EAM Jaishankar to visit Doha today, meet Qatari PM
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar is set to embark on a three-day official visit to the State of Qatar from December 30, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday. The MEA in an official statement said that during his