- Bilkul Online
- 9:00 PM | 13 Oct – 14 Oct 2026
National News Highlights
1. BIMSTEC adopts Delhi Declaration — India hosted the first BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ meeting, with member countries agreeing to strengthen cooperation against terrorism, drug trafficking and cybercrime.
2. Cabinet approves social assistance programme — The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the National Social Assistance Programme for five years, from 2026–27 to 2030–31.
3. Railway employees to receive 78-day bonus — The Union Cabinet approved a productivity-linked bonus for more than 11.4 lakh railway employees.
4. India–Canada diplomatic engagement — External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand reviewed bilateral relations and cooperation in several areas.
5. Indian Army wins international patrolling gold — The Assam Regiment secured the gold medal at Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026 in Wales, competing against more than 100 teams.
6. PM Modi marks Navratri — Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers to Maa Kushmanda on the fourth day of Navratri and extended his wishes to citizens.
7. India proposes deeper India–ASEAN defence cooperation — Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the importance of maritime security, emerging technologies and a stable Indo-Pacific region.
8. Supreme Court pauses Rahul Gandhi defamation case — The Supreme Court reportedly stayed proceedings linked to Rahul Gandhi’s 2018 remarks concerning the Rafale fighter jet deal.
9. Opposition challenges electoral-roll revision — Opposition leaders reportedly approached the Supreme Court seeking scrutiny of electoral-roll changes and an audit of voter deletions.
10. Weather alerts issued across several states — Forecasts warned of thunderstorms and possible hail in parts of north India, alongside heavy rainfall in some southern states.
International News Highlights
1. Russian missile attack hits Kyiv — A Russian missile strike reportedly killed two people in Kyiv, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
2. Ukraine reports territorial gains — Ukrainian forces said they had recaptured additional territory in a counteroffensive in the
3. Haze disrupts Southeast Asia — Worsening wildfire smoke from Indonesia increased air pollution in Singapore and prompted school closures in Timor-Leste.
4. Turkey appoints trustee to opposition-linked broadcaster — Turkish authorities appointed a trustee to manage Halk TV, raising fresh concerns about media independence and political pressure.
5. Russia arrests Japanese journalist — Russian authorities detained a Japanese journalist on the island of Sakhalin over alleged espionage, a development likely to strain bilateral relations.