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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 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 []

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 []

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 []

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 []

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 US government announced on Wednesday financial assistance of $500,000 to Nepal. Expressing its condolences over the devastating floods in Nepal, the State Department promised to provide emergency assistance to the country. The agency said Washington is deploying a disaster response advisor to the region while pledging $500,000 to support rescue efforts. In a message []

National Security Advisor and Special Representative on India-China Boundary Matters Ajit Doval met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng today. The Indian Embassy in Beijing stated in a social media post that prior to the 25th round of Special Representative talks, both sides discussed ways to maintain peace and stability in the border areas.

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, with discussions focusing on key regional and bilateral issues, including the situation in Ukraine. During the meeting, President Putin acknowledged Prime Minister Narendra Modis consistent position on the conflict, saying he is aware of PM Modis efforts to address the situation through []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon young diplomats to build strong grassroots-level engagement in their countries of posting and deepen Indias connection with local communities. Interacting with the Officer Trainees of the 2025 Batch of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) at Seva Teerth, Mr Modi encouraged the Officer Trainees to expand their networks beyond []

The government has lifted export restrictions on wheat flour and related products, opening the way for overseas shipments of atta, maida, semolina and other wheat-based products. According to the notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), the government has amended the export policy for wheat flour and related products, with immediate effect. []

The New Zealand government is set to introduce legislation on Monday proposing a ban on use of social media for children under 16. The country has been seeking to restrict young peoples access to platforms such as Instagram and TikTok for over a year, after neighbouring Australia implemented its world-first legislation in December. The proposed []

Some good news for women in Uttar Pradesh travelling during Raksha Bandhan. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced free bus travel for women in the state on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. From 6 am on August 27 until midnight on August 29, women and one companion can travel free of charge on Uttar Pradesh []

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan today graced the 11th Convocation of the Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) at Thiruvarur and congratulated the graduating students on reaching an important milestone in their lives. Addressing the graduates, C. P. Radhakrishnan said a convocation celebrates not merely the award of degrees but the transformative power of education, []

Indonesia was rocked by three major earthquakes within 24 hours, including a powerful 7.7-magnitude quake that struck near the eastern island of Flores on Saturday. Authorities said at least 47 people were killed, with more injured, while rescue operations were complicated by blocked roads, damaged infrastructure and disrupted communications. According to the National Disaster Mitigation []

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu graced the opening of Amrit Udyan Summer Annuals Edition, 2026 today (August 14, 2026). The Summer Annuals of Amrit Udyan will be open for the public from August 16 to September 15, 2026. During that period, the Udyan will remain open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with []

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, on August 14, 2026, interacted with the members of the Indian Army contingent, which bagged 16 medals 08 Gold, 07 Silver & 01 Bronze at the recently-concluded Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Of the total 39 medals 13 Gold, 17 Silver & 09 Bronze clinched by India []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today stated that as we mark Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, we recall the courage of all those who were impacted by Partition. He noted that it was a moment in history that tore apart several lives, where families were uprooted, loved ones were lost, and immense suffering was endured. The Prime []

Today is Partition Horrors Remembrance Day. The nation is paying homage to all of those who sacrificed their lives and suffered unimaginable pain during the partition in 1947. Akashvani correspondent reports that, on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, various programmes are being organised across the country, including in the National Capital. In a fitting tribute to []