A major development concerning Agniveers has drawn attention as Chief of Defence Staff General N.S. Raja Subramani addressed the media amid discussions surrounding the future of the Agnipath recruitment scheme. With the first batch of Agniveers approaching the completion of its four-year service period, questions have emerged over possible changes to service duration, retention policies and future career opportunities. 

Agnipath scheme revision: Final selection subject to merit & consent

Delhi's air pollution crisis is intensifying, with the capital's AQI entering the 'Very Poor' category and several monitoring stations recording 'Severe' levels. As GRAP Stage II restrictions come into force across Delhi-NCR, a political blame game has erupted between the BJP-led Delhi government and the AAP-led Punjab government over stubble burning. Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has accused Punjab of allowing farm fires, while Punjab leaders have hit back, accusing Delhi of failing to tackle its own pollution sources. 


Delhi pollution: Blame game begins over Indian capital's worsening air quality

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has underlined the need to balance the constitutional right to peaceful protest with the right to trade and earn a livelihood. Hearing petitions linked to the Delhi protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the Supreme Court observed that no group can occupy a designated protest site indefinitely.


CJI weighs right to peaceful protest against livelihood

India is expanding its defence exports, with radars, aircraft and helicopters among the key products being supplied to international markets. The push reflects India's growing focus on indigenous defence manufacturing, strengthening its position in the global arms market and boosting its defence industry. Watch for more on India's expanding defence export ambitions.


India expands exports of radars, aircraft & helicopters

WION has learnt details of a missile trial conducted by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The trial marks another development in India's indigenous defence capabilities, as the country continues to strengthen its missile technology and military preparedness. Watch for the latest details and developments.


WION learns details of DRDO-developed missile trial

In a setback to the Punjab government, three AAP MLAs, Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Chetan Singh Jauramajra on Monday (November 2, 2026) joined the BJP at the party headquarters in New Delhi.


Punjab polls: AAP faces setback as three rebel MLAs join BJP

Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit brings over 3,500 hours of flying experience to his new role as the 29th Chief of the Indian Air Force. With decades of operational and leadership experience, he takes charge at a time when the IAF is focusing on modernisation, strengthening squadron capacity and preparing for the evolving challenges of modern warfare.


Air Chief Marshal Dixit has over 3,500 hours of flying experience

India’s small online fashion businesses are facing mounting pressure as thin profit margins, rising operating costs and intense competition make it increasingly difficult to stay profitable. While e-commerce has opened up new opportunities for independent brands and small sellers, the fight for customers comes with challenges ranging from discounts and marketing expenses to logistics and platform fees.


India's small online fashion struggle with thin margins

Indian equity benchmarks closed a choppy trading week higher, even as elevated crude oil prices, currency pressure and lingering foreign investor caution kept market participants on edge. The Sensex and the Nifty added around 1.5 percent each during the course of the week.


Indian equities face choppy weekly trade

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched the NVS-03 satellite, strengthening India's regional navigation system, NavIC. The next-generation satellite is expected to enhance navigation accuracy, improve signal reliability and expand access to satellite-based services for civilian users.


ISRO launches NVS-03 to enhance India's satellite navigation

A glacial lake outburst at Shintaphu Lake in Bhutan's Gasa district has triggered flash-flood warnings in parts of West Bengal and Assam. The sudden release of water on Thursday evening washed away facilities at the popular Gasa Tshachu hot springs. No casualties have been reported as the area was evacuated beforehand. Authorities are monitoring river levels and alerting vulnerable communities downstream. Shintaphu Lake is among Bhutan's 17 potentially dangerous glacial lakes.

Bhutan flood surge raises alarm across border 

Bihar Museum in Patna has ranked ninth globally and first in Asia in the World’s 100 Best Museums 2026, published by Worth a Journey. Perched at the ninth position, the Bihar Museum beat the Paris Louvre and New York’s Metropolitan Museum. Notably, the museum is the only Indian museum on the list. The now fames museum houses historical artefacts, coins, manuscripts, regional folk art, a Children's Gallery, and the famed Mauryan-era Didarganj Yakshi.


