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US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine could be reached soon. He believes the potential deal could go beyond the two nations and pave the way for greater stability across Europe. Trump also confirmed meeting Russian President Vladimir Putins envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, at the White House but []

UBC 63, a poorly populatedgroup of stars, bound loosely by gravity (Galactic open cluster) about 4892 light years away from the Earth, which was previously identified as a single star cluster, has now been found to be composed of two distinct star clusters. The chance discovery provided a rare opportunity to study the aftermath of []

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the successful flight-test of quasi-ballistic missile Pralay from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha at around 1110 hrs on November 5, 2026. All the test objectives were fully met as confirmed by the test data captured by various range instruments deployed by Integrated Test []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the outstanding performance of the Para-Athletes in the recently concluded Asian Para Games in Aichi Nagoya, Japan shows that India is emerging as a big power in world of sports. Interacting with the Indian contingent in New Delhi this evening, Mr Modi said, the athletes have not only []

The US midterm election results are already reshaping the race for the White House in 2028. The Republican defeat has put Vice President JD Vance under pressure, while several Democrats are emerging with a stronger national profile. As the dust settles, the immediate next steps in American politics will centre on shifting leadership, upcoming legislative []

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth faces likely impeachment accusations when Congress returns after the midterm elections and others, including President Donald Trump, could be investigated for alleged misconduct as Democrats return to power. Besides Trump and Hegseth, lawmakers have already filed impeachment resolutions against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Education Secretary []

Two people were killed after a three-storey under-construction building collapsed in Chandni Chowk area on Thursday. The building collapsed in Gali Sattara, near Chawri Bazaar Metro Station, at around 9.50 am. At least six fire units, including water tenders and rescue vehicles, were called into action. Senior officers also reached the spot to supervise the []

Political debate over the Iran war has intensified following the Republican Partys significant defeat in the US midterm elections. President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the conflict with Iran may have been one of the major factors behind the election setback. Trump said the war temporarily pushed up gasoline prices, affecting voters and potentially influencing []

Air quality across the country is deteriorating day by day ahead of Diwali. Stubble burning and firecrackers are contributing to increased smoke accumulation in the atmosphere, further worsening air quality and pushing the Air Quality Index (AQI) to alarming levels. On Thursday, Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest pollution levels, with Meerut topping the list of []

he Jammu Railway Division of Northern Railways has strengthened security and crowd management arrangements at major railway stations, particularly Jammu Tawi, ahead of Diwali and Chhath Puja to manage the expected rush of passengers. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that additional ticket-checking staff, Railway Protection Force, Government Railway Police and scouts and guides have been deployed, []

Nov 04, New Delhi: India defeated New Zealand by five wickets, successfully chasing the revised DLS target of 143 in 22.4 overs after their second innings was reduced to 32 overs. Virat Kohli led Indias chase with an impressive 74 off 51 deliveries, including 13 boundaries and one six. Shubman Gill contributed 37 off 56 []

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will begin a two-day visit to Nepal on Wednesday, November 4, to discuss bilateral, regional and global matters of mutual interest. The Foreign Secretary is paying an official visit to the neighbouring country at the invitation of Nepals Foreign Secretary, Amrit Bahadur Rai. India and Nepal share strong and friendly ties, []

Indian-origin candidates are making their presence felt across the United States as the country prepares for the November 3 midterm elections. At least 57 Indian-American candidates are in the fray for key positions at the national, state and local levels. The contests include prominent names such as Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio, Pramila Jayapal in Washington, []

Delhi Metro recorded a significant rise in passenger boardings on Monday, with the total reaching 80,54,968, an increase of over 8.3 lakh boardings. The rise in passenger boardings may be attributed to the implementation of GRAP-II measures and restrictions on the operation of certain non-BS VI vehicles in Delhi, encouraging more commuters to shift to []

India has condemned the attack on commercial vessel MSV Al Jusufi near Oman. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said that of the 14 Indian nationals on board, 13 have been rescued while one tragically lost his life after sustaining injuries. The ministry conveyed its deepest condolences over the loss of life and []

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will undertake a two-day official visit to Nepal on November 4 and 5 at the invitation of Nepals Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai. The visit will provide an opportunity for both sides to review the full range of India-Nepal relations and exchange views on matters of mutual interest. During the visit, []

Iran on Monday said it was ready to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days if the United States accepted its conditions, including a new transit route through the strategic waterway and a reduction in its troop presence in the region. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said the proposal reflected Tehrans willingness to []

Abhishek Sharma and teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi have been named in Indias 15-member squad for the ACC Mens Rising Stars Asia Cup, with Tilak Varma appointed captain and Rajat Patidar vice-captain. The tournament will be held in Doha from November 19 to 29, with India A placed in Group B alongside Pakistan A, Nepal and []

The city of Pune is all set to witness a major infrastructure push as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of Pune Metro projects worth around 21,800 crore on November 3 through video conferencing. Prime Minister Modi will also inaugurate Pune Metro Line 3, also known as the Pink Line, []

National Security Advisor of India Ajit Doval has arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam, on an official visit. During the visit, he met General Phan Van Giang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam, in Hanoi. Both sides reviewed the status of ongoing bilateral defence cooperation between India and Vietnam during the meet. They []

