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1.India has been elected unopposed to the Human Rights Council for the seventh time.

1.India has been elected unopposed to the Human Rights Council for the seventh time for a three-year term (2026-28) starting next year. After India’s election by the General Assembly was announced yesterday, Permanent Representative P Harish said that this election reflects India’s unwavering commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms.
 
https://www.newsonair.gov.in/india-elected-unopposed-to-un-human-rights-council-for-2026-28-term/

2.Highlighting that that the ties between India and Mongolia are not only diplomatic but the two nations also share a bond of warmth and spirituality, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that India will send the holy relics of Lord Buddha's two disciples to Mongolia next year.

https://ianslive.in/india-to-send-sacred-relics-of-buddhas-disciples-to-mongolia-next-year-pm-modi--20251014140223

3.India will resume all postal services to the United States from Wednesday after putting in place systems to collect duties upfront, the Department of Posts said, ending a nearly two-month suspension triggered by new U.S. import regulations.Postal shipments to the United States were halted in August after the U.S. administration issued an executive order suspending the “de minimis” exemption that had allowed low-value commercial shipments to enter the country without tariffs. 

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-to-resume-postal-services-to-us-after-nearly-two-month-suspension-9454753

4.A team of Indian officials led by commerce secretary Rajesh Agarwal is once again headed to the US for talks on the proposed bilateral trade deal, amid indications that Trump administration is keen to move ahead.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/commerce-secretary-led-team-heads-to-us-for-trade-talks/articleshow/124541154.cms

5.In a remarkable triumph at the World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2025, The Postcard Hotel has once again been named Asia’s Leading Boutique Hotel Brand, cementing its position as one of the region’s most exceptional luxury hospitality brands.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/the-postcard-hotel-wins-11-awards-at-the-world-travel-awards

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