Anjuman-I-Islam's IHM Library

 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...

 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...

 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...