Voting began on Tuesday, October 6, for by-elections to six constituencies across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and the Union Territory of Puducherry. The contests cover five Assembly seats and one Lok Sabha seat, with several major parties competing in closely watched electoral battles. According to the ANI report, polling is taking place in West Bengal’s Nandigram and Rejinagar, Tamil Nadu’s Madurantakam and Dharap

The United States and China have released lists of goods worth about $30 billion from each country that are set to receive lower tariffs. Announced on Monday, September 28, the reciprocal arrangement follows talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington and offers a targeted opening for trade between the two economies. The lower rates still require each country to complete its domestic procedures before they take effect. Ch

The Election Commission has temporarily frozen the All India Trinamool Congress name and its reserved Flowers and Grass election symbol amid a leadership dispute between two rival factions ahead of the West Bengal Assembly bypolls. Under the interim order issued on September 17, neither the faction led by Mamata Banerjee nor the rival camp headed by Ritabrata Banerjee can use the established TMC name or symbol in the upco

Xi Jinping’s anticipated India visit could improve political relations, but businesses remain cautious amid investment and trade barriers. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s anticipated visit to New Delhi for the BRICS summit could strengthen the recent diplomatic thaw between India and China, although significant obstacles continue to restrict business ties between the Asian neighbours. Xi is widely expected to atte

Raghav Chadha’s voter registration became the focus of a political dispute in New Delhi. AAP questioned his post-draft entry in Rajinder Nagar, while Chadha said he followed Election Commission procedures and available remedies. Raghav Chadha’s Delhi Voter Entry Triggers Political Row BJP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha’s name has appeared on Delhi’s electoral roll days after it was removed from Punjab’s draft list, triggering a fresh confrontation betw

Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping exchanged greetings before the SCO group photograph. Shehbaz Sharif later approached Vladimir Putin for a brief conversation as the Russian president left the podium. Brief interactions among Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif drew attention during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek on Tuesday. Modi and

Veteran Telugu actor and producer GV Narayana Rao passed away at the age of 73 after battling health issues for some time. Known for his work in films, television and production, he leaves behind a long career that spanned lead roles, supporting performances and successful collaborations with major stars. GV Narayana Rao Passes Away After Health Issues GV Narayana Rao breathed his last on Wednesday at

India and China announced an eight-point consensus following high-level boundary negotiations. Beijing, China: NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi agreed on new measures to manage the LAC and advance border talks. India China Border Consensus Sets Faster Crisis Response India and China have reached an eight-point consensus aimed at improving crisis management along the Line of Actual Control and advancing negotiations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reportedly expected to visit Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan for the SCO Summit, but the itinerary is not yet official. PM Modi May Visit Uzbekistan And Kyrgyzstan For SCO Summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan later this month, with a possible visit to Bishkek for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, according to repo

Washington, DC: The US is pressing allies and China to support President Donald Trump’s intensified economic campaign aimed at isolating Iran. The United States has stepped up pressure on its allies and China to support President Donald Trump’s new economic campaign against Iran, as Washington prepares additional measures designed to deepen Tehran’s financial isolation. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said countries maintaining economic links wit

Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat died at the age of 74 on August 4 after battling blood cancer. Remembered as Ashwatthama in Mahabharat, Bikshu Yadav in Sye and the villain in Ghajini, he leaves behind a powerful legacy across Indian cinema. Pradeep Rawat Dies After Cancer Relapse Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat passed away on Tuesday evening at the age of 74 following a prolonged battle with blood cancer.

India’s Shot Put Duo Advances at CWG 2026 India’s Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samardeep Singh Gill qualified for the CWG 2026 men’s shot put final in Glasgow. Animesh Kujur recorded a season-best in the 200m, while India faced setbacks in weightlifting and swimming before several late medal events. Tajinderpal Toor and Samardeep Gill Reach CWG 2026 Shot Put Final Tajinderpal Toor and Samardeep Gill reached the CWG 2026 s

Gulveer and Harjinder Power India’s Glasgow Campaign India celebrated two major silver medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games as Gulveer Singh made history in the men’s 10,000m and Harjinder Kaur upgraded her Birmingham bronze in weightlifting. Their contrasting journeys highlighted India’s growing strength across athletics and weightlifting. India CWG 2026 Double Silver: Gulveer, Harjinder Shine

India’s First Hydrogen Train Begins Operations Between Jind and Sonipat India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen-powered passenger train has begun operating on the Jind–Sonipat route in Haryana. Passengers searching for the Jind Sonipat hydrogen train timing can use the daily services numbered 74010 and 74009. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the train at Jind railway station on July 17, 2026. The launch marks Indian Railways’ first

Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 And Chiranjeevi’s Vishwambhara May Clash This Dussehra The Telugu box office may be heading for a massive festive clash this Dussehra, with Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 and Chiranjeevi’s Vishwambhara likely to arrive in theatres within a day of each other. Big Dussehra Clash Likely According to trade buzz, Jailer 2 is targeting an October 15, 2026, release, while Vishwambhara is expected to release on