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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 []
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 []
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 []
Pakistan has tightened security in Islamabad ahead of a planned September 27 march by supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Pakistani authorities have blocked major highways with shipping containers and deployed thousands of security personnel. Three of Khans sisters and hundreds of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activists have been detained in recent days, with []
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar co-chaired the L.69 Consultative Ministerial Interaction on UNSC reform, along with his Saint Lucian counterpart Alva Baptist. Addressing the meeting, Dr Jaishankar noted that the Global South is at the receiving end of the unprecedented changes that the world is undergoing, with the UN falling short of expectations. He []
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 []
Foreign students and journalists can study or work in the US for as long as they want without applying for extensions after a federal judge on Monday blocked a new Trump administration policy. The judge postponed implementation of the new rule that would limit how long foreign students and journalists can remain in the US. []
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh released RAKSHA document on defence diplomacy in New Delhi on September 03, 2026. This comprehensive framework outlines Indias strategic roadmap and vision for global defence partnerships over the next 10 years. The document marks a shift in Indias strategic engagement, aligning national security objectives with proactive global cooperation, fostering long-term stability []
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever held delegation-level talks today at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The meeting is the centrepiece of De Wevers three-day official visit, his first to India since taking office and the first by a Belgian premier in nearly two decades. The two sides reviewed the []
Prime Minister of Belgium Bart De Wever arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday on a three-day visit to India. He was welcomed by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth. This is Prime Minister De Wevers first visit to India since taking office in February last year. It is also the first visit by a []
Indias Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Jitin Prasada, held bilateral discussions with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick in the U.S. The high-level meeting took place on the sidelines of the G20 Innovation Ministerial in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The discussions focused on semiconductors, AI, and data centers as the fundamental building []
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is concluding her six-day official visit to the U.S. today. On the final day of the visit, she is visiting New York, where she participated in a high-level Business Roundtable with investors. The Minister asserted that, despite global disruptions and against all odds, India continues to be the fastest-growing major economy []
Indias Health Minister J.P. Nadda has reviewed the countrys preparedness for seasonal influenza, including H1N1, with a special focus on the National Capital. Delhi Health Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh also attended the meeting. Minister Nadda reviewed influenza surveillance, ILI and SARI trends, testing and laboratory monitoring, as well as the preparedness of healthcare facilities. []
Indias Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that all 22 Indian nationals serving as crew members aboard two foreign-flagged vessels are safe. Sixteen Indian seafarers are on one ship, while six are on the other. The MEA says it is in touch with the concerned authorities and is closely monitoring the situation to ensure []
A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote US Air Force site in Alaska, killing all on board. The Alaskan Command said that the civilian-contracted plane crashed at the long-range radar site in Cape Newenham, on the states southwestern tip. Rescuers who reached the crash site confirmed there were no survivors. The radar []
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his election as the 23rd President of Bangladesh. President Murmu expressed confidence that his long experience in public life and political leadership would herald a successful tenure in the service of the people. In amessage to Alamgir, President Murmu said India and Bangladesh share []
The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a Bench of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court in Ladakh. Union Home Minister Amit Shah disclosed this in a social media post. Mr Shah said that the decision will significantly enhance access to justice for citizens living in remote areas of Ladakh by reducing the time []
Japans Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, who is on an official visit to India, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday. During their meeting, Mr Modi shared his vision for further strengthening the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan and highlighted the importance of India-Japan defence and security cooperation in furthering peace, stability []
The Government has notified 11 more International Ports, enabling E-visa holder foreigners to enter India. The Home Ministry said that it includes nine land ports and two airports. This includes airports at Bhopal and Tirupati, and land ports at Attari and Agartala. The Ministry said that the addition of ports further enhances the attractiveness and []
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 []
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the 57th Convocation Ceremony of IIT Delhi. Highlighting the profound emotional resonance of the ceremony, the Prime Minister reflected on the vibrant, dream-filled atmosphere of the campus. He recalled his previous virtual attendance during the COVID pandemic, expressing his deep personal satisfaction at being physically present among the graduating []
In West Asia, multiple political, military and diplomatic tracks are moving at once, reshaping the regions crisis landscape. In Tehran, Irans parliament is still reviewing the draft plan to reopen and regulate the Strait of Hormuz. The bill remains in committee, with lawmakers studying a preliminary text that would tighten oversight of foreign vessels and []
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the new office of the National Urban Co-operative Finance and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC) today in Mumbai. The Home Minister will also interact with representatives of State Urban Cooperative Bank Federations and district associations of Maharashtra. During the programme, a Memorandum of Understanding will be exchanged []
India has rejected the objections raised by a US lawmaker on the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, saying that its legislative matters are its internal affairs in which the decisions are taken by the Parliament. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this during a media briefing in New Delhi while replying to a []

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