November 13, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the growing role of private companies and young entrepreneurs in India's space sector, while flagging off a new Vande Bharat Express connecting Bengaluru, Mangaluru and Madgaon. Other key developments included a ₹10 lakh penalty imposed by the consumer regulator on a ride-hailing company over its tipping feature, India's push for stronger ties with Bangladesh and ASEAN, and renewed efforts to strengthen coastal rail infrastructure.
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- PM Modi Says Private Participation Is Empowering Young Innovators in Space Sector: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Centre's decision to open India's space sector to private players has created new opportunities for young entrepreneurs. He noted that private companies are now developing and launching rockets, placing satellites into orbit and undertaking new experiments.
- PM Modi Flags Off Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express: Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the new Vande Bharat Express connecting Bengaluru, Mangaluru and Madgaon. The service is expected to improve connectivity for students, young professionals, entrepreneurs and business travellers, while supporting tourism in Coastal Karnataka and Goa.
- India Seeks Positive and Constructive Relations with Bangladesh: The Ministry of External Affairs said India wants to maintain a positive, constructive and forward-looking relationship with Bangladesh. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the statement while responding to a question about the India-Bangladesh Consular Dialogue.
- Vice-President Radhakrishnan Calls for India's Leadership in Global Economic Order: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan said India should not merely participate in the emerging global economic order but also play a leading role in shaping it. Addressing an event, he called for collective efforts by the government, industry and society to achieve the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
- Nitin Gadkari Highlights Role of Road Infrastructure in Global Competitiveness: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said good road infrastructure and improved connectivity are essential for India's economic growth and global competitiveness. He made the remarks while addressing the 31st CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam.
- CCPA Imposes ₹10 Lakh Penalty on Ride-Hailing Company Over Pre-Ride Tips: The Central Consumer Protection Authority has imposed a penalty of ₹10 lakh on a private ride-hailing platform for soliciting additional payments from consumers before completion of their journeys through its pre-ride tip and add-on feature. The authority has also issued directions to the company.
- PM Modi's Manila Visit to Focus on Strengthening India-ASEAN Relations: The Ministry of External Affairs said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will discuss ways to further strengthen India-ASEAN ties during his visit to Manila. Secretary (East) Rudrendra Tandon also released the third edition of the ASEAN-India Development and Cooperation Report 2026, titled Navigating Global Uncertainties and Strengthening Partnerships.
- Ashwini Vaishnaw Reaffirms Commitment to Coastal Rail Infrastructure: Union Railways and Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw outlined infrastructure upgrades planned for the coastal region following the launch of the new Vande Bharat Express at Mangaluru Junction. He reaffirmed the Centre's commitment to strengthening coastal railway connectivity.
- India's Fight Against TB Becoming a Jan Andolan, Says J. P. Nadda: Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda said India's fight against tuberculosis is showing encouraging results through community participation and patient-centric care. His remarks followed the release of the World Health Organization's Global Tuberculosis Report 2026, which highlighted a 38 per cent decline in TB-related indicators, as reported in the supplied update.
- Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Highlights Creative Economy's Role in India's Growth: Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said India's creative potential can contribute significantly to the country's economic future. He made the remarks while addressing a conclave on India's creative economy in New Delhi.
