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Onion prices dip as fresh crop flows into markets

IANS | October 7, 2026 7:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The outlook for onion availability has strengthened considerably with robust market arrivals and the commencement of fresh Kharif supplies, with the improving supply position already translating into a broad-based moderation in prices of the staple vegetable across mandis and major consumer markets, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Wednesday.

Rajpal Yadav reveals title of next film to CJI Surya Kant in a light-hearted exchange inside Apex Court

IANS | October 7, 2026 7:15 PM

Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Actor Rajpal Yadav had a brief light-hearted exchange with CJI Surya Kant as he appeared in the Apex Court with regards to the alleged case of fraud of INR 5 crore.

Captain Smit Machchhar recovering well, his health showing improvement: MEA

IANS | October 7, 2026 7:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday said Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who fought against the attacking co-pilot in a Flydubai aircraft and helped save 174 people onboard last week, is recovering well and showing steady improvement in his health.

India condemns attacks on commercial vessels in Black Sea, reiterates call for dialogue and diplomacy

IANS | October 7, 2026 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) India on Wednesday condemned attacks targeting commercial vessels in the Black Sea region and reiterated its call for dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate tensions and enable an early return of peace in the region.

From Gujarat to Delhi: How PM Modi took state initiatives to national stage

IANS | October 7, 2026 6:46 PM

Gandhinagar, Oct 7 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completes 25 years as the head of a government on Wednesday, his political journey from Gujarat Chief Minister to the country's longest-serving elected head of government has also left a trail of initiatives that began as state-level experiments and were subsequently adapted, expanded or given a national framework after he moved to New Delhi.

India, Ghana should work together strongly for UN reforms: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | October 7, 2026 6:35 PM

Accra, Oct 7 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said on Wednesday that India and Ghana should work strongly together for reform of the United Nations, including the UN Security Council.

PM Modi’s leadership transformed UP; mafia wiped out: CM Yogi Adityanath

IANS | October 7, 2026 6:31 PM

Varanasi, Oct 7 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that the state has undergone a major transformation under the guidance and leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the mafia being wiped out and the state’s rich heritage emerging as a new identity.

India, UK agree to deepen ties in capital markets

IANS | October 7, 2026 6:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) India and the UK have agreed to identify priority areas to explore for future capital markets cooperation as the two sides discussed opportunities to increase cross-border investment and Indian firms’ access to international capital including through cross-border equity and bond listings via GIFT-IFSC, and stronger capital market connectivity, according to a joint statement, adopted after the 'India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue 2026' held in London.

‘He remembers everything’: Man who introduced PM Modi to Jan Sangh, RSS recalls his strong memory

IANS | October 7, 2026 6:00 PM

Gandhinagar, Oct 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ability to remember people and events from decades ago remains one of his distinctive traits, according to Ambalal Koshti, who recalled his association with PM Modi from his early days in the Jana Sangh and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

'India, Canada economic ties poised to get stronger'

IANS | October 7, 2026 5:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The elements of a strong economic relationship between India and Canada have never been lacking, and what has been missing, at different points, has been the political and institutional momentum to bring these ingredients together, but there are now signs that this may be changing, according to an article.

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Onion prices dip as fresh crop flows into markets

Rajpal Yadav reveals title of next film to CJI Surya Kant in a light-hearted exchange inside Apex Court

Captain Smit Machchhar recovering well, his health showing improvement: MEA

India condemns attacks on commercial vessels in Black Sea, reiterates call for dialogue and diplomacy

From Gujarat to Delhi: How PM Modi took state initiatives to national stage

India, Ghana should work together strongly for UN reforms: EAM Jaishankar

PM Modi’s leadership transformed UP; mafia wiped out: CM Yogi Adityanath

India, UK agree to deepen ties in capital markets

‘He remembers everything’: Man who introduced PM Modi to Jan Sangh, RSS recalls his strong memory

'India, Canada economic ties poised to get stronger'

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