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This page is an archive of main headlines from India for 20.10.2025.
It displays 141 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
20.10.2025 ⇢ The Day Trump Warned India on Russian Oil and Modi Celebrated Diwali on INS Vikrant
⌨On October 20, Indian media reported on US President Donald Trump's warning that India would face "massive tariffs" if it continued to purchase oil from Russia. This ongoing narrative, also present in previous days' reports, continued to be a significant topic throughout the morning. Concurrently, Diwali celebrations were a central focus. Prime Minister Modi celebrated Diwali with naval personnel aboard INS Vikrant, praising the warship and its role against Pakistan, a story prominently featured by multiple outlets throughout the morning and early afternoon. Adding to the day's news, veteran actor Asrani passed away at 84, with reports emerging in the early afternoon and continuing into the evening. Delhi continued to grapple with "very poor" air quality due to cracker use despite warnings, a recurring issue during the Diwali period.
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अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रंप और यूक्रेन के राष्ट्रपति वलोडिमिर ज़ेलेंस्की की हाल ही में व्हाइट हाउस में मुलाकात हुई थी. इस बैठक के दौरान ट्रंप ने जेलेंस्की को रूस के प्रस्ताव को मानने...
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03:06 (21:36)⇢Diwali's Haze Returns to Delhi
⌨Indian media continues to prioritize Delhi's worsening air quality before Diwali, with authorities implementing GRAP-2 anti-pollution measures (ABP Live, India Today). Separately, Aaj Tak reports on a White House meeting where US President Trump allegedly told Ukrainian President Zelensky that Putin could destroy Ukraine. Discussions about 'digital sovereignty' in India are also emerging (Scroll).
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India Today
India will continue to face 'massive' tariffs unless it halts Russian oil purchases, Trump warns
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Aaj Tak
दिवाली पर दिल्ली-एनसीआर में हवा खराब हो गई है. लिहाजा CAQM ने GRAP स्टेज-II के तहत 12 सूत्रीय एक्शन प्लान लागू कर दिया है. इसमें सड़कों की सफाई, धूल नियंत्रण, निर्माण स्थलों की जांच, ट्रैफिक समन्वय, निजी...
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Trump's comments come as Washington steps up pressure on nations that continue purchasing oil with Russia, which the US says helps sustain Moscow's war in Ukraine.
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Trump's comments come as Washington steps up pressure on nations that continue purchasing oil with Russia, which the US says helps sustain Moscow's war in Ukraine.
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दिवाली पर दिल्ली-एनसीआर में हवा खराब हो गई है. लिहाजा CAQM ने GRAP स्टेज-II के तहत 12 सूत्रीय एक्शन प्लान लागू कर दिया है. इसमें सड़कों की सफाई, धूल नियंत्रण, निर्माण स्थलों की जांच, ट्रैफिक समन्वय, निजी...
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Donald Trump warned that India will face massive tariffs unless it limits Russian oil imports, claiming PM Narendra Modi assured him New Delhi would halt such purchases.
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On Sunday, the Commission for Air Quality Management invoked Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan across Delhi-NCR as the national capital's air quality slipped into the "very poor" category, with the AQI crossing the 300 mark.
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अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रंप ने कहा कि अगर भारत रूस से तेल की खरीद जारी रखता है, तो उसे भारी टैरिफ़ देना पड़ेगा. उन्होंने दावा किया कि प्रधानमंत्री मोदी ने उन्हें व्यक्तिगत आश्वासन दिया...
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09:03 (03:33)⇢Diwali's Joy, Delhi's Haze
⌨Indian media continues to report on US President Donald Trump's warning that India will face "massive tariffs" if it continues to purchase oil from Russia (Aaj Tak, ABP Live, Zee News). Concurrently, Diwali celebrations are underway across the country (Dainik Bhaskar, Dinamalar), with Delhi grappling with "very poor" air quality as authorities impose Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (India Today).