Bihar Museum leaves Paris Louvre behind, makes it to global top 10 

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has emerged as the largest bloc, winning 16 of the 28 contested seats in the latest elections. The results highlight the alliance’s performance across key constituencies and offer fresh insight into the political landscape. With rival parties also securing seats, the outcome sets the stage for further political calculations and strategic moves.


NDA emerges largest bloc with 16 of 28 contested seats

From India to the United States and beyond, allegations of election theft have become a recurring feature of political debates. Politicians across countries have questioned election results, raised concerns over voting systems and accused opponents of electoral wrongdoing. But how do these claims emerge, what evidence supports them, and how do they shape public trust in democracy?


Politicians are blaming theft not just in India, but globally

The 10th India-Nepal Annual Coordination Meeting has begun in Kathmandu, bringing officials from both neighbouring countries together to discuss bilateral cooperation and strengthen coordination on shared priorities. The meeting reflects ongoing efforts by India and Nepal to maintain close engagement and enhance ties across areas of mutual interest.


10th India-Nepal annual coordination meeting begins in Kathmandu

In a major vote of confidence on Indian defence capabilities, Japan is now mulling the possibility of using India's missile ranges for testing its long-range missiles as well as attack drones. Japanese officials visited India in this regard earlier this month.


Japan turns to India to test its long-range missiles & attack drones

Cyclone Arnab has unleashed destruction across parts of India, bringing severe weather, damage and serious concerns for communities in its path. Authorities launched a mass evacuation drive to move people away from vulnerable areas, with preparedness and emergency response efforts playing a crucial role in protecting lives.


Cyclone Arnab unleashes destruction, India's mass evacuation drive prevents a tragedy

India’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a campaign titled “Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy,” putting political accountability, governance and democratic values at the centre of its messaging. The campaign comes amid ongoing political debate, with the BJP seeking to highlight its concerns and mobilise public attention around its stated objectives.


BJP launches 'Save democracy, remove anarchy' campaign

Austrahind 2026 is being held from October 19 to November 1, 2026, at the Foreign Training Node in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.


Indian & Australian troops conduct Austrahind 2026 in Kerala

India has reiterated its concerns over continued US military support for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter fleet. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh raised the issue during a meeting with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Cebu, Philippines, on Wednesday.


India warns: U.S. support to Pakistan could be used against it

India has invited Pakistan’s Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, to the first Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Civilisational Dialogue Forum, scheduled for 20-22 November in New Delhi.Diplomatic sources said invitations have gone to culture ministers from all SCO member states, as well as representatives of dialogue partners and observers. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has 10 full members: China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran and Belarus. Iran's culture minister has been invited for the gathering.&nbsp;The Civilisational Dialogue Forum, jointly organised by India’s Ministry of Culture and Ministry of External Affairs, is expected to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the historic Purana Qila. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh formally announced the event on 20 October while addressing the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. “India, at the end of this year, will host the first SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum. We invite all SCO member countries to participate in it,” he said.The initiative was proposed by PM Modi at the SCO leaders’ summit in Tianjin in 2025 and later endorsed by the grouping. It aims to promote people-to-people ties and highlight the shared heritage, art, literature and traditions of the region’s ancient civilisations.If Mr Khichi attends, it would be the first visit by a Pakistani minister to India since then-Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto travelled to Goa for an SCO foreign ministers’ meeting in 2023, and the first since the military hostilities between the two countries in May 2025 following the Pahalgam terror attack. Following the terror attack, India launched its counter-terror operation, Operation Sindoor inside Pakistan, and Pakistan occupied Kashmir on terror camps.The invitation comes as Pakistan holds the rotating SCO chairmanship for 2026-27, having taken over after the Bishkek summit in early September. In late September, India’s SCO National Coordinator, Alok Dimri, an Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, attended the first meeting of national coordinators under Pakistan’s chairmanship in Islamabad. It was the most senior Indian official visit to Pakistan since the May conflict.&nbsp;Pakistan is scheduled to host the SCO Heads of State summit in Islamabad in 2027. Islamabad has indicated it will extend invitations to all member leaders, including PM Modi, in line with organisational protocol. India has previously engaged in SCO events hosted by Pakistan, sending External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to the heads of government meeting in Islamabad in 2024.Despite deeply strained bilateral ties, both countries have continued to participate in SCO mechanisms.

