Hyundai Bayon SUV: Hyundai has shown the all-new Bayon at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. The compact SUV gets petrol engines at launch, a hybrid in 2027, a 440 litre boot, more rear legroom and a panoramic sunroof.

The International Monetary Fund has increased India's economic growth projections for FY27 and FY28 to 7%. This adjustment reflects resilient domestic demand and strong performance in the services sector. India's GDP growth reached 7.8% in FY26, exceeding expectations during the April-June quarter. Additionally, other major institutions like the World Bank have raised India's growth forecasts as well.

Lawyers for watchdog groups told a federal judge that the Trump administration's campaign ads aired nearly 400 times in the past 24 hours - in apparent violation of her court order.

An independent study has revealed significant delays in the disposal of RTI appeals across various states. Tripura and Madhya Pradesh have the longest waiting periods, with resolutions expected by 2046. The backlog of pending appeals has slightly decreased compared to last year, though it remains extensive. Notably, the Central Information Commission returned nearly one-third of all appeals filed during the review period.

An independent study has revealed significant delays in the disposal of RTI appeals across various states. Tripura and Madhya Pradesh have the longest waiting periods, with resolutions expected by 2046. The backlog of pending appeals has slightly decreased compared to last year, though it remains extensive. Notably, the Central Information Commission returned nearly one-third of all appeals filed during the review period.

Kanishka Narayan, the AI minister, said it was likely the UK would fall prey to an attack as he announced plans to increase safeguards.

In a bid to curb rising tensions, Pakistan has requested that Afghanistan's Taliban act against militants utilizing Afghan land for assaults. The situation has become increasingly volatile due to border skirmishes and retaliatory airstrikes. Pakistani representatives allege that factions like Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan reside in Afghanistan, adding to the conflict. Pakistan seeks diplomatic engagement but insists on Afghanistan fulfilling its security commitments as violence lingers.

Satsuki Katayama has been appointed as the next chair of the World Bank-IMF joint development committee. She is the first Japanese finance minister to hold this position since 1974. Katayama announced her appointment during a press conference on Tuesday. She is currently preparing for her upcoming travel to Thailand for meetings involving the IMF and G20. Her participation in these proceedings is subject to parliamentary approval.

In light of ongoing legal questions, US President Donald Trump has stood firm on a disputed diesel oil agreement with Russia. This deal aims to mitigate fuel prices but faces skepticism over its supply limits. Lawmakers from both sides are pushing for a reassessment of the deal, advocating for stricter sanctions instead. Trump insists that this arrangement will aid American agricultural interests even as tensions with Ukraine persist.