India has become the world's fourth-largest economy, surpassing Japan with a valuation of $4.18 trillion, and is projected to become the third largest by 2030. The government highlighted India as the fastest-growing major economy, with real GDP growth at 8.2% in Q2 2025-26. Separately, the Election Commission of India directed home verification for elderly, ailing, and disabled voters in West Bengal following backlash. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi also stated China mediated in recent India-Pakistan tensions.