India and Australia convened the 5th India-Australia Energy Dialogue on 16 October 2025 in New Delhi, reinforcing their commitment to sustainable energy cooperation. The meeting was co-chaired by Shri Manohar Lal, Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of India, and Mr. Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate…
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India Denies Trump Claim on Modi, Russian Oil
New Delhi, October 16: India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has dismissed claims made by US President Donald Trump that Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him of halting Russian oil imports. The ministry stated it was “not aware” of any recent phone conversation between the two leaders, casting doubt on…
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Supreme Court Hears Pleas on Bihar Voter List Transparency
The Supreme Court on October 16, 2025, began hearings on pleas challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls. The bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi examined concerns over transparency, inclusion, and deletion of voters. Earlier, on October 9, the Court…
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SpiceJet Launches Special Bihar Flights for Diwali, Chhath
SpiceJet has announced a special schedule of festive flights to Bihar ahead of the upcoming Diwali and Chhath Puja celebrations. This move aims to improve connectivity for passengers traveling to Patna, Darbhanga, and nearby cities during the peak festive season. According to a company statement, SpiceJet has introduced new services…
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Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif: ‘Ball in Taliban’s Court’ for Ceasefire
Islamabad, October 16: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday declared that the “ball is in the Afghan Taliban’s court” to ensure a permanent ceasefire, following a week of deadly clashes along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border that killed dozens of civilians and troops. Speaking to reporters in Islamabad, PM Sharif said…
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Gujarat Cabinet Resigns Ahead of Local Polls; Expansion Friday
In a major political development ahead of local body elections, the entire Gujarat cabinet, except Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, resigned on Thursday. Sources reported that all 16 ministers, including eight cabinet-rank ministers and nine ministers of state, submitted their resignations to the party leadership. The reshuffle comes nearly three years…
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Top 10 Oil Consuming Countries 2025: India Ranks 3rd
The global demand for oil continues to rise in 2025, with the United States, China, and India leading as the largest consumers. These countries collectively drive industrial growth, transportation, and energy consumption worldwide. United States: Leading Oil Consumer The United States tops the list, consuming nearly 20.01 million barrels of…
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India Leads Global Herbal Medicine Regulation Talks at WHO
Jakarta, October 16: India reaffirmed its global leadership in herbal medicine regulation at the 16th Annual Meeting of the World Health Organization – International Regulatory Cooperation for Herbal Medicines (WHO–IRCH), held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from October 14 to 16, 2025. The Indian delegation, led by Dr. Raghu Arackal, Advisor (Ayurveda)…
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PM Modi Mourns Goa Minister Ravi Naik’s Demise
New Delhi, October 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed deep grief over the passing of Shri Ravi Naik, a senior minister in the Goa government and a veteran political leader known for his decades-long public service. In a heartfelt message on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister described…
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NHRC Probes Alleged Police Brutality Deaths in Madhya Pradesh
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports alleging two deaths in Madhya Pradesh caused by police brutality. Acting swiftly, the Commission issued a notice to the state’s Director General of Police (DGP), seeking a detailed report within two weeks on the circumstances…