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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has asked technology giant firm Meta to review the content recommendation and ranking systems that power Facebook and Instagram, stepping up regulatory scrutiny of how social media algorithms amplify information in India, according to multiple reports. In an advisory issued to the company, the ministry had asked Meta to ensure that its recommendation systems do not lead to the disproportionate

Digital Desk | Singapore, Oct 10 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday met several top CEOs and business leaders here, and discussed Indias growth trajectory, investment opportunities and the expanding avenues for long-term institutional investment in India. She met Lim Chow Kiat, CEO of GIC. The discussion included Indias long-term growth prospects and the role of institutional investors in supporting investment across infrastructure, and other growth-oriented sectors such as f

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 10 (IANS) India finished on top with 13 medals, comprising three gold, five silver and five bronze, at the Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships 2026, which concluded at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Hosted by the Billiards & Snooker Federation of India (BSFI), the Championships were held under the endorsement of the World Confederation of Billiards Sports (WCBS) and Commonwealth Sport. The medal ceremony was graced by Indian Olympic Ass

Digital Desk | Abu Dhabi, Oct 10 (IANS) Indias electoral achievement goes beyond conducting elections every five years, encompassing the management of an extensive democratic infrastructure, accommodating immense diversity, training election personnel, deploying technology and adapting to changing demographics, a report has stated. For emerging democracies, India offers an example of how population size, geographical challenges and economic disparities need not stand in the way of regular, compe

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The Delhi BJP Mahila Morcha staged a protest on Saturday to demand the expulsion from Congress and the arrest of MP and JNU Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam accused of sexual harassment of female students. A large number of Mahila Morcha workers gathered near the Laxmi Nagar Metro Station in East Delhi, and raised slogans against the MP. As soon as they began marching towards the Congress headquarters on Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, the Delhi Police detained

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday urged India's industry to come forward to accelerate innovation, translate scientific research into commercial ventures and scale up India's technological capabilities to achieve national objectives set for 2047 and strengthen India's strategic sovereignty. Addressing 121st Annual Session of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) here, the minister emphasised the need to bring the government, ind

Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 10 (IANS) Bihar police on Saturday detained more than 50 teaching and non-teaching staff during a protest at JD Women's College here against the proposed establishment of Mata Sita Women's University. The demonstrators, who had gathered from different parts of Bihar, raised slogans against the governments plan to detach womens colleges from Patliputra University and bring them under the proposed university. The protesters said the concerns of teachers and the institutio

Digital Desk | Srinagar, Oct 10 (IANS) INDIA Bloc leaders belonging to different political parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday carried out a joint protest under the nationwide Save Democracy Week and Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao campaign. For the first time, political rivalries belonging to the Congress, National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday came out together to stage a joint protest here. The protesters attempted to start a protest march from the Congress

Digital Desk | Athens, Oct 10 (IANS) India and Greece discussed the current security challenges in the wider region, the great potential for further deepening their strategic defence cooperation, and the strong bonds of friendship during a meeting between India's Ambassador to Greece Ravi Shankar and Greeces Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias, on Saturday. Today at the Ministry of National Defence, I had an introductory meeting with the Ambassador of India, Mr. Ravi Shankar. We discussed

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Al-Qaeda is seeking to expand its footprint in India and the subcontinent through its arm Al-Qaeda in the Sub-Continent (AQIS) by promoting a pan-Islamist approach, encouraging Bangladesh-based terror outfits to spawn splinter groups, and building tactical ties with groups across sectarian lines, according to security officials. AQIS was launched in 2014 with the primary goal of focusing on India and the countries around it. However, the announcement was m

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) Indias office market saw strong momentum in Q3 2026 (July-September), with net absorption across the top eight cities reaching 14.1 million square feet (MSF) up 26 per cent quarter-on-quarter, a report said on Saturday. The report from Cushman & Wakefield said the growth was supported by healthy occupier demand and a significant increase in new office completions during the quarter. Net absorption moderated by 18 per cent on a year-on-year basis against a str

Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 9 (IANS) The Border Security Force (BSF) and Tripura Police will further tighten security along the India-Bangladesh border ahead of the five-day Durga Puja festival, beginning on October 16, while the state police will launch a special drive against drug-related activities during the festivities, top officials said. Director General of Police (DGP) G.S. Rao said the BSF would further strengthen its vigil along the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura during the Durga

