An attack on a commercial vessel off Oman’s coast left one Indian seafarer missing while 13 of his compatriots were rescued. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said the embassy is working closely with Omani authorities, who helped bring the rescued crew safely ashore.
Mr. Khader said that there was no need to attribute a different meaning to the Chief Minister’s words.
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BRICS’ joint statement strongly backed Palestinian rights and criticised Israel’s actions. The declaration comes as India maintains close ties with Tel Aviv. The wording shows New Delhi’s effort to balance its Israel partnership with its BRICS commitments and strategic autonomy.
Indian Railways' Eastern Railway announced ten special trains to manage the surge of passengers during Durga Puja in West Bengal, while EMU services will be adjusted to facilitate the transport of idols for immersion. The measures aim to ease travel congestion and support safe idol immersion rituals.
Party accuses him of hurting Bengali sentiments and insulting the State’s culture and traditions.
BRICS leaders adopted a New Delhi declaration establishing four new agriculture initiatives, including a farmer‑centric BRICS AGRIN and networks for agroecology, regenerative and digital agriculture. The measures are intended to enhance climate resilience, productivity and cooperation among member countries.
The Indian National Congress urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold a press conference on the BRICS summit outcomes and called for measures to restore India’s diplomatic stature and confidence among Global South partners. The party’s foreign affairs chairman, Salman Khurshid, criticised the BJP government’s limited role in recent West Asian conflicts and its handling of BRICS member concerns.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of more than a dozen new laws on Thursday, including a measure that bars social‑media platforms from offering features deemed psychologically exploitative to users under 16. The legislation defines “addictive” features such as infinite scroll, algorithmic recommendations and autoplay and prohibits their use for minors.
IRCTC deactivated 3.04 crore user IDs and suspended 6.33 crore IDs to curb ticket‑booking fraud by touts and agents. The railway PSU also rolled out anti‑bot measures and capacity upgrades to handle record booking volumes during the festive season.
Around 60 lakh flood affected people served meals; river levels recede further. 1221 community kitchens currently operational in various districts.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian official Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, focusing on deeper India‑Iran cooperation and maritime safety. The dialogue also covered broader BRICS collaboration and measures to protect Indian seafarers operating in West Asia.
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Delhi authorities have warned that central Delhi is likely to experience traffic snarls as the city prepares for the upcoming BRICS summit and associated VVIP movements. The Delhi Police and traffic officials have outlined precautionary measures to manage the expected congestion.
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CPI(M) leader Mohamed Riyas, son‑in‑law of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, announced he will contest the Enforcement Directorate's charges in the CMRL pay‑off case through legal means. He made the statement in a Facebook post, condemning the allegations as sensationalist.
India’s LPG supply crunch has eased as the government shifted imports to the United States and other new suppliers while domestic production increased. Booking relaxations and diversification measures have helped stabilise availability for the country’s 340 million consumers.
Women employees at the Eiffel Tower were instructed to vacate their posts during a private visit by a Hindu BAPS delegation, prompting a union‑led protest and the tower’s temporary closure. The incident sparked apologies from management, statements from French officials and a diplomatic comment from India’s foreign ministry.
India and China conducted two days of Corps Commander‑level military talks in the eastern sector on September 6‑7, as confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs. The meetings, held at Wacha in Arunachal Pradesh and Damai on the Chinese side, aimed to manage tensions in the Taksing area.
