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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 []

India has secured the deportation of alleged narco-trafficking kingpin Navpreet Singh from Trkiye. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has called it a historic milestone. Navpreet Singh, who allegedly obtained Turkish citizenship under the identity of Navab Virk, was accused of smuggling heroin and methamphetamine from Afghanistan to India. Indian agencies tracked him down, established his []

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal underscored New Delhis commitment to steer clear of incentives that cause price distortions and promote dumping. Addressing the G20 Trade Ministers Meeting session on Structural Excess Capacity and Production, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said that India does not have structural excess manufacturing capacity in sectors identified by the G20 []

As the U.S. midterm elections drawing closer, campaigning is intensifying as candidates and party leaders work to win over voters across the country. Economic issues, including inflation, energy prices and the cost of living, remain key concerns shaping the election debate. With just weeks to go before the midterm elections, US President Donald Trump has []

ndian Naval Ship Trishul, a frontline guided-missile stealth frigate, reached Valencia, Spain, on the 30th of September as part of her ongoing deployment to the Mediterranean, Atlantic and adjoining maritime regions. The Defence Ministry said that, during the port call, INS Trishul will undertake professional interactions, cross-deck visits, and sporting and cultural engagements with the []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sujeet on winning the Gold medal in the mens 65 kg freestyle wrestling event at the Asian Games after a thrilling victory in the final. The PM said that on his Asian Games debut, Sujeet has delivered Indias first wrestling gold of this edition. He described it as a memorable []

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 []

The 2nd IndiaItaly Joint Working Group (JWG) on Tourism was held on 29 September 2026, co-chaired by Bhuvnesh Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and Ms. Emanuela Tripi, Secretary-General, Ministry of Tourism, Italy. The meeting brought together representatives from the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of External Affairs, Embassy of India []

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has described 2026 as a historic year for the Indian Navy, with plans for the induction or commissioning of 18 warships during the year. Addressing the second edition of the Indian Navys biannual Commanders Conference 2026 in New Delhi yesterday, Mr Singh said that the developments reflected the growing maturity of []

The Government of India will undertake Special Campaign 6.0 from 2 October to 31 October 2026, with emphasis on Swachhata (cleanliness) and reduction of pendency in government activities. The campaign will also focus on effective management of records, efficient utilisation of office space and scientific disposal of e-waste generated in government offices. The annual campaign []

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said that Indias relationship with China is better today than it was last year. Speaking at an event organised by Asia Society in New York, Dr Jaishankar said the relationship started improving once the border standoff was resolved. He said that India has long been telling China that a []

The Election Commission today issued notification for biennial elections for 11 Rajya Sabha seats. This includes ten seats in Uttar Pradesh and one seat in Uttrakhand. BJP leaders and 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 []

The FASTag Annual Pass has crossed the significant milestone of one crore passes issued after its launch on 15th August last year. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said that the milestone reflects growing acceptance of the Annual Pass among private vehicle owners for providing a seamless and economical travel option on the National []

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday reviewed Delhis Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and assessed the progress of measures being taken to control air pollution in the national capital. The meeting focused on preparations for the winter season and coordinated action against key sources of pollution. The minister directed []

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hit out at the Opposition parties for allegedly attempting to malign and weaken the nations autonomous and constitutional institutions. Talking to the media in New Delhi, senior BJP leader and Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda accused Opposition leaders of misleading the public and attempting to create confusion in the country. He []

Indian Navys frontline stealth frigate INS Sahyadri and missile corvette INS Kulish concluded their participation in the 23rd ADMM-Plus Experts Working Group on Maritime Security Joint Cooperation Activity (EWG-MS JCA) at Subic Bay, Philippines, with the Closing Ceremony held on 25 September 2026. The activity commenced on 21 September with the Opening Ceremony at Naval []

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 []

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 []

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 []

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, []