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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Acting Head of State of the Principality of Liechtenstein, Hereditary Prince Alois at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on October 27. Both the leaders held bilateral talks at the Hyderabad House. This is the second visit of Prince Alois to India in 2026. He had earlier visited New []

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 []

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 []

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 []

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 []

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 []

India has expressed deep concern at reports of an alleged plot to carry out a mass shooting targeting a Hindu temple in the Aurora area of Illinois. In response to media queries regarding the attempted mass shooting incident in the US, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the reported anti-Hindu and racist nature of []

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, []

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 []

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 []

Delhi is likely to remain warm, with partly cloudy skies and no rain forecast by the India Meteorological Department . Rainfall is expected over several parts of the country, with the MeT department forecasting heavy rainfall at isolated places over Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, Uttarakhand, West Bengal and Sikkim. Rainfall is likely over []

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has paid homage to former Prime Minister Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary. The Prime Minister said that Lal Bahadur Shastri Jis simplicity and dedication to the nation remain deeply inspiring. He noted that Shastri Jis gentle personality fills every Indian with pride, while his resolve was firm []

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his Jayanti. Shri Modi said that Mahatma Gandhis thoughts have inspired the entire world and continue to remain relevant as long as their flow remains connected with humanity. He also highlighted Mahatma Gandhis emphasis on adopting Swadeshi, with Khadi being foremost among them. []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Centenary Celebrations of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on October 1. The landmark event marks 100 years of the Union Public Service Commission, which was established on October 1, 1926, and later became a constitutional body under the Constitution of India. []

Switzerlands glaciers lost more than 5% of their ice in 2026, marking another year of rapid decline. According to the latest Glacier Monitoring in Switzerland report, the countrys glaciers have lost nearly 20% of their mass over the past 5 years, with 2026 recording the second-largest annual melt on record. Matthias Huss, head of the []

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded Captain Smit Machchhar for his immense courage and unwavering resolve to protect the lives of others in the face of grave danger and despite being seriously injured. The Prime Minister said that Captain Machchhars valour helped save hundreds of lives and avert a great tragedy. PM Modi said []

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 []

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 []

G7 nations called on Yemens Houthis on Monday to halt strikes on Saudi Arabia, offering a show of solidarity with Riyadh as the Tehran-backed fighters have added a new threat to the West Asia war. The ministers of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States, in a statement, condemned in the strongest []

The US has warned that all Iranian airlines could be effectively shut out of international travel from Wednesday, as Washington threatens secondary sanctions against foreign companies that continue to provide services to Irans carriers. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the warning also applies to foreign airports, fuel suppliers, ticketing companies and other businesses involved []

The Election Commission today announced the biennial elections for 11 Rajya Sabha seats. This includes ten seats in Uttar Pradesh and one seat in Uttarakhand. 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 November. Naresh Bansal from []

The Uttar Pradesh government has carried out a major administrative reshuffle, transferring 34 IAS officers last night. District Magistrates of 14 districts have also been changed. According to the transfer order, several senior officers have been assigned new responsibilities, along with changes in the district administration. The districts where new District Magistrates have been appointed []

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed regional and global issues with his foreign counterparts as he held a series of bilateral meetings on the margins of the high-level UN General Assembly session in New York. Mr Jaishankar arrived in New York City on Sunday, leading the Indian delegation for the 81st session of the UN []

The Election Commission plans to increase the number of tribunals in West Bengal to ensure speedy disposal of applications from people whose names have been excluded from the electoral rolls during the SIR process. The state currently has 19 tribunals. Our correspondent reports the Commission is expected to tell the Supreme Court today that the []

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 []

President Droupadi Murmu will be on a three day visit to Gujarat from 21 to 23 Sep. She will preside over the presentation ceremony of the 72nd National Film Awards at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the President will grace the 75th annual convocation ceremony of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda at []

The 25th Meeting of Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States Responsible for Foreign Economic and Trade Activities was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on 17 September 2026. The Meeting reviewed ongoing cooperation among SCO Member States in the areas of economic and trade activities and exchanged views on measures to further deepen trade []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the International Conference on The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics on 19 September 2026 at around 10 AM at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The two-day Conference is being organised by the National Green Tribunal on 19 and 20 September 2026. It will witness the participation of environmental experts, []

The United States has approved the sale of 48 F-35 stealth fighter jets and related equipment to Saudi Arabia. The major deal, estimated to be worth $24.3 billion, marks Saudi Arabias latest significant arms purchase since the start of the Iran conflict. Saudi Arabia has long sought to acquire F-35s. However, Israeli officials, whose country []

On an official visit to Bhutan, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu and valued his guidance to further deepen the unique friendship between the two nations. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar shared a post onX and wrote, Honoured to receive an audience with His Majesty []

Indias Abhishek Sharma has created history by smashing the fastest T20 International century by an Indian batter. The 26-year-old hit a stunning 100 runs off just 30 balls against Afghanistan in Delhi on Thursday. He finished with 108 runs off 34 balls, including nine fours and 11 sixes. His century broke Rohit Sharmas previous Indian []

Oil prices jumped more than 2% on Monday after new Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and Iranian attacks on ships in the Gulf compounded supply concerns following the closure of a key Saudi oil pipeline. Brent crude futures rose 2.77% to $107.51 per barrel, while WTI futures climbed 2.27% to $102.32 per barrel. Oil prices []

The Meeting planned on Monday between Iran and the Gulf countries to discuss arrangements for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, has been postponed. Omans Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi announced the development late Sunday evening. He said the regional meeting scheduled for Monday in Salalah has been postponed in the interest of []

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has extended his wishes to the citizens on the occasion of Hindi Diwas today. In a social media post, Mr Birla said that from literature and journalism to cinema, television, education, and the digital world, Hindi has become a powerful medium of expression for millions of people. He said that []

Prime Minister Narnedra modi has extended his greetings to the citizens on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi today. Sharing Sanskrit Subhashitam in a social media post, Mr Modi wished that the sacred festival infuses new energy and fresh enthusiasm into everyones lives. He also wished that all endeavors succeed through the divine blessings of Lord []

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today paid tribute to Param Vir Chakra awardee Company Quartermaster Havildar Abdul Hamid on his martyrdom day. In a social media post, Mr Birla said that Abdul Hamid displayed indomitable courage and exceptional combat skills during the 1965 India-Pakistan War and made the supreme sacrifice for the nation. Mr Birla []

The Indian contingent for the Asian Games 2026 received a grand send-off in New Delhi yesterday in the presence of Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. Dr. Mandaviya, along with Indian Olympic Association President P T Usha, Sports Secretary Hari Ranjan Rao, and Chef de Mission Sahdev Yadav, unveiled the official jersey of []

Ahead of the BRICS Summit to be held in New Delhi over the weekend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. The two leaders are expected to discuss a range of regional and global issues, including the Ukraine conflict, the situation in West Asia and key []

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan will be on an official visit to Australia and New Zealand beginning today. During the visit, Admiral Swaminathan will hold bilateral discussions with the senior leadership of the Royal Australian Navy and engage with senior Australian defence leadership. He will also visit key operational and training establishments []