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A 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district, officials said. There were no reports of injuries or property damage, and the situation remains under control. The mild tremor caused brief tremors but had no major impact on daily life in the area, though authorities remain alert for any aftershocks or unusual activity.
PM Modi emphasized India’s push for self-reliance, focusing on shipbuilding and semiconductor manufacturing under the ‘Make In India’ vision. At the UP International Trade Show in Noida, he highlighted a semiconductor facility in Uttar Pradesh and noted government efforts to ease business rules, promoting domestic production from chips to ships.
PM Modi said India’s growth remains attractive despite global disruptions. At the UP International Trade Show-2025 in Greater Noida, he emphasized self-reliance, stating, “Bharat jaise desh ko kisi par nirbhar rehna, ab manzoor nahi hai.” India is strengthening foundations for the future, pursuing new directions for a resilient, Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the UP International Trade Show in Greater Noida, showcasing the state’s industrial and cultural strengths. In Rajasthan, he launched development projects worth ₹1.22 lakh crore. Highlights include the ₹42,000 crore Mahi Banswara Atomic Power Project, one of India’s largest upcoming nuclear plants.
Minister Piyush Goyal today said the 11-year-old ‘Make in India’ initiative has transformed India into a global manufacturing powerhouse under PM Modi’s vision. He highlighted record FDI, mobile manufacturing, exports, defence production, startups, and innovation, crediting industry, MSMEs, and citizens for driving Aatmanirbhar Bharat and global leadership.
Trisha Vivek Thosar melted hearts as President Droupadi Murmu warmly congratulated her on winning Best Child Artist for Naal 2. Dressed in a simple beige saree, her grace and smile lit up the stage, captivating everyone present. Despite her age, Trisha has acted in acclaimed Marathi and Hindi films, leaving a lasting impression.
Prime Minister Modi paid tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his birth anniversary, praising his Integral Humanism and Antyodaya philosophy. He highlighted Upadhyaya’s vision of holistic development, cultural nationalism, and moral progress. Home Minister Amit Shah also honoured him, calling his principles an enduring inspiration for the nation.
In Barasat, West Bengal, hundreds of TET-qualified teaching aspirants blocked the convoy of Trinamool Congress leaders, demanding immediate government job appointments. The protestors claimed they cleared the 2022 TET exam but remain unemployed. Meanwhile, a city court summoned a state minister for ED questioning in the school recruitment scam.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced India’s successful test of the Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile from a rail-based mobile launcher. With a 2,000 km range and advanced features, the first-of-its-kind launch enables cross-country mobility, rapid deployment, and places India among select nations with canisterised rail-launch capabilities.
US and Japanese officials are arranging a possible trip by President Donald Trump to Tokyo next month, ahead of his Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation visit in South Korea. The visit, not yet official, would mark his first meeting with Japan’s new leadership and follow ongoing discussions on trade, tariffs, and investments between the two nations.
US President Trump claimed three sinister incidents at the UN, a stalled escalator, a malfunctioning teleprompter, and sound issues. He called these events deliberate sabotage aimed at undermining his speech. Despite challenges, Trump delivered a 57-minute address, earning praise for his performance without the teleprompter.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promoted Australia’s pioneering move to ban social media for under-16s, starting in December in New York. He warned that online dangers for children are “constantly evolving.” The world is closely watching as Australia leads efforts to regulate tech giants and protect youth from digital harm.
PM Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan today. He will inaugurate the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show-2025 in Greater Noida at 9:30 AM and address the gathering. Later, in Rajasthan, he will lay foundation stones and inaugurate development projects worth ₹1,22,100 crore, address a public function in Banswara, and meet PM Kusum beneficiaries.
US President Donald Trump is expected to meet Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today at the White House, citing a Trump administration official. The meeting follows a brief interaction between the leaders during the 80th UN General Assembly session in New York, marking a continuation of diplomatic discussions between the two nations.
Ladakh Lieutenant-Governor Kavinder Gupta confirmed deaths but didn’t specify numbers, announcing curfew as a precaution. Security forces were deployed following a shutdown call to maintain order. Gupta reported attacks on a CRPF vehicle and the police chief’s car, prompting strict measures and the ongoing curfew in the region.