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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Addressing the occasion, the Prime Minister described his participation as a deeply spiritual experience born of the saints affection and blessings. Emphasizing that the Chinmaya Mission is not a mere institution but an immortal consciousness founded by a []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The two leaders welcomed the sustained momentum in India-Israel relations and reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening the Special Strategic Partnership between the two countries. The leaders also exchanged views on recent developments in West Asia and underscored the urgent []

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal criticised the developed worlds track record on climate obligations, questioning wealthy nations and the European Union for failing to deliver on their climate finance commitments to the Global South. Addressing a roundtable at the Berlin Global Dialogue, Piyush Goyal called out developed nations for historically contributing the []

Russia said on October 21 that it was ready to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine and the United States after President Vladimir Putin met a U.S. envoy and freed a detained American, but Moscow played down the chances of a deal to end the conflict. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff had flown to Russia from a []

A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta Platforms to pay $25 billion after a jury found it misled consumers about data privacy.The case stems from the Cambridge Analytica scandal, involving the alleged misuse of millions of Facebook users data for political targeting. Meta plans to appeal, while New Mexico officials called the ruling a warning []

The U.S. postal service has released a postage stamp commemorating the festival of Diwali. The stamp featured an intricate rangoli pattern created by Sangita Bhutada, a native of India and Houston-based artist. Indias Ambassador to the U.S. Vinay Mohan Kwatra, and Bhutada unveiled the stamp at a function at the Indian embassy. The stamp was []

Protests will be barred in parts of Paris on October 22, as the French government braced for a fresh wave of demonstrations in the coming days. Paris police announced a ban on participants from 0600 to 1800 GMT. The ban covers key areas, including the Elysee Presidential Palace and both Houses of Parliament. Tourist hotspots []

The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested 2 more accused in the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroffs car, taking the total number of arrests in the case to 10. The two suspects were arrested in Haryana and are being brought to Mumbai for further investigation, with transit remand proceedings underway. Earlier on October 21, []

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting with Scotlands First Minister John Swinney in New Delhi, focusing on expanding Indias trade and investment partnerships with the United Kingdom. The discussions with Scotland focused on exploring new opportunities under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, particularly in semiconductors, renewable energy, data centres and []

The Indian Air Force will present a grand display of valor and power in the skies over Namo Ghat in Varanasi on October 22, 24, and 25, 2026, under the Wings Over Ganga event. Along with thrilling aerial maneuvers by the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team and the Sarang Helicopter Display Team, various aircraft and helicopters of []

US envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, following what a US official described as constructive talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Norway, as President Donald Trump said it was time for Ukraine to end the conflict. According to US officials, Witkoffs meeting with Putin aims to build []

In a move offering relief to several countries, including India, US President Donald Trump has waived key sanctions and tariffs linked to Russian exports. Trump signed an executive order on Friday waiving US sanctions and tariffs targeting Russias energy revenues. The measures included duties on Russian goods and penalties for countries purchasing Russian oil and []

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted Indias resilience amidst global economic turbulence and geopolitical disruptions. He noted that the country successfully maintained the continuity of essential fuel supplies during recent West Asian crises by diversifying energy sources and bolstering domestic capacities. Mr Puri said this while addressing the national conference on Pathways []

India has expressed deep concern at reports of an alleged plot to carry out a mass shooting targeting a Hindu temple in the Aurora area of Illinois. In response to media queries regarding the attempted mass shooting incident in the US, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the reported anti-Hindu and racist nature of []

Indias Ministry of External Affairs has condemned a string of attacks at civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including at Aramco headquarters. Condemning the attack, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said There have been a string of attacks in Saudi Arabia, and we have condemned those attacks. Yesterday also there was an attack []

Netflix is cutting around 1,000 jobs, or approximately 6% of its workforce, in its biggest round of layoffs since 2022. The job cuts come as the streaming giant faces intensifying competition for users time in an increasingly consolidated media market. Most of the layoffs will affect Netflixs product, technology, legal and human resources teams, according []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with Indias 2026 Asian Games contingent in New Delhi on Thursday. He will also address the gathering. India finished fourth in the medal tally at the Games in Japan, winning 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze. The country recorded several historic achievements, including gold medals []

