Dr L. Murugan resigns as Minister of State, Rajya Sabha member
Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr L. Murugan has resigned from both his Ministry and his membership of Rajya Sabha.
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India and Canada agree to deepen strategic partnership across key areas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney have agreed to build on the positive momentum in bilateral ties and work towards concrete outcomes across key areas of the Strategic Partnership.
Read full storyIndia operationalises new resident mission in San José, expanding diplomatic footprint
India has operationalized its new resident mission in San José, Costa Rica, marking a significant step towards expanding its diplomatic footprint in Central America. The mission is expected to further strengthen bilater…
Read full storyOil prices down
Global crude oil prices declined today. Brent crude was trading 1.8 per cent lower at 104 US dollars and 72 cents per barrel. West Texas Intermediate crude was trading two per cent lower at 91 US dollars and 84 cents pe…
Read full storyRaksha Mantri holds bilateral talks with 1st Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry & Trade of Czech Republic
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with 1st Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of Czech Republic Mr Karel Havlíček in New Delhi on October 13, 2026.
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Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal Calls for Doubling India-UK Bilateral Trade by 2030
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal has called upon businesses in India and the United Kingdom to translate the opportunities created by the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CE…
Read full storyTDB-DST signs agreement with Peptris for ₹86 crore RDI support to accelerate AI-driven drug discovery and development
In a significant step towards accelerating the development of next-generation therapeutics through artificial intelligence, the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of…
Read full storySaudi Arabia extends suspension of operations at Riyadh airport till safety measures completed
Saudi Arabia has extended the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh as authorities continue safety inspections following deadly attacks over the weekend. Saudi Arabia also reported a fr…
Read full storySouth Korea, Japan detect multiple North Korean ballistic missile launches
South Korea’s military has said that North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles towards its eastern waters this morning. The launch adds to a recent series of weapons demonstrations that have heightened tensions amid…
Read full storyPRESS COMMUNIQUE
The President of India is pleased to make the following appointments of Governors:- (i) Shri Om Prakash Mathur, Governor of Sikkim appointed as Governor of Keralam. (ii) Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Governor of Ker…
Read full storyPresident Murmu appoints Governors in six states
President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Governors in six States. Om Prakash Mathur, who is the Governor of Sikkim, will now be the new Governor of Keralam. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, the Governor of Keralam has now bee…
Read full storyBRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games 2026 inaugurated in Ahmedabad
Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya today inaugurated the BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games 2026 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The Union Ministry of Youth A…
Read full storyIndian Army and FCI sign MoU in New Delhi
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that over the past few years, the government has focused on achieving self-reliance and modernisation across all sectors, from weaponry and technology to clothing, equipment and t…
Read full storyAmerican economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford win 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics has been awarded to American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford for developing macroeconomic models that help policymakers stabilise economies during booms and recessions.
Read full storyLaunching of 116th Round of Quarterly Industrial Outlook Survey (IOS) - Q3:2026-27
The Reserve Bank has launched the 116th round of the quarterly Industrial Outlook Survey (IOS) of the Indian manufacturing sector for the reference period October-December 2026.
Read full storyLaunching of 51st Round of Quarterly Services and Infrastructure Outlook Survey (SIOS) Q3:2026-27
The Reserve Bank has launched the 51st round of the quarterly Services and Infrastructure Outlook Survey (SIOS) for the reference period October-December 2026.
Read full storyPrime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Completes One Year
As Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) completed one year of implementation on 11th October 2026, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, organised an event today to mark the…
Read full storyIndian Navy commissions third anti-submarine warfare craft INS Mangrol in Mumbai
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. The induction of the indigenous wa…
Read full storyWomen-led FPOs show stronger survival after incorporation, says NABARD report
Women-led farmer producer organisations are emerging as key drivers of inclusive agricultural growth in India, with nearly 80 per cent of women-led Farmer Producer Companies having more than 600 members.
Read full storyAsian markets show mixed trends, European indices trading high
Most Asian stock indices displayed mixed trends today. South Korea’s Kospi index plunged over 3.6 per cent, China’s Shanghai Composite Index fell more than 0.4 per cent, and Taiwan’s Taiex index dipped marginally.
Read full storyIndia-UK economic cooperation unlocks new opportunities for businesses in both countries, says Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has called for doubling India-UK Bilateral trade by 2030. Mr Goyal said this while addressing the JETCO Business Plenary under the 16th Session of the India-UK Joint Economic…
Read full storyLOK SABHA SPEAKER PAYS FLORAL TRIBUTES TO SHRI SHIVRAJ V. PATIL
Lok Sabha Speaker, Shri Om Birla paid floral tributes to former Lok Sabha Speaker, Shri Shivraj V. Patil, in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on his birth anniversary today. Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri Harivan…
Read full storyJPC deliberates with stakeholders on FCRA
The meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 was held at Parliament Annexe in New Delhi today.
Read full storyBJP accuses LoP Rahul Gandhi of weakening constitutional institutions and tarnishing country’s image
The BJP has accused the Congress leader and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of weakening the Constitutional institutions and tarnishing the image of the country.
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