Top 20 News of India Today

 1. US Secretary of State visits India : -  Marco Rubio is visiting India for talks on trade, energy, defence and technology with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. 

2. Tight security for Dussehra : - More than 13,000 police personnel are reportedly deployed across Delhi-NCR to manage festival crowds and traffic.

3. Supreme Court seeks protection measures : - The Supreme Court has asked for proposals to strengthen legal protection for people from northeastern India, with a December deadline reported. 

4. Fresh violence reported in Manipur :  -Reports from Imphal East describe a deadly shooting that killed three people, amid continuing security concerns.

5. Shooting incident in Punjab : - Two people were reported dead and two critically injured after a police officer in Mansa allegedly shot family members and himself. 

6. India–US trade deal discussions : - Both countries are working towards a broader trade agreement, with tariffs and energy purchases among the key issues.

7. Rupee and inflation concerns : - Currency stability, rising oil costs and foreign investment flows remain important economic concerns. 

8. Foreign investment in Indian banks : -International financial groups are expanding their presence in India through major bank acquisitions and investments. 

9. Stock markets closed for Dussehra : - NSE and BSE are closed today for the Dussehra holiday. Regular equity trading is scheduled to resume on the next trading day. 

10. Coal supply strategy changes : - India has reportedly dropped a proposed coal-import requirement for power plants and is focusing on domestic production and rail transport. 

11. Heavy rain alerts across India : - The IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain in parts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, with further rainfall expected in several southern states.

12. Delhi records October's chilliest night : - Delhi reportedly recorded a minimum temperature of 17.1°C, its lowest night-time reading of October so far. 

13. Sheetal Devi shines in para archery : - Indian archer Sheetal Devi set a world record during the women's individual event at the Asian Para Games, according to reports. 

14. India wins another para-sports gold : - Deepthi Jeevanji reportedly won gold at the Asian Para Games, contributing to India's medal tally. 

15. Delhi plans a Yamuna riverfront : - The Delhi government is planning a riverfront project spanning approximately 52 kilometres in two phases. 

16. Salary proposal for Delhi guest teachers : -  The Delhi education department has proposed replacing daily payments with fixed monthly salaries for government-school guest teachers.

17. Cancer drug price controls : - Trade margins on 137 anti-cancer medicines have reportedly been capped at 30%, with revised prices scheduled to take effect on 9 November. 

18. Voter-list verification in Delhi : - A public audit reportedly found over 100 voters incorrectly marked absent, shifted or deceased at two polling booths.

19. Orangutan returned to Indonesia : - An orangutan found confined in a small cage in Maharashtra has reportedly been returned to Indonesia. 

20. Polish Prime Minister to visit India : - Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk is scheduled to visit India from 21 October for a three-day trip.