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Indian Bank mobilized employees and community partners in a nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva drive, with a flagship walkathon and plantation event in Chennai led by MD and CEO Binod Kumar, alongside health camps and felicitation of sanitation workers.
Gross Goods and Services Tax collections rose to Rs 2,03,521 crore in September 2026, up 14.7 percent year on year, as import-linked levies surged nearly 26 percent while domestic GST growth remained in the low double digits.
Thailand renewed public warnings on October 2, 2026, as government agencies expand hotlines, bank protections and public education to counter a fresh wave of SMS, call and online investment scams that continue to siphon millions from victims.
Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization and AIST are convening the second AI Safety Symposium and publishing research outcomes as Tokyo accelerates efforts to create operational safety benchmarks, guidelines and evaluation tools for generative and physical AI.
Taiwan on Friday took delivery of the first two of 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets from the United States, a high profile addition to its air defences that comes after delays and amid persistent pressure from China.
A multi sector strike called by a small autonomous union is under way across Italy on October 2, 2026, with rail services limited to a three hour stoppage and schools and many non emergency health services at risk. The action spotlights mounting public anger over the cost of living and puts fresh pressure on the government.
Switzerland’s upper chamber has voted to put the new Bilaterals III treaty package with the European Union to a referendum that would require not only a national majority but also a majority of cantons, raising the political stakes for an agreement meant to stabilise relations with the EU.
At a Safer Internet Day event in Jakarta on October 2, 2026, Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs joined Kemenko PMK, Google Indonesia and YouTube to launch community programs, MOOC courses and creator partnerships aimed at raising digital literacy and strengthening protections for users under 16 in the country’s evolving AI era.
An attempt to force a Flydubai plane bound for Tel Aviv into a fatal crash was stopped when crew and passengers overpowered the co-pilot after he stabbed the captain, Israeli officials say. The episode has triggered a multiagency investigation, diplomatic scrutiny and intensified domestic security debate ahead of Israel’s October election.
Speaking in New Delhi, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said technology and AI can help courts manage caseloads and improve access to justice, but stressed that judicial decision making must remain with human judges. The remarks reinforce India’s human centric approach to integrating AI in courts amid concerns about fabricated citations and algorithmic accountability.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology announced a new public private tsunami awareness push for Metro Manila, linking community drills, an advocacy campaign and digital tools ahead of planned outreach events in October.
State refiners halted shipments beyond Hong Kong and Macau ahead of Golden Week, with PetroChina cancelling several October cargoes. Traders said the move has already pushed oil product prices higher and tightened supply in Asia and beyond.
The Finance Ministry's September monthly review says India entered Q2 from a position of strength, but rising oil prices, climate shocks, and geopolitical and monetary headwinds threaten inflation, capital inflows and the currency.
From October 1, 2026 Austria reclassifies many 25 km/h electric two wheelers as L1e-B mopeds, requiring registration, insurance, a driving licence and helmet use, and banning them from cycle lanes. Authorities and rider groups warn of enforcement and compliance challenges for couriers and older users.
Pakistan launched a series of air and drone strikes across eastern and southern Afghanistan on October 1, saying it hit militant hideouts. Afghan authorities and the United Nations reported civilian casualties, heightening tensions between the neighboring governments already locked in repeated exchanges this year.