THE HEADLINES::
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Uttar Pradesh and Odisha today; To attend IAF’s Wings Over Ganga air show in Varanasi and inaugurate RBI data centre in Bhubaneswar.
- Prime Minister to share his thoughts in Mann Ki Baat programme on Akashvani at 11 AM today.
- Fifth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam to be held from 28th November to 12th December this year.
- Low-pressure system over Bay of Bengal likely to cross Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam as very severe cyclonic storm on Wednesday.
- India issues fresh advisory for its nationals in Saudi Arabia affected by flight cancellations.
- PV Sindhu enters final of French Open Badminton following a thrilling win over Japan’s Hina Akechi in Paris.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the third-day of the mega air show, ‘Wings Over Ganges’, at the Namo Ghat in Varanasi today as the Chief Guest. The event is being organised to mark the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will also be present on the occasion.More from our correspondent:
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi will witness the Air Force Day Aerial Display-2026 at Namo Ghat in Varanasi today. The aerial display will feature aircraft including the Tejas, Light Combat Helicopter Prachand and Rafale, along with transport aircraft. Aircraft from the Indian Navy and the Indian Army will also participate, showcasing jointness in operations. The Indian Air Force’s premier display teams, including the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team and the Sarang Helicopter Display Team, will also participate in the event. Before attending the air show, the Prime Minister will inaugurate a new garment manufacturing facility in Varanasi. The facility marks an important step towards strengthening India’s textile and apparel manufacturing ecosystem and promoting industrial growth in the region. Focusing on modern manufacturing practices, the facility will create meaningful employment opportunities, particularly for women, and contribute to the region’s economic progress. Prem Chandra Gupta, Akashvani News, Varanasi.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India’s Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute at Jatni, near Bhubaneswar, in Odisha this evening. Our correspondent reports that the facility is expected to strengthen data security and enhance the resilience of India’s digital financial infrastructure.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India’s new Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute at Info Valley-Two in Jatni, near Bhubaneswar, this evening. Built at an estimated cost of 170 crore rupees over an area of 18.55 acres, the facility is designed to strengthen data security, disaster recovery and the continuity of critical financial services. It will support the Reserve Bank of India’s important digital operations, including payment and settlement systems. Odisha is hosting the Reserve Bank of India’s second data centre in the country. The facility is expected to provide additional capacity for safeguarding critical financial data and improving country’s digital financial infrastructure. The accompanying Cybersecurity Training Institute will serve as a dedicated centre for specialised training, research and capacity building in enterprise computing and cybersecurity. Prakash Dash for Akashvani News, Bhubaneswar.”
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts with the people of the country and abroad in his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat on Akashvani at 11 AM today. It will be the 139th episode of Mann Ki Baat.
The programme will be broadcast across the entire Akashvani and Doordarshan network, the AIR News website, and the Newsonair mobile app. It will also be live-streamed on the YouTube channels of AIR News, DD News, the PMO, and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Akashvani will broadcast the programme in regional languages immediately after the Hindi broadcast.
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The fifth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam will be held from 28th November to 12th December this year. The programme will celebrate, reaffirm and strengthen the age-old civilizational bonds between Tamil Nadu and Kashi, the two ancient seats of learning, strengthening the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. The Ministry of Education said the theme of this edition is Thirukkural Payilvom – Thirukkural Abhyas Karen. More from our Correspondent:
“As part of the Sangamam, around one thousand four hundred participants from Tamil Nadu, divided into seven groups of approximately two hundred members each, will undertake an eight-day journey. The itinerary will include Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya and featuring cultural, academic, domain-specific and spiritual engagements. The emphasis on youth participation will enable a new generation to engage meaningfully with India’s classical knowledge traditions. Ministry of Education invites eligible applicants from Tamil Nadu, especially youth and students, to register for the programme and participate in this celebration of India’s cultural oneness, linguistic diversity and shared civilisational inheritance. Interested applicants can register through the official Kashi Tamil Sangamam portal, hosted by IIT Madras, at kashitamil.iitm.ac.in. AKSHIT vedyan, AKASHVANI NEWS, DELHI.”
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a security review meeting at the Delhi Police Headquarters. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and senior officials of the Delhi Police were present at the meeting yesterday.
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The Low-pressure system over Bay of Bengal is likely to cross Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam as very severe cyclonic storm with the maximum sustained wind speed of 115 to 125 kilometres per hour gusting to 140 kilometres per hour by forenoon of Wednesday. India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall over Coastal Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday and Wednesday and also over Odisha and Telangana on Wednesday. Our Vijayawada correspondent has filed this report on latest situation in Andhra Pradesh:
The India Meteorological Department has issued a pre-cyclone watch for the Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha coasts, as a depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm. The IMD has forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Coastal Andhra Pradesh on October 27 and 28. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to remain alert and warn people in low-lying areas. Allu Murali, Akashvani News, Vijayawada.
Odisha is on alert for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, strong winds and possible flooding, as the state government steps up disaster preparedness. More from our correspondent:
Odisha is likely to experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several districts under the impact of the weather system. The state government has placed all districts on alert and kept disaster-response teams on standby. Fishermen have been advised to return to shore and avoid venturing into the sea. People are urged to follow official weather advisories. With Prakash Dash from Bhubaneswar, vishal kumar, Akashvani News, delhi.
