THE HEADLINES::
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi to interact with BJP's booth level workers today the launching party's campaign for Bihar Assembly Elections.
- President Droupadi Murmu says, India attaches highest priority to its development and capacity building partnership with Mongolia.
- India Post to resume International postal services with the US from today after establishing new customs-compliant system.
- Death toll in Rajasthan Bus fire rises to 20; President and Prime Minister express grief.
- CBI conducts searches across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala in online job fraud case.
- In Badminton, Indian shuttlers begin their BWF World Junior Championships with comfortable wins in Guwahati.
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Prime Minister and Senior BJP leader Narendra Modi will launch the party campaign for Bihar Assembly elections with an interactive session with party's booth level workers today. He will interact with the party workers under the Mera Booth Sabse Majboot campaign. Prime Minister Modi hailed the role of party workers in its election campaign and said that they are working dedicatedly with full energy to ensure the victory of BJP-NDA in Bihar. The Prime Minister stated that interacting with such dedicated workers provides renewed inspiration. He will interact directly with some of these workers.
The BJP has fielded 71 candidates in its first list released yesterday with 50 sitting MLAs including Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and several state cabinet ministers contesting once again. The 243-member Bihar Assembly will go to polls in two phases on 6th and 11th of next month. The counting of votes will take place on 14th November. Another NDA ally, Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) also released a list of 6 candidates. On the other hand, in the Opposition, CPI(ML) Liberation, has released a list of 18 candidates for the State assembly elections.
Our Patna correspondent reports, candidates from both alliances have started filing their nominations.
In Patna, discussions regarding seat sharing within the Grand Alliance are expected to conclude today, and the list of candidates may be announced afterward. Congress Legislative Party Leader Shakeel Ahmed Khan said that agreement over seats are almost done in the Grand Alliance.
Meanwhile, CPI-ML candidates have filed their nomination papers from Ara, Arwal, Paliganj, and Ziradei constituencies. The CPI has also announced candidates for six seats. The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has released its list of 40 candidates. Dharmendra Kumar Rai, Akashvani News, Patna.
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President Droupadi Murmu has said, India attaches the highest priority to its development and capacity building partnership with Mongolia. She said, India is fully committed to the timely completion of all the projects currently underway, which will emerge as lasting symbols of India-Mongolia friendship and cooperation. The President said, shared cultural heritage and democratic values are the foundation of India-Mongolia relations. Welcoming President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa at Rashtrapati Bhavan, yesterday, President Murmu said, India and Mongolia are Strategic Partners, Third Neighbours and Spiritual Neighbours. President Droupadi Murmu expressed confidence that the MoU on cultural exchange programme will provide a strong foundation for further promoting cultural exchanges.
She said, over past 25 years, India has undertaken various cultural projects in Mongolia, including the restoration of Buddhist monasteries and the reprinting of ancient manuscripts. The President also hosted a banquet in the honour of the Mongolian President.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hold a meeting with the Vice President of Brazil Geraldo Alckmin in New Delhi today. The Defence Minister of Brazil José Múcio Monteiro Filho will also be present during the interaction. In a statement, the Defence Ministry said that the leaders will review the entire range of multifaceted relations in the field of defence between the two countries.
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India has been elected unopposed to the Human Rights Council for the seventh time for three-year term (2026-28) starting next year. After India’s election by the General Assembly was announced yesterday, Permanent Representative - P Harish said, this election reflects India’s unwavering commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms. In a social media post Mr. Harish said, India looks forward to serve this objective during the tenure. He also thanked all the delegations for their overwhelming support.
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India will resume international postal services to the United States from today. In a release, the Ministry of Communications said, India Post has now established a compliant mechanism for Delivery Duty Paid processing after extensive system development and coordination with the US Customs and Border Protection. The Ministry highlighted that the new set-up ensures full regulatory compliance, faster customs clearance, and seamless delivery to addressees in the US without any additional duty or delay. Postal services to the US were earlier suspended, following an Executive Order issued by the US Administration.
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The Central Bureau of Investigation, CBI conducted searches at multiple locations across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala in online job fraud case. During the action carried out under Operation Chakra V yesterday, three persons were arrested. In this case, thousands of innocent citizens across India were allegedly cheated of crores of rupees through deceptive online schemes.
The Central agency said, the accused persons and their associates created a complex network of shell companies across India, primarily in Bangalore, to channel and launder the proceeds of crime. The fraudsters, including foreign operatives, were using forged credentials and fraudulently obtained digital signatures and incorporated multiple shell companies and opened numerous bank accounts in their names to collect funds from victims. Several Indian nationals were operating under the direction of foreign-controlled entities involved in illegal online gambling and investment fraud operations. The CBI traced substantial financial flows to accounts associated with these entities, indicating an extensive transnational cyber fraud network. With Anand's report, Aishwarya Rai Nigam, Akashvani News, Delhi.
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Pakistan-based smugglers are devising new ways to spread their network to smuggle narcotics in India through the Punjab border. Quoting highly placed sources in BSF, Punjab Frontier, our correspondent reports that Pakistani smugglers are preferring fresh faces with no prior smuggling record to escape legal scrutiny. They are also asking their Indian counterparts to recruit minors as couriers to escape arrest and conviction.
