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October 9, 2026 7:14 PM

Harmanjot Singh, Lili Das to Headline Indian Elite Field at Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon

Procam International, promoters of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, today announced the Indian Elite field for the 21st edition of the World Athletics Gold Label Road Race, scheduled to be held in New Delhi on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The field comprises 22 men and 20 women, led by Harmanjot Singh and Kiran Matre in the men’s category. Harmanjot, the reigning TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2026 Indian Elite champion and silver medallist at the 2026 Asian Cross Country Championships, will make his V...

October 8, 2026 8:20 PM

PM Modi Meets Akie Abe, Recalls Shinzo Abe’s Enduring Contribution to India-Japan Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Mrs Akie Abe, wife of late former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, in New Delhi and expressed deep appreciation for her enduring association with India. Recalling Shinzo Abe as a dear friend and visionary leader, the Prime Minister said he played a defining role in taking India-Japan relations to new heights. PM Modi also said the inauguration of the Abe Memorial Corridor at the Rudraksh Convention Centre in Varanasi was a fitting tribute to Shin...

October 1, 2026 10:15 PM

Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati meets PM Modi in New Delhi

Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said; “Governor of Odisha, @DrHariBabuK met Prime Minister @narendramodi. @GovernorOdisha” https://x.com/PMOIndia/status/2105652844888195506?s=20 -PIB input...

October 1, 2026 6:16 PM

MP Chief Minister meets PM Modi in New Delhi

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) posted on X: “Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, @DrMohanYadav51 met Prime Minister @narendramodi. @CMMadhyaPradesh” https://x.com/PMOIndia/status/2105612768741343635?s=20 On Tuesday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, while Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu also called on PM Modi. -PIB Inputs &nb...

September 29, 2026 9:25 PM

Delhi CM, Tripura Governor call on PM Modi

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday, while Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu also called on the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) shared details of the meetings in separate posts on X. In a post, the PMO said: “Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. @gupta_rekha called on Prime Minister @narendramodi. @CMODelhi” https://x.com/PMOIndia/status/2104905633434911051?s=20 In another post, the PMO said: “Governor of Tripura...

September 28, 2026 11:52 AM

LPU suspends classes for 10 days, postpones mid-term exams amid violent protests

Punjab’s Lovely Professional University (LPU) has postponed its mid-term examinations after massive protests erupted on campus over the alleged rape of a student. The university has also suspended regular classes for 10 days from September 28. “Students may, in consultation with their parents/guardians, travel to their hometowns during this 10-day period, if they wish to do so,” the university said in a statement. “Students who stay back are advised to stay inside their hostels/places...

September 23, 2026 9:17 PM

Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates BRICS heads of tax authorities meeting in New Delhi

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday inaugurated the BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities Meeting in New Delhi, marking the culmination of India’s BRICS Chairship of the tax cooperation track. The meeting brought together Heads of Tax Authorities and representatives from 10 BRICS tax administrations — Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates — to share experiences and discuss emerging ch...

September 22, 2026 10:31 PM

India seeks positive, constructive and forward-looking ties with Bangladesh: MEA

India on Tuesday reiterated its desire for a positive, constructive and forward-looking relationship with Bangladesh, saying it remains ready to address all bilateral issues through existing structured mechanisms. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India has consistently maintained its position on strengthening ties with Bangladesh while addressing bilateral matters through established channels. He made the remarks during a bi-weekly media briefing in New Delhi. On whether External Affairs...

September 21, 2026 8:08 PM

Amit Shah meets Pejawar Mutt Seer Sri Vishwaprasanna Teerth Swami in New Delhi

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday met revered Pejawar Mutt seer Sri Vishwaprasanna Teerth Swami Ji in New Delhi. The meeting took place during the seer's 39th holy Chaturmasya Vrat being observed in the national capital. In a post on X, Amit Shah said he felt "profoundly fortunate" to meet the revered saint and seek his blessings. He highlighted the significance of Chaturmasya Vrat, describing it as a sacred tradition that introduces people to the virtue of r...

September 19, 2026 11:49 AM

PM Modi Inaugurates NGT Conference on Environment, Climate Challenges in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated a two-day international conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics” organised by the National Green Tribunal at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The conference is being held on September 19 and 20 and brings together environmental experts, members of the judiciary, senior government officials and representatives of various environmental institutions from India and abroad. The inaugural session was attended by Chief Justice ...