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In Keralam, a red alert indicating extremely heavy rainfall is declared in three districts. Our correspondent reports that rain alerts are in force in all the 14 districts of the state today.
Red alert, predicting extremely heavy rainfall has been declared in Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts of Keralam today. Palakkad, Thrissur, Idukki, Ernakulam, Kottayam and Pathanamthitta districts are under Orange alert indicating isolated very heavy rainfall. Remaining five districts are under yellow alert indicating isolated heavy rainfall. Yellow alert has been declared in Lakshadweep also. Palakkad and Idukki districts in Keralam will be under red alert tomorrow. Smithy M Palluruthy Akashvani News, Thiruvananthapuram.
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India has issued a fresh advisory for its nationals in Saudi Arabia, particularly the Umrah pilgrims, affected by ongoing flight cancellations and is coordinating with authorities of the Gulf Kingdom to facilitate their early return. The advisory comes amid escalating tensions in the region due to a series of drone and missile attacks targeting civilian infrastructure by Yemen’s Houthis. The Consulate General of India in Jeddah said its 24×7 Control Rooms in Jeddah and Makkah continued to provide necessary assistance to affected Indians, with support from community associations and volunteers. The mission also said it remained in regular contact with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and Ministry of Foreign Affairs to address difficulties caused by the flight disruptions, particularly issues concerning visa validity and delayed departures.
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Air India and Air India Express flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam will remain suspended until November 7. Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia said, Air India and Air India Express flights to and from Jeddah will stay suspended until October 31. The suspension comes amid continued attacks on civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including on airports in Riyadh and Dammam. Airline operator Indigo has also said that its flights to and from four Saudi Arabian cities will remain cancelled in view of the evolving security situation till 31st of this month.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the Indian Embassy and Consulate in Saudi Arabia continue to be actively engaged with concerned airlines and tour operators to facilitate the early return of Indian pilgrims who are stuck in the country. Addressing the media in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that about 3,000 stranded Umrah pilgrims have returned to India from Saudi Arabia over the past week and more than 10,000 normal Umrah pilgrims have also travelled back to India.
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External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has said that India-Africa partnership is built on shared histories, common aspirations and Deep South-South solidarity. He said this during an interaction with the Heads of Mission from Africa in New Delhi yesterday. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar said they discussed various aspects of India-Africa partnership, the rise of Africa in a multipolar world, and new possibilities for people-centric cooperation.
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The Acting Head of State of Liechtenstein, Hereditary Prince Alois will be on a four-day visit to India beginning today. He is visiting India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He will be accompanied by his wife Hereditary Princess Sophie, and a high-level official as well as a business delegation comprising top industry leaders.
During his visit, Prime Minister Modi and Prince Alois will hold a bilateral meeting to discuss cooperation in various areas, including trade and investment, science, technology and innovation and people-to-people exchanges, as well as exchange views on regional and global developments.
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PV Sindhu has entered the final of French Open Badminton Championship following a thrilling win over Japan’s Hina Akechi in Paris yesterday. She secured her spot in the final after defeating Hina Akechi 21-10, 20-22, 21-16 in a grueling 73-minute semifinal clash. The 31-year-old two-time Olympic medallist has reached her second Super 750 final of the season, following her title win at the Japan Open in July. Sindhu will face South Korea’s World No. 1 An Se-young in the final today.
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In Men’s cricket, India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets in the second T20 International at Hagley Oval in Christchurch yesterday to take a two-nil lead in the five-match series. India achieved the target of 181 runs in 19.5 overs losing 6 wickets. For the visitors, Tilak Varma scored highest unbeaten 51 runs off 26 balls.
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TODAY’S NEWSPAPERS,
- A top Sunday Times headline says “Last special SIR camps for enrolment in the national capital today; nearly 15000 booths ready; first time voters line-up too”
- A headline in The Sunday Pioneer states “Modi, Putin target Hundred Billion Dollar trade by 2030.” The Asian Age adds “India to supply skilled workforce to Russia.”
- Quoting the ISRO chief The Statesman writes about the first test flight of India’s ambitious maiden Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission to be conducted in two months.
- “NCERT releases 20 -hour AI module for classes 9 to 12” aligned with the National Education Policy 2020 cites Hindustan Times.
- The Indian Express cites a 38-year old record being broken by 11 year-old Bodhana Sivanandan to become the youngest female International Master in Chess.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Uttar Pradesh and Odisha today; To attend IAF’s Wings Over Ganga air show in Varanasi and inaugurate RBI data centre in Bhubaneswar.
- Prime Minister to share his thoughts in Mann Ki Baat programme on Akashvani at 11 AM today.
- Fifth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam to be held from 28th November to 12th December this year.
- Low-pressure system over Bay of Bengal likely to cross Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam as very severe cyclonic storm on Wednesday.
- India issues fresh advisory for its nationals in Saudi Arabia affected by flight cancellations.
- PV Sindhu enters final of French Open Badminton following a thrilling win over Japan’s Hina Akechi in Paris.
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