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 1.Trade between India and Russia has grown by more than 20% this year, Russian State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin said during his meeting with Lok Sabha Speaker in Delhi on Sunday, as he called for the removal of trade barriers and the expansion of joint business ventures.Volodin met the speaker of the Lok Sabha, Om Birla, ahead of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, on October 26-27. The discussions covered closer cooperation on trade, industry and agriculture, along with the strengthening of parliamentary ties. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-russia-trade-grew-by-20-per-cent-this-year-russian-state-duma-chairman/articleshow/135225558.cms?from=mdr 2.Defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro left Brazil for the United States despite a court order banning him from exiting the country, US media reported Tuesday.The son of jailed ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro lost the presidential election Sunday to incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da ...

 1.Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026 today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Addressing the Conclave, the Prime Minister shared his enthusiasm following a lively interaction with startup founders earlier in the day. He praised the expansive vision and bold determination of the nation’s youth. “The scale at which the youth of India are thinking and the self-confidence with which they are moving forward is encouraging,” remarked Shri Modi. https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-inaugurates-emerging-science-technology-and-innovation-conclave-2026/?comment=disable 2.The two-day 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum began on Monday in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla calling for greater parliamentary cooperation to address global challenges. In his inaugural address to delegations from 20 countries, including 11 BRICS members, Birla said terrorism, regional conflicts, wars, econo...

 1.Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today had a wonderful interaction with MPs from BRICS nations during the ongoing 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum 2026 being held in New Delhi.During the interaction, the Prime Minister and visiting parliamentary delegates exchanged perspectives on a wide range of issues.The Prime Minister shared on X:“Had a wonderful interaction with MPs from BRICS nations during the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum 2026 being held in Delhi. We exchanged perspectives on a wide range of issues.” https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-interacts-with-mps-from-brics-nations-during-the-12th-brics-parliamentary-forum-in-new-delhi/?comment=disable 2.Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS) Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar on Monday said that as the operational environment is changing rapidly with advances in AI and autonomous systems reshaping tIn his address at the inaugural ceremony of the Indian Navy’s flagship annual seminar Swavlamban 2026, he also pitched for shortening the...

 1.Fishermen in Kendrapara and other coastal districts have anchored their fishing vessels at harbours and jetties following the alert issued for the impending cyclone.Deputy director (Marine) of Fisheries department Bibhuti Bhusan Rout said fishermen were advised on Saturday to return to shore in view of the cyclone warning. “The Fisheries department has registered around 20,000 fishing vessels, including 1,700 trawlers, in the state. Many boats returned to fishing harbours and jetties on Sunday, while those that had ventured into the sea a few days ago are still making their way back,” he said. https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/26/odisha-fishermen-anchor-boats-at-harbours-as-cyclone-warning-triggers-alert 2.External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said the use of terrorism as an “instrument of statecraft” was unacceptable and could never be justified or rationalised, warning that the threat persisted because some countries did not demonstrate zero to...

 1.The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) came into effect on October 20, 2026, giving Indian exporters duty-free access to the New Zealand market and opening up fresh opportunities for businesses, skilled professionals and students. The agreement aims to boost bilateral trade, attract investment and strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries while protecting India’s sensitive sectors, including dairy, from import competition. https://www.news18.com/business/economy/india-new-zealand-fta-effective-today-tariff-cuts-20-billion-investment-visa-benefits-10389873.html 2.Poland has spent more than four years watching drones reshape warfare on its border and, as its prime minister visits New Delhi, India's Army is rebuilding itself around the same lesson.Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday, bringing with him lessons from a country that has seen the Russia-Ukraine war up close. https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/with-polish-pm-in-india...

 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...