India-US trade pact will give big boost to economy: Jaishankar

IANS | October 5, 2026 9:11 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday said that the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement is a "big step with great possibilities", as it could provide a significant boost to the country’s economy by expanding market access in one of the world's largest and most lucrative markets.

Navi Mumbai Airport expands multimodal transport network ahead of winter flight schedule

IANS | October 5, 2026 8:16 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 5 (IANS) Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is strengthening its public transport and ground mobility infrastructure ahead of the Winter Schedule 2026-27, with a wider network of buses, taxis, autorickshaws, car rentals, and airport shuttles aimed at improving connectivity across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune and the wider Mumbai Metropolitan Region, it was announced on Monday.

ECI’s Sep 26 SIR press note never taken down from website: PIB Fact Check (Lead)

IANS | October 5, 2026 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Monday clarified that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has not pulled down the September 26 press note, through which it modified certain terms related to Form 6 for SIR and tasked BLOs to collect notice-related additional documents from voters’ homes, from its website.

ECI debunks Rahul Gandhi’s claims on Bihar SIR, Form 6

IANS | October 5, 2026 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The ECI on Monday reiterated that the order for SIR in Bihar given on June 24, 2025, was issued with the unanimous approval of the Commission, dismissing claims made on social media by Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.

Centre clears elevation of three High Court Chief Justices as SC judges

IANS | October 5, 2026 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Acting on the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium, the Centre has cleared the elevation of Gujarat High Court Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal, Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, and Telangana High Court Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh as judges of the apex court.