These reports cover significant political, economic, and social developments across India and its international relations during September 2026. Domestic stories highlight the ABVP’s victory in Delhi University elections, Rahul Gandhi’s criticisms of the national "system" during student outreach, and electoral roll updates involving prominent leaders. Economic and logistical challenges are also prominent, ranging from potential UPI payment limits at fuel pumps to organisational hurdles at the Asian Games in Japan. Furthermore, the sources track rising tensions with the United States regarding H-1B visa fees and massive trade tariffs linked to Indian purchases of Russian oil. Environmental and social issues round out the coverage, including Prime Minister Modi’s pushback on global emission narratives and a tragic caste-related legal case at IIT Bombay. Collectively, these articles illustrate a period of intense institutional scrutiny and shifting geopolitical dynamics affecting Indian citizens at home and abroad.Karan Rao and Ayesha Mehta are fictional, AI-generated hosts. News is manually curated from public sources and summarized with AI assistance, for informational purposes only. Please verify independently — this podcast does not constitute professional advice.

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