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Navies of India, UK discuss deepening operational and professional engagements

IANS | October 16, 2026 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Navies of India and the United Kingdom (UK) held the 17th Executive Steering Group meeting in New Delhi this week, discussing deepening operational and practical engagements, spokesperson of the Indian Navy stated on Friday. The two sides also explored new avenues for cooperation in emerging technologies, future concepts and capabilities.

‘Are you immortal? This will surely happen’, Congress backs regime change demand

IANS | October 16, 2026 2:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Amid the escalating controversy and heated political discourse over ‘regime change’, Congress MP Imran Masood on Friday came out in open support of the ‘unconstitutional’ demand and asserted that this is “inevitable and bound to happen” in due course of time.

India, Canada need to build durable ties amid diplomatic turnaround: Report

IANS | October 16, 2026 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) After a prolonged period of estranged diplomatic ties, India and Canada have turned around their bilateral relationship to focus on economic complementarities and shared strategic interests, according to a new report.

SC issues notice to Centre on plea seeking age-based restrictions for children on social media

IANS | October 16, 2026 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Centre on a plea seeking a comprehensive and enforceable regulatory framework to protect children from the risks associated with social media platforms, including age-based restrictions on access and safeguards against online exploitation.

BJP chief Nitin Nabin calls for decisive action against Punjab drug mafia

IANS | October 16, 2026 2:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin on Friday called for "decisive action" against the drug mafia in Punjab, saying that the people of the state deserve accountability and a "government that can keep them safe".

Supported Nitish Kumar when he was nothing, got 9 people murdered: Shocking claim by Mokama MLA Anant Singh

IANS | October 16, 2026 1:49 PM

Patna, Oct 16 (IANS) The dispute within the Janata Dal (United) over the Patna Graduates’ constituency MLC election has intensified, with Mokama MLA Anant Singh alleging that he supported the former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar when he was nothing and even got "nine people murdered".

Punjab govt responsible for anti-drug activist’s death, alleges SAD MP

IANS | October 16, 2026 1:31 PM

Mansa, Oct 16 (IANS) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, met the family of Parvinder Singh Jhota on Friday, alleging that the Punjab government and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann were responsible for the death of the anti-drug activist who was killed by a medical store owner. She added that drug smugglers have been emboldened under the government’s protection.

Top CBIC officials clarify next-gen GST reforms at taxpayers’ meet

IANS | October 16, 2026 1:30 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 16 (IANS) As part of the government’s outreach, Vivek Chaturvedi, Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), along with Sanjay Mangal, Member (GST), interacted with trade and industry representatives here to highlight next-gen GST process reforms aimed at simplifying compliance and easing the burden on honest taxpayers.

India, IOM discuss global migration, mobility trends

IANS | October 16, 2026 1:21 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) India and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) on Friday discussed global migration and mobility trends and ways to expand India's opportunities in this situation.

ISI hikes India espionage budget to Rs 1,300 cr; targets Navy, IAF via HUMINT network

Vicky Nanjappa | October 16, 2026 1:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has reportedly raised its annual espionage budget targeting India to Rs 1,300 crore following last year's Operation Sindoor, with funds focused on building a Human Intelligence (HUMINT) network within the Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, according to intelligence officials.

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Navies of India, UK discuss deepening operational and professional engagements

‘Are you immortal? This will surely happen’, Congress backs regime change demand

India, Canada need to build durable ties amid diplomatic turnaround: Report

SC issues notice to Centre on plea seeking age-based restrictions for children on social media

BJP chief Nitin Nabin calls for decisive action against Punjab drug mafia

Supported Nitish Kumar when he was nothing, got 9 people murdered: Shocking claim by Mokama MLA Anant Singh

Punjab govt responsible for anti-drug activist’s death, alleges SAD MP

Top CBIC officials clarify next-gen GST reforms at taxpayers’ meet

India, IOM discuss global migration, mobility trends

ISI hikes India espionage budget to Rs 1,300 cr; targets Navy, IAF via HUMINT network

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