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India and Qatar on Friday reviewed the multifaceted Strategic Partnership and explored ways to further strengthen bilateral ties during the Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held in New Delhi. Ms. Sripriya Ranganathan co-chaired the 6th Foreign Office Consultations between India and Qatar in New Delhi with Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar, H.E. Dr. Ahmad Hassen Al Hammadi, the MEA stated on X. Both sides reviewed the multifaceted

Digital Desk | Singapore, Oct 9 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday discussed ways to further strengthen economic, financial, investment, and business ties between the two countries, according to an official statement. Finance Minister Sitharaman, who is on a visit to the Southeast Asian city-state, shared select projects from the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) official pipeline and highlighted Indias strong economic

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India's cheetah story has entered a new phase. After the species disappeared from the country in the 1950s, Project Cheetah brought the animal back in 2022. India's cheetah reintroduction programme began in September 2022, when eight cheetahs were brought from Namibia to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. In February 2023, another 12 cheetahs arrived from South Africa, marking the start of a larger effort to establish a viable cheetah population in India

More than 200,000 visitors expected Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 9: Preparations for Plast Pack 2026, set to become one of the largest international trade shows in Central Indias industrial

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India and Ghana signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) between the Zoological Survey of India and the University of Ghana on research and training and another between the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Ghanas CSIR-Crops Research Institute during External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar's visit to Accra, earlier this week. Both nations are also holding negotiations on cooperation in local pharmaceutical, vaccine production, healt

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Indian equities are shifting toward an earnings-driven market with significant opportunities at the individual stock level across market-cap segments, a report said on Friday. The report from Abakkus Mutual Fund urged investors to look beyond aggregate valuations of large-, mid- and small-cap indices and focus on earnings growth, valuations and the long-term addressable market for individual companies. Though headline valuations show market as expensive, si

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 9: Shivani Raja, Conservative Member of Parliament for Leicester East in the United Kingdom, is currently in India on a short visit for UK Parliamentary business,

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Olympic bronze medallists Swapnil Suresh Kusale and Sarabjot Singh will lead a 24-member Indian contingent at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Cairo, Egypt. The international event is being held from October 8 to October 16, 2026. The squad travelled to Cairo after completing an intensive national camp in Dehradun. The camp was held from October 1 to October 7, 2026, at the Maharana Pratap Sports College. Shooters spent the week working on match simulatio

Digital Desk | Reykjavik, Oct 9 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, addressed a session at the Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavik on Friday, underscoring Indias commitment to a science-led approach in the Arctic as an Observer State. He asserted that even though India may be geographically distant from the region, but remains scientifically connected to it. Addressed the session Arctic and Climate Change: Perspectives from Observer States, at the Arctic Circle As

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Pakistan have officially withdrawn from the mens Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 and have been replaced by Bangladesh in the event starting on October 27 at Jalandhar and Mohali. Pakistan's refusal to travel across the border means that Asian Games gold medallist and hosts India will take on Bangladesh on the opening day on October 27. The full match schedule for the prestigious continental tournament was announced by the Asian Hockey Federation on Frida

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The 10th edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 successfully drew technology companies, startups, policymakers, researchers and industry leaders to showcase the country's nextgeneration connectivity and emerging technologies, an official statement said on Friday. The statement from the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) said the fourday event, held till October 10, 2026, provided a platform for dialogue, innovation and collaboration around next-gener

Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 9 (IANS) Janata Dal (United) National Working President and Rajya Sabha MP, Sanjay Kumar Jha, has announced that all future party programmes will be organised in the name of Nitish Kumar, highlighting the Bihar leaders two decades of contribution to the states development. Jha made the announcement during the Nitish Samvad programme held at the JD(U) office. He said the party belonged to Nitish Kumar and that his contribution to Bihar over the past 20 years would remain

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Reacting to reports of a so-called 'Khalistan referendum' planned in Canada, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday reiterated that New Delhi strongly condemns all anti-India activities. We strongly condemn all anti-India activities, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said during a bi-weekly media briefing in New Delhi while responding to a question about the Khalistani event planned in Canada. The MEA spokesperson's remarks came as reports claimed

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 season is set to kick off on October 10, with 13 teams competing in a revamped campaign that will run until May 2027. The upcoming season will mark the return of the traditional home-and-away format and playoffs under a new club-led model, bringing back a longer league campaign and renewed competition for the title. The new season will feature 163 matches across eight months, with each participating team scheduled to fa

