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Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka released after hours in detention following Opposition protest (Lead)

IANS | October 7, 2026 10:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several other INDIA bloc leaders, who were detained by Delhi Police on Wednesday during their march towards Jantar Mantar to protest against the Election Commission and demand the dismissal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, were released shortly after 8 p.m., officials said.

USA’s Montana state eyes tie-ups with India in quantum technology, photonics

IANS | October 7, 2026 9:37 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Montana (US) Governor, Greg Gianforte, who is here with a delegation of more than 30 professionals from higher education and advanced technology, said on Wednesday that he has held some "very, very productive meetings" on quantum technology and photonics as well as aerospace and defence technology.

Essel Group firms offer to pay back 100 per cent dues in LIC Housing Finance dispute

IANS | October 7, 2026 9:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) In a major development in the LIC Housing Finance dispute involving Essel Group founder Subhash Chandra's personal guarantee, the group companies concerned have proposed a settlement offering repayment of 100 per cent of the outstanding principal amount along with 10 per cent interest to it.

Uttarakhand: Silk yarn spinning generates employment for women members of SHGs in Kumaon

IANS | October 7, 2026 8:45 PM

Haldwani, Oct 7 (IANS) Uttarakhand's Silk Department is moving beyond silk cocoon production to the actual manufacturing of silk yarn.

On the day marking his 25 years at the helm, PM Modi calls on LK Advani

IANS | October 7, 2026 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) On a day that marked a significant milestone in his political journey, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited the residence of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) patriarch Lal Krishna Advani, seeking the blessings of the veteran leader.

PM Modi calls for rules-based maritime order

IANS | October 7, 2026 8:29 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed policymakers, maritime leaders, and experts from around the world to the third edition of 'Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue', calling for a "free, open, secure, and rules-based maritime order" that brings peace and prosperity to all nations.

India and Italy hold talks on enhancing cooperation in countering terrorism, organised crime

IANS | October 7, 2026 8:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 India and Italy on Wednesday concluded discussions on a wide gamut of areas of cooperation in counter terrorism and organised crime, including drug trafficking and the emerging regional and global terrorist threats.

'His greatest strength, to consider entire nation his family': Swami Chidanand Saraswati hails PM Modi's 25-year journey

IANS | October 7, 2026 8:05 PM

Rishikesh, Oct 7 (IANS) Swami Chidanand Saraswati on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25-year journey in public life, saying his biggest strength was his ability to regard the entire nation as his family and that his tenure had given fresh impetus to the ideals of service, good governance and nation-building.

India reiterates dialogue and diplomacy as way forward to resolve Russia-Ukraine conflict

IANS | October 7, 2026 7:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Reiterating its call for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, India on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently advocated an end to the fighting and stressed that the solution does not lie on the battlefield.

PM Modi thanks world leaders for warm wishes on completing 25 years as head of government

IANS | October 7, 2026 7:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked world leaders for their warm wishes as he completed 25 years as the head of the government.

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Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka released after hours in detention following Opposition protest (Lead)

USA’s Montana state eyes tie-ups with India in quantum technology, photonics

Essel Group firms offer to pay back 100 per cent dues in LIC Housing Finance dispute

Uttarakhand: Silk yarn spinning generates employment for women members of SHGs in Kumaon

On the day marking his 25 years at the helm, PM Modi calls on LK Advani

PM Modi calls for rules-based maritime order

India and Italy hold talks on enhancing cooperation in countering terrorism, organised crime

'His greatest strength, to consider entire nation his family': Swami Chidanand Saraswati hails PM Modi's 25-year journey

India reiterates dialogue and diplomacy as way forward to resolve Russia-Ukraine conflict

PM Modi thanks world leaders for warm wishes on completing 25 years as head of government

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