GLOBAL INDIAN | COVER STORIES

India now ranks third globally in Renewable Energy Installed Capacity, according to the Renewable Energy Statistics 2026 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

India has officially joined the UK–Japan–Italy sixth-generation fighter project, the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), as a dialogue partner. This provides India with vital exposure to advanced aerospace engineering.

As per the newly released October 2026 India Development Update by the World Bank, India's economy is projected to grow at a robust 7.1% for FY27. Driven by strong domestic demand, India remains one of the fastest-growing major economies globally.

US Department of Labor barred eight firms, including Microsoft and Infosys from PERM, the labour certification process for employment-based green cards. The suspension freezes new and pending sponsorship applications for H-1B visa holders at these firms.

India and Liberia launched a new 25-nation "Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers" during the UN General Assembly to ensure safety and security of merchant crews and commercial shipping against targeted attacks.

India's men's and women's cricket teams both won gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, each retaining their title for a second consecutive time. The men beat Pakistan by 19 runs, and the women beat Sri Lanka by 147 runs in their finals.