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How India is offering smaller Asian countries more options in power sector

IANS | November 3, 2026 5:44 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Nepal's export of electricity to Bangladesh through India’s power grid reflects how New Delhi is providing an additional trading option to two countries in the neighbourhood through its territory, with the strategic significance of the arrangement lying in the fact that, unlike China, it is making it possible for smaller countries to have more bargaining power and room to manoeuvre in their diplomatic relations, according to an article

23 Indian nationals have died in West Asia conflict, five during Black Sea attacks: MEA

IANS | November 3, 2026 5:43 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) As many as 23 Indian nationals, including 15 Indian seafarers, have lost their lives in the ongoing conflict in West Asia while five Indian nationals died in attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea region, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.

Banaras will smile when BJP is gone, taunts Akhilesh Yadav; promises metro connectivity in Varanasi

IANS | November 3, 2026 5:42 PM

Varanasi, Nov 3 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday thanked the voters of Graduates and Teachers’ constituencies for ensuring a resounding victory of party nominees and promised to build a metro network in the holy city if his party returns to power in the state in the upcoming polls in 2027.

India continues to take up release of its nationals with Russia: MEA

IANS | November 3, 2026 5:32 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) India continues to raise with Moscow “at various levels” the issue about the release of Indian nationals still with the Russian side, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.

Working on early repatriation of mortal remains of Indian killed in Nepal helicopter crash: MEA

IANS | November 3, 2026 5:25 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) India on Tuesday confirmed the death of an Indian national in a helicopter collision involving two choppers in Nepal and assured that steps would be taken to bring back the mortal remains at the earliest.

Indian students headed to Uzbekistan must receive quality medical education: MEA

IANS | November 3, 2026 5:09 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The Indian government remains focused on ensuring that Indian students headed to Uzbekistan to pursue higher studies, including in the medical field, must receive "quality education" complying with the guidelines of India's National Medical Commission, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.

Business confidence in India continues to remain resilient: Assocham index

IANS | November 3, 2026 4:55 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Amid global economic uncertainty, business confidence in India continues to remain resilient with the Assocham Business Confidence Index (ABC Index) registering a growth of 8.12 per cent to 128.72 in October 2026, compared with 119.05 in the same month of the previous year, it was announced on Tuesday.

Mohali set to make international hockey debut as Asian Champions Trophy enters knockout stage

IANS | November 3, 2026 4:42 PM

Mohali, Nov 3 (IANS) With the successful completion of the league-stage matches in Punjab’s Jalandhar city, the Asian Champions Trophy is now set to enter its decisive knockout phase, with Mohali preparing to make history by hosting its first-ever international hockey match on November 4.

Cops step up security, crowd management in markets, railway stations across India ahead of Diwali

IANS | November 3, 2026 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Security, surveillance and crowd management measures in major markets and public places across the country have been stepped up by the police ahead of Diwali and other upcoming festivals. Additional personnel are being deployed for monitoring crowded areas and regulating traffic to ensure the safety of shoppers and commuters.

Rajnath Singh to lead BJP's 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' march in Bhopal tomorrow

IANS | November 3, 2026 4:05 PM

Bhopal, Nov 3 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lead the Bharatiya Janata Party's 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' padayatra in Bhopal on Wednesday, as the party steps up its campaign against the Congress over its stand on democratic institutions and constitutional processes, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Tuesday.

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How India is offering smaller Asian countries more options in power sector

23 Indian nationals have died in West Asia conflict, five during Black Sea attacks: MEA

Banaras will smile when BJP is gone, taunts Akhilesh Yadav; promises metro connectivity in Varanasi

India continues to take up release of its nationals with Russia: MEA

Working on early repatriation of mortal remains of Indian killed in Nepal helicopter crash: MEA

Indian students headed to Uzbekistan must receive quality medical education: MEA

Business confidence in India continues to remain resilient: Assocham index

Mohali set to make international hockey debut as Asian Champions Trophy enters knockout stage

Cops step up security, crowd management in markets, railway stations across India ahead of Diwali

Rajnath Singh to lead BJP's 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' march in Bhopal tomorrow

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