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The Lok Sabha has extended the Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill's deadline to the end of the Budget session next year. Committee Chairman Jagdambika Pal, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, moved the resolution, which was adopted by voice vote. The committee, formed on 8 August,

The first round of the India-Japan Dialogue on Economic Security, including Strategic Trade and Technology, took place in Tokyo, co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Japan’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Masataka Okano. Discussions centred on building resilient supply chains, safeguarding economic interests, and advancing partnerships in critical

Both houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day following opposition protests over allegations of irregularities against the Adani Group and violence in Sambhal. In the Lok Sabha, proceedings were disrupted during Question Hour and later adjourned after opposition members raised slogans demanding discussions. The Rajya Sabha was similarly disrupted,

Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal highlighted India's manufacturing and export-led growth, attributing the nation's progress to a quality-conscious approach and an interconnected ecosystem. On the laptop import policy, Goyal said new guidelines are under deliberation, amid earlier reports suggesting plans to limit imports of

Highlights include opposition protests disrupting Parliament over Adani charges, reforms easing satellite communication licensing, and NTPC’s nuclear power investment plans.

The Indian government is engaging with Saudi Arabia to establish two oil refineries in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh, each with an annual capacity of 10–15 million tonnes, alongside petrochemical facilities. Discussions follow challenges in acquiring land for a proposed 60-million-tonne refinery in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. The Gujarat refinery is expected

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) denied allegations of bribery under the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), clarifying that Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani, and Vneet Jaain face charges of securities and wire fraud conspiracy. AGEL stated the executives are not named in counts related to bribery or obstruction of justice.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticised Europe's "selective approach" regarding India's purchase of Russian oil, stating that each region prioritises its own interests. Speaking to Corriere della Sera, Jaishankar questioned why Europe has not completely severed business ties with Russia, if principles are paramount.