PM Modi flags off Pravasi Bharatiya Express, a special tourist train for NRIs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday remotely flagged off the inaugural journey of the Pravasi Bharatiya Express, a special tourist train for the Indian diaspora. The train will travel to various tourism and religious destinations across India over three weeks. This initiative is
PM Modi sets example by not using taxpayer money for personal festivities, RTI discloses
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to frugality and ethical governance has been highlighted once again through a response to a Right to Information (RTI) query. It was revealed that neither PM Modi nor the late former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh utilized government
Gambhir will survive BGT debacle; Kohli, Rohit to feature in CT, England Tests: sources
After India’s 1-3 loss against Australia in the 2024-25 Border Gavaskar Trophy series, many questions were raised about the senior players, mainly Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, following a series of poor performances. Head coach Gautam Gambhir and his support staff’s role has
PM Modi to embark on two-day visit to Andhra Pradesh and Odisha starting today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Andhra Pradesh and Odisha for a two-day tour beginning on January 8. The visit will focus on sustainable development, industrial growth, and infrastructure improvement. On January 8, at 5:30 p.m., PM Modi will dedicate, inaugurate,
‘Can understand Russia’s feelings’ about Ukraine’s NATO aspirations: Trump
US President-elect Donald Trump has said that he can “understand the Russians’ feelings” about President Joe Biden allegedly breaking a “deal” to deny Ukraine NATO membership. The incoming US President once again blamed the Biden administration for the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion
Who could replace Justin Trudeau as next Canadian PM?
The race to be Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s successor began on Tuesday, a day after he resigned amid a looming trade war with the US and a divisive political climate at home. With the incumbent Liberal Party slumping badly in the polls,
Jacob Elordi in negotiations to star in Ridley Scott’s next project
Hollywood actor Jacob Elordi is in talks to star in Ridley Scott’s upcoming movie The Dog Stars for 20th Century. The film is a post-apocalyptic thriller. The actor is said to replace Paul Mescal, who ran into scheduling issues. Mescal, who stars in
PM Modi to inaugurate Z-Morh tunnel in Kashmir on January 13
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir on January 13 to inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel on the Srinagar-Sonamarg road, aiming to make Sonamarg an all-weather tourist destination. Official sources said that the PM will arrive on January 13 to
Trump warns Hamas of ‘deadly consequences’ if hostages in Gaza not released before his inauguration
US President-elect Donald Trump has warned that “all hell will break out” if Hamas does not release hostages in Gaza before January 20, when he will be sworn in as the 47th President of the US, signaling how much the incoming president wants
Gotta pay for it: Trump threatens to use ‘economic force’ to make Canada 51st state; Trudeau reacts
US President-elect Donald Trump has proposed the idea of using “economic force” to merge Canada and the United States, creating what he frequently refers to as the “51st state.” He cited reasons such as military assistance provided by the US and trade deficits
When Indo-Canadian Mehra conducts poll for Trudeau successor, Anand may emerge as compromise candidate
When Liberal Party President Sachit Mehra conducts the election for the successor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, another Indo-Canadian may emerge as the compromise candidate to lead the nation. As he announced his decision to step down, Trudeau did not name a successor
DoJ’s selective probe of Adani officials can derail India ties: US Congressman Lance Gooden
Lance Gooden, a Republican lawmaker from the US state of Texas, has criticized the Joe Biden Administration’s probe of senior Adani Group officials, warning that it could derail US-India ties and economic growth. In a letter to US Attorney General Merrick B. Garland,
Two Indian Americans elected to Virginia state legislatures
Two Indian Americans were elected in special elections to Virginia’s legislatures, ensuring the Democratic Party retains its slender majority despite the national Trump wave in last year’s election. Kannan Srinivasan was elected to the State Senate, and J.J. Singh to the State House
Winter storm: at least 4 dead as heavy snow and ice create dire travel conditions
A powerful winter storm has left at least four people dead as heavy snow and ice created hazardous travel conditions across multiple states in the U.S. over the weekend. The storm, which began to intensify on Friday, blanketed parts of the Midwest, Northeast,
Trump calls for US-Canada “merger”, hours after Trudeau resignation
Former US President Donald Trump stirred controversy on Monday by calling for a “merger” between the United States and Canada, just hours after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation. Trump, speaking at a rally in Florida, said that the merger would
First major US winter storm of year hammers Mid-Atlantic states
The first major winter storm of the year has slammed into the US Mid-Atlantic region, causing widespread disruptions across several states. The storm, which brought heavy snow, freezing rain, and strong winds, has led to power outages, hazardous travel conditions, and school closures.
Powerful earthquake kills nearly 100 in Tibet, rattles Nepal
A powerful earthquake struck Tibet on Monday, killing nearly 100 people and causing widespread damage, according to local officials. The tremor, which also rattled neighboring Nepal, measured 7.1 on the Richter scale, triggering panic and leading to the collapse of buildings and infrastructure
Maha govt sets up task force after two HMPV cases in Nagpur
Mumbai, Jan 7 (IANS) – Two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) were detected in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on Tuesday. Officials confirmed that both patients, a 13-year-old girl and a 7-year-old girl, were in stable condition after testing positive for the virus. The children had
Ahead of polls, AAP’s freebie spree to save Kejriwal in Delhi
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which is facing mounting pressure after several leaders, including former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, were arrested in corruption cases, is attempting to woo Delhiites with various promises. From playing religious cards to offering welfare schemes for women and
RBI purchased another 8 tonnes of gold in Nov as safe-haven asset
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bought another eight tonnes of gold in November 2024 as central banks around the world continued their buying spree, with a collective purchase of 53 tonnes of the precious metal during the month, according to the latest