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UNI NEWS DIGEST AT 1900 HRS ON OCT 7

TOP STORIES OF THE DAY
New Delhi: At Pre-COP31, India calls for faster climate action, fulfilment of existing commitments (DI 7)
New Delhi: Kharge's lunch diplomacy seeks to keep INDIA Bloc united, sharpen Congress-SP coordination (DI 9)
New Delhi: Navy's first Fleet Support Ship launched at HSL; keel laid for fifth vessel (DI 10)
Kolkata:Bengal: Humayun Kabir concedes defeat before Rejinagar results, announces political retirement (CA 21)
Itanagar: CM Khandu calls for citizens' ideas to shape Viksit Arunachal @ 2047 (CA 12)
Siliguri: Bengal: Tension mounts in Buxa as villagers, tourism stakeholders launch indefinite protest (CA 16)
Patna: India advancing towards developed Nation goal under Modi: Samrat (CA 18)
Brussels: EU disburses €1.24 billion to Ukraine for drones, missiles (DF 6)
Washington: US military lost over 81 aircraft in Iran war with combined losses estimated at $3.3bn (DF 7)
Srinagar: Omar raises SIR concerns, says J&K has already witnessed election 'manipulation'
(DR 24)
Chandigarh: Amritsar police bust three illegal arms supply networks, arrest eight; 15 pistols seized (DR 28)
Varanasi: India's image has changed under PM Modi's leadership: BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary
(DR 31)
Jammu: Efforts on for repatriation of mortal remains of man from J&K's Doda died in New Zealand: Jitendra (DR 32)
New Delhi: Rate-sensitive stocks mixed after RBI rate hike; Banks gain, auto, realty slip (DC 13)
Hyderabad: UBL supports Rs 7,700 Cr in economic value, 41,300 jobs in Telangana: Study (DC 14)
Mumbai: Bombay HC rules that students protesting alleged MPSC exam irregularities not anti-social elements (BY 9)
Mumbai: Fadnavis praises Modi for completing 25 years of uninterrupted reign as CM, PM (BY 13)
Haveri: Modi turned India's population into human resource, says Bommai (MS 31)
Vijayawada: AP CM to meet PM Modi for approval of metro rail project, seek special financial assistance (MS 37)
Chennai: Can Vijay's poll victory be declared invalid for auditor's mistake ? Madras HC raises key question (MS 42)
Kasaragod: Kerala Guv calls for comprehensive research on Vande Mataram (MS 55)
Dubai: Career-best seventh for Shreyas Iyer after maiden T20I century (SPD 2)
Vantaa (Finland): Badminton: PV Sindhu cruises through at Arctic Open (SPD 4)
New Delhi: Completely false: Kohli camp rejects Rs 5 crore ashram visit claim (SPD 6)
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PM Modi salutes Air Warriors on Air Force Day, hails courage in guarding India’s skies

08 Oct 2026 | 8:50 AM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday saluted the courage and commitment of the Indian Air Force personnel on Air Force Day, saying the nation was proud of its “Air Warriors” and their dedicated role in safeguarding India’s skies.

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India's three proposals for ending Ukraine conflict -- safety of Black Sea shipping, grain and energy exports, non-attack understandings

08 Oct 2026 | 12:46 AM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (UNI) India has been holding "ongoing conversations" with both Russia and Ukraine towards resolving the Ukraine conflict, with New Delhi putting forth specific proposals including the safety of Black Sea shipping, keeping grain and energy exports flowing and “non-attack” possibilities.

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CPI(M) chief MA Baby accuses Modi Govt of authoritarianism over crackdown on opposition protest

08 Oct 2026 | 12:23 AM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (UNI) CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby on Wednesday accused the Narendra Modi government of “naked authoritarianism” and contempt for democratic rights, after Opposition MPs protesting against the Election Commission’s functioning were prevented from proceeding with their demonstration at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.

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PM-UDAY scheme gains momentum as mapping project gets approval: Delhi CM

07 Oct 2026 | 11:21 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (UNI) The implementation of the PM-UDAY Scheme, aimed at providing property rights to residents of Delhi’s unauthorised colonies, is set to gain fresh momentum, as the Central Government has approved a Rs 65-crore project under ‘DRISHTI’ (Delhi Revenue and Imaging Survey, Spatial Technology Initiative) to develop a modern geospatial/ GIS-based survey and mapping system in the national capital. .

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PM Modi marks 25 years at the helm, seeks Advani's blessings and renews 'Viksit Bharat' pledge

07 Oct 2026 | 10:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked 25 years of uninterrupted service as head of a government by meeting veteran BJP leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani at his residence and seeking his blessings, bringing a personal touch to a milestone celebrated by the government as a defining chapter in his political journey.

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