The Border Security Force, in an intensifying crackdown, has nabbed over 203 Indian drug smugglers and 16 Pakistani nationals during this year till date in Punjab, mainly from the high-risk border districts of Amritsar, Tarn Tarana and Ferozepur in Punjab. 3 Pakistani intruders have also been neutralized by the BSF. The Force has deployed anti-drone systems, motion sensors and night vision devices and has seized 200 Pak drones along with 287 kgs of heroin, 13 kgs of ICE drug, 174 weapons including AK- 47s, 12 hand grenades and over 10 kgs of high explosives these drones have carried inside the Indian territory. BSF spokesperson, Deputy Inspector General, AK Vidyarthi said that voluntary help by some villagers and joint operations with the Punjab Police and other central agencies are proving fruitful in tracing the local conduits of transnational drug cartels. Rajesh Bali/Akashvani News/Jalandhar.
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In Rajasthan, the death toll in the Bus fire accident on Jaisalmer- Jodhpur highway has risen to 20. The incident took place around 3:30 PM yesterday when an AC sleeper bus caught fire, on the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur highway. According to reports, 19 passengers were charred to death inside the bus, while one person succumbed to burn injuries during treatment. Over 50 people were on board the bus at the time of the accident. Among 15 passengers who were injured, many suffered burns of up to 70 percent. Officials said, the bodies of the victims were badly burnt and their identities will be confirmed through DNA testing. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expressed condolences over the tragic deaths of several people. The Central Government has announced an ex-gratia of 2 lakh rupees each for the next of kin of the deceased and 50,000 rupees each for those injured.
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The GST Bachat Utsav, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi which commenced on the 22nd of last month, is benefiting the country as a whole. Today, our correspondent brings a report on the GST reforms that are set to empower various industries in Telangana.
Telangana is one of India’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturing hubs. The new GST reforms hold special significance for the state’s pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. Under GST 2.0, 30 cancer drugs will now attract 0 per cent tax instead of 12 percent, improving accessibility for consumers. Similarly, GST on all drugs and medicines for personal use has been reduced to 5 per cent from 12 per cent. The reduction will make healthcare more affordable and accessible while boosting the growth and innovation of Telangana’s pharmaceutical and life sciences industry. Meanwhile, the GST on food products including, paneer, cheena, ultra-high temperature milk and Indian breads will now attract zero percent tax. Other items such as butter, ghee, dry fruits, pickles, namkeen, will now be under the 5 percent tax category which previously was the part of 12 percent tax slab. These rate cuts will reduce shelf prices by 6 to 7 percent, making processed foods more affordable across rural and semi-urban markets. Shivang Misra, Akashvani News, Delhi.
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Israel has received the bodies of four hostages after they were handed over to the Red Cross by Hamas in Gaza. The statement of the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, the bodies were transferred to Israeli Defense Forces and Shin Bet personnel which is one of the three major intelligence organizations of Israel inside the Gaza Strip. They were later transferred across the border into Israel. The remains are being taken to the National Center of Forensic Medicine in Tel Aviv for identification.
Unlike a similar handover on Monday, Hamas did not disclose the identities of the bodies in advance, and Israeli authorities said their identities remain unclear.
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Goa’s former Chief Minister and present Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik passed away last night following a cardiac arrest. He was 79. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant expressed deep sorrow over his demise, describing Naik as a stalwart of Goan politics whose decades of dedicated service had left an indelible mark on the state’s governance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the death of former Goa Chief Minister and state cabinet Minister Ravi Naik. In a social media post, Prime Minister Modi said Mr Naik will be remembered as an experienced administrator and dedicated public servant who enriched Goa’s development trajectory.
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In Badminton, Indian shuttlers began their BWF World Junior Championships with comfortable wins in Guwahati. In girl's category, medal hopefuls Tanvi Sharma, Unnati Hooda and Rakshitha Sree R launched their campaign with comfortable victories in Guwahati yesterday. In the boys singles category, Rounak Chouhan, Suryaksh Rawat, Lalthazuala Hmar, and Gnana Dattu TT also sailed through the next round.
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TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS HEADLINE,
- Hindustan Times writes about the landmark investment in India's digital future. The headline says "Google to invest fifteen billion dollars on AI facility in Andhra" to boost India's capacity to support next generation AI applications.
- The Pioneer, along with many pacts between India and Mongolia cites the strengthening of deep civilisational and spiritual ties between the two countries.The Headline says "India to boost Sanskrit education in Mongolia."
- India's first nationwide DNA-based census finds "Elephant numbers down 25 percent in eight years" reports The Times of India.
- And Finally, India will continue to be the fastest growing major economy in the world says The Economic Times under the headline "IMF's World Economic Outlook ups India's 2025-26 growth forecast."
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi to interact with BJP's booth level workers today launching the party's campaign for Bihar Assembly Elections.
- President Droupadi Murmu says, India attaches highest priority to its development and capacity building partnership with Mongolia.
- India Post to resume International postal services with the US from today after establishing new customs-compliant system.
- Death toll in Rajasthan Bus fire rises to 20; President and Prime Minister express grief.
- CBI conducts searches across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala in online job fraud case.
- In Badminton, Indian shuttlers begin their BWF World Junior Championships with comfortable wins in Guwahati.
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