16 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From barefoot hockey to Asian Games, India’s Lalremsiami Hmarzote chases golden dream

Snippet: First Olympian and Asian Games medallist from Mizoram hopes to win gold medal in Japan for her country, build hockey facilities for her state

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3367572/barefoot-hockey-asian-games-indias-lalremsiami-hmarzote-chases-golden-dream?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-16 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Netherlands] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From barefoot hockey to Asian Games, India’s Lalremsiami Hmarzote chases golden dream

Snippet: First Olympian and Asian Games medallist from Mizoram hopes to win gold medal in Japan for her country, build hockey facilities for her state

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3367572/barefoot-hockey-asian-games-indias-lalremsiami-hmarzote-chases-golden-dream

[2026-09-15 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India scores Brics win with joint declaration despite divides

Snippet: New Delhi ‘papered over’ differences to keep the bloc focused on trade and tech priorities, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3367558/india-scores-brics-win-joint-declaration-despite-divides?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-15 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India scores Brics win with joint declaration despite divides

Snippet: New Delhi ‘papered over’ differences to keep the bloc focused on trade and tech priorities, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3367558/india-scores-brics-win-joint-declaration-despite-divides

[2026-09-15 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As the American century ends, Asia’s renaissance begins

Snippet: The businesses that adapt early to engage China, India and Asean will help draft Asia’s next chapter and profit from it

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3367322/american-century-ends-asias-renaissance-begins?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-15 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As the American century ends, Asia’s renaissance begins

Snippet: The businesses that adapt early to engage China, India and Asean will help draft Asia’s next chapter and profit from it

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3367322/american-century-ends-asias-renaissance-begins

[2026-09-15 15:30 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: A new bus was meant to unite this Sydney community. It’s ended up dividing it

Snippet: Tensions flared at a western Sydney council meeting on Monday night after a new business group representing a popular Indian eat street in Harris Park received a $45,000 state government grant to run a shuttle bus between Parramatta and the restaurant strip.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/a-new-bus-was-meant-to-unite-this-sydney-community-it-s-ended-up-dividing-it-20260914-p60xb9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-09-15 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: BRICS Urges 'Maximum Restraint' As US-Iran War Tests Unity At New Delhi Summit

Snippet: Authored by News Desk via The Cradle,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/brics-urges-maximum-restraint-us-iran-war-tests-unity-new-delhi-summit

[2026-09-15 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Indian Refineries Run At Up To 108% Capacity On Soaring Diesel Demand

Snippet: India’s refineries have been running at an unprecedented 105% to 108% capacity utilization in the past six months as demand for diesel soars and international fuel markets tighten amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, OilPrice reports citing Reuters.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/indian-refineries-run-108-capacity-soaring-diesel-demand

[2026-09-15 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: India refuses to accept Asia Cup cricket trophy from Pakistani minister

Snippet: The Indian team was seen leaving the field as the official stood on the stage for the post-match presentation. (Getty Images: Francois Nel)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-15/india-refuses-asia-cup-cricket-trophy-from-pakistani-minister/107153570

[2026-09-15 06:38 UTC+10:00] [Latest] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: Putin Treated Like a Rockstar in India at BRICS

Snippet: Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time.

Read full article: https://theduran.com/putin-treated-like-a-rockstar-in-india-at-brics/

[2026-09-15 03:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: India to supply Nepal electricity after floods wrecked hydropower projects

Snippet: India has approved the expedited export of electricity to neighbouring Nepal to help it overcome shortages caused by extensive damage to hydropower infrastructure from devastating floods last month.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/14/india-to-supply-nepal-electricity-after-floods-wrecked-hydropower-projects

[2026-09-15 00:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Devotees flock to Mumbai and Hyderabad as Ganesh Chaturthi begins

Snippet: In Mumbai, markets filled with devotees buying Ganesha idols, flowers, sweets and other offerings for the festival dedicated to the elephant-headed god of wisdom and prosperity. Smaller idols were carried home, while larger ones were taken through the streets on decorated trucks, accompanied by drummers and chanting devotees. Across the city, idols were installed in homes and temporary community shrines known as pandals, including some of Mumbai’s best-known sites such as Lalbaugcha Raja, GSB Seva Mandal and Andhericha Raja.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/09/14/devotees-flock-to-mumbai-and-hyderabad-as-ganesh-chaturthi-begins/

[2026-09-15 00:00 UTC+10:00] [New Delhi] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brics keeps de-dollarisation push alive despite no common currency plan: analysts

Snippet: Analysts say lack of movement towards a common currency reflects a more pragmatic approach to reducing reliance on US dollar

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3367452/brics-keeps-de-dollarisation-push-alive-despite-no-common-currency-plan-analysts

[2026-09-14 20:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: India’s retail inflation hits 4.8% in August, rises for 10th straight month

Snippet: India's consumer price inflation rose to 4.82% in August from 4.45% in July, adding to pressure on the country's central bank to raise key benchmark rates.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/14/india-inflation-august-iran-war-energy-el-nino.html

[2026-09-14 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Commerce Department Finalizes Steep Duties On Solar Imports From India, Indonesia, Laos

Snippet: Authored by Kimberly Hayek via The Epoch Times,

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/commerce-department-finalizes-steep-duties-solar-imports-india-indonesia-laos

[2026-09-14 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: India to bring 'Sarang' cultural festival to cities across S. Korea

Snippet: SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- India's annual cultural festival in South Korea will kick off this week, featuring traditional dance performances and workshops in cities across the country, the Indian Embassy in Seoul said Monday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260914008100315