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Centre announces major reshuffle of top IIS officers

IANS | November 13, 2026 7:40 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has a in a top deck reshuffle of its officials, given new postings to six Indian Information Service (IIS) Group ‘A’ officers across PIB, Central Bureau of Communication, and News Services Division with R.K. Jain designated as the new DG (Coordination) for the PIB, with immediate effect, it was announced on Friday.

Indian seafarer stranded in Iran issued emergency certificate, set to return home: MEA

IANS | November 13, 2026 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that an emergency certificate has been issued to Akshay Harish, an Indian seafarer who was disembarked from a merchant vessel at Iran’s Chabahar Port after he was told that his passport and documents were lost.

Wildlife, amusement rides and puppet shows: Where Gujaratis went this Diwali vacation

IANS | November 13, 2026 7:30 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov 13 (IANS) From amusement rides and zoo visits in Ahmedabad to wildlife attractions in Vadodara and traditional puppet shows promoting environmental conservation in Gandhinagar, Gujarat's public recreation spaces have drawn large crowds during the Diwali vacation, with families turning to parks and nature destinations for their festive outings.

India’s exports of goods and services surge 30 pc to touch $89.99 billion in Oct

IANS | November 13, 2026 7:01 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) India's total exports, including merchandise and services, clocked a robust 29.9 per cent growth in October this year compared with the same month of the previous year to touch the $89.99 billion mark, according to figures released by the Commerce Ministry on Friday.

India desires positive, constructive and forward-looking relationship with Bangladesh: MEA

IANS | November 13, 2026 6:54 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that India desires a "positive, constructive and forward-looking relationship" with Bangladesh.

Why Sonia Gandhi should not have been 'shocked' at Pranab Mukherjee's PM aspirations

IANS | November 13, 2026 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi's memoir has been drawing wide attention even before it was officially launched on November 10, especially on the 'inside stories' on her family and the party, where her being "shocked" at veteran party leader and former President Pranab Mukherjee's apparent ambition for being Prime Minister has drawn various reactions.

Expect everybody to abide by national policy: MEA on Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s Pak invite

IANS | November 13, 2026 6:48 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Stating that India has a national policy when it comes to relations with foreign countries, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that political clearances for dignitaries visiting abroad are assessed by the ministry in line with it.

Assam: Kaziranga crash death toll rises to 23 (Lead)

IANS | November 13, 2026 6:44 PM

Guwahati, Nov 13 (IANS) The mini-bus involved in the devastating collision with a container truck near Assam's Kaziranga had a history of traffic violations, with 12 challans amounting to Rs 38,500 already paid and another Rs 4,000 penalty still outstanding, officials said on Friday.

No nation can slow down amid rapid technological changes: PM Modi

IANS | November 13, 2026 6:19 PM

Mysuru, Nov 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that no nation could afford to undermine or slow down its progress amid rapidly changing technology, stressing that India was creating a strong ecosystem for science and research to keep pace with global advancements.

BJP targets Akhilesh Yadav over proposed Ayodhya visit; SP says everyone has right to worship Lord Ram

IANS | November 13, 2026 6:14 PM

Lucknow, Nov 13 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav's proposed visit to Ayodhya has triggered a political exchange, with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders questioning his intentions and accusing the SP of having an 'anti-Lord Ram' history, while the principal opposition party in Uttar Pradesh said that visiting temples was a matter of personal faith and did not require advance announcements.

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Centre announces major reshuffle of top IIS officers

Indian seafarer stranded in Iran issued emergency certificate, set to return home: MEA

Wildlife, amusement rides and puppet shows: Where Gujaratis went this Diwali vacation

India’s exports of goods and services surge 30 pc to touch $89.99 billion in Oct

India desires positive, constructive and forward-looking relationship with Bangladesh: MEA

Why Sonia Gandhi should not have been 'shocked' at Pranab Mukherjee's PM aspirations

Expect everybody to abide by national policy: MEA on Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s Pak invite

Assam: Kaziranga crash death toll rises to 23 (Lead)

No nation can slow down amid rapid technological changes: PM Modi

BJP targets Akhilesh Yadav over proposed Ayodhya visit; SP says everyone has right to worship Lord Ram

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