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Gaza peace talks invitation reflects India's growing influence

The invitation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to participate in Monday's Gaza peace summit signals India's growing importance as a diplomatic player in the Middle East. He was among the leaders of some 20 countries who received the invitation from US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for the important event at the resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh.

Oct 13, 2025

Pakistan summons Afghan envoy over India-Afghanistan joint statement

"It was conveyed that the reference to Jammu and Kashmir as part of India is in clear violation of the relevant UN Security Council resolutions," the FO stated, reaffirming Pakistan's long-held stance on the disputed territory.

Oct 12, 2025

India–EFTA trade pact targets $100 billion in investments, 10 lakh jobs over 15 years

The agreement consists of 14 chapters, focusing on key areas such as market access for goods, rules of origin, trade facilitation, trade remedies, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, technical barriers to trade, investment promotion, services, intellectual property rights, trade and sustainable development, and other legal and horizontal provisions, according to the government.

Oct 11, 2025

India's Made-in-India 4G stack ready for export, showcasing global tech leadership: PM Modi

Speaking at the inaugural session of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, PM Modi said the development reflects the strength of the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision' and India's progress in the telecom sector over the past decade.

Oct 8, 2025

PM Modi to unveil youth-focused schemes worth Rs 62,000 crore tomorrow

The programme for the launch of the youth initiative at Vigyan Bhawan here, will also feature the Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh, the fourth edition of the National Skill Convocation, organized in accordance with the Prime Minister's vision, where 46 all-India toppers from Industrial Training Institutes under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will be felicitated, according to a PMO statement issued on Friday.

Oct 3, 2025

Piyush Goyal, Singapore PM meet to further boost comprehensive strategic partnership

"Discussions reaffirmed our commitment to further strengthen our comprehensive strategic partnership, building on the strong momentum and vast potential for future growth," said Commerce Minister in a post on X social media platform.

Oct 3, 2025

From PoK to Balochistan: Rising uprisings signal collapse of Pakistan army's grip

Despite the internet being cut and phone services suspended, news regarding the protests in PoK has reached the entire world. At least 2 people were killed and 22 others were injured after the police opened fire in PoK.

Sep 30, 2025

From Dhaka to Ankara: ISI pushes Bangladesh into new strategic axis against India

The Indian agencies say that Bangladesh has become the fourth-largest buyer of Turkish weapons. This is a worrying sign because the weapons would be used against India, and this is what the Jamaat and ISI have been planning. While India has all the capabilities to beat down such aggression, the problem is that the armed forces would have to deal with an unwanted issue.

Sep 29, 2025

PM Modi launches Rs 60,000cr worth development projects in Odisha; emphasizes 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' vision

These projects span various sectors, including telecommunications, railways, higher education, healthcare, skill development, and rural housing, among others. Addressing the large gathering, PM Modi extended Navratri greetings to the people of the state amid the "Modi-Modi" chants.

Sep 27, 2025

Bareilly returns to normal after unrest over 'I Love Muhammad' chants

Tensions mounted when protesters reportedly began pelting stones at police. In response, law enforcement officials carried out a lathi charge to disperse the crowd and restore order. According to reports, over 1,000 demonstrators congregated near Islamia Ground, damaging vehicles and attacking police lines.

Sep 27, 2025

Online fake trading app busted, 19-year-old arrested from Jharkhand

According to police, Kumar lured victims through WhatsApp chats and persuaded them to invest in Cantillon with promises of lucrative returns. Once the money was transferred, the victims were shown fake profits on the app before losing access to their funds.

Sep 26, 2025

Italy's Deputy PM confirms support for early EU Free Trade Agreement with India

After a meeting here on Thursday with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, he said on X, "I confirmed Italy's support for a rapid finalisation of the Free Trade Agreement."

Sep 26, 2025

Mother Chamundeshwari herself invited me to her abode, Dusshera a moment of inclusion: Banu Mushtaq

Addressing the gathering atop Chamundi Hill in Mysuru, Mushtaq said: "I am inaugurating the grand Dusshera festival today with the blessings of Mother Chamundeshwari. Earlier, I had mentioned that one of my close friends had taken a vow at the Chamundi temple. When I received the government's invitation to inaugurate Dusshera, I felt that Mother Chamundeshwari herself was inviting me through the government of Karnataka."

Sep 22, 2025

'We are not Vishwaguru, it's a myth that India is on everybody's mind': Sam Pitroda

Backing Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks on "vote theft" and the role of youth in safeguarding democracy, Pitroda, in an exclusive interview with IANS, urged civil society, political parties, and the younger generation to unite in protecting India's democratic values.

Sep 19, 2025

India to remain world's fastest-growing major economy despite global uncertainty

"India's growth performance with that of advanced economies shows that while past external shocks have caused short-term challenges for India, they have not derailed the country's long-term growth trajectory," S&P Global said in its report.

Sep 17, 2025

Bengal Police make first arrest in Nadia lynching deaths, FIR lodged against 200 people

After the murder of a 9-year-old boy in Tehatta last Friday night, a couple named Utpal Biswas and Soma Biswas were killed in a mob lynching. Their daughter-in-law, Nisha, is undergoing treatment in critical condition after being severely beaten up.

Sep 8, 2025

PM Modi sits in last row among BJP MPs during party workshop

These reforms were in line with the promise made by the Prime Minister in his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, where he had assured the middle class of relief under the GST framework.

Sep 7, 2025

India to clock average 6.5 pc growth in next 10 years, macro balance sheet strong

"India's overall indebtedness levels reflect an incipient inflexion with a rise in private sector leverage. We expect private sector debt to continue to see modest expansion while public sector debt decline keeps overall debt manageable and improves the productivity of incremental debt," said the report.

Aug 28, 2025

Cabinet okays restructuring & extension of PM's Street Vendors' Scheme till 2030

The key features of the restructured scheme include enhanced loan amounts across the first and second tranches, provision of UPI-linked RuPay Credit Card for beneficiaries who have repaid the second loan, and digital cashback incentives for retail and wholesale transactions. The scheme's coverage is being expanded beyond statutory towns to census towns, peri-urban areas, etc., in a graded manner, the statement said.

Aug 27, 2025

India never seeks war, never backs down either: Rajnath Singh

The seminar, a first of its kind, brought together the three branches of India's armed forces to discuss the evolving nature of warfare and the role of technology in modern military strategy.

Aug 27, 2025