India

DRDO showcases indigenous semiconductor tech, advanced chip technologies at ESTIC 2026

30 Oct 2026 | 6:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (UNI) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has showcased a range of indigenous semiconductor technologies and advanced defence innovations, including next-generation chips, quantum technology prototypes, scramjet engines and neuromorphic accelerators, at the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026, in the national capital.

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BJP tells Rahul Gandhi to prove Amit Shah trying to stop INDIA bloc rally

30 Oct 2026 | 6:21 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (UNI) The ruling BJP on Friday rejected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegation that union Home Minister Amit Shah was trying to prevent people from reaching Delhi for the INDIA bloc's November 1 rally, demanding evidence to back the claim.

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Sanjay Seth calls for self-reliant defence ecosystem to realise Viksit Bharat Vision, inaugurates VISV-2026

30 Oct 2026 | 5:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (UNI) Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Friday underscored the importance of building a technologically advanced and self-reliant defence ecosystem to strengthen India's military capabilities and expand its global partnerships, asserting that indigenous research, innovation and manufacturing would play a crucial role in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.

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Congress questions Centre over Arunachal transgressions, says BJP leaders normalising Chinese actions

30 Oct 2026 | 5:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (UNI) The Congress on Friday accused the Narendra Modi government of downplaying Chinese transgressions along the Arunachal Pradesh frontier, after Chief Minister Pema Khandu acknowledged that such incidents had taken place, triggering a fresh political confrontation over the Centre’s handling of the border situation with China.

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Integrity must begin with individual conscience, not external accountability: Delhi Assembly Speaker

30 Oct 2026 | 5:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (UNI) Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Friday called upon public servants to make integrity, honesty and accountability an integral part of their professional conduct, stressing that ethical governance must stem from individual conscience rather than merely external checks and accountability mechanisms.

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PM Modi unveils Rs 14,000-Crore Gujarat projects, transfers Rs 18,000 crore to farmers under PM-KISAN

30 Oct 2026 | 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled and dedicated development projects worth more than Rs 14,000 crore in Gujarat's Banaskantha district, putting agriculture, dairy development, animal husbandry and infrastructure at the forefront of his government's development agenda.

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Rekha Gupta inaugurates renovated Goa Niwas in Chanakyapuri, calls Delhi a ‘mini India’

30 Oct 2026 | 4:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday inaugurated the renovated Goa Niwas in Chanakyapuri, describing the upgraded facility as a reflection of Goa’s rich architectural heritage, cultural identity and traditions.

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‘Modi kahin nahi jayega’: Congress again presents BJP a new slogan

30 Oct 2026 | 4:16 PM

Vibha Sharma
New Delhi, Oct 30 (UNI) Over the last decade, opposition jibes, especially from the Congress, have inadvertently handed the BJP some of its biggest and most successful slogans and campaigns, one example being ‘Main bhi chowkidar’ in 2019 in response to Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chowkidar chor hai’ attack.

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Govt committed to ensuring accessible infra & equal opportunities for the disabled: Delhi CM

30 Oct 2026 | 4:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Friday, inaugurated the popular ‘Diwali Bazaar 2026’ at the Blind Relief Association premises in New Delhi, and appreciated the handmade products crafted by the visually impaired, encouraging them to showcase their skills.

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30 Oct 2026 | 1:50 PM

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INDIA Bloc postpones ‘Public Impeachment’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar to October 31 over continuous rain

30 Oct 2026 | 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (UNI) The opposition INDIA bloc has postponed its planned symbolic ‘public impeachment’ of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar by a day after continuous rain and inclement weather disrupted preparations for the outdoor political demonstration in the national capital. The event, originally scheduled for Friday, October 30, will now be held on Saturday, October 31, at the lawns of 10 Rajaji Marg, the official residence of Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge.

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Centre clarifies pension rules for dismissed, removed employees reinstated after appeal or review

30 Oct 2026 | 12:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (UNI) Central government employees covered by the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021, who are reinstated after dismissal, removal or compulsory retirement following an appeal or review will be entitled to have their previous service counted towards pension eligibility, according to an office memorandum issued by the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare.

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Kharge accuses Modi govt of deepening economic distress, says ‘Achhe Din’ remain elusive

30 Oct 2026 | 9:18 AM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (UNI) Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, on Friday, launched a sharp attack on the Narendra Modi government, accusing it of pushing ordinary households into deeper economic distress through rising inflation, mounting debt and declining savings.

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Language is soul of nation & literature gives permanence to ideas, values: Vijender Gupta

30 Oct 2026 | 12:53 AM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (UNI) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Thursday said that language is the soul of a nation, and literature gives permanence to its ideas and values, underscoring the role of the two in preserving country’s cultural heritage.
Gupta, who was addressing the inaugural session of Rachayita Literary Festival 2026 at Delhi University as Chief Guest, stated that the identity of a country is shaped not merely by its geographical boundaries, but by its language, literature and cultural heritage.

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