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World Politics & Diplomacy 15 Oct 2026, 03:20 PM IST

Netanyahu Faces a Defining Test as Israelis and History Reassess His Legacy

Benjamin Netanyahu enters a new electoral phase under the shadow of October 7, a war in Gaza, and a deeply fractured Israeli political landscape. As ballots are cast at Israeli missions abroad and the 2026 campaign begins to take shape, the central question is no longer only whether he can win again, but how Israelis will judge his record on security, governance, and national cohesion.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 12:37 AM IST

Netanyahu Faces a Defining Test as Israelis Reassess His Legacy

Benjamin Netanyahu is confronting one of the most consequential political reckonings of his career as Israelis weigh his leadership after the Oct. 7 attack and the war that followed. New polling and campaign signals suggest his electoral bloc is under strain, while rivals seek to turn public anger and fatigue into a challenge to his long dominance.

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World Politics & Diplomacy09 Oct 2026, 05:57 AM IST

Inside the Final Push to Free the October 7 Hostages

New reporting has shed light on the frantic, high-stakes diplomacy that surrounded efforts to free hostages taken during Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel. The accounts point to a compressed window of negotiations, intense White House involvement, and an unusual mix of political, intelligence, and private-sector intermediaries.

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World Politics & Diplomacy16 Oct 2026, 02:16 PM IST

Iran’s Precision Strikes Exposed Gulf Weakness, Complicating U.S. War Planning

Iran’s recent strikes on Gulf infrastructure have reportedly hit at least 84 sites, exposing vulnerabilities in water, power and other critical systems across the region. The damage, and the political sensitivity around it, appears to have complicated U.S. military planning by underscoring how quickly a wider conflict could spill into civilian infrastructure and regional stability.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 01:14 PM IST

IIT Bombay Flags MDR Risk to UPI Trust, Urges Rationalised Fee Framework

An IIT Bombay report has warned that public trust in UPI could be weakened if the proposed merchant discount rate framework is implemented without recalibration. The study argues that any fee structure must preserve UPI’s low-friction appeal and avoid triggering negative sentiment among users, merchants and the wider digital payments ecosystem.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 12:33 PM IST

Canada Sends Largest Trade Mission to India in Three Decades as FTA Talks Accelerate

Canada’s trade minister is leading the country’s largest business delegation to India in 30 years, underscoring a renewed push to deepen commercial ties as free trade agreement talks gather pace. The mission, spanning aerospace, agri-food and other sectors, is aimed at connecting Canadian firms with partners and clients in Mumbai and Bengaluru, two of India’s most important commercial hubs.

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India Sports & Cricket16 Oct 2026, 12:13 PM IST

Hope’s Century Powers West Indies to Consolation Win as India’s Clean Sweep Bid Ends

Shai Hope struck his second century in as many matches to anchor a composed West Indies chase of 352, helping the visitors avoid a series whitewash in the third ODI. India’s batting again produced a formidable total, but the Caribbean side responded with greater discipline and clarity, reaching the target with 10 balls to spare.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors16 Oct 2026, 11:52 AM IST

Epic Touts Faster Launcher in Vibe-Coded Preview, But Warns of Bugs

Epic Games says its newly rebuilt Epic Games Launcher Preview is faster than Steam, positioning the app as a performance-focused overhaul of one of gaming’s most visible distribution tools. The company is also cautioning users that the preview release is unfinished and “will have some bugs,” underscoring the trade-off between speed gains and software stability.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 10:10 AM IST

Delhi Police Permits Limited Tiranga Protest as High Court Declines Restraint on CJP Rally

Delhi Police has allowed a select group to proceed with flag-waving during the CJP’s proposed Tiranga Lehrao protest in the capital, while urging the wider public to avoid the area. The development follows the Delhi High Court’s refusal to restrain the event, setting up a tightly managed demonstration under close police oversight.

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Global Markets & Equities16 Oct 2026, 07:05 AM IST

Southwest Overhauls Rapid Rewards With New Elite Tiers in Bid to Lift Loyalty Value

Southwest Airlines is undertaking one of its most significant loyalty-program resets in years, introducing new elite tiers and expanding rewards, redemption options, and member benefits. The move is designed to deepen customer engagement at a time when airlines are leaning harder on premium revenue and repeat spending to offset pressure from higher fares and shifting travel demand.

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World Politics & Diplomacy16 Oct 2026, 07:05 AM IST

Headscarf Ban Triggers Rare Protests in Azerbaijan, Strains Ties With Turkey

A dispute over school rules barring pupils wearing hijabs from classrooms has sparked uncommon street protests in Azerbaijan and opened a fresh political row with Turkey. The confrontation has sharpened debate over secular education, religious expression and the limits of state authority in a country that has long tightly managed public religion.

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