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India-US ties for much of the past quarter-century were anchored in the belief that a stronger India served a larger American strategic purpose by helping sustain the balance of power in Asia, diversify supply chains and strengthen a free and open Indo-Pacific, a report has stated. It noted that while differences have always existed, the broader strategic rationale was considered strong enough to withstand them, but that assumption is becoming increasingly

Digital Desk | Riyadh, Oct 8 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Riyadh on Thursday issued an advisory to all Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain alert and vigilant amid ongoing attacks on civilian infrastructure. In view of the current situation, all Indian nationals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are advised to remain alert and vigilant, stay indoors as necessary, and follow the instructions issued by local authorities through official channels, the Embassy stated in the advisory. Indian nat

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) India and Russia on Thursday reviewed existing military-technical cooperation and discussed co-production and co-development initiatives at the inaugural session of the 24th Working Group meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military Technical Cooperation and Defence Industry. The inaugural session of the 24th Working Group meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military Technical Cooperation and Defence Industr

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) on Thursday hosted a grand send-off ceremony for the Indian contingent ahead of the 5th Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, with Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urging the athletes to build on their historic performance at the previous edition. The ceremony, held at ITC Maurya in Chanakyapuri, was attended by athletes, coaches, support staff, dignitaries and partners, while the official Team India jersey for the

Digital Desk | Nairobi, Oct 8 (IANS) The High Commission of India in Kenya on Thursday stated that India stands in solidarity with Kenya to combat Ebola virus and is committed to supporting public health preparedness and response. India stands in solidarity with Kenya in its efforts to combat Ebola Virus Disease. We remain committed to supporting Kenyas public health preparedness and response, and to further strengthening our longstanding partnership in healthcare, the High Commission stated on

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Emphasising a swift transition from announcements to ground execution, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday made a major pitch to corporate leaders and startups at the Interactive Session on Investment Opportunities in Madhya Pradesh in Mumbai. Pledging rapid implementation and zero-delay governance, the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister urged business leaders to participate in the state's ongoing transformation trajectory. Our (BJP) government be

Digital Desk | Selayang, Oct 8 (IANS) The India U17 womens team took another significant step in their AFC U17 Womens Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers campaign with a dominant 2-0 victory over Syria in their second Group E match at the MP Selayang Stadium on Thursday. Anushka Kumari, who had scored five goals in Indias record-breaking 14-0 victory over Iraq in their opening match, found the net on either side of half-time to take her qualifiers tally to seven goals. The victory gave the Indian si

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Flyers will have to shell out more for plane tickets as Air India and Air India Express have announced an increase in fuel surcharges on domestic and select international routes due to the rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices amid the continuing Middle East conflict. The Tata Group airlines have followed leading domestic carrier IndiGo in increasing the fuel surcharge. ATF prices have remained volatile in recent months amid geopolitical developments a

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Akie Abe, wife of late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, in New Delhi on Thursday and expressed appreciation for her continued association with India. PM Modi described Shinzo Abe as a dear friend and a visionary leader who played a defining role in elevating bilateral ties to new heights. He welcomed the inauguration of the Abe Memorial Corridor at the Rudraksh Convention Centre in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The celebrations over Indias historic Asian Games title defence will soon give way to another test of the mens hockey teams continental credentials, with the Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 set to bring Asias leading sides to India from October 27 to November 5. India became the first team to successfully defend the mens Asian Games hockey title when they clinched a second successive gold at the Aichi-Nagoya Games in Japan. With that achievement still fr

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Reigning World 10K Bengaluru Indian Elite champion Harmanjot Singh and former winner Lili Das will headline a strong Indian contingent for the 21st edition of the Delhi Half Marathon, with 22 men and 20 women set to compete in the Indian Elite category here on October 18. Harmanjot will make his debut at the World Athletics Gold Label Road Race carrying the distinction of being the fastest runner in the Indian Elite field. The 2026 Asian Cross Country Champ

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India is marching towards a future where products and their designs will be developed in the country, while the underlying technology and intellectual property will also belong to the country. Addressing the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) here, PM Modi said the country has moved beyond being merely a consumer of technology and is now rapidly emerging as a creator and innovator. The Prime Ministe

