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Weekly News Roundup: Top Stories Of The Week | 4 October 2026

This week's top stories from India and around the world.

Vithya Ramraj Breaks P.T. Usha’s 42-Year-Old Record

Vithya Ramraj, 28, has broken P.T. Usha’s 42-year-old national record in the women’s 400m hurdles. At the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, she clocked 54.75 seconds to win bronze.

Deaf Events

Gujarat Association of the Deaf Celebrates 50 Years

The Gujarat Association of the Deaf (GAD) is celebrating 50 years with a special community event in Ahmedabad on 20 December 2026.

India

India Could Face 100% US Tariff Over Russian Oil: New Zealand and India Sign a Duty-Free Deal

The US has passed a Russia sanctions law allowing tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, which could affect India.

India

Weekly News Roundup: Top Stories Of The Week | 27 September 2026

From a fatal monkey attack and a Delhi crime case to a Bollywood baby announcement and a massive diya-lighting event, here are some major stories from the fourth week of September.

India

Ganesh Visarjan 2026: The Different Rules Being Introduced Across India

Different states across India are following different methods for Ganesh Visarjan this year, while an unusual incident in Andhra Pradesh saw rainfall on idols placed on a dry riverbed.

India

New UPI Rules Explained: What It Means For You ?

UPI payments above Rs.2,000 made to businesses will attract a 0.4% MDR from 15 October 2026, while customer-to-customer and person-to-person payments will remain free.

India

Weekly News Roundup: Top Stories of the Week | 20th September 2026 | ISH News

From a Bengaluru entrepreneur repairing a footpath himself to a viral AI crime story being debunked, here are four stories that made headlines in the third week of September.

World

Karnataka Deaf Women Association to Host International Day of the Deaf Programme

Karnataka Deaf Women Association will celebrate the International Day of the Deaf 2026.

World

Weekly News Roundup: Top Stories Of The Week | 13 September 2026

This week's top stories from India and around the world.

Deaf Events

NNMD 35th Anniversary: Dandiya, Games & Exciting Prizes!

Celebrate NNMD’s 35th Anniversary with Dandiya, exciting prizes, a Rs. 50 Lucky Draw and festive surprises on 20 October 2026!

World

Weekly News Roundup: Top Stories Of The Week | 6 September 2026

From a disrupted reading protest in Ahmedabad to inspiring survival stories in Nepal and a major NCLT case involving Zee, here are the biggest news stories from the first week of September.

India

India Makes First 100% Made-in-India AK-203 Rifle 'SHER'

India has developed the first fully Indian-made AK-203 assault rifle, “Sher,” which will undergo Indian Army trials in September 2026.

India

PM Modi Congratulates India on 7.8% Growth Rate

India recorded strong 7.8% GDP growth in the first quarter of FY 2026–27, with PM Modi crediting Indians’ hard work and urging people to support the economy.

World

Trump: US and Venezuela Sign Historic 65 Billion Barrel Oil Deal

US President Donald Trump has announced a major oil deal with Venezuela, giving the US access to 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves.

Deaf Events

Surhad Muk-Badhir Club Pune: 10th Anniversary and Dandiya Festival 2026

Surhad Muk-Badhir Club, Pune is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a Dandiya Festival on 18 October 2026, featuring fun, food, prizes, and a lucky draw for the Deaf community.

India

What is the FCRA Bill? Why Is the US Angry with India?

India plans stricter FCRA rules to increase checks on foreign funding, sparking debate over NGO freedom, religious organisations and national security.

World

Thousands of Migrants Enter Spain From Morocco

Thousands of migrants entered Spain's Ceuta, creating a major border crisis and raising fresh political questions.

India

Public Examination Amendment Bill 2026: New Rules for Public Exams

The Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026 proposes tougher punishments, faster investigations, and speedy trials to crack down on NEET paper leaks and exam cheating.

World

Gulf Countries Plan to Bypass Strait of Hormuz, Saudi to Get Nuclear Bomb?

The Middle East is witnessing major geopolitical shifts as the UAE plans to bypass the Strait of Hormuz while the US-Saudi nuclear deal raises global security concerns.