India posted a better than expected GDP growth of 7.8 per cent amid West Asia crisis, trade uncertainties and El Nino impact, beating Reserve Bank of India's estimate of 7 per cent

The US FDA has approved updated Covid-19 vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech and Novavax-Sanofi for the 2026-27 immunisation season. The shots are approved for people aged 65 and older and younger high-risk individuals, with age eligibility varying by vaccine