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held discussions with Indian Consuls General in the United States during a meeting in Atlanta. EAM Jaishankar was briefed on new initiatives and platforms covering trade, innovation, education and community outreach. The discussions highlighted the growing breadth and depth of India-U.S. relations, with an emphasis on strengthening diplomatic engagement []

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into Cyclonic Storm Murasu over the Southwest and adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal. In its latest bulletin, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the cyclone is likely to make landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast on November 3. It is very likely to cross the []

The countrys gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections grew nearly 23 per cent year-on-year to over two lakh 31 thousand crore rupees in October this year, driven by robust domestic economic activity and a sharp rise in tax revenue from imports. According to the provisional government data, gross GST revenue from domestic sales climbed []

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday reviewed the manufacturing of Indias homegrown Bullet Train-B28 at the ADITYA manufacturing facility in Bengaluru. During the visit, the Minister inspected specialised manufacturing infrastructure and key production stages, including underframe, sidewall, roof and car assembly, along with surface preparation and treatment. He also witnessed the Squeeze Test, a []

rime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. The four-day Summit will be held till 5th of this month. The theme of the Summit is Invest Innovate Inspire. Akashvani correspondent reports that the []

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has reaffirmed Indias commitment to collective regional security and the eradication of terrorism in all its forms, emphasising that New Delhis extensive expertise in counter-terrorism is not theoretical classroom knowledge; it is an experience hard-earned on the ground through decades of directly confronting complex, cross-border security challenges. Addressing the 13th ASEAN []

Governor of Karnataka, Dr. Sudha Yadavmet Prime Minister, Narendra Modi today. The Prime Minister posted on X: Governor of Karnataka, Dr. Sudha Yadav met Prime Minister @narendramodi. #Karnataka #GovernorOfKarnataka #SudhaYadav #NarendraModi #PMModi #PrimeMinisterOfIndia #KarnatakaGovernor #RajBhavanKarnataka #India #IndianPolitics #PoliticalNews #PMOIndia #Modi #XPost #BreakingNews

The US Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at a target range of 3.75 per cent to 4.00 per cent, keeping the average effective rate at approximately 3.9 per cent despite stubbornly high inflation. In a statement released after its two-day policy meeting, the Fed said, inflation remains elevated and holding off on []

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved to release an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners w.e.f. 01.07.2026 representing an increase of 3% over the existing rates of 60% of the Basic Pay/Pension, to compensate against price rise. []

Cyclonic storm Arnab weakened into a deep depression on October 28 and is expected to bring heavy rainfall in several parts of the country on October 29. The cyclone crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts early on October 28, leaving a trail of destruction with uprooted trees and electric poles and damaged roads. The []

India has reiterated its rejection of laws that adversely affect the sovereignty of other nations while supporting a United Nations General Assembly resolution demanding an end to the longstanding U.S. embargo against Cuba. Addressing the assembly prior to the vote, Soumya Nair, a counsellor in Indias Permanent Mission to the UN, stated that New Delhi []

U.S. President Donald Trump on October 27 suggested that Venezuela could become the 51st U.S. state, citing growing oil cooperation between the two countries. Speaking at the port of Corpus Christi in Texas, President Trump said Venezuela had vast oil reserves and that major oil companies were investing billions of dollars in the country. He []

U.S. Media reported on October 27 that defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro left the country and is traveling to the United States. Bolsonaro, who has yet to concede to leftist incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, left Brazil after refusing to comply with a Supreme Court order to surrender his passport. The location of []

Israels wartime election appeared deadlocked on Tuesday, with exit polls indicating a tight contest between the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot and the camp of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The projections suggested that neither side had secured a clear path to forming the next government. The results point to a potential setback for Netanyahus []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026 in New Delhi. The three-day Conclave brings together leading scientists, researchers, academicians, policymakers, industry leaders, startups and international experts to deliberate on emerging technologies and Indias science, technology and innovation priorities. In his address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India must []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today congratulated Brazilian President Lula da Silva, on his re-election victory. In a social media post, Prime Minister Modi said that he looks forward to working closely with the Brazilian President to further deepen and expand the multifaceted India-Brazil Strategic Partnership. Mr Modi added that together, India and Brazil will continue []

India secured a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second match of the five-match T20 series at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday, October 24. Chasing a target of 181 runs, the Indian team reached the total in 19.5 overs, with Tilak Varma playing a crucial role in the victory. Tilak Varma joined []

On the second day of the Wings Over Ganga air show in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, spectators witnessed a display of the Indian Air Forces capabilities. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate as the chief guest in this air show tomorrow. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will also be present []

The first ship carrying Russian diesel has left for the United States on October 23. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov shared during a conference call adding that more shipments would follow on a steady pace. United States has made a deal with Russia to import diesel, citing need to lower domestic fuel costs ahead of the []

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held talks with Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, in Baku. EAM Jaishankar said that the discussions charted a pathway forward for bilateral relations. He added that they exchanged views on regional and global developments from a strategic perspective. #EAMJaishankar #SJaishankar #Azerbaijan #JeyhunBayramov #IndiaAzerbaijanRelations #IndiaAzerbaijan #Baku #BilateralRelations #Diplomacy #ForeignAffairs []

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 []