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November 5, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the expansion of India's metro rail network over the past decade, saying it has grown from 248 km across five cities in 2014 to nearly 1,200 km across 26 cities, serving more than one crore commuters daily. In a post on X, the Prime Minister contrasted the pace of metro development before 2014 with the expansion achieved over the past decade, citing Pune as an example of improved urban transport connectivity. "Let me ask you... If India’s ...
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The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has strengthened consumer protection in the precious metals market through its hallmarking system, which enables buyers to verify the purity and authenticity of go...
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday called on Commonwealth countries to de-risk and diversify their supply chains, emphasising the need for shorter, trusted routes, improved connectivity and stronger local distribution networks to promote trad...
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The Department of Rural Development and the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying have jointly issued an advisory to States and Union Territories to strengthen fodder security, develop livestock infrastructure and support rural livelihoods under the Viks...
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Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri today held a series of meetings with Nepal's senior leaders in Kathmandu, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and preparations for the forthcoming visit...
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Shri Sudhakar Dalela arrived in Kathmandu today to take up his new assignment as India's Ambassador to Nepal. He was welcomed at the airport by representatives of Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and officials of the Embassy of India. Dalela is a 1993-bat...
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India on Tuesday condemned an attack on the commercial vessel MSV AL JUSUFI near Limah, Oman, in which one Indian national died after sustaining injuries. Thirteen other Indians on board were rescued. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the attack too...
November 2, 2026
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced two new initiatives to enhance Dubai’s competitiveness in the Tourism sector. These include the launch of the world’s first city-led, invitation-only tourism membership progr...
November 2, 2026
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal on Sunday held high-level meetings with European Commission officials and industry representatives in Brussels to discuss trade facilitation, market access, customs c...
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Indian Naval Ship Trishul concluded its port call at Civitavecchia, Italy, on 28 October as part of its ongoing operational deployment in the Mediterranean Sea. The visit strengthened maritime engagement between the Indian Navy and the Italian Navy through pro...
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday announced an investigation into the deadly collision between two high-speed trains in the country's central province of Toledo. Speaking at the scene of the crash, he vowed a strong response if negligence is...
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Inside This Week's Economic Brief This week's Economic Brief covers the World Bank's report on India's poverty reduction, Maharashtra and Kerala's investment-led growth, Europe's affordability-driven unrest, and economic anxiety shaping the US midterm electio...
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The Indian Navy rescued all 20 crew members of the hijacked fishing vessel Azini in an operation lasting more than 48 hours off the coast of Somalia, with no casualties or injuries, the Ministry of De...
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India on Tuesday condemned an attack on MV Royad Mammadov in the Black Sea that killed two foreign seafarers and injured several crew members, including Indian nationals. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the injured were rescued by Romania...
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