India has invited Pakistan’s Culture Minister Aurangzeb Khan Khichi to the first SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum in New Delhi from November 20-22, amid strained bilateral ties.

India has invited Pakistan’s Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, to the first Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Civilisational Dialogue Forum, scheduled for 20-22 November in New Delhi. Diplomatic sources said invitations have gone to culture ministers from all SCO member states, as well as representatives of dialogue partners and observers. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has 10 full members: China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran and Belarus. Iran's culture minister has been invited for the gathering. The Civilisational Dialogue Forum, jointly organised by India’s Ministry of Culture and Ministry of External Affairs, is expected to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the historic Purana Qila. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh formally announced the event on 20 October while addressing the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. “India, at the end of this year, will host the first SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum. We invite all SCO member countries to participate in it,” he said. The initiative was proposed by PM Modi at the SCO leaders’ summit in Tianjin in 2025 and later endorsed by the grouping. It aims to promote people-to-people ties and highlight the shared heritage, art, literature and traditions of the region’s ancient civilisations. If Mr Khichi attends, it would be the first visit by a Pakistani minister to India since then-Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto travelled to Goa for an SCO foreign ministers’ meeting in 2023, and the first since the military hostilities between the two countries in May 2025 following the Pahalgam terror attack. Following the terror attack, India launched its counter-terror operation, Operation Sindoor inside Pakistan, and Pakistan occupied Kashmir on terror camps. The invitation comes as Pakistan holds the rotating SCO chairmanship for 2026-27, having taken over after the Bishkek summit in early September. In late September, India’s SCO National Coordinator, Alok Dimri, an Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, attended the first meeting of national coordinators under Pakistan’s chairmanship in Islamabad. It was the most senior Indian official visit to Pakistan since the May conflict. Pakistan is scheduled to host the SCO Heads of State summit in Islamabad in 2027. Islamabad has indicated it will extend invitations to all member leaders, including PM Modi, in line with organisational protocol. India has previously engaged in SCO events hosted by Pakistan, sending External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to the heads of government meeting in Islamabad in 2024. Despite deeply strained bilateral ties, both countries have continued to participate in SCO mechanisms.

India has invited Pakistan’s Culture Minister Aurangzeb Khan Khichi to the first SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum in New Delhi from November 20-22, amid strained bilateral ties.

India invites Pakistan, along with other SCO member countries for SCO Civilisational Dialogue in Delhi

India's economy is facing fresh challenges as global conflicts reshape energy markets, trade routes and supply chains. Rising geopolitical tensions are creating uncertainty for businesses, policymakers and consumers. From oil prices to inflation and trade disruptions, the impact of war extends far beyond the battlefield. How is India navigating these economic pressures, and what lies ahead for its growth? Watch WION for an in-depth look at India's economy and the emerging global challenges.


India’s economy under pressure as global conflicts intensify 

Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has issued an advisory to its nationals in Saudi Arabia to follow local rules and to refrain from filming, publishing or sharing information, photos or videos related to ongoing events.“The Indian community residing in Saudi Arabia is requested to abide by local rules and regulations,” the Indian Embassy said on social media while reposting a notification issued by the Directorate of Saudi Civil Defence.“Filming, publishing, or sharing information related to countering missiles and drones and their impact sites exposes you to legal liability,” read the advisory from the Directorate of Saudi Civil Defence.&nbsp;The Indian mission in Saudi Arabia also shared updates about Air India and Air India Express flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam, which will remain suspended until November 7, 2026, while services to and from Jeddah will remain suspended until October 31, 2026.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-drone-attacks-six-dead-31-injured-1792933111981">Russia-Ukraine drone attacks kill 6, injure 31 across both countries</a>

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It is the latest in a series of warnings amid continuous hostile aerial engagement between Saudi Arabia and Houthi rebels of yemen. The advisory comes as Major General Turki al-Maliki spokesperson of the Saudi led coalition said in a post that the Kingdom's air defence, intercepted and destroyed "10 ballistic missiles launched by the terrorist Houthi militia towards the southern region."The Consulate General of India in Jeddah issued a parallel, detailed advisory specifically aimed at Indian nationals and Umrah pilgrims heavily affected by the ongoing flight disruptions in the Western Region. The consulate backed by local Indian community associations and volunteers are actively coordinating the distribution of food, clean water, and essential medicines to stranded pilgrim.

