Union Home Minister Amit Shah on October 13, 2026, criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the Opposition’s allegations concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Shah argued that the Congress should examine the reasons behind its electoral setbacks instead of attributing its political difficulties to the voter-list revision exercise. Pointing to the timeline of the SIR process, Shah noted that it came after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, while th

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 13, 2026, described India as the “Mother of Democracy”, highlighting the country’s diverse viewpoints, open debates and democratic traditions while addressing the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi. The event, being held in India for the first time, brought together global leaders and business representatives to discuss emerging economic opportunities and the changing dynamics of global power. During his address, Modiji emphasised

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned that global supply chains, energy resources and advanced technologies are increasingly becoming instruments of geopolitical pressure. Addressing the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi on October 13, 2026, he highlighted the growing vulnerabilities of an interconnected world and called for greater economic resilience, reliable partnerships and international cooperation. The Prime Minister observed that systems originally designed t

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a key stretch of Chennai Metro Phase II and launched several development projects worth more than ₹13,000 crore in Tamil Nadu on October 11, 2026. The initiatives cover urban transportation, highways, railways, port infrastructure, petroleum manufacturing and scientific research, highlighting a broad effort to strengthen connectivity and support economic development across the state. The programme, held in Chennai, brought together maj

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) victories in the Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly by-elections in West Bengal and the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election in Assam. Describing the results as a source of renewed strength, the Prime Minister thanked voters for their support and congratulated the winning candidates and party workers for their efforts. In his message on social media platform X, Modiji highlighted the public’s confidence in the

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) registered significant victories in the October 2026 by-elections in Assam and West Bengal, strengthening its electoral position in eastern India. The party won both Assembly constituencies contested in West Bengal and secured the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat in Assam, highlighting its strong performance across the two states. The results, declared on October 9, drew attention to changing political dynamics and the growing importance of constituency-

The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, adopted 75 resolutions on October 9, 2026, expressing appreciation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public service. The resolutions highlighted developments in Assam and the Northeast across infrastructure, connectivity, peace and security, healthcare, education, poverty reduction and women’s empowerment. The special 90-minute Cabinet meeting reflected on the transformation of Assam during a perio

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has approved a proposal to rename Noida International Airport at Jewar as Narendra Modi International Airport, Noida-Jewar. The decision was announced on October 9, 2026, following a Cabinet meeting in Lucknow. According to Moneycontrol, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the Cabinet had approved the proposal, recognising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's contribution to the development of the airport. The pr

The Indian government has rejected Elon Musk’s allegation that powerful “oligarchs” are preventing Starlink from launching its satellite internet services in India. Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, claimed that vested interests were attempting to protect a “monopolistic chokehold” over the Indian market by delaying Starlink’s entry. The remarks triggered attention because Starlink has been preparing for its India launch for several years and has already secured important regulatory a

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 7 completed 25 uninterrupted years at the helm of a government, marking a political journey that began with his first term as Gujarat Chief Minister in 2001 and continued with his tenure as Prime Minister from 2014. At a programme in New Delhi, Modiji used the milestone to look beyond his political journey and present a renewed national call for confidence, ambition and collective effort. The central message of his address was “We will

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted the important role of India’s hospitality industry in the country’s journey towards Viksit Bharat, emphasising its contribution to tourism, employment, regional development and economic growth. In his message to the Hotel Association of India (HAI) for the 7th HAI Hoteliers’ Conclave 2026, he noted that the hospitality sector can help transform India’s tourism potential into wider prosperity across different regions. The conclave,

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s 13-day ‘Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra’ concluded in Jalandhar on September 30 with a major rally addressed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Launched from Pathankot on September 18, the campaign travelled across Punjab through four separate routes, covering nearly 4,000 kilometres and all 117 Assembly constituencies. The initiative was organised under the slogan “Bhajpa da Naara, Nasha Mukauna Saara”, with the objective of turning the fight against drug

India has taken a major step towards developing cleaner maritime fuels with the foundation stone laid for the country’s first port-based e-methanol production facility at Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla, Gujarat. The ₹2,300-crore project, being developed jointly by Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd. (APCL), will have a planned production capacity of 150 tonnes of e-methanol per day. The facility is designed to supply green fuel to vessels operati

India has completed 12 years of the Make in India initiative, a landmark programme launched on 25 September 2014 to strengthen domestic manufacturing, attract global investment, generate employment, and position the country as a leading global production hub. Marking the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the initiative has become a symbol of India's growing industrial confidence, emphasizing the vision of “More Made in India, More Investment, More Exports.” Over the

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is chairing a two-day Chintan Shivir with the Union Council of Ministers on September 23 and 24 at Seva Teerth in New Delhi. The high-level exercise is focused on reviewing the government’s ongoing work, assessing policy implementation and identifying priorities for the next phase of governance. The discussions are also linked to the broader Viksit Bharat@2047 vision and the objective of translating long-term development goals into concrete reform

As Ayushman Bharat completes eight years since its launch in September 2018, the programme stands as one of the most significant healthcare initiatives in India’s history. Designed to provide affordable and accessible medical care to millions of citizens, the scheme has expanded healthcare coverage on an unprecedented scale. Marking the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted that Ayushman Bharat has helped families achieve record savings on medical expenses while

India is exploring a new technology-driven approach to rural road maintenance by testing an artificial intelligence system capable of identifying potholes, cracks and other visible road defects through videos recorded on smartphones. The initiative is being tested on roads constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and is part of a wider effort to make infrastructure monitoring more systematic and data-driven. The government has begun testing an AI system

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will come into force on October 20, 2026, after both countries completed the necessary domestic procedures. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced the implementation date on September 21, marking the transition of the agreement from negotiation and ratification to actual implementation. The pact was signed in New Delhi on April 27, 2026, following negotiations that were concluded within nine months. The agreement

Assam has taken a major step in expanding its power infrastructure with the foundation stone being laid for a 3,200 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant at Chapar in Dhubri district. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone on September 20, 2026, for the project being developed by Adani Power Limited. With an estimated investment of ₹48,000 crore, the project is expected to become one of the largest power-generation facilities in Northeast Indi

India’s semiconductor programme is entering a new phase, with investment proposals worth around $11–12 billion, or nearly ₹1 lakh crore, emerging under Semicon 2.0. Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the investment interest at SEMICON India 2026, with the proposed investments expected to come into the sector over the next two to three years. The proposals cover areas including semiconductor equipment, materials, gases, chemicals a