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The Print
Freed from prison on 3 October, 64-yr-old Subramanyam Vedam has now been taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and faces possible deportation to India.
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दिवाली के मौके पर शेयर बाजार में आज शानदार तेजी देखी जा रही है. रिलायंस इंडस्ट्रीज में आज गजब की तेजी आई है. इसके अलावा, एचडीएफसी बैंक और कोटक महिंद्रा बैंक के शेयरों में भी अच्छी तेजी है.
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Aaj Tak
ब्राज़ील के राष्ट्रपति लूला ने भारत के साथ राजनीतिक, आर्थिक और तकनीकी सहयोग बढ़ाने के लिए रणनीतिक गठबंधन बनाने की योजना का जिक्र किया. लूला ने भारत को एक महत्वपूर्ण साझेदार बताया और कहा कि वह...
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ब्राज़ील के राष्ट्रपति लूला ने भारत के साथ राजनीतिक, आर्थिक और तकनीकी सहयोग बढ़ाने के लिए रणनीतिक गठबंधन बनाने की योजना का जिक्र किया. लूला ने भारत को एक महत्वपूर्ण साझेदार बताया और कहा कि वह...
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The Wire Hindi
कोई तो बताए कि इस तरह अंधेरों को घना करते फिरने को अभिशप्त समाज अपने आम लोगों की दीपावली शुभ होने को लेकर आश्वस्त क्योंकर हो सकता है? खासकर तब, जब उसका सुखासीन हिस्सा अपने सुख व समृद्धि के लिए दूसरों के सारे सुख-चैन छीन लेने में कतई कोई बुराई नहीं देख रहा. इसके चलते गैरबराबरी और उसके जाए उत्पीड़न व शोषण हमारे आकांक्षा व प्रतीक्षा के द्वंद्वों का खात्मा ही नहीं होने दे रहे.
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Justice Sreedharan transfer: Is Modi government punishing a pro-liberty judge?
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बिहार में कांग्रेस की लिस्ट आते ही सियासी घमासान मच गया है. कांग्रेस के मौजूदा विधायक के टिकट काटने और टिकट बंटवारे में धांधली के आरोप राहुल गांधी के उन सिपहसालारों पर लग रहे हैं, जिनके ऊपर...
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Fortunate to be here: PM Modi celebrates Diwali with Navy onboard INS Vikrant
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Bangladesh High Commissioner to India M Riaz Hamidullah shares animation made by artists in Dhaka depicting Bhai Phonta, a Hindu festival celebrating the bond between brother and sister.
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प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने आईएनएस विक्रांत पर नौसेना जवानों के साथ दिवाली मनाई, रात बिताने का अनुभव साझा किया और कर्मियों के समर्पण की सराहना करते हुए इसे विशेष बताया.
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PM Modi spent the night aboard INS Vikrant and reflected on the experience, saying, "I learned the importance of living in the moment. Your dedication is so immense that I could not fully live it, but I have definitely experienced it."
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PM Modi spent the night aboard INS Vikrant and reflected on the experience, saying, "I learned the importance of living in the moment. Your dedication is so immense that I could not fully live it, but I have definitely experienced it."
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दिवाली की सुबह दिल्ली घने स्मॉग की चपेट में नज़र आई. हवा की गुणवत्ता ‘बहुत खराब’ श्रेणी में पहुंच गई है. कमिशन फॉर एयर क्वालिटी मैनेजमेंट ने जीआरएपी के दूसरे चरण के तहत तुरंत कार्रवाई के निर्देश दिए हैं. अशोक विहार में एक्यूआई 714 दर्ज हुआ, जबकि औसतन स्तर 354 रहा.
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11:53 (06:23)⇢Diwali's Vigil on Vikrant
⌨Indian media continues to prioritize Prime Minister Modi's Diwali celebrations with naval personnel aboard INS Vikrant, emphasizing his praise for the warship and its role against Pakistan (Aaj Tak, ABP Live, Dainik Bhaskar, India Today, Zee News). Concurrently, Delhi faces "very poor" air quality on Diwali morning, with GRAP-2 measures in effect (The Wire Hindi).
