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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was taking measures to prevent sudden fluctuations in the value of the rupee, while clarifying that the central bank does not determine the currencys value. Speaking to reporters in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, Sitharaman said the RBIs efforts were aimed at preventing abrupt []

Israel will head to the polls on October 27, with the ruling coalition set for parliamentary elections to be held as scheduled. Israels parliament, the Knesset, has 120 members elected for a four-year term through a system of nationwide proportional representation. The entire country functions as a single electoral constituency, with voters casting their ballots []

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is highlighting US President Donald Trumps endorsement ahead of Israels parliamentary elections, as he seeks another term in office. In a televised address late Sunday, Netanyahu described the relationship with Trump as unprecedentedly friendly and said Israel might not see another US president as supportive. Netanyahu also cited Trumps appeal []

The two day 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum will conclude in New Delhi today Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla who is also the Chairperson of the Forum will deliver the valedictory speech after adoption of joint statement. There after the presidency will be handed over to China. Vice President C P Radhakrishnan will host lunch in []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral meeting with the Acting Head of State of the Principality of Liechtenstein Hereditary Prince Alois in New Delhi on October 27. During the visit, the two leaders will discuss cooperation in various areas, including trade and investment, science, technology and innovation and people-to-people exchanges, and also exchange views []

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 today extended his greetings to all personnel of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on their Raising Day. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the ITBP Himveers for distinguishing themselves through their exceptional valour and noted that they have always risen to every challenge with remarkable determination. He added that their selfless []

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 []

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar held a trilateral meeting with UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Mumbai. Jaishankar in his post on X said that they exchanged their perspectives on energy, connectivity and contemporary developments. While, Rubio in his post on X said that []

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, congratulated Mona Agarwal on winning Gold in the Womens 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event at the Asian Para Games 2026. The Prime Minister noted that her outstanding score also set a new Asian Para Games Record, making Indias opening day even more special. He lauded her precision, determination and []

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has capped trade margins on 137 identified non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs at 30 percent of their maximum retail price, a move expected to reduce MRPs by up to 70 per cent, depending on existing price structures. Under a Gazette notification issued on October 17, the revised prices will take effect []

Firing was reported at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroffs car in Mumbais Juhu area on Sunday. The actor escaped unharmed, while his driver sustained injuries in the incident. Police have stepped up their investigation and seized a Pulsar motorcycle allegedly used in the attack from near Andheri railway station. According to preliminary information, CCTV footage has []

The Strait of Hormuz can open within days if U.S. agrees to the terms and conditions presented by the Iranain side, informed the Iranian Foreign Minister while speaking to the media. Iran has presented its conditions to U.S. as part of a seven-day plan, which it says is the key to opening the vital global []

The Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) Unit of Delhi Police has prevented one crore fifty three lakh rupees cyber fraud across five states. The unit tracked suspicious money trails and identified victims of cyber fraud through timely intervention in five cases across Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat. Most of the cases relate []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent participating in the Asian Para Games. PM Modi expressed pride in the countrys para-athletes, praising their grit, dedication and indomitable spirit. In a post on X, PM Modi said the achievements and determination of Indias para-athletes inspire 140 crore Indians. He also wished []

India has expressed deep concern over an attempted mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, in the United States, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) highlighting rising cases of hate crimes and racial discrimination against the Indian community. Addressing the media, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the incident was a matter of []

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 []

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 []

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 []

Indias Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday reiterated that Ladakh is an integral and inalienable part of India, asserting that no denial by China can change this established fact. The statement came in response to media queries regarding comments made by the Chinese side on Ladakh. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the announcement mentions that []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a productive conversation with Canadas Prime Minister Mark Carney. The leaders agreed to build on the positive momentum in India-Canada ties and work towards concrete outcomes across key areas of our strategic partnership, including trade, energy, technology, security and people-to-people ties. In a post onX, PM Modi said that together, []

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 []

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said H-1B visa curbs could benefit India by boosting remote tech work and accelerating the growth of global capability centres in domestic cities. During a fireside chat at the Startup Awards in New Delhi on Friday, Minister Piyush Goyal discussed the Trump administrations H-1B visa crackdown and its []

