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Today is 25th anniversary of terrorist attacks in US

September 11, 2026 8:02 PM

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Today is 25th anniversary of terrorist attacks in US

Today marks 25 years since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States. On September 11, 2001, four passenger planes were hijacked by al-Qaeda terrorists. Two were flown into New York’s World Trade Center, one struck the Pentagon near Washington, D.C., and a fourth crashed in Pen...

September 11, 2026 10:18 PM

Traffic restrictions and diversions across key Delhi roads tomorrow in view BRICS Summit

Traffic restrictions, diversions and regulated movement will be enforced on several key roads in the national capital tomorrow in view of the 18th BRICS Summit. The affected road network includes areas around India Gate, Kartavya Path, Janpath, Mandi House, Tilak Marg, Bhagwan Das Road, Mathura...

India’s demographic dividend visible in rapidly growing fintech ecosystem, says FM Sitharaman

September 11, 2026 7:42 PM

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India’s demographic dividend visible in rapidly growing fintech ecosystem, says FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that India should pursue technological innovation at scale, but without compromising human responsibility, safety and public trust. Addressing the Global Fintech Festival 2026, the Finance Minister said India's young generation was not waiting for oppor...

CEC calls BLOs direct point of contact for country’s nearly 90 cr voters

September 11, 2026 7:30 PM

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CEC calls BLOs direct point of contact for country’s nearly 90 cr voters

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar today called Booth Level Officers (BLOs) the living reflection of the Election Commission for voters, emphasising that India’s electoral process operates strictly under the Constitution, electoral laws, and Commission guidelines. Addressing over 500 BLOs d...

More than 40% of world’s GDP produced by BRICS countries, says Russian President Putin

September 11, 2026 7:14 PM

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More than 40% of world’s GDP produced by BRICS countries, says Russian President Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said, over the last five years, more than 40 per cent of the world's GDP has been produced by the BRICS countries. Addressing the Leaders' Session of BRICS Business Forum at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi this evening, President Putin said, BRICS countries account for ...

India-EU move closer to FTA as European Commission submits formal proposal

September 11, 2026 6:57 PM

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India-EU move closer to FTA as European Commission submits formal proposal

The European Commission today formally submitted its proposal to the European Council to sign and conclude the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India, marking a major step towards implementing the ambitious pact, widely described as the “mother of all deals”. If authorised by the Council, the agree...

Dignitaries from various member countries arrive in New Delhi for BRICS Summit 2026

September 11, 2026 8:18 PM

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Dignitaries from various member countries arrive in New Delhi for BRICS Summit 2026

Iranian Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in New Delhi for the BRICS Summit 2026. He was received by the Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shantanu Thakur. In a social media post, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India and Iran share civilizational tie...

Critical minerals and metals to be driving components of next phase of technological development, says Dr Jitendra Singh

September 11, 2026 6:14 PM

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Critical minerals and metals to be driving components of next phase of technological development, says Dr Jitendra Singh

Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has said that critical minerals are key to India’s energy security, industrial competitiveness and national security. The Minister said this while addressing a special plenary of the 3rd Global Summit on Advanced Materials, Critical Minerals, and M...

Rise in BRICS countries’ exports to $6 trillion in 2024 reflects its potential : Piyush Goyal

September 11, 2026 9:22 PM

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Rise in BRICS countries’ exports to $6 trillion in 2024 reflects its potential : Piyush Goyal

The Leaders' Session of BRICS Business Forum is underway at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Heads of State of BRICS Member Countries including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa are attendin...

India’s coastline offers potential for marine resources and Blue Economy, says Dr Jitendra Singh

September 11, 2026 5:43 PM

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India’s coastline offers potential for marine resources and Blue Economy, says Dr Jitendra Singh

Earth Sciences Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has said that India’s coastline must be viewed as an interconnected space of ecology, security, economy, technology and human development. The Minister said this while virtually addressing the National Conference on Coastal Ecology, Security and Sustainabil...

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