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Top analysts discuss China's foreign policy, growing capabilities and strategic outlook

IANS | September 30, 2026 9:24 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The importance of engaging with China's changing strategic outlook through an interdisciplinary lens, while deepening informed dialogue on what these shifts mean for India and the wider world, was emphasised during the fourth edition of Global Conference on New Sinology (GCNS) organised by the Organisation for Research on China and Asia (ORCA), this week.

Dismissed BSF tradesmen share their sufferings, veterans support their cause for reinstatement

IANS | September 30, 2026 8:40 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) About 400 tradesmen in the Border Security Force (BSF) realised their long-held dream of serving the nation in 2024 when they got recruited in the force through Prime Minister’s Rozgar Mela initiative, but their dreams were short-lived as their services were terminated over fake skill certificates.

Gujarat govt moves to end use of plastic files, folders in offices

IANS | September 30, 2026 8:18 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 30 (IANS) The Gujarat government has decided to phase out plastic files and folders across its offices, with departments and government institutions shifting to eco-friendly alternatives such as paper, jute and khadi for routine administrative work.

Colombo Security Conclave members vow to strengthen cooperation on security matters in Indian Ocean Region

IANS | September 30, 2026 8:06 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The ninth Deputy National Security Adviser (NSA)-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) was hosted virtually by India on Wednesday, where the member states reiterated their resolve to further strengthen cooperation on vital matters of security in the Indian Ocean Region.

PM Modi, US President Trump hold 'productive conversation', review bilateral cooperation across key sectors

IANS | September 30, 2026 7:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke with US President Donald Trump over phone, reviewing bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies sectors.

NDTV World Summit to convene global dialogue for 'A World Between Orders' on Oct 22-23, PM Modi to participate

IANS | September 30, 2026 7:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The NDTV is set to hold its upcoming World Summit 2026 in the national capital next month, on October 22 and 23, and will see many eclectic and influential personalities, including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra, Zerodha founder Nikhil Kamath and many more attending the two-day programme.

Dangerous path, strongly discouraged by govt: MEA on reports of Indian nationals joining Russian armed forces

IANS | September 30, 2026 7:20 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The Indian government on Wednesday once again "strongly discouraged" Indian nationals treading the "dangerous path" of getting recruited into the Russian armed forces amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

India and Australia discuss strengthening defence cooperation

IANS | September 30, 2026 6:39 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) India and Australia held the 13th Army-to-Army Staff Talks in New Delhi from September 28-30, with discussions held on further strengthening defence cooperation and expanding the scope and scale of engagement across areas of shared interest.

Letters to Cabinet Secretary were against protocol: Former ECI official

IANS | September 30, 2026 6:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Former Joint Director of the Election Commission of India (ECI) Mohammad Amin on Wednesday said that the purported letters written to the Cabinet Secretary by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar were “against protocol” and should instead have been addressed to the Ministry of Law and Justice or to President Droupadi Murmu.

Secure oceans and maritime highways for shared growth amid ongoing geo-economic uncertainty: Experts

IANS | September 30, 2026 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Although geopolitical crisis have adversely affected the maritime highways, it has shown that building alternatives is no more a choice but a priority for India, several experts cited on Wednesday during a conference held in New Delhi on 'Strengthening India-ASEAN Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific'.

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Top analysts discuss China's foreign policy, growing capabilities and strategic outlook

Dismissed BSF tradesmen share their sufferings, veterans support their cause for reinstatement

Gujarat govt moves to end use of plastic files, folders in offices

Colombo Security Conclave members vow to strengthen cooperation on security matters in Indian Ocean Region

PM Modi, US President Trump hold 'productive conversation', review bilateral cooperation across key sectors

NDTV World Summit to convene global dialogue for 'A World Between Orders' on Oct 22-23, PM Modi to participate

Dangerous path, strongly discouraged by govt: MEA on reports of Indian nationals joining Russian armed forces

India and Australia discuss strengthening defence cooperation

Letters to Cabinet Secretary were against protocol: Former ECI official

Secure oceans and maritime highways for shared growth amid ongoing geo-economic uncertainty: Experts

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