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India lifted an estimated 496 million people out of poverty between 2011 and 2023, with the share of the population living in extreme poverty declining sharply from 27.1% to 2.6%, according to the World Banks October 2026 Poverty and Equity Brief. The report said the proportion of people living below the lower-middle-income poverty line of []

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 []

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 []

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, []

In a move offering relief to several countries, including India, US President Donald Trump has waived key sanctions and tariffs linked to Russian exports. Trump signed an executive order on Friday waiving US sanctions and tariffs targeting Russias energy revenues. The measures included duties on Russian goods and penalties for countries purchasing Russian oil and []

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 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 []

Netflix is cutting around 1,000 jobs, or approximately 6% of its workforce, in its biggest round of layoffs since 2022. The job cuts come as the streaming giant faces intensifying competition for users time in an increasingly consolidated media market. Most of the layoffs will affect Netflixs product, technology, legal and human resources teams, according []

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 []

For a third time, the U.S. House has voted to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution that would halt President Donald Trumps ability to continue military action without congressional approval. The bill, now called the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 to honor the South Carolina Republican, []

The European Union is moving toward tighter rules on childrens access to social media, with the European Commission proposing a ban for children under 13 and stricter controls for teenagers. The proposed EU Kids Act would also place greater responsibility on technology companies to protect young users. Under the proposal, children aged 13 and 14 []

President Droupadi Murmu extended her greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday. In a post on X, she wrote that over the past 25 years, PM Modi has established many new benchmarks of good governance and imparted unprecedented momentum and a new direction to inclusive development. #PMModiBirthday #NarendraModi #PMModi #PresidentOfIndia #DraupdiMurmu #BJP #SevaSankalpAbhiyan []

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union will use every possible means to reduce its unsustainable trade deficit with China. Von der Leyen said the imbalance had reached a tipping point, with the EUs goods trade deficit with China exceeding one billion dollars a day last year. She said Europe was []

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Labour & Employment to enhance the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) from Rs.15,000 to Rs.25,000 per month. The decision is expected to bring more than 51 lakh additional employees within []

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 []

At least 105 Indians are among 384 people reported missing after devastating flash floods struck Nepal. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, 384 travellers, including 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali citizens, are missing following the floods. The missing foreign tourists include 105 Indians, 37 NRIs, and others from the United States, Malaysia, the United []

India has dispatched 10 tonnes of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) assistance and essential medicines to support Nepals response to the devastating floods. The mountainous country was ravaged by floods, with a massive deluge sweeping through Nepals northern Rasuwa district. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar shared the update on social media platformX . []

In Nepal, nearly 160 people have been killed and over 750, including 133 Indian nationals, remain missing after a massive flash flood swept through central Nepal yesterday. Originating in Tibet, the flood devastated several towns and villages, washing away critical bridges and crippling a dozen hydropower projects. Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal told the parliament []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke to his Nepalese counterpart Balendra Shah and conveyed condolences on the loss of lives due to the floods in Nepal. In a social media post, Mr Modi said, the people of India stand in solidarity with their sisters and brothers in Nepal at this difficult time. He said, India []

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 []

A Russian air strike on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia injured 13 people. Ukraines emergency service said the attack targeted multiple locations across the city, igniting fires on the roof of a five-storey residential building and destroying at least four cars. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone strike on the central Russian region of Tatarstan killed at least []

A powerful earthquake rocked Colombia and neighboring Latin American countries on Monday. The Mayor of Pereira, Mauricio Salazar said that the death toll has risen to at least 20. In the town of Pereira, 18 people were killed and others were trapped in buildings that collapsed while two people were killed in Manizales. The Colombian []

Iran insisted Sunday that it would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the United States complied with a list of demands, including paying compensation for war damage. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that an agreement with Oman on the strait was in its final stages but repeated that the U.S. must []

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 []