PM Modi hails UPSC's century-long legacy as celebration of youth's aspiration, trust of every Indian

IANS | October 1, 2026 12:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday participated in the centenary celebrations of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) at Bharat Mandapam and hailed the institution’s century-long legacy, describing its journey as a celebration of the aspirations of millions of young Indians and the trust placed in it by the people.

PM Modi speaks to Capt Smit Machchhar's family; lauds his bravery, assures assistance

IANS | October 1, 2026 10:43 AM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with the family members of Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073, who was injured after helping avert a major in-flight crisis, and lauded his bravery, people familiar with the matter said.

Kiren Rijiju, Arjun Ram Meghwal, Pralhad Joshi participate in 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign

IANS | October 1, 2026 10:42 AM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju, Arjun Ram Meghwal, Pralhad Joshi, and several other leaders on Thursday participated in various cleanliness drives under the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign, calling for renewed efforts to strengthen the movement across the country.

Served nation with passion, simplicity: PM Modi's birthday wishes to ex-Prez Kovind

IANS | October 1, 2026 8:36 AM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended warm birthday greetings to former President Ram Nath Kovind, stating that his time in public life has been marked by a "steadfast commitment" to the development of the country.

US sanctions Pakistani defence firm CEO

IANS | September 30, 2026 11:05 PM

Washington, Sep 30 (IANS) The United States has imposed sanctions on Waseem Pasha Tajammal, the CEO of a Pakistan-based defence company, and three businesses linked to him for allegedly helping Iran procure and distribute weapons.

Israeli PM says pilot tried to crash Dubai-Tel Aviv flight after stabbing captain

IANS | September 30, 2026 10:14 PM

Jerusalem/Dubai, Sep 30 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that a pilot aboard a Flydubai flight carrying mostly Israeli passengers stabbed the other pilot and apparently tried to crash the plane before passengers and crew subdued him.

Piyush Goyal represents India as G20 trade meet opens

IANS | September 30, 2026 10:00 PM

Milwaukee, Sep 30 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is representing India as Trade Ministers from the world's major economies gather in Milwaukee on Wednesday for a two-day G20 meeting focused on the future of global trade, supply chains, excess industrial capacity and the rules governing international commerce.

Intelligence agencies uncover Jamaat-led plot to topple BNP government: Report

IANS | September 30, 2026 9:32 PM

Dhaka, Sep 30 (IANS) Intelligence agencies in India and Bangladesh have uncovered a “sinister move” by the radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami-led coalition to overthrow the BNP government through a violent movement planned for November, a report has stated.

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.

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PM Modi hails UPSC's century-long legacy as celebration of youth's aspiration, trust of every Indian

PM Modi speaks to Capt Smit Machchhar's family; lauds his bravery, assures assistance

Kiren Rijiju, Arjun Ram Meghwal, Pralhad Joshi participate in 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign

Served nation with passion, simplicity: PM Modi's birthday wishes to ex-Prez Kovind

US sanctions Pakistani defence firm CEO

Israeli PM says pilot tried to crash Dubai-Tel Aviv flight after stabbing captain

Piyush Goyal represents India as G20 trade meet opens

Intelligence agencies uncover Jamaat-led plot to topple BNP government: Report

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

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

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