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September 22, 2026 2:50 PM

PM Modi congratulates Indian women’s cricket team on Asian Games gold

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team on winning the gold medal at the Asian Games, describing it as a “splendid triumph” for Indian cricket. PM Modi said the team delivered a commanding performance marked by confidence, skill and teamwork. He n...

September 22, 2026 2:20 PM

Trump, Denmark, Greenland to sign deal in bid to end Arctic standoff

President Donald Trump is due to meet with leaders of Greenland and Denmark on Tuesday to sign a deal that will allow a larger US military presence on Greenland and could end a standoff over the strategically located and mineral-rich island. Greenland, a former colony and now a semi-autonomous terr...

September 22, 2026 9:58 AM

President Murmu to present 72nd National Film Awards in Gujarat

The 72nd National Film Awards will be presented at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat on Tuesday, with President Droupadi Murmu conferring the prestigious honours recognising achievements in Indian cinema for 2024. President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Ekta Nagar, Narmada district, on Monday for a three-day visit...

September 22, 2026 9:13 AM

From Raja Harishchandra to 72nd edition: The journey of National Film Awards

The 72nd National Film Awards, recognising achievements in Indian cinema for the year 2024, will be presented by the President of India on September 22 at Ekta Nagar, formerly Kevadia, in Gujarat. Instituted in 1954, the National Film Awards are among the country's highest honours for excellence in...

September 21, 2026 11:56 PM

Jaishankar holds talks with French, Ecuadorian counterparts in New York

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held separate meetings with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Roberto Kury in New York ahead of major United Nations deliberations. In a post on X, Jaishankar said his regular meetings and teleconferences with B...

September 21, 2026 10:31 PM

India-New Zealand FTA to come into force from October 20

India-New Zealand FTA to come into force from October 20 The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will come into force from October 20, 2026, following the completion of domestic processes in both countries. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand Minister for Tra...

September 21, 2026 9:15 PM

PM Modi condoles demise of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the demise of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, brother of Dubai Ruler and UAE Vice-President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi extended his condolences to the Al Maktoum family...

September 21, 2026 7:30 PM

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum passes away; Dubai declares 10-day mourning

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, younger brother of Ruler of Dubai and UAE Vice-President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, passed away today at the age of 76. The Dubai Media Office announced that an official mourning period of ten days has been declared across the emira...