‘Empowerer of women’: People hail PM Modi in Patna after roadshow

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s roadshow in Patna on Sunday drew an overwhelming response from women, many of whom described the Prime Minister as a leader who transformed their lives through welfare schemes and social empowerment initiatives. Emotional voices from the crowd echoed admiration, gratitude and pride as they witnessed the […]
Ministers, ISRO Chairman hail successful launch of India’s heaviest communication satellite

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Union Ministers as well as ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan on Sunday hailed the successful launch of India’s heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, that will significantly strengthen space-based communications, connectivity, and maritime domain awareness across the Indian Ocean Region. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said “Well done ISRO, as it has “kept […]
Smart anganwadi in Vadodara village outshines private play schools with modern facilities

Savli (Gujarat), Nov 2 (IANS) In the rural heart of Namisara village, Savli Taluka, Vadodara district, a transformed Anganwadi centre is redefining early childhood education and care, rivalling the amenities of urban private play schools. Developed through the corporate social responsibility efforts of Mahindra Excello and United Way of Vadodara, this Smart Anganwadi Centre now […]
Digital Life Certificate campaign 4.0 aims to reach 2 crore pensioners

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The Digital Life Certificate (DLC) campaign 4.0 aims to reach two crore pensioners across more than 2,000 cities and towns through a saturation-based outreach approach, the government said on Sunday. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh is slated to attend the SBI Mega Camp under the Nationwide DLC Campaign 4.0 at […]
PM Modi expresses grief over Rajasthan accident, announces aid for victims’ families

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic road accident in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur district that claimed 18 lives and left several others injured, extending condolences to the bereaved families and announcing financial assistance for the victims. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) […]
Ahead of G20 Summit, PM Modi’s call for ‘development without dependency’ in Africa takes centre-stage

Johannesburg, Nov 2 (IANS) With South Africa preparing to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit in November and international engagement increasing across Africa, the issue of “development without dependency” has once again taken centre-stage in discussions about the continent’s future. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has acknowledged the historical contributions of both India and Africa and […]
Iran’s President Pezeshkian pledges full support for ‘peaceful’ nuclear industry

Tehran, Nov 2 (IANS) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday his government is fully committed to supporting the development of the country’s “peaceful” nuclear programme, according to a statement from his office. Pezeshkian reiterated that Iran’s nuclear program is intended to meet domestic needs and improve living standards, not to develop weapons. He said […]
China-linked hackers target European diplomatic missions using new Windows flaw

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) A China-linked hacking group named UNC6384 has been blamed for a new cyberattack campaign targeting European diplomatic and government organisations, according to a report by cybersecurity firm Arctic Wolf. The attacks took place between September and October 2025, exploiting an unpatched Windows shortcut (LNK) vulnerability, reported by The Hacker News. […]
South Korea’s 5th spy satellite successfully put into orbit

Seoul, Nov 2 (IANS) South Korea’s fifth homegrown military spy satellite, launched from a US space base in Florida on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, successfully entered orbit, the Defence Ministry said Sunday, in a move expected to bolster its independent surveillance capabilities. The Falcon 9 lifted off at 1.09 a.m. (US time) from Cape […]
Netanyahu vows to disarm Hamas, urges Lebanon to rein in Hezbollah

Jerusalem, Nov 2 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Sunday to disarm Hamas and demilitarise the Gaza Strip, saying his government would keep targeting remaining militant cells despite a ceasefire that took effect last month. “Some Hamas cells remain active in parts of Gaza under our control, and we are systematically eliminating them,” […]