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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 []

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 []

The Election Commission (ECI) has ordered a Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in 14 States and three Union Territories with the 1st of January next year as the qualifying date. These states and UTs are Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, []

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 []

BJP President Nitin Nabin has strongly criticised the opposition, accusing it of attempting to destabilise the country in collusion with foreign powers. In a social media post, Mr Nabin alleged that the use of the term regime change exposed its agenda. He also alleged that the oppositions fight is not for electoral reforms, the SIR, []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on 11 October. At around 11:30 AM, he will undertake a ride on the Chennai Metro from Porur Bypass Station to Poonamallee Bypass Station and back. At around 12:15 PM, he will perform Darshan and Pooja at the Jalakandeswarar Temple in Chennai. Thereafter, he will undertake []

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 []

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 []

U.S. President Donald Trumps envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are headed to Moscow and then Kyiv as part of a renewed diplomatic to push for a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. Speaking to reporters on September 4, President Trump said the envoys are carrying a concrete proposal aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war []

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that the United States may hit Irans Pickaxe Mountain very soon. Pickaxe Mountain, located near Irans heavily damaged Natanz uranium enrichment facility, is a heavily fortified site that hosts two deeply buried tunnel complexes. President Trump said the U.S. was carrying out intermittent strikes but said they are not fighting []

The United Nations has warned that the world is on track to cross the 1.5C global warming limit within the next few years, urging governments to take faster action against climate change. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said extreme heat, wildfires and deadly floods are signs of the growing risks from a warming planet. Guterres called []

Amid the aggressive impact of the monsoon across the country, the Meteorological Department has once again issued an alert. Delhi and Haryana are likely to receive widespread rainfall, with another spell of rain expected on August 13. The national capital may also experience thunderstorms and lightning during the active monsoon spell. The Met Department has []

Indias net direct tax collection has crossed 8.11 lakh crore in the current financial year, registering a growth of 23.09% compared to 6.59 lakh crore during the same period last year. According to Income Tax Department data, gross direct tax collection stood at 9.55 lakh crore as of August 10, 2026, marking a 19.75% increase []

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has relaxed the timelines for municipalities with listed municipal debt securities under its regulations to submit financial results to stock exchanges. Under the revised framework issued yesterday, listed municipalities will now have to submit half-yearly unaudited financial results within 60 days of the first half-year, compared with []

India continued its impressive medal-winning run at the Commonwealth Fencing Championship in Lagos, Nigeria. After securing 17 medals on the opening day on Monday, Indian fencers added more Medals to the countrys tally. Karan Singh and Sherjin Shanthimol clinched gold medals for India in the senior mens events last night. In the mens Sabre final, []

The Supreme Court has asked the 19 remaining States and Union Territories to consider declaring cancer a notifiable disease to facilitate early detection and ensure proper care of patients. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, issued the direction yesterday. The court was informed that 17 of the 36 States and Union []

A U.S. federal court has dismissed criminal charges against Indian businessman Gautam Adani in an alleged fraud and bribery case. Brooklyn-based U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis approved a request by federal prosecutors to drop the case. However, the judge expressed concern over the Justice Departments decision to abandon the prosecution. The judge had sought clarification []

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has unveiled a special Metro train wrapped with the Har Ghar Tiranga theme on the Yellow Line to celebrate the spirit of independence. In a social media post, DMRC said that the train was unveiled as part of the week-long activities being organised to celebrate the 80th Independence Day of []