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प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने आईएनएस विक्रांत पर नौसेना जवानों के साथ दिवाली मनाई, रात बिताने का अनुभव साझा किया और कर्मियों के समर्पण की सराहना करते हुए इसे विशेष बताया.
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Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed plea by Ghatbarra villagers against coal mining in Hasdeo forest challenging 2016 order of committee revoking their Community Forest Rights.
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INS Vikrant is not just a warship but is a testimony to 21st-century India's hard work, talent, impact and commitment, Mr. Modi said.
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The Hindu
INS Vikrant is not just a warship but is a testimony to 21st-century India's hard work, talent, impact and commitment, Mr. Modi said
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पीएम मोदी ने INS विक्रांत पर नौसेना के जवानों संग दिवाली मनाई, इसे जीवन का सौभाग्य बताया. ऑपरेशन सिंदूर में इस स्ट्राइक ग्रुप ने पाकिस्तान की नींद उड़ा दी. अप्रैल 2025 के पहलगाम हमले के बाद अरब सागर...
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19 अक्टूबर, 2025 को लूवर म्यूज़ियम में चार मिनट में चार चोरों ने नेपोलियन युग के आठ अनमोल आभूषण चुरा लिए. चोरी के बाद म्यूज़ियम को अस्थाई रूप से बंद कर दिया गया है. पुलिस ने फोरेंसिक जांच, सीसीटीवी फुटेज की पड़ताल और संदिग्धों की तलाश शुरू कर दी है.
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भारत 800 किमी रेंज वाली ब्रह्मोस मिसाइल को 2027 तक सेना में शामिल करेगा. रैमजेट इंजन अपग्रेड हो चुका है. INS-GNSS टेस्ट बाकी है. नौसेना व सेना पहले अपग्रेड करेंगी. एयर वर्जन बाद में आएगा. ऑपरेशन सिंदूर...
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“I spoke with Prime Minister Modi of India, and he said he's not going to be doing the Russian oil thing,” the U.S. President said
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चीन ने एक डाटा शेयर किया है, जिसमें अमेरिकी सोयाबीन आयात घटकर शून्य हो चुका है. इसका मतलब है कि चीन ने सितंबर महीने के दौरान अमेरिका से सोयाबीन का आयात नहीं किया है.
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“I spoke with Prime Minister Modi of India, and he said he's not going to be doing the Russian oil thing,” the U.S. President said
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भाषाएं कभी इतिहास से अलग नहीं होतीं. वे समाज की जटिलता, राजनीति की चाल और सत्ता के असंतुलन से गढ़ी जाती हैं. उर्दू को अक्सर मुस्लिमों की, विदेशी और अभिजात्य भाषा के रूप में देखा गया. हिंदी को राष्ट्रवाद और 'प्रामाणिक भारतीय’ पहचान से जोड़ा गया.
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As India and Canada attempt to mend strained ties, High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik has rejected RCMP and Trudeau-era allegations linking Indian diplomats to homicides and extortion in Canada. In an interview with CTV Question Period, Patnaik said India is still waiting for evidence and described the claims as "preposterous and absurd."
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The outrage caused connectivity issues in platforms such as Amazon shopping site, Perplexity, Lyft, Fortnite, Snapchat and Clash Royale
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16:02 (10:32)⇢Modi's Diwali with Sailors
⌨Indian media continues to prominently feature Prime Minister Modi's Diwali celebrations with naval personnel aboard INS Vikrant, praising the warship's capabilities and its role against Pakistan (Dainik Bhaskar). Separately, Canada's Indian envoy has rejected allegations linking Indian diplomats to homicides and extortion, calling the claims "preposterous and absurd" (India Today).
