External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit Azerbaijan on Friday to hold talks with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Jeyhun Bayramov, on bilateral relations. According to an official statement, the two ministers will review ties between India and Azerbaijan during the meeting.
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Two Indian Navy Ships, Coast Guard Vessel Arrive in Maldives
New Delhi: Two Indian Navy ships, INS Tir and INS Sujata, along with Coast Guard vessel Sarathi, arrived in the Maldives on October 21 as part of a long-range training deployment, the Defence Ministry said on Thursday. The vessels received a warm welcome from the Maldives National Defence Force upon arrival off Malé, reflecting the Read More…
Department of Posts Records 25% Revenue Growth in Q2
The Department of Posts recorded revenue of ₹4,201.5 crore in the second quarter (July–September) of 2026, marking a 25% year-on-year growth and a 5% increase over the previous quarter. Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia chaired the department’s second-quarter review meeting in New Delhi on Thursday. Union Minister of State for Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Read More…
India Launches Nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ to Promote Sustainable Farming
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday launched the nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’, urging farmers to reduce the excessive use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides to protect soil health and human well-being. The awareness campaign will run from October 22 to November 30, 2026, with activities planned in villages across the country. Chouhan also Read More…
India, Poland Agree to Double Bilateral Trade by 2030
New Delhi: India and Poland have agreed to double bilateral trade by 2030, join hands on disaster resilience, establish a defence industry dialogue and hold talks on counter-terrorism. The decisions were taken during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk, who is on an official visit to India from October Read More…
PM Modi Attends Vijayadashami Celebrations at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in Vijayadashami celebrations at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan, extending festive greetings to people across the country and highlighting the enduring significance of Lord Ram’s ideals. Addressing the gathering, Modi conveyed his heartfelt wishes to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, which symbolises the victory of good over Read More…
PM Modi Congratulates Indian Athletes for Medal-Winning Performances at Asian Para Games 2026
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Indian athletes for their outstanding performances at the Asian Para Games 2026, praising their determination and dedication after they secured medals across several sporting events. Ravi Kartik Budigina won the silver medal in the men’s 100m backstroke S13 event. Congratulating the swimmer, Modi said his skill and Read More…
Gujarat Government Tightens School Security, Makes Prior Permission Mandatory for Visitors
Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has directed schools across the state to strengthen entry regulations, making prior written permission compulsory for outsiders seeking access to school premises. According to a circular issued by the Office of the Commissioner of Schools on Wednesday, visitors must obtain written approval from the principal or head of the institution before Read More…
WMO Warns Current El Nino Could Become Exceptionally Strong
The ongoing El Nino phenomenon in the tropical Pacific Ocean could reach an extraordinary level of intensity, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned in its latest seasonal climate outlook. The global weather agency said sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific could climb to 3.8 degrees Celsius above the average between November 2026 and Read More…
Heavy Rains Batter Tamil Nadu as Low-Pressure System Forms Over Bay of Bengal
Chennai: Heavy rainfall continued across several parts of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, causing waterlogging in low-lying areas and uprooting trees. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast further rainfall over the next two days following the formation of a low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal. Heavy to very heavy showers that began on Read More…