Indias Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is on a visit to Singapore, where she met Singapores Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday. The leaders discussed ways to further strengthen economic, financial, investment and business ties. Both also exchanged views on regional and global developments and on strengthening India-ASEAN cooperation. They reviewed progress in []

The U.S. imposed fresh sanctions on Iran on October 8, targeting individuals, networks and 17 vessels for transporting Iranian crude, oil products and petrochemicals. The United States has announced a fresh round of Iran-related sanctions targeting 27 companies, 6 individuals and 22 vessels, as the Trump administration intensifies economic pressure on Tehran. The State Department []

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 []

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 []

The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. In a post on X, the Prime Ministers Office shared: Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, @myogiadityanath met Prime Minister @narendramodi. #YogiAdityanath #PMModi #NarendraModi #UttarPradesh #UPCM #YogiMeetsModi #PrimeMinister #PoliticalNews #IndiaNews #UPNews #NewDelhi #NationalNews #BreakingNews #NewsUpdate #NewsPointTV

The United Forum of Bank Unions has called a three-day bank strike from September 28 to 30. Banking services are expected to be affected, raising concerns among customers. #BankStrike #BankStrike2026 #BankingServices #BankingNews #BankUnions #BankEmployees #UFBU #BankStrikeIndia #IndiaNews #FinancialNews #BankingSector #CustomerAlert #BankHoliday #NewsUpdate #BreakingNews #NewsPointTV

US President Donald Trump has described his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping as very productive, saying tremendous things will be happening between the US and China. Trump made the remarks in a social media post on Friday, without providing details of specific outcomes from the meeting. Trump also said participants at the talks referred []

German automaker Volkswagen is recalling around 2.86 million vehicles worldwide over a possible steering failure caused by corrosion. The recall affects several Volkswagen models built between 2013 and 2024, along with around 700,000 Audi vehicles made from 2017 to 2024. According to Germanys transport authority KBA, corrosion could cause a bolt to break and lead []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today interacted via video conferencing with participants undertaking the Seva Yatra (Service Journey) from Vadnagar to Varanasi as part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan (Service Pledge Campaign). During the interaction, participants shared their experiences of the journey with the Prime Minister. The objective of the journey is to foster youth participation []

U.S. President Donald Trump, along with First Lady Melania Trump, welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping for his three-day state visit to the United States. The welcome marked the first time in 11 years that a U.S. president has greeted a foreign leader at Joint Base Andrews. The last such reception was for Pope Francis in []

US President Donald Trump has defended his administrations military action against Iran in an address to the 81st UN General Assembly in New York yesterday. He urged countries to maintain economic pressure on Tehran and said Iran faces a choice between reaching a deal and facing further US military action. Mr Trump said the United []

President Droupadi Murmu honored Yami Gautam with the Silver Lotus Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for the Hindi film Article 370 at the 72nd National Film Awards. The National Film Awards are the countrys most prestigious honors for excellence in cinema. Instituted in 1954, they are conferred every year by the Ministry []

On relations between China and the United States, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is closely monitoring developments and that they could impact bilateral relations. Jaiswal said India does not comment on other countries, but follows developments taking place globally and keeps a close watch on them. He said discussions have taken []

In a historic ceremony held against the grand backdrop of the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, President Droupadi Murmu presented the 72nd National Film Awards, honouring cinematic excellence for the year 2024 across feature, non-feature, and writing categories. A total of 92 awardees were recognized during the event. Legendary actor Anant Nag was []

US President Donald Trump has said his administration strongly supports the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. He said there is a need to shift Middle East energy infrastructure away from Iranian checkpoints amid multiple strikes on West Asian countries during the war. President Trump made the remarks while addressing a meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council and []

India opened its shooting campaign at the Asian Games with a silver medal in the womens 10-metre air rifle team event on Sunday. Sonam Maskar, Elavenil Valarivan and Vidarsa Vinod combined to finish second behind a dominant Chinese team, which shattered the qualification world record. The Indian trio faced a close contest with hosts Japan []

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 []