In a bid to facilitate timely updates on India-U.S. trade events, the Consulate General of India in New York on October 13 announced the launch of a dedicated WhatsApp Broadcast Channel. The channel will provide Indian exporters, U.S. importers, business members and other stakeholders with timely notifications and updates on upcoming trade events, business opportunities, []

EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar spoke about Indias trade negotiations with the United States at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, saying they are moving in the right direction. He also signaled continued efforts to finalise an agreement despite differences over tariffs and market access. EAM Jaishankars remarks followed U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greers assessment earlier this []

US President Donald Trump on Monday defended a diesel oil deal he made with Russia, despite bipartisan concerns that it may violate US sanctions law over the conflcit in Ukraine. Trump has said the deal to lift sanctions on Russian oil exports would help bring down high fuel prices. The Trump administration temporarily eased sanctions []

Indias Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the Joint Economic and Trade Committee Business Plenary alongside UK Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Trade Jonathan Reynolds in New Delhi on Monday. The minister highlighted how the India-UK CETA marks a significant milestone in the economic partnership, bringing together Indias growing manufacturing capabilities, digital []

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah today said that India is honored to host the First BIMSTEC Home Ministers Meeting scheduled to be held in New Delhi on 13 October 2026. In a post on X, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, India is honored to host the First BIMSTEC Home Ministers []

India has secured the deportation of alleged narco-trafficking kingpin Navpreet Singh from Trkiye. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has called it a historic milestone. Navpreet Singh, who allegedly obtained Turkish citizenship under the identity of Navab Virk, was accused of smuggling heroin and methamphetamine from Afghanistan to India. Indian agencies tracked him down, established his []

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal underscored New Delhis commitment to steer clear of incentives that cause price distortions and promote dumping. Addressing the G20 Trade Ministers Meeting session on Structural Excess Capacity and Production, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said that India does not have structural excess manufacturing capacity in sectors identified by the G20 []

As the U.S. midterm elections drawing closer, campaigning is intensifying as candidates and party leaders work to win over voters across the country. Economic issues, including inflation, energy prices and the cost of living, remain key concerns shaping the election debate. With just weeks to go before the midterm elections, US President Donald Trump has []

ndian Naval Ship Trishul, a frontline guided-missile stealth frigate, reached Valencia, Spain, on the 30th of September as part of her ongoing deployment to the Mediterranean, Atlantic and adjoining maritime regions. The Defence Ministry said that, during the port call, INS Trishul will undertake professional interactions, cross-deck visits, and sporting and cultural engagements with the []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sujeet on winning the Gold medal in the mens 65 kg freestyle wrestling event at the Asian Games after a thrilling victory in the final. The PM said that on his Asian Games debut, Sujeet has delivered Indias first wrestling gold of this edition. He described it as a memorable []

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has paid homage to former Prime Minister Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary. The Prime Minister said that Lal Bahadur Shastri Jis simplicity and dedication to the nation remain deeply inspiring. He noted that Shastri Jis gentle personality fills every Indian with pride, while his resolve was firm []

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his Jayanti. Shri Modi said that Mahatma Gandhis thoughts have inspired the entire world and continue to remain relevant as long as their flow remains connected with humanity. He also highlighted Mahatma Gandhis emphasis on adopting Swadeshi, with Khadi being foremost among them. []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Centenary Celebrations of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on October 1. The landmark event marks 100 years of the Union Public Service Commission, which was established on October 1, 1926, and later became a constitutional body under the Constitution of India. []

Switzerlands glaciers lost more than 5% of their ice in 2026, marking another year of rapid decline. According to the latest Glacier Monitoring in Switzerland report, the countrys glaciers have lost nearly 20% of their mass over the past 5 years, with 2026 recording the second-largest annual melt on record. Matthias Huss, head of the []

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded Captain Smit Machchhar for his immense courage and unwavering resolve to protect the lives of others in the face of grave danger and despite being seriously injured. The Prime Minister said that Captain Machchhars valour helped save hundreds of lives and avert a great tragedy. PM Modi said []

The 2nd IndiaItaly Joint Working Group (JWG) on Tourism was held on 29 September 2026, co-chaired by Bhuvnesh Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and Ms. Emanuela Tripi, Secretary-General, Ministry of Tourism, Italy. The meeting brought together representatives from the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of External Affairs, Embassy of India []

