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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 []

On the second day of the Wings Over Ganga air show in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, spectators witnessed a display of the Indian Air Forces capabilities. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate as the chief guest in this air show tomorrow. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will also be present []

The first ship carrying Russian diesel has left for the United States on October 23. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov shared during a conference call adding that more shipments would follow on a steady pace. United States has made a deal with Russia to import diesel, citing need to lower domestic fuel costs ahead of the []

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held talks with Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, in Baku. EAM Jaishankar said that the discussions charted a pathway forward for bilateral relations. He added that they exchanged views on regional and global developments from a strategic perspective. #EAMJaishankar #SJaishankar #Azerbaijan #JeyhunBayramov #IndiaAzerbaijanRelations #IndiaAzerbaijan #Baku #BilateralRelations #Diplomacy #ForeignAffairs []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended his greetings to all personnel of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on their Raising Day. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the ITBP Himveers for distinguishing themselves through their exceptional valour and noted that they have always risen to every challenge with remarkable determination. He added that their selfless []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Addressing the occasion, the Prime Minister described his participation as a deeply spiritual experience born of the saints affection and blessings. Emphasizing that the Chinmaya Mission is not a mere institution but an immortal consciousness founded by a []

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 []

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal criticised the developed worlds track record on climate obligations, questioning wealthy nations and the European Union for failing to deliver on their climate finance commitments to the Global South. Addressing a roundtable at the Berlin Global Dialogue, Piyush Goyal called out developed nations for historically contributing the []

Russia said on October 21 that it was ready to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine and the United States after President Vladimir Putin met a U.S. envoy and freed a detained American, but Moscow played down the chances of a deal to end the conflict. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff had flown to Russia from a []

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 []

The U.S. postal service has released a postage stamp commemorating the festival of Diwali. The stamp featured an intricate rangoli pattern created by Sangita Bhutada, a native of India and Houston-based artist. Indias Ambassador to the U.S. Vinay Mohan Kwatra, and Bhutada unveiled the stamp at a function at the Indian embassy. The stamp was []

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 []

The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested 2 more accused in the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroffs car, taking the total number of arrests in the case to 10. The two suspects were arrested in Haryana and are being brought to Mumbai for further investigation, with transit remand proceedings underway. Earlier on October 21, []

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting with Scotlands First Minister John Swinney in New Delhi, focusing on expanding Indias trade and investment partnerships with the United Kingdom. The discussions with Scotland focused on exploring new opportunities under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, particularly in semiconductors, renewable energy, data centres and []

The Indian Air Force will present a grand display of valor and power in the skies over Namo Ghat in Varanasi on October 22, 24, and 25, 2026, under the Wings Over Ganga event. Along with thrilling aerial maneuvers by the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team and the Sarang Helicopter Display Team, various aircraft and helicopters of []

US envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, following what a US official described as constructive talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Norway, as President Donald Trump said it was time for Ukraine to end the conflict. According to US officials, Witkoffs meeting with Putin aims to build []

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar held a trilateral meeting with UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Mumbai. Jaishankar in his post on X said that they exchanged their perspectives on energy, connectivity and contemporary developments. While, Rubio in his post on X said that []

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, []

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 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 []

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted Indias resilience amidst global economic turbulence and geopolitical disruptions. He noted that the country successfully maintained the continuity of essential fuel supplies during recent West Asian crises by diversifying energy sources and bolstering domestic capacities. Mr Puri said this while addressing the national conference on Pathways []

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, []

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 []

In a bid to facilitate timely updates on India-U.S. trade events, the Consulate General of India in New York on October 13 announced the launch of a dedicated WhatsApp Broadcast Channel. The channel will provide Indian exporters, U.S. importers, business members and other stakeholders with timely notifications and updates on upcoming trade events, business opportunities, []

EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar spoke about Indias trade negotiations with the United States at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, saying they are moving in the right direction. He also signaled continued efforts to finalise an agreement despite differences over tariffs and market access. EAM Jaishankars remarks followed U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greers assessment earlier this []

US President Donald Trump on Monday defended a diesel oil deal he made with Russia, despite bipartisan concerns that it may violate US sanctions law over the conflcit in Ukraine. Trump has said the deal to lift sanctions on Russian oil exports would help bring down high fuel prices. The Trump administration temporarily eased sanctions []

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, []

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with 1st Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of Czech Republic Mr Karel Havlek in New Delhi on October 13, 2026. During the interaction, both leaders reviewed the entire spectrum of defence industrial cooperation between the two countries. While the two sides welcomed the []

Indias Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the Joint Economic and Trade Committee Business Plenary alongside UK Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Trade Jonathan Reynolds in New Delhi on Monday. The minister highlighted how the India-UK CETA marks a significant milestone in the economic partnership, bringing together Indias growing manufacturing capabilities, digital []

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 []

Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant has said that the doors of the Supreme Court are open to everyone and that petitions from any common citizen or member of an elected body are welcome. He said every Indian citizen has the right to approach the Court, which will hear their concerns and grant whatever []

Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for today in view of the law and order situation in New Delhi. In its advisory, the Traffic Police said that traffic movement is likely to be affected on various stretches across the national capital during the day. It said that, depending on the prevailing situation, traffic []

New Delhi, October 12, 2026: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced restrictions on passenger entry and exit at six major metro stations in Delhi on Monday, October 12, amid ongoing protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. According to the DMRC, the restrictions have been imposed due to security concerns. Passengers will not []

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 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 Donald Trump administration in the United States has reportedly announced a halt to the employment-based green card process for employees associated with eight major technology and outsourcing companies. The list includes four Indian IT giantsInfosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Wipro, and HCLalong with Cognizant, Capgemini, Microsoft, and Adobe. The reported move could affect skilled []