October 1, 2025 12:29 PM

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US Government Shuts Down Amid Congressional Deadlock

The United States government has officially shut down today for the first time in nearly seven years. The shutdown comes after Republicans and Democrats in Congress failed to reach an agreement on a spending bill. The Democrats refused to support a Republican funding package unless they won a series...

October 1, 2025 12:26 PM

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Northern Railways Resumes 16 Trains from Jammu Ahead of Festive Season

In a major relief to passengers ahead of the festive season, the Northern Railways has announced the resumption of 16 trains from tomorrow till the 8th of this month from Jammu. The train services was suspended following the devastating floods in August this year that disrupted key routes. The major...

October 1, 2025 11:31 AM

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Lt Gen Virendra Vats Takes Charge as Director General of NCC

Lieutenant General Virendra Vats today assumed charge as the Director General of the National Cadet Corps (NCC). Ministry of Defence said that Lieutenant General Vats was commissioned into 19 KUMAON Regiment of the Indian Army in December 1988 and served as the Commandant at the Defence Services Sta...

October 1, 2025 12:31 PM

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Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff Marks 25th Raising Day

Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff celebrated its 25th Raising Day today. The Ministry of Defence said that Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff has supported the creation of new joint military structures and contributed to initiatives aimed at establishing integrated theatre-level mechanisms. I...

October 1, 2025 10:54 AM

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India and Uzbekistan Discuss Strengthening Counter-Terrorism Cooperation

India and Uzbekistan have discussed measures to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the sphere of counter terrorism. During the ninth meeting of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism held in Tashkent yesterday, both sides examined threats posed by terrorist groups. During the...

October 1, 2025 10:43 AM

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EAM Jaishankar Greets China on Founding Day, Pledges to Strengthen Ties

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today greeted his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi and the people of China on the occasion of the founding day of the People’s Republic of China. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said that he is looking forward to continuing work to stabilise and rebuild ti...

October 1, 2025 10:41 AM

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Indian Embassy in Lebanon Organises Seminar to Promote Tourism and Business Ties

The Indian Embassy in Lebanon organised a seminar in Beirut on the ‘Promotion of Tourism and Business in India’, focusing on boosting tourism and business ties between India and Lebanon. Indian Ambassador Noor Rahman Sheikh moderated a panel discussion highlighting the country's rich heritage, breat...

October 1, 2025 10:36 AM

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Five Militants Arrested in Manipur, Arms and Ammunition Recovered

In Manipur, security forces arrested at least five cadres of different militant groups yesterday. One active cadre belonging to the proscribed RPF/PLA and two cadres of the proscribed outfit UPPK were arrested from Imphal East district, while one cadre of KCP-City Meitei faction and one cadre of NRF...