September 26th, 2025 (Friday)
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The collection of sources provides a broad overview of significant developments within India and its international relations, covering law, defense, foreign policy, and domestic administration. Domestically, India's Supreme Court mandated expedited, day-to-day criminal trials to ensure speedy justice, and the Election Commission reformed rules for counting postal ballots to improve electoral integrity. In defense, India successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable Agni Prime rail-mobile missile and signed a major deal for indigenous Tejas fighter jets, significantly enhancing its military self-reliance. Internationally, the sources highlight strained ties with Bangladesh over India's support for the ousted former Prime Minister and a cooling of relations with the U.S. due to new H-1B visa restrictions and tariffs, while also noting a shift in U.S. engagement toward Pakistan. Finally, the country’s External Affairs Minister advocated at the G20 for global peace and multilateral reforms amid escalating conflicts, and the sources mention Pakistan’s success in securing a spot in the highly anticipated Asia Cup final against India.