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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.
Argentine President Javier Milei praised Donald Trump for saving the US and the world from “catastrophe,” citing his migration and trade policies. Speaking at the UN, Milei coincided with Washington’s $20-billion swap line talks to stabilize Argentina ahead of October mid-terms, amid peso volatility and concerns over his austerity program.
President Donald Trump claimed he was the victim of “three very sinister events” during his UN visit, now under Secret Service investigation. At the General Assembly, he accused the UN of wasting its potential. Trump also condemned Europe’s stance on Ukraine and immigration, warning their nations were “going to hell.”
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright called India an “awesome ally” and praised its dynamic growth and rising energy demand. Highlighting cooperation in natural gas, coal, nuclear, and clean cooking fuels, he said the US seeks stronger energy trade with India, despite US tariffs on Russian oil imports, echoing Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine and Syria formally restored diplomatic relations during a UN General Assembly meeting. Ukraine had severed ties in June 2022 after Syria recognized separatist regions amid Russia’s invasion. The leaders’ meeting signals a shift toward renewed dialogue despite past conflicts and political tensions.