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has described 2026 as a historic year for the Indian Navy, with plans for the induction or commissioning of 18 warships during the year. Addressing the second edition of the Indian Navys biannual Commanders Conference 2026 in New Delhi yesterday, Mr Singh said that the developments reflected the growing maturity of []

The Government of India will undertake Special Campaign 6.0 from 2 October to 31 October 2026, with emphasis on Swachhata (cleanliness) and reduction of pendency in government activities. The campaign will also focus on effective management of records, efficient utilisation of office space and scientific disposal of e-waste generated in government offices. The annual campaign []

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said that Indias relationship with China is better today than it was last year. Speaking at an event organised by Asia Society in New York, Dr Jaishankar said the relationship started improving once the border standoff was resolved. He said that India has long been telling China that a []

The Election Commission today issued notification for biennial elections for 11 Rajya Sabha seats. This includes ten seats in Uttar Pradesh and one seat in Uttrakhand. BJP leaders and Union Ministers Hardeep Singh Puri, B L Verma, Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav, Ramji of BSP and six others are completing their terms on 25th []

The FASTag Annual Pass has crossed the significant milestone of one crore passes issued after its launch on 15th August last year. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said that the milestone reflects growing acceptance of the Annual Pass among private vehicle owners for providing a seamless and economical travel option on the National []

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday reviewed Delhis Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and assessed the progress of measures being taken to control air pollution in the national capital. The meeting focused on preparations for the winter season and coordinated action against key sources of pollution. The minister directed []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth in various government organizations at the 20th Rozgar Mela today via video conferencing. Addressing on the occasion, he emphasized that this milestone brings immense joy to thousands of families, serving as a tribute to both the personal hard work of the []

US President Donald Trump said he was banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing the outlets of spreading fake news about his administration. Trump did not specify what prompted the move, but said that media outlets shouldnt be able to constantly write or report fiction and lies while covering the President []

The United States has approved the sale of 48 F-35 stealth fighter jets and related equipment to Saudi Arabia. The major deal, estimated to be worth $24.3 billion, marks Saudi Arabias latest significant arms purchase since the start of the Iran conflict. Saudi Arabia has long sought to acquire F-35s. However, Israeli officials, whose country []

On an official visit to Bhutan, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu and valued his guidance to further deepen the unique friendship between the two nations. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar shared a post onX and wrote, Honoured to receive an audience with His Majesty []

Indias Abhishek Sharma has created history by smashing the fastest T20 International century by an Indian batter. The 26-year-old hit a stunning 100 runs off just 30 balls against Afghanistan in Delhi on Thursday. He finished with 108 runs off 34 balls, including nine fours and 11 sixes. His century broke Rohit Sharmas previous Indian []

For a third time, the U.S. House has voted to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution that would halt President Donald Trumps ability to continue military action without congressional approval. The bill, now called the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 to honor the South Carolina Republican, []

The European Union is moving toward tighter rules on childrens access to social media, with the European Commission proposing a ban for children under 13 and stricter controls for teenagers. The proposed EU Kids Act would also place greater responsibility on technology companies to protect young users. Under the proposal, children aged 13 and 14 []

In another significant step towards strengthening health cooperation with Indias Global South partners, India dispatched a consignment of 10 tons of Anti-Retroviral medicines to Botswana on September 15. These medicines will be used for HIV/AIDS treatment. Sharing the update on social media platform X, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar stated, Dispatched 10 tons of []

Bangladesh Election Commission has decided to hold Union Parishad elections across the country in 7 phases, with the first phase likely to be held on November 12. Election Commissioner said that authorities aim to conduct swift voting around 4,272 Union Parishads out of total 4,580 as there is a legal obligation to hold elections within []

Delhi Government has announced to double the fixed monthly incentive for ASHA workers from three thousand rupees to six thousand rupees. This decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in New Delhi yesterday. She said that the increase in the monthly incentive was an important step towards recognising ASHA []

The new Unified Payments Interface (UPI) framework introduced has no impact on any person to person transactions. UPI will continue to remain completely free for all person-to-person transactions, irrespective of the amount transferred. Payments to merchants up to Rupees 2,000, along with transactions covered under the zero-Merchant Discount Rate or MDR framework for small merchants, []