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The Samajwadi Party won five of 11 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council seats, while the BJP secured six. SP leaders called the results a sign of changing public sentiment ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, highlighting victories in Varanasi
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Liechtenstein Prince Alois during his state visit to India, discussing bilateral ties and opportunities under the India-EFTA TEPA. Both countries aim to expand cooperation in trade, investment, innovation, technology, manufacturing and financial services
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met Iranian parliamentary representatives during the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi. The two-day forum focuses on parliamentary cooperation and people-centric development.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his re-election, expressing confidence in strengthening India-Brazil strategic ties. Lula secured 51.78 per cent of valid votes, defeating Flavio Bolsonaro and winning a fourth presidential term
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India-Israel ties are expected to remain strong regardless of Israel’s election outcome, analyst Alec Pollard said, citing defence and technology cooperation and Narendra Modi’s rapport with Benjamin Netanyahu. Key electoral issues include October 7 security failures, military exemptions and Israel’s international isolation
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India will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on October 26-27 in New Delhi, bringing together parliamentary leaders to discuss people-centric development and cooperation. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla held talks with Russia’s Vyacheslav Volodin, stressing counterterrorism and bilateral ties
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Varanasi to attend the Indian Air Force’s 94th anniversary aerial display. He inaugurated an Arvind Limited garment manufacturing unit expected to boost employment, particularly for women, and strengthen Uttar Pradesh’s textile industry
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 139th episode of Mann Ki Baat, praised public efforts towards cleanliness and water conservation. He highlighted the revival of Uttarakhand’s Heval River through rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and tree plantation, urging collective environmental responsibility
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India’s para-athletes after they won a record 114 medals at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Japan, finishing fourth overall. India’s tally included 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze medals, surpassing its previous best
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Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created an eight-foot sculpture at Puri Beach to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his Odisha visit. Featuring the Konark Wheel and RBI Data Centre, it highlights Odisha’s cultural heritage and India’s digital infrastructure development
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel on their Raising Day, praising their valour, determination and sacrifices. The ITBP, raised in 1962, guards the India-China border and also undertakes internal security, disaster relief and rescue operations.
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BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi called Rahul Gandhi a “failed product”, citing the Congress’s 2014 Lok Sabha performance, Gandhi’s education and professional associations, and Barack Obama’s memoir. His remarks came during a press conference criticising Gandhi’s leadership and political record.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India had recovered more than 650 stolen ancient statues in 12 years. Addressing a Chinmaya Mission event, he highlighted heritage conservation, the revival of cultural centres, International Yoga Day and collective efforts towards a developed India by 2047
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India and Poland have agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, space, nuclear energy and critical minerals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India would support meaningful efforts to bring peace to Ukraine and West Asia and boost bilateral trade by 2030
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India and Poland have set a target of doubling bilateral trade by 2030. Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Donald Tusk also discussed the EU-India trade agreement, investment, agriculture, AI, semiconductors, critical minerals, space cooperation, direct flights and maritime connectivity.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in New Delhi to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation. Tusk’s three-day visit focuses on defence, trade, investment, emerging technologies, renewable energy and strategic partnership between India and Poland
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Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said he would lead an all-party delegation to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week to seek drought relief. He also indicated that Mysuru’s Dasara illumination could be extended by another 10 days.
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Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused the Delhi Police of brutality against students and women protesters, alleging a conspiracy to silence dissent. He shared a video of women recounting alleged harassment and urged them to provide evidence for filing cases
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Pope Leo XIV a speedy recovery after successful thoracic surgery at Gemelli Hospital. Doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, with tissue examination confirming lung adenocarcinoma. Further tests are expected in coming days
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India and Canada are accelerating negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, aiming to conclude talks by November ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed December visit. The pact seeks to reduce trade barriers, boost investment and expand cooperation across key economic sectors