India

Rahul Gandhi renews Modi debate challenge, asks PM to face questions on foreign links and US trade deal

03 Nov 2026 | 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday renewed his challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to engage in an open, face-to-face debate, declaring that 24 hours had passed since he first issued the challenge and urging him to come forward to answer questions on alleged foreign connections, national interest and key government decisions.

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SC flags reports of unauthorised firecracker sales in Delhi a day after easing ban

03 Nov 2026 | 6:38 PM

Parmod Kumar
New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) A day after permitting the manufacture, sale and bursting of certified green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR for a strictly regulated period around Diwali, the Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed concern over reports of unauthorised crackers being openly sold in prominent Delhi markets in apparent violation of its directions.

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Delhi Police recommend appointment of 225 candidates on compassionate grounds

03 Nov 2026 | 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) Delhi Police have recommended the appointment of 225 candidates on compassionate grounds, seeking to provide financial security and a dignified future to the families of police personnel who died in harness or lost their lives in the line of duty.

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People may change Opposition if Rahul Gandhi continues with ‘model of anarchy’, warns BJP

03 Nov 2026 | 6:09 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) The BJP on Tuesday warned the Congress and allies that if Rahul Gandhi persists with his “model of anarchy” for a “regime change”, people would find an alternative to them in the opposition space. Gandhi’s “model of anarchy” does not have any takers, BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia claimed, addressing media persons.

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Investment in children has highest multiplier effect for nation, say speakers

03 Nov 2026 | 5:48 PM

Arushi Thapa
New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) Investment in children and inculcation of strong values are essential for building a developed and prosperous nation, speakers said at a pre-Children’s Day event organised by Mothers Advocating Values (MAV) here.

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India, US kick off 5th edition of Tiger Triumph 2026 HADR exercise in Visakhapatnam

03 Nov 2026 | 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) India and the United States have commenced the fifth edition of their bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise, Tiger Triumph 2026, at Visakhapatnam, with a focus on strengthening joint planning, coordination and interoperability during large-scale disaster response operations.

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Rajnath Singh sets Rs 3 lakh crore defence production target, Rs 50,000 crore exports by 2029

03 Nov 2026 | 4:46 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the government was committed to building a technologically empowered, future-ready military capable of addressing emerging security challenges, setting a target of achieving Rs 3 lakh crore in defence production and Rs 50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029.

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Indian Navy rescues hijacked fishing vessel Azini off Somalia coast, frees all 20 crew members

03 Nov 2026 | 4:39 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) The Indian Navy has successfully rescued a hijacked fishing vessel, Azini, from armed pirates off the north-eastern coast of Somalia following a high-stakes operation lasting over 48 hours, securing the safe release of all 20 crew members without any casualties or injuries.

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03 Nov 2026 | 3:56 PM

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Centre initiates process to declare ancient Tripura Temple monument of national importance

03 Nov 2026 | 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) The union government has initiated the process of declaring an ancient temple at the Rajbari Complex in Tripura’s Gomati district a monument of national importance, inviting objections from interested persons within two months.

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Birla urges PACs to look beyond spending, focus on welfare outcomes and public impact

03 Nov 2026 | 2:44 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday called for a more outcome-oriented approach to the functioning of Public Accounts Committees (PACs), emphasising that their role must go beyond scrutinising government expenditure to assessing whether public money is delivering tangible benefits to citizens and improving their lives.

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Congress questions Sitharaman’s priorities as foreign investors pull out record capital

03 Nov 2026 | 2:41 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) The Congress on Tuesday took aim at union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over her repeated exchanges with Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on social media, questioning her priorities at a time when foreign investors are withdrawing substantial amounts of money from Indian equity markets and overseas ownership of listed companies has slumped to its lowest level in nearly 15 years.

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Indian seafarer killed, 13 rescued after vessel struck off Oman; India urges de-escalation

03 Nov 2026 | 2:33 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) An Indian seafarer was killed, and 13 others were rescued safely after an Indian-flagged vessel came under an aerial attack off Oman's coast, triggering strong condemnation from New Delhi, which warned that repeated strikes on commercial shipping threaten maritime security and called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions in the region.

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PM Modi unveils Pune Metro Pink Line, clears Rs 13,500-cr expansion plan

03 Nov 2026 | 1:35 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated Pune Metro's 23-km Line 3, popularly known as the Pink Line, and laid the foundation stone for four additional corridors under Phase-II, taking the total investment in the city's Metro expansion to around Rs 21,800 crore.

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Congress questions delay in proroguing Parliament, suspects special session push for delimitation bills

03 Nov 2026 | 12:25 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) The Congress on Tuesday questioned the Centre's continued delay in proroguing Parliament, alleging that the government was deliberately keeping open the possibility of convening a Special Session to push through proposed Delimitation Bills with a two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha, despite keeping their contents under wraps.

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