On the policy front, India is stepping up trade diplomacy. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said any potential India-US trade deal must respect India’s “red lines,” while negotiations with the EU and Qatar are slated for early October.
In other major developments, states have flagged toxic cough syrup batches following child deaths, the Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s response on activist Sonam Wangchuk’s detention plea, and OpenAI’s new partnership with AMD marks a major challenge to Nvidia’s AI dominance.
Stay with us for all the latest updates and expert takes—there’s plenty to unpack!
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Tata Capital IPO: CEO addresses the margin question

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Cough syrup killing children: Maharashtra, Telangana flag Coldrif batches after deaths in MP, Rajasthan
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CGHS rate revision a positive step for cancer care, says HCG's BS Ajaikumar
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India-US trade deal: White House must respect India's 'red lines'; issues being addressed: Jaishankar

Any trade deal between India and the US has to respect New Delhi's "red lines" and efforts are underway to find a "landing ground", External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on October 5 amid strain in ties between the two countries over Washington's policy on tariffs.
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India to hold FTA talks with the European Union, Qatar in 1st week of October

Amid global uncertainties and the implementation of the India-EFTA Free Trade Agreement from October 1, India is moving to broaden its trade portfolio through negotiations with multiple regions. Government sources told CNBC-TV18 that talks on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement are progressing well and are “on track to be concluded by year-end,” with India’s trade delegation scheduled to visit Brussels from October 6–10 for the 14th round of discussions.
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OpenAI, AMD announce multibillion-dollar partnership that could challenge Nvidia

ChatGPT maker OpenAI and chip-designer Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) on Monday, October 6, announced a multibillion-dollar partnership with ambitions to build infrastructure to meet the world’s growing Artificial Intelligence (AI) demands.
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Bihar Election Date 2025: Voting in two phases on Nov 6 and 11, result on Nov 14
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Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, Ladakh UT on Sonam Wangchuk's wife's plea challenging detention

The Supreme Court on Monday (October 6) sought a response from the Centre and Union Territory of Ladakh on a plea filed by Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali J Angm,o challenging the climate activist's detention under the National Security Act, and seeking his immediate release.
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Explainer: Rubio says Gaza war has hurt Israel's global support. How has that played out at the UN?

The United States cannot ignore the impact the war in Gaza has had on Israel’s global standing, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday (October 5), as Israel’s diplomatic isolation mounts despite Washington’s attempts to shield its ally.
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