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India strengthened its counterterrorism resolve tremendously under PM Modi: Report

IANS | September 14, 2026 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) India’s approach to counterterrorism gained a decisive edge after 2014, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government came to power, with a firm resolve to respond strongly to any act of terror. Counterterrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir received fresh momentum, while measures to prevent infiltration across the Line of Control (LoC) were significantly strengthened, a report has stated.

‘Essential to examine funding’, Mithun Chakraborty supports closure of Bengal’s unrecognised madrasas

IANS | September 14, 2026 7:10 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Actor-turned politician Mithun Chakraborty, who is set to don the role of policymaker (Cultural Advisor) in Suvendu Adhikari-led West Bengal government, supported the administration’s clampdown on the unaided and unrecognised madrasas across the state, citing concerns over national security as a valid reason.

Higher food prices drive CPI higher, inflation outlook faces weather, energy risks: Economists

IANS | September 14, 2026 6:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Retail inflation rose to 4.82 per cent in August from 4.5 per cent in July, driven primarily by higher food prices, while core inflation also edged up, CareEdge Ratings Chief Economist Rajani Sinha said on Monday, warning that the inflation outlook remains vulnerable to weather-related and external risks.

India and Canada discuss bilateral cooperation, Ukraine situation

IANS | September 14, 2026 6:17 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday spoke with his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand, holding discussions on bilateral cooperation as well as the situation in Ukraine.

EAM Jaishankar, Vietnam FM discuss increasing supply of Made-in-India defence articles

IANS | September 14, 2026 5:59 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his Vietnamese counterpart Le Hoai Trung on Monday discussed strengthening political, defence and security cooperation, including increasing the supply of Made-in-India defence articles.

NHAI to upgrade 1033 National Highway helpline with AI, real-time location tracking

IANS | September 14, 2026 5:43 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Monday said it is planning to upgrade its existing 1033 National Highway Helpline with advanced technology to provide faster and better assistance to travellers.

PM Modi's leadership, vision and commitment made BRICS Summit resounding success: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | September 14, 2026 5:21 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday described the 18th BRICS held in New Delhi as a “resounding success”, lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for bringing countries from diverse geographies and cultures together around shared interests and common ground.

Book highlighting PM Modi's humane side to be released on his birthday

IANS | September 14, 2026 5:13 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) 'Modi Katha', a book highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's humane side, depicting compassion, affection, and sensitivity, will be released at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) here on September 17 to commemorate his birthday.

PM Modi's message of dialogue, diplomacy and development resonated across world: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | September 14, 2026 5:06 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message of dialogue, diplomacy and development resonated around the world, and the response was evident in the participation of world leaders at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister (EAM) Jaishankar spotlighted on Monday.

Large concessions on border issues unlikely: Ex-diplomat on PM Modi-Xi meet

IANS | September 14, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Former diplomat K.P. Fabian on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi could lead to some progress in India-China relations, but cautioned that Beijing was unlikely to make any major concessions on the border issue.

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India strengthened its counterterrorism resolve tremendously under PM Modi: Report

‘Essential to examine funding’, Mithun Chakraborty supports closure of Bengal’s unrecognised madrasas

Higher food prices drive CPI higher, inflation outlook faces weather, energy risks: Economists

India and Canada discuss bilateral cooperation, Ukraine situation

EAM Jaishankar, Vietnam FM discuss increasing supply of Made-in-India defence articles

NHAI to upgrade 1033 National Highway helpline with AI, real-time location tracking

PM Modi's leadership, vision and commitment made BRICS Summit resounding success: EAM Jaishankar

Book highlighting PM Modi's humane side to be released on his birthday

PM Modi's message of dialogue, diplomacy and development resonated across world: EAM Jaishankar

Large concessions on border issues unlikely: Ex-diplomat on PM Modi-Xi meet

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