Global ratings agency Moody’s has raised its forecast for India’s economic growth in 2026-27, citing the country’s resilience in the face of the ongoing Middle East conflict and wider global uncertainties.

The clarification comes after concerns that the introduction of a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) could eventually make digital payments more expensive for ordinary users.

The 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, have run into a major crisis even before the opening ceremony, with athletes from several countries reporting problems ranging from delayed accommodation and transport failures to registration and accreditation issues.

Maoist ambush on a Congress convoy killed 27 people, including several senior Congress leaders. More than 13 years later, the case has returned to the headlines after a special NIA court in Jagdalpur sentenced 10 convicted accused to death.

Pakistan’s latest naval encounter in the Arabian Sea has ended with its patrol vessel PNS Hunain returning to harbour after suffering damage in a collision with an Indian Navy warship.

The MEA's response therefore underlines a straightforward principle, that India's energy decisions will be guided by national interests, market realities and the need to secure affordable energy for its people.