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As India and Canada attempt to mend strained ties, High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik rejected Ottawa's allegations linking Indian diplomats to homicides and extortion in Canada. In an interview with CTV, Patnaik said India is still waiting for evidence and described the claims as "preposterous and absurd".
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Riyaz, who was taken into custody on October 19, had been wanted in connection with the murder of 42-year-old constable Pramod, who was stabbed to death while escorting him to a police station in Nizamabad on October 18
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The Print
After initially showing interest in supplying the long-range missile to Ukraine, Trump appeared hesitant following his meeting with Zelenskyy, a day after his phone call with Putin.
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The Wire Hindi
सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने दिल्ली में 18-21 अक्टूबर तक सख़्त नियमों के साथ ग्रीन पटाखे फोड़ने की अनुमति दी है. हालांकि विशेषज्ञों ने चेताया कि इससे प्रदूषण पर नगण्य प्रभाव पड़ेगा. पिछले साल इसी कोर्ट ने पटाखों को वायु गुणवत्ता के लिए हानिकारक माना था, पराली जलाने पर वही कोर्ट अब भी सख़्त है. लेकिन ग्रीन पटाखों की अनुमति दी गई है.
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For decades, the community voted like everyone else. Then the BJP rose to power, and Muslim voters began choosing whoever could keep Hindutva at bay.
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Ssenior JMM leader Sudivya Kumar said his party will review the alliance in Jharkhand with the Congress and RJD, and give a befitting reply to the “snub”
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Aaj Tak
सासाराम से राजद उम्मीदवार सत्येंद्र साह को नामांकन के बाद झारखंड के 2004 के डकैती मामले में आरोपी होने के कारण गिरफ्तार कर लिया गया. पुलिस ने उन्हें झारखंड कोर्ट में पेश करने के लिए ले जाया है.
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The high ranges of southern Thiruvananthapuram and northern Kozhikode districts experienced widespread rains and overcast climate throughout the day
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Dainik Bhaskar
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Delhi’s 24-hour average air quality index (AQI), which is reported at 4 p.m. every day, remained in the ‘very poor’ category at 345, higher than the 326 recorded on Sunday, according to official data.
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Nights in dark Ladakh: Stars, galaxies and even a supernova
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Mr. Putin and Mr. Trump agreed in a phone call on October 16, 2025 to meet soon in Budapest, Hungary for their second summit this year
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ABP News
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Times of India
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Veteran actor Asrani died at the age of 84. He was known for playing versatile characters in films such as 'Sholay', 'Mere Apne', 'Bawarchi', 'Abhimaan' and 'Chupke Chupke'.
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Veteran actor Asrani died at 84 today after a prolonged illness. He was known for playing versatile characters in films such as 'Sholay', 'Mere Apne', 'Bawarchi', 'Abhimaan' and 'Chupke Chupke'.
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The council called on the European Commission to take forward the articulation and implementation of this ‘New Strategic EU-India Agenda’ on the basis of the priorities set out in the Joint Communication last month
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22:16 (16:46)⇢Diwali's Haze and Asrani's Farewell
⌨Indian media continues to cover Diwali celebrations (Dainik Bhaskar, Dinamalar), with Delhi facing 'very poor' air quality due to cracker use despite warnings (The Wire Hindi, Zee News). Pakistan's PM and President extended Diwali greetings to Hindus (ABP Live), while discussions on the EU-India strategic agenda and an FTA are underway (The Hindu). Veteran actor Asrani passed away at 84 (India Today, Times of India).
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Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Ali statement comes a day after bot h sides agreed to a ceasefire following talks in Doha
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दिवाली के अवसर पर ऑस्ट्रेलिया, न्यूजीलैंड, सिंगापुर, ब्रिटेन, पाकिस्तान, इजरायल और यूरोपीय संघ के नेताओं ने भारत और दुनिया भर के लोगों को शुभकामनाएं दीं. विश्वभर से आए संदेशों ने आशा, एकता और...
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