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3:53 PM

'125 Ukrainian drones shot down in attack sparking fires across Russia': Moscow

More than 100 Ukrainian drones were shot down over Russia Sunday, officials said, sparking a wildfire and setting an apartment block alight in one of the largest barrages seen over Russian skies since Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Russia's Ministry of Defence reported that it had shot down 125 drones overnight across seven regions. The southwestern region of Volgograd came under particularly heavy fire, with 67 Ukrainian drones reportedly downed by Russian air defences.

3:15 PM

India would have given larger bailout package to Pakistan had it maintained ties: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said India would have given a larger bailout package to Pakistan than sought by Islamabad from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had the neighbouring nation maintained friendly relations with New Delhi. Addressing an election rally in Gurez assembly segment of Bandipora district, Singh referred to the prime minister's development package for Jammu and Kashmir announced in 2014-15 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2:15 PM

BCCI inaugurates new National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) inaugurated the new National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. This world-class facility, envisioned by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah to nurture the future of Indian cricket, will now be known as the BCCI Centre of Excellence.

 

1:55 PM

JJP-ASP alliance releases poll manifesto, promises to buy all crops at MSP in Haryana

The Jannayak Janta Party-Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) alliance released its manifesto for the Haryana assembly polls on Sunday, promising to procure all grains at MSP, provide an unemployment allowance of Rs 11,000, and offer a monthly old age pension of Rs 5,100.

1:40 PM

Four detained after junior doctors protest over attack at Sagore Dutta Medical College near Kolkata

Four people have been detained in connection with an attack on doctors and nurses at the College of Medicine and Sagore Dutta Hospital near Kolkata, following the death of a 30-year-old female patient during treatment.

1:18 PM

PM Modi inaugurates Pune Metro section, lays foundation stone of various projects in Maharashtra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various projects worth ₹11,200 crore in Maharashtra.

1:11 PM

Supreme Court Chief Justice DY Chandrachud offers prayers at Tirumala

Supreme Court Chief Justice DY Chandrachud offered prayers at the Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala. The Chief Justice, along with his entourage, entered the shrine through the Vaikuntha queue complex and prayed in the sanctum sanctorum.

12:49 PM

PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stone and inaugurates various projects in Maharashtra

12:13 PM

Listeners are real anchors of program: PM Modi on 10 years of 'Mann Ki Baat'

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi's radio show 'Mann Ki Baat' approaches its ten-year anniversary on October 3, he expressed gratitude to the listeners, calling them the "real anchors" of the program.

11:40 AM

'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' was amazing campaign; such example of public participation is truly inspiring, says PM

11:39 AM

A campaign has been started to give anew identity to Santhali with help of digital innovation: PM Modi

11:34 AM

'We are all very proud of our heritage': PM Modi during Mann Ki Baat

I always say 'Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi'. There is a lot of discussion about the return of our ancient artefacts by the US, says PM Modi.

11:33 AM

Due to the success of 'Swachh Bharat Mission' the Waste to Wealth' mantra is becoming popular: PM Modi

11:26 AM

'I am pleased to see many new initiatives focusing on water conservation': PM Modi

11:22 AM

In Jhansi, Jal Sahelis have given a new lease of life to depleting Ghurari river, say PM Modi