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Look forward to developing progress with Sweden in defence, emerging technologies, people-to-people connect: Indian envoy

IANS | October 22, 2026 3:03 PM

Stockholm, Oct 22 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Sweden, Anurag Bhushan, on Thursday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Gothenburg "historic" and emphasised that both nations look forward to developing progress at the strategic level, economic partnership, emerging technologies and people-to-people connect.

Indian national among two people killed in attack on Saudi Arabia's airport, two Indians injured

IANS | October 22, 2026 2:56 PM

Riyadh, Oct 22 (IANS) An Indian national was among two people killed, while two other Indian nationals were injured, in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia's Dammam on Wednesday, the Indian Embassy said on Thursday.

'Conspiring with foreign forces': Nishikant Dubey calls for probe into Rahul Gandhi's visits overseas

IANS | October 22, 2026 2:44 PM

Dumka, (Jharkhand) Oct 22 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey on Thursday called for an investigation into the foreign visits of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, accusing him and other opposition leaders of "conspiring with foreign forces to destabilise the country".

Delhi Police registers FIR in racial abuse viral video row

IANS | October 22, 2026 2:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) The Delhi Police has registered a First Information Report (FIR) on Thursday against social media influencer Amir Shokeen in connection with an alleged incident of racial harassment and humiliation of an individual from Tripura, reportedly depicted in a video circulating on social media.

Congress won't return to power for next 30 years: Amit Shah to Rahul Gandhi

IANS | October 22, 2026 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, taking a jibe at his "foreign visits" and saying that Congress "won't get a chance to return to power for the next 30 years".

India, Poland have no conflict of interest, building friendship on trust, shared values: Polish PM Tusk

IANS | October 22, 2026 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Thursday said that India and Poland have "no conflict of interest" and both nations are building their friendship based on trust, shared values and ideas.

Sri Lanka-based NTJ's collapse forces Al Qaeda, Islamic State to rethink South India strategy

Vicky Nanjappa | October 22, 2026 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) The collapse of the Sri Lanka-based National Thowheed Jamaat (NTJ) dealt a major blow to both Al Qaeda and the Islamic State, which had sought to expand their influence in the region. The organisation had evolved into a dangerous extremist outfit, as demonstrated by its capacity to carry out the deadly Easter bombings in Sri Lanka.

Oppn should reach out to people to address their concerns, rather than holding protests: BJP MP Mittal

IANS | October 22, 2026 1:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) BJP MP Ashok Mittal on Thursday criticised the Opposition for holding protests, saying that it should focus on working for the country and its people instead of wasting time on demonstrations that cause inconvenience to the public. Speaking to IANS, Mittal said the Opposition should reach out to people and work to address their concerns rather than resorting to protests.

Over 1.87 lakh SC, OBC and poor candidates skilled under PM-DAKSH scheme

IANS | October 22, 2026 1:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) scheme has succeeded in imparting training skills to over 1.87 lakh candidates from SC, OBC, EWS, de-notified tribes and safai karamcharis including waste pickers from 2020-21 to 2023-24, out of which 96,162 candidates were given placement offers for jobs, according to factsheet issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on Thursday.

India, Poland agreed to deepen ties in defence, space and nuclear energy: PM Modi

IANS | October 22, 2026 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India and Poland agreed to deepen ties in defence, space and nuclear energy and invited Polish companies to engage with India in co-development and co-production in these sectors.

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Look forward to developing progress with Sweden in defence, emerging technologies, people-to-people connect: Indian envoy

Indian national among two people killed in attack on Saudi Arabia's airport, two Indians injured

'Conspiring with foreign forces': Nishikant Dubey calls for probe into Rahul Gandhi's visits overseas

Delhi Police registers FIR in racial abuse viral video row

Congress won't return to power for next 30 years: Amit Shah to Rahul Gandhi

India, Poland have no conflict of interest, building friendship on trust, shared values: Polish PM Tusk

Sri Lanka-based NTJ's collapse forces Al Qaeda, Islamic State to rethink South India strategy

Oppn should reach out to people to address their concerns, rather than holding protests: BJP MP Mittal

Over 1.87 lakh SC, OBC and poor candidates skilled under PM-DAKSH scheme

India, Poland agreed to deepen ties in defence, space and nuclear energy: PM Modi

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