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India's strategic autonomy key to building independent global partnerships: Delhi LG at JGU lecture

IANS | November 3, 2026 11:59 AM

Sonipat, Nov 3 (IANS) "We are living through a period of significant geopolitical transformation. The international order is being reshaped by strategic competition, regional conflicts and a growing contest over economic and resource security. Countries are reassessing their partnerships. They are diversifying their supply chains and looking for reliable economic and strategic partners in this changing environment,” said Sardar Taranjit Singh Sandhu, the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, who was speaking at a distinguished public lecture on the theme “India’s Role in Evolving Geopolitics” at O.P. Jindal Global University.

Piyush Goyal calls for faster approvals, easier funding to boost India's bioeconomy

IANS | November 3, 2026 11:59 AM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has called for faster regulatory approvals, improved access to finance and stronger industry-academia collaboration to accelerate the growth of India's bioeconomy, an official statement said on Tuesday.

BJP backs Amit Shah's remarks on infiltrators, says Opposition fears deletion of their names from voter lists

IANS | November 3, 2026 11:51 AM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The BJP on Tuesday rallied behind Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on infiltrators. Justifying his remarks, many BJP leaders concurred that that several opposition parties, who apparently banked on support of 'infiltrators' in influencing the poll outcome, were now apprehensive as the process of deleting such names from electoral rolls has begun.

Operated by women, powered by solar energy: Pune Metro line 3 praised for unique features

IANS | November 3, 2026 11:23 AM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Pune's urban transport network is set for a major expansion, as the new Metro Pink Line is set to introduce two distinctive features: all-women train operating team and ambitious plan to power the metro’s operations with 30% of its electricity requirements through solar power.

Iran thanks India for rescuing 20 crew members of pirated vessel in Arabian Sea

IANS | November 3, 2026 11:12 AM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the Government of India, the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force for rescuing 20 Iranian crew members of the fishing vessel Azini from pirates in a coordinated operation in the Arabian Sea.

Your party formed, headed by foreigner: BJP T'gana chief to Rahul over 'foreign help' remark

IANS | November 3, 2026 10:57 AM

Hyderabad, Nov 3 (IANS) BJP Telangana President Ramchandar Rao on Tuesday hit back at Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over his social media post alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives foreign financial support and backing.

Caste rigidity divides society; shared faith, culture weave it into single thread: CM Yogi

IANS | November 3, 2026 10:17 AM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that caste-based divisions weaken society, while shared faith and cultural traditions bring people together, describing Ayodhya's Deepotsav as a prominent example of social unity.

Eight arrested for attacking BSF personnel along India-Bangladesh border in Tripura

IANS | November 3, 2026 10:09 AM

Agartala, Nov 3 (IANS) Eight people have so far been arrested for allegedly attacking Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at Ashabari along the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura’s Sepahijala district, police officials said on Tuesday.

CTI demands ban on rallies, protests until Bhaiya Dooj; claims loss of Rs 14,000 crore in a month

IANS | November 3, 2026 9:16 AM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) on Tuesday wrote to the Delhi Police Commissioner, demanding that no rallies, sit-ins or protest marches be permitted at major locations in the national capital, including Connaught Place, Jantar Mantar and Ramlila Maidan, until November 11, the day of 'Bhaiya Dooj'.

Delhi-NCR chokes as AQI enters 'very poor' zone; Jahangirpuri records 451

IANS | November 3, 2026 8:48 AM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) A thick layer of smog enveloped the national capital on Tuesday morning, with air quality deteriorating to the ‘very poor’ category just days ahead of Diwali. Jahangirpuri recorded the highest Air Quality Index (AQI) at 451, placing it in the ‘severe’ category.

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India's strategic autonomy key to building independent global partnerships: Delhi LG at JGU lecture

Piyush Goyal calls for faster approvals, easier funding to boost India's bioeconomy

BJP backs Amit Shah's remarks on infiltrators, says Opposition fears deletion of their names from voter lists

Operated by women, powered by solar energy: Pune Metro line 3 praised for unique features

Iran thanks India for rescuing 20 crew members of pirated vessel in Arabian Sea

Your party formed, headed by foreigner: BJP T'gana chief to Rahul over 'foreign help' remark

Caste rigidity divides society; shared faith, culture weave it into single thread: CM Yogi

Eight arrested for attacking BSF personnel along India-Bangladesh border in Tripura

CTI demands ban on rallies, protests until Bhaiya Dooj; claims loss of Rs 14,000 crore in a month

Delhi-NCR chokes as AQI enters 'very poor' zone; Jahangirpuri records 451

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