India's embassy in Saudi Arabia warns nationals against filming or sharing missile and drone strike footage as flight suspensions disrupt travel.

Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has issued an advisory to its nationals in Saudi Arabia to follow local rules and to refrain from filming, publishing or sharing information, photos or videos related to ongoing events. “The Indian community residing in Saudi Arabia is requested to abide by local rules and regulations,” the Indian Embassy said on social media while reposting a notification issued by the Directorate of Saudi Civil Defence. “Filming, publishing, or sharing information related to countering missiles and drones and their impact sites exposes you to legal liability,” read the advisory from the Directorate of Saudi Civil Defence. The Indian mission in Saudi Arabia also shared updates about Air India and Air India Express flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam, which will remain suspended until November 7, 2026, while services to and from Jeddah will remain suspended until October 31, 2026. Also Read: Russia-Ukraine drone attacks kill 6, injure 31 across both countries

India's embassy in Saudi Arabia warns nationals against filming or sharing missile and drone strike footage as flight suspensions disrupt travel.

Indian embassy warns nationals in Saudi Arabia against filming missile strikes

The Indian Embassy has confirmed that all 14 Indian nationals in the vicinity of Hodeidah, Yemen, have been reported safe. The update comes amid security concerns in the region, with Indian authorities monitoring the situation and coordinating efforts to ensure the safety of their citizens. 

Indian mission confirms safety of all 14 Indians in 'Yacht Attack' off Yemen Coast 

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that around 3,000 stranded Indian pilgrims have returned safely to India. The development highlights the government’s efforts to assist Indian nationals facing travel disruptions abroad and facilitate their safe return. Indian authorities have been coordinating with relevant agencies to support affected pilgrims and address travel-related challenges. The MEA continues to monitor the situation and provide assistance to Indians requiring support overseas.


Ministry of External Affairs: 3,000 stranded pilgrims return to India 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk address the media following bilateral talks in New Delhi. The discussions focus on India-Poland relations and opportunities to strengthen cooperation across key areas, including trade and strategic partnership. Watch WION for the latest updates and key takeaways from the joint media address.

Modi-Tusk talks: A new phase in the India-Poland strategic partnership

India’s tour of New Zealand begins with a T20I series on Thursday, as both sides prepare to battle it out in the shortest format of the game. The series offers India and New Zealand an opportunity to test their combinations, assess player form and build momentum ahead of upcoming international assignments. Can India get off to a winning start, or will New Zealand make the most of home advantage? 


India's tour of NZ kicks off with T20I series on Thursday

CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have been released after spending days in judicial custody following an attempt to hold a Tiranga protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on October 14. The order from the Special Executive Magistrate came hours after the two withdrew their Delhi High Court petition challenging the extension of their custody.

Court orders release of two CJP leaders from juidical custody 

The Delhi government is pushing to encourage more people to use public transport as part of efforts to promote sustainable mobility and ease traffic congestion. The initiative aims to encourage commuters to opt for public transport over private vehicles, potentially helping reduce road congestion and vehicular emissions.


Delhi government push to encourage people to use public transport

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s India visit puts the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership in focus, with attention on strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation across key areas.

The visit is very important for India-US relations, including strategic cooperation, trade, defence, technology, and regional security. Both countries continue to engage on shared interests amid evolving global geopolitical challenges.

US secretary of state Rubio hails India's energy diversification drive

Marco Rubio India visit: Jaishankar meeting to focus on long-awaited trade pact

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