Vice-President of India and Chairman of Rajya Sabha, C. P. Radhakrishnan met the delegation of the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, led by David McAllister, in Parliament House today. The Vice President underscored the importance of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement in unlocking trade and investment opportunities, while highlighting growing cooperation in security and defence, technology, research and innovation. @VPIndia

A quarterly security review meeting was held in the auditorium of the Pilgrim Facilitation Centre (PFC) within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra complex. Pujya Swami Govinddev Giri Ji Maharaj, General Secretary of the Trust, chaired the meeting, joining online from Kolkata. Senior security and administrative officials shared suggestions to further strengthen the security arrangements: Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra @ShriRamTeerth

JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar shared a post on social media, "I met with Neeraj Kumar, the NDA-backed JD(U) candidate who emerged victorious from the Patna Graduates' constituency for the Bihar Legislative Council. During the meeting, I extended my heartfelt congratulations on his win and wished him a successful tenure ahead." @NitishKumar

Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. @rashtrapatibhvn | @AmitShah

The United States warned that drug trafficking networks linked to Latin America are increasingly exploiting Pacific island nations as transit routes, pledging $44 million in new security assistance to strengthen regional law enforcement and disrupt cross-border criminal operations. F. Cartwright Weiland, the US assistant secretary of state for international narcotics and law enforcement affairs, said the scale of drug seizures across the Pacific has surged, exposing a growing security threat to island nations and the United States. “Before May of this year, authorities across the Pacific had seized 17 tonnes of illicit drugs,” Weiland said during a virtual press briefing on Tuesday. That was more than three times the total seized in all of 2025, he said. READ MORE: uniindia.com/world/drug-cart…

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. on sidelines of 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Cebu, Philippines. Both sides reviewed defence cooperation and discussed maritime security, joint defence production and measures to strengthen strategic partnership. Singh said India remained committed to keeping Indo-Pacific region free, open and inclusive. @rajnathsingh | @DefenceMinIndia

Union Home Minister Amit Shah shared a post on social media, "Congratulations to the Central Government employees and pensioners on the Union Cabinet’s decision to increase Dearness Allowance and Relief by 3%, benefiting around 1.17 crore people. The ₹10,016.10 crore move is a testament to the Modi government’s commitment to their welfare." @AmitShah

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a post on social media, "This is why the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme cleared by the Cabinet will be a game changer: Dedicated manufacturing zones for sports goods-related manufacturing. Investment opportunities and MSME support. Research, innovation and skill development. Focus on quality. More jobs and export opportunities. It is a major push for Make in India, Aatmanirbhar Bharat and India's global sporting ambitions!" @narendramodi

Union Minister JP Nadda shared a post on social media, "Those who keep clamouring for ballot papers have got their answer in ballot papers itself! In 28 MLC seats across four states, Congress has been reduced to ZERO. The problem was never EVMs. The problem is the people’s rejection of Congress. Every defeat exposes another excuse, but no amount of propaganda can change the people’s verdict!…" @JPNadda

In Photos | Women in Lucknow applied mehndi to their hands on Wednesday, the eve of Karvachauth (28/10).

In Photos | Women in Lucknow applied mehndi to their hands on Wednesday, the eve of Karvachauth (28/10). 📸: Sumit Kumar / UNI

Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi shared a post on social media, "Dear Sitarama, 1. Which "legal and commercial matter" required Tata Trusts and Tata Sons to be hosted at Amit Shah's residence? 2. When is crony number 1 going to appear in the game and which pieces of Tata is he going to get? Finally, all India's businesses except 3-4 of your cronies, already hate all of you and don't need any incitement." @RahulGandhi

Watch | Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said, "The Congress party keeps trying to 'launch' its 'prince', sometimes by organising a march, sometimes by coining a new slogan, but this 'rocket' fizzles out before it can even take off. It fizzles out, only to be replaced by yet another slogan: 'stolen votes, stolen votes. 'But tell me, is there even a single person across the entire country claiming that their vote was stolen? People know exactly where they cast their vote and who won as a result. The public is satisfied. They have complete faith in the central government and in the honourable Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, which is why they have granted him a mandate not just once, or twice, but three consecutive times..." @gupta_rekha | @CMODelhi | @BJP4India | @BJP4Delhi (Source: Rekha Gupta/X)

ED, Jalandhar, has arrested Delhi-based ticketing and travel agent Tarun Khosla under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, in connection with a 'dunki route' illegal immigration network involving Indian nationals deported from the US after entering the country illegally through the Mexico border. The Special Court (PMLA) has remanded him to ED custody until October 30, 2026: ED @dir_ed

Watch | Delhi: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "…As I have told you before, we are deeply concerned with the ongoing conflict in West Asia. So far, we have lost 22 Indian nationals in the conflict, which includes 14 seafarers. On our part, we remain in close touch with the community there so that we can do our best for their safety and well-being." @MEAIndia (Source: MEA/YouTube)

At 46, Meera Thakur (name changed) could transform her life from one marked by homelessness, illness and uncertainty to one defined by confidence, dignity and self-reliance. This could become possible by the strong support and encouragement through great initiative. Her journey reflects the role of comprehensive rehabilitation and livelihood support under the SMILE (Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) Scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. A Class XI pass who had previously worked in flower garland making and catering assistance, Meera faced serious personal and financial difficulties following a breakdown in her family life. With limited support, she moved between places in search of shelter and employment. After losing her savings and essential documents, she fell seriously ill, lost her livelihood and eventually became homeless. With no dependable source of income, she sought alms at temples and other public places to meet her basic needs and medical expenses. Suffering from acute anaemia and extreme weakness, she required medical attention, sustained care and a safe environment in which to rebuild her life: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment @MSJEGOI

🚨#NewsAlert | Railway Board directed all zones to switch off train charging points between 11 pm and 5 am following a power bank explosion on Mumbai local train. In letter dated October 26, it ordered staff training and surprise inspections to ensure compliance.

Watch | Delhi: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "Regarding our Indian citizens in Russia and Ukraine, one Indian citizen is currently in custody in Ukraine, we are in constant communication with the Ukrainian government, and we are making every effort to ensure their return as soon as possible…" @MEAIndia (Source: MEA/YouTube)

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with South Korean National Defence Minister Kang Shin-chul on the sidelines of 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Cebu, Philippines. The two ministers reviewed growing defence cooperation between India and South Korea and discussed measures to strengthen partnership in defence and co-development of military technologies. They also exchanged views on strengthening regional security in the Indo-Pacific and exploring new opportunities for defence cooperation between the two countries. @rajnathsingh | @ASEAN

Watch | Delhi: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "The External Affairs Minister will be attending the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta, United States, from 30th to 31st October 2026. On the sidelines of this meeting, he will also participate in a Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting and hold several bilateral engagements with his counterparts…" @MEAIndia (Source: MEA/YouTube)