Rubio meets Taj hotel security chief on duty during 26/11 terror attacks

IANS | October 20, 2026 10:26 PM

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday met Mumbai's Taj Mahal Palace Hotel security Chief Sunil Kudyadi, who was present at the hotel during the 26/11 terror attacks and heard a first-hand account of the attack, including how long the siege lasted.

Ramlila marks end of tyranny and terror: PM Modi

IANS | October 20, 2026 7:45 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 ( IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attended the Vijayadashami celebrations organised by the Shri Ramlila Committee Indraprastha at the DDA Utsav Ground in IP Extension, Patparganj, where he participated in the traditional Ravana dahan and delivered a speech emphasising the enduring cultural and moral significance of Ramlila.

Newsprint manufacturers seek PM Modi's help over coal supply disruptions

IANS | October 20, 2026 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) The Indian Newsprint Manufacturers Association (INMA) on Tuesday sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention to resolve coal supply-related issues faced by its member companies, which supply newsprint to print media outlets, including leading dailies such as The Times of India, Hindustan Times, The Hindu, Navbharat Times and Punjab Kesari, among others.

PM Modi calls for self-reliance inspired by Lord Ram’s resolve

IANS | October 20, 2026 7:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday invoked the life of Lord Ram to urge Indians to face challenges through self-belief and hard work while addressing Dussehra celebrations at the IP Extension Utsav Ground in East Delhi.

Drug trade continues to grow in Punjab: HM Amit Shah

IANS | October 20, 2026 5:54 PM

Ludhiana, Oct 20 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday slammed the AAP government in Punjab for its failure to curb the drug menace, saying the drug trade “continues to grow day-by-day in the state”.

India’s nuclear plan dedicated to peaceful purposes: Jitendra Singh

IANS | October 20, 2026 5:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) India’s nuclear programme is dedicated to peaceful purposes and not warfare, Union Minister of State for Atomic Energy Jitendra Singh has said, reaffirming the vision that has guided the country’s nuclear journey since its inception.

HM Shah's Punjab visit a blow to drug mafia, says BJP

IANS | October 20, 2026 4:07 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 20 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday described Union Home Minister, Amit Shah's visit to Punjab as a significant step towards strengthening the state's security, restoring peace and ending the drug menace and what it termed as "mafia raj".