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the party and other INDIA bloc MPs are marching to Rajghat to stage a peaceful sit-in protest, while accusing the BJP-led government of undermining democratic rights and institutions. The development comes as Congress and other INDIA bloc MPs were marching to Rajghat after lunch at a restaurant in Connaught Place. The Opposition parties have been se

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Institutional deal activity in India broadened in the third quarter of 2026, with 696 transactions worth $36.9 billion recorded across mergers and acquisitions, private equity and public markets, a report said on Thursday. Excluding initial public offerings and qualified institutional placements, 608 M&A and PE transactions were recorded worth $23.1 billion, with volumes rising 8 per cent quarteronquarter even as values declined 36 per cent, the report from

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 8 (IANS) Leaders of Congress and other constituents of the INDIA Bloc were detained in Hyderabad on Thursday as they tried to march towards Lok Bhavan demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the alleged irregularities in Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Telangana Congress President Mahesh Kumar Goud, MLC Kodandaram, CPI MLA and partys state Secretary Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao, CPI-M state Secretary John Wesley, were among those det

Digital Desk | Nicosia, Oct 8 (IANS) India and Cyprus on Thursday held discussions on expanding trade and investment; advancing cooperation in shipping and technology; and, strengthening tourism connectivity and infrastructure links. The discussions took place during a meeting between India's High Commissioner to Cyprus, Manish, and Deputy Minister to Cyprus President, Irene Piki. The two sides reviewed progress on the India-Cyprus strategic agenda after Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides' S

Digital Desk | Hong Kong, Oct 8 (IANS) India's Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, paid obeisance at the 125-year-old Khalsa Diwan Gurdwara Sahib in Hong Kong on Thursday and also met members of the gurudwara's parbandhak committee. He appreciated their long standing service, dedication and contributions to the culture and philanthropy, saying their efforts have brought pride to the Indian community in Hong Kong. Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami paid obeisance at the 125 year-old Khalsa Diwan Gu

Digital Desk | Ranchi, Oct 8 (IANS) India will look to turn their early advantage into a 2-0 lead when they face West Indies in the second T20I at the JSCA International Stadium Complex on Friday, but the focus before the five-match series moves to a couple of selection calls that could test an otherwise settled side. The hosts made a commanding start in Lucknow, chasing down West Indies 171 in just 14.4 overs after Shreyas Iyer smashed an unbeaten 102 off 43 balls. The result leaves India with

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that India registered $863 billion in exports last year and has set itself the target of achieving $1 trillion in exports in the current fiscal year, according to an official statement on Thursday. This represents nearly 16 per cent growth in a year when international trade is expected to grow by only around 2.5 to 3 per cent, while the global economy remains vulnerable to shocks, and global growth is expecte

Digital Desk | Suva, Oct 8 (IANS) Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav on Thursday said that India remains committed to working with the COP31 presidency, the chairs and all parties to take forward the constructive outcomes of the Pre-COP discussions in Fiji towards the upcoming climate summit in Turkey. The Pre-COP negotiations concluded in Fijis Nadi on Thursday, after several days of bilateral and multilateral engagements focused on building consensus ahead of

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Indias credit market continued its growth momentum in Q1 FY27 as total assets under management (AUM) reached Rs 142 lakh crore as of June 2026, an increase of 18 per cent year-on-year, a report showed on Thursday. According to a report by Experian, total loan sourcing value stood at Rs 20 lakh crore in Q1 FY27, jumping 18 per cent YoY. However, it moderated from Q4 FY26. Unsecured sourcing volumes grew 26 per cent YoY in Q1 FY27 and emerged as a significant

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) With Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge hosting a lunch for INDIA bloc leaders for the second consecutive day, the party on Thursday said the Opposition was fighting to protect democracy, voters, and the common people of the country. The development comes amid the Opposition's ongoing protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Kharge hosted the lunch for INDIA bloc leaders at a restaurant in the national capital on Th

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The India-EU trade deal constitutes the first major bilateral trade agreement between two of the worlds largest economic entities and is expected to see a sharp rise in trade between the two sides, according to a new report. At the same time, the trade deal only partially liberalises sensitive sectors like agriculture, excludes government procurement, and leaves many non-tariff barriers in place. In some areas like the automobile sector, tariff reductions w

The four-day technology event highlights Indias progress in 5G, 6G, AI, cybersecurity, semiconductors and next-generation digital connectivity.