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Evening news wrap: PM Modi dials Tarique Rahman on BNP’s big win; man dies in Vijay’s Salem rally & more

Evening news wrap: PM Modi dials Tarique Rahman on BNP's big win; man dies in Vijay's Salem rally & more

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  • PM Narendra Modi on Friday spoke with Tarique Rahman, hours after congratulating him on the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) decisive victory in Bangladesh’s polls.
  • PM Modi inaugurated his new office, Seva Teerth, formerly called the PMO, on Friday.
  • A man died during Vijay’s meeting held near Seelanaickkanpatty at Salem City in the poll-bound Tamil Nadu.
  • The Congress party criticised S Jaishankar for “failing to safeguard India’s diplomatic interests” after the United States deleted the Indian map on the trade deal.
  • Rajasthan Royals have named Riyan Parag as their captain for IPL 2026.

Here are the top 5 news of the day:

PM Modi dials BNP’s Tarique Rahman, invokes ‘historical and cultural ties’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke with Tarique Rahman, hours after congratulating him on the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) decisive victory in the Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections and reaffirming India’s commitment to close bilateral ties. Read full story

Lakhpati Didis, farmers & start-ups: Details of first files signed by PM Modi at new office

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday signed a series of key files from his new office complex, Seva Teerth, approving major decisions focused on women, youth, farmers and vulnerable citizens. Read full story

37-year-old man collapses, dies at TVK chief Vijay’s rally in Tamil Nadu’s Salem

A 37-year-old guest worker from Maharashtra suddenly died during the Tamilaga Vettrik Kazhagam (TVK) executives meeting held near Seelanaickkanpatty in Salem city on Friday. Read full story

Did Pakistan force US to delete India map? Congress shares video, targets MEA

The Congress on Friday sharply criticised external affairs minister S Jaishankar, accusing him of failing to safeguard India’s diplomatic interests after deletion of an Indian map by the United States. Read full story

Riyan Parag named Rajasthan Royals captain for IPL 2026

Rajasthan Royals have named Riyan Parag as their captain for IPL 2026, signalling a major milestone in the all-rounder’s evolution within the franchise. Read full story

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