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1.India and Switzerland have launched a new research framework aimed at deepening scientific cooperation between the two countries, with a focus on researcher mobility, research...

 1.India and Switzerland have launched a new research framework aimed at deepening scientific cooperation between the two countries, with a focus on researcher mobility, research networks, knowledge exchange and stronger links between academia and industry. https://education.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/partnerships-and-collaborations/india-switzerland-launch-new-framework-to-deepen-research-and-university-collaboration/134755792 2.India has proposed a three-part plan for a truce between warring Russia and Ukraine, seeking a greater role in brokering an end to the conflict, which is now in its fifth year. The ceasefire proposal covers energy infrastructure and commercial shipping through the Black Sea, people familiar with the development told NDTV. New Delhi conveyed the truce plan to Ukraine during Foreign Minister S Jaishankar's Kyiv visit last month, people familiar with the development told NDTV.  https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/energy-black-sea-attacks-inside-indias...

1.India and Switzerland on Monday signed a migration and mobility partnership pact...

 1.India and Switzerland on Monday signed a migration and mobility partnership pact, decided to expand Swiss market access for Indian exports and agreed to further deepen cooperation in nuclear energy and defence domains following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swiss President Guy Parmelin. https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/india-switzerland-deepen-bilateral-ties/81923313.html 2.Traffic restrictions will be imposed on several key roads in Delhi on Wednesday morning as the BJP is set to hold a programme marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing 25 years in public life, with a large number of participants and vehicles expected to attend.The restrictions will be in place from 5 am to 1 pm around the Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex, where the Delhi BJP is organising its main 'Seva Jyoti' programme. https://www.ndtv.com/delhi-news/delhi-issues-traffic-advisory-for-bjp-event-to-mark-pms-25-years-in-service-12148843 3.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday launche...

Swiss businesses see India as a "serious long-term partner...

 1.Swiss businesses see India as a "serious long-term partner", Switzerland President Guy Parmelin said, adding that he expects the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) trade pact to give bilateral trade a "significant boost" in the years ahead.Parmelin spoke to NDTV as he began a three-day state visit. He landed in New Delhi on Monday, received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan and sat down for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trade, investment, technology, innovation and mobility topped the agenda. He said the ties are "going from strength to strength". https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/businesses-see-india-as-serious-long-term-partner-swiss-president-to-ndtv-12142317 2.The Consulate General of Israel in Mumbai on Friday put a billboard in the city hailing flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, who foiled an attempt by his co-pilot to allegedly crash an Israel-bound. "India has a new hero, and Israel will never forget his name: Captai...

The right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro has won the first round of Brazil's presidential election...

  1.The right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro has won the first round of Brazil's presidential election, beating the incumbent left-wing President Lula da Silva. But he did not obtain more than 50% of the votes required to win outright.There will be a run-off vote between these two candidates on 25 October.Flávio Bolsonaro is the son of the former right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year prison sentence for masterminding a failed coup attempt after losing the last election. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ck1l34ed592no 2.India is stepping up efforts to build domestic capacity in sectors where it remains heavily dependent on imports, including rare-earth permanent magnets, principal secretary-2 to the prime minister Shaktikanta Das said on October 4, as he stressed that structural reforms would continue alongside efforts to strengthen macroeconomic and financial stability. https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/economy/policy/india-to-build-domestic-capacity-in-import-depend...

1.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Wednesday discussed bilateral cooperation in trade...

 1.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Wednesday discussed bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies, as India seeks to advance an interim trade arrangement with the United States.During a telephone conversation, the two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on regional and international developments, including ongoing efforts to promote global peace and security, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office. https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/pm-modi-says-he-had-productive-conversation-with-donald-trump-amid-india-us-trade-deal-talks/cid/2182471 2.Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised "hero" Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for fighting off his co-pilot, who allegedly attempted to crash the Dubai-Tel Aviv flydubai aircraft, saying India is "proud of him"."Captain Smit Machchhar is a HERO. In the face of the gravest danger and despite being serio...

1.United States President Donald Trump and top tech executives have signed an accord promising greater safeguards for AI...

 1.United States President Donald Trump and top tech executives have signed an accord promising greater safeguards for artificial intelligence amid growing concerns that the frontier technology is exposing humanity to catastrophic risks.Trump announced the voluntary accord on Tuesday after gathering AI leaders at the White House for a luncheon event that reaffirmed his administration’s scepticism of government regulation of the rapidly advancing technology. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/29/trump-top-tech-firms-sign-accord-to-self-police-ai-development 2.Washington:If concluded, the India-US trade agreement would contribute to "better" bilateral ties, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said, while acknowledging that negotiations had taken longer than initially expected due to complex ground realities. He, however, noted that New Delhi and Washington are at a stage in talks where "there is more or less an understanding on the trade agreement". https://www.ndtv.com/...