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September 27, 2026 1:11 PM

Cleanliness, public participation key to paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for greater public participation in cleanliness drives and environmental conservation, highlighting community-led initiatives across the country in the 138th episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann...

September 27, 2026 1:00 PM

PM Modi pays tribute to Ashok Singhal on his birth centenary, recalls role in Ram Janmabhoomi Movement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to former Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) International Working President Ashok Singhal on his birth centenary, recalling his contribution to the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and his efforts to address soci...

September 27, 2026 12:56 PM

Over 32 crore families covered in first phase of Census: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the progress of the ongoing Census 2027 exercise, saying the first phase has nearly been completed across all states and Union Territories, with data of more than 32 crore families already recorded. ...

September 27, 2026 11:39 AM

India, Canada preparing to take ties to ‘higher level’: EAM Jaishankar

India and Canada are preparing to take their relationship "to a higher level”, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said after holding a “productive discussion” with his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand on the sidelines of the UN General Asse...

September 27, 2026 11:07 AM

Asian Games 2026: PM Modi congratulates India’s squash and shooting medallists, hails kabaddi champions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated India’s medallists at the ongoing Asian Games, lauding the gold-winning men’s and women’s kabaddi teams and praising athletes who secured medals in squash, shooting, table tennis, track and...

September 27, 2026 11:01 AM

Amit Shah launches women empowerment and cooperative initiatives in Kollam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday launched a series of initiatives focused on women empowerment, cooperative development and strengthening rural markets in Kollam, Keralam. The initiatives were launched at the Pavithram Convention Centre in ...

September 27, 2026 10:59 AM

Amit Shah attends Mata Amritanandamayi’s 73rd birthday celebrations in Kollam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday attended the 73rd birthday celebrations of Mata Amritanandamayi, popularly known as Amma, in Kollam, Keralam, as the chief guest. Addressing the gathering, HM Shah said that being in Amma’s presence helps ...

September 27, 2026 9:29 AM

U.S. exits Iraq after 23 years; mission accomplished?

After 23 years, the last American boots are leaving Iraqi soil. Come 30th September, the military mission that began with the 2003 invasion will officially be over. But is this a true exit or just a shift next door? What does it mean for Iraq, Iran, ...

September 27, 2026 9:25 AM

Trump talks Trade, Tech, Taiwan and AI with Xi; no breakthrough

In the space of a single day, the world’s two most powerful leaders sat down in the Oval Office to rewrite the script of great-power rivalry. Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Xi Jinping. The result? High drama, careful choreography but no...

September 27, 2026 9:03 AM

India will exercise right to defend itself against terrorism: EAM Jaishankar tells UNGA

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that India would exercise its right to defend itself against terrorism, asserting that countries sponsoring cross-border terrorism must be hel...