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Wednesday, 21 October 2026  Latest available headlines

1. PM Modi delivers Vijayadashami message : -  Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the public at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, urging people to stand against hatred and uphold India's cultural values.

2. India–US trade talks advance : - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks on trade, energy, technology and defence. US President Donald Trump said a trade agreement was close.

3. Rajnath Singh speaks on terrorism : - The Defence Minister stressed that there should be no safe havens for terrorism and called attention to those who support terrorist activities.

4. Supreme Court hearing on Andhra Pradesh civic polls : - The Supreme Court directed authorities to postpone publication of the final list of contesting candidates until 25 October while considering a dispute over nomination filings.

5. India responds to UN human-rights criticism : - India rejected allegations concerning the handling of recent protests, saying human rights should not be used for selective political pressure. UN experts have called for an independent investigation.

6. Rupee strengthens against US dollar : - The rupee rose to a six-week high of ₹94.56 per US dollar on Tuesday, helped by foreign investment inflows and RBI measures. 

7. Indian stock markets open higher : - The Sensex and Nifty rose in early trading, supported by IT stocks and Reliance Industries as the Jio Platforms IPO opened for subscription.

8. Coal shortages put pressure on power supply : - Government data indicates that about half of India's 191 coal-fired power plants have critically low fuel stocks amid rising electricity demand.

9. Gujarat asks factories to conserve electricity : - The state has urged industries to reduce power consumption during peak evening hours to help manage supply shortages.

10. Heavy rain closes schools in Tamil Nadu : - Schools in Chennai and four other districts—Tiruvallur, Kancheep - uram, Chengalpattu and Ranipet—were closed due to heavy rainfall. 

11. Coast Guard recruitment deadline : - The application deadline for 365 Indian Coast Guard posts under the CGEPT recruitment process is reported as 21 October. Verify eligibility and the deadline on the official recruitment portal.

12. IndiaAI fellowship applications open : -  A new fellowship initiative offers financial support of up to ₹1 lakh for undergraduate students and ₹2 lakh for postgraduate students, according to a report.

13. HAL hands over three trainer aircraft : - Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has handed over three HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft to the Indian Air Force. 

14. Sirpur heritage site in focus : -  Chhattisgarh's historic Sirpur site is featured in today's heritage coverage. Check UNESCO's official listing for confirmation of its current World Heritage status. 

15. India reaches 35 medals at Asian Para Games : - India's tally reached 35 medals, including nine gold, 11 silver and 15 bronze, according to Akashvani News.

16. Indian athletes sweep discus medals : - Indian athletes reportedly won all three medals in the men's F44/64 discus throw event at the Asian Para Games. 

17. India prepare for New Zealand Tests : - Former India batter Sunil Gavaskar has advised Indian batters to play the ball late ahead of the Test series against New Zealand. 

18. Arrests in Tiger Shroff firing case : - Police have arrested four people in Delhi in connection with the firing incident involving the actor's vehicle in Mumbai. The investigation continues. 

19. Railway connectivity reaches Rowghat : - A new railway connectivity milestone has been reported in Chhattisgarh's Rowghat region, improving access to a previously underserved area.

20. Water pollution concerns in Goa : - A study of the Mandovi estuary reportedly found faecal-coliform levels above permissible limits at all 22 sampled locations.