Anjuman-I-Islam's IHM Library

 1.Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday said there is an "extraordinary alignment" between India and the US on the core issues that matter even though there can be disagreements on some others.Speaking at the 'Freedom 250' reception here during his two-day visit to India, Rubio cited the need to have a "free and open" Indo-Pacific where no nation can claim dominance or ownership on international shipping as among the core issues of alignment. https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/india-us-share-extraordinary-alignment-on-core-issues-marco-rubio-12213073 2.The situation in West Asia remains a matter of "deep concern" and India will support all efforts to promote peace through dialogue and diplomacy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday during talks with his counterpart from the UAE, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.Al Nahyan, who is also the deputy prime minister of the UAE, landed in Mumbai on Monday night on a two-day visit. Hi...

 1.Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled what he described as a "flying" car, equipped with thrusters, during a livestreamed event at his SpaceX rocket company's facility on Thursday. Technical and regulatory challenges have so far prevented the much-hyped flying car sector from getting off the ground. https://techxplore.com/news/2026-10-elon-musk-unveils-tesla-flying.html 2.India on Sunday issued a fresh advisory for its nationals in Saudi Arabia, asking them to take "due precautions" amid heightened security concerns following strikes by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh advised the Indian Community "to take due precautions under the prevailing situation," in a social media post on Sunday. https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/india-issues-fresh-saudi-arabia-advisory-urges-nationals-to-seek-shelter-during-aerial-attacks/cid/2185330 3.New Delhi, Oct 18 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday conveyed best wishes to the Indian continge...

 1.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday unveiled his "power to empower" vision, emphasising that the real question was not who possessed power but how it was being utilised to benefit people.Addressing the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, PM Modi said technology, data, knowledge and innovation had emerged as sources of power, and stressed the need to use them to create opportunities for millions of people. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/power-to-empower-pm-modis-new-mantra-at-key-delhi-conclave-12177232 2.India wants to raise exports of goods and services from a record $863 billion in 2025-26 to $1 trillion in 2026-27, an increase of nearly 16%. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has expressed confidence that the target can be achieved, pointing to export momentum and the expanding network of free trade agreements (FTAs). The government is also counting on the country’s large base of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and its growing startup ecosystem. https...

 1.The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navanethem “Navi” Pillay.The committee’s announcement of the 125th Nobel Peace Prize, made on Friday in Oslo, said the award would go to the South African jurist for her work to promote peace and international law. It added that Pillay, a former United Nations high commissioner for human rights, had been instrumental in ensuring war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide are prosecuted. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/9/2026-nobel-peace-prize-awarded-to-navi-pillay 2.The Supreme Court on Monday clarified that it has approved nor disapproved the Election Commission of India's (ECI) revised Form 6 for voter registration.Form 6 is to be filled by people seeking to register as voters for the first time. It is being used by the Election Commission of India (ECI) during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in various States. https://www.barandbench.com/news/we-have-neither-approved-...

 1.The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has reiterated its advisory for all Indian nationals, asking them to remain alert and vigilant, stay indoors, and follow the instructions issued by local authorities through official channels. The advisory, which was first issued on October 8 after Houthi rebels attacked the international airport in Riyadh, was reiterated on October 11, after fresh strikes on the airport killed an Indian. https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/avoid-sharing-circulating-videos-indian-embassy-issues-advisory-for-nationals-in-saudi-after-riyadh-airport-attack-indian-killed-houthis-101791774333160.html 2.India has described the concerns raised by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) regarding the detention of hundreds of the Cockroach Janta Party's supporters as "unwarranted interference in the country's internal affairs".In a strongly worded statement, New Delhi posted on its India at UN account on X, saying ...

 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...