Karnataka announces ₹2,500 drought relief for 50 lakh farmers, 12-month loan moratorium

On September 24, 2026, the Karnataka government announced a one-time relief of ₹2,500 to approximately 50 lakh farmers affected by drought, along with a 12-month moratorium on loan repayments. The relief package, estimated to cost ₹12,500 crore, covers 177 drought-affected taluks, with 50 more under review. The announcement came amid a walkout by 12 opposition legislators in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.

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Politics16h ago

Trump and Xi Meet at White House, Discuss AI Governance

US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on September 24, 2026, in a diplomatic meeting focused on bilateral relations and artificial intelligence. Xi emphasized that the US and China must ensure AI develops under 'human control,' a statement reported by NDTV. The meeting underscores ongoing high-level engagement between the two nations on technology governance.

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World18h ago

Iran's President Pezeshkian Confronts Trump at UN General Assembly

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian directly confronted US President Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly on September 23, 2026, in a diplomatic exchange reported by The Times of India and France 24. The confrontation centered on accusations of terrorism, with Pezeshkian questioning whether the US and Israel are 'terrorists' or 'victims of terrorism.' The event also involved references to a military strike on a primary school in Minab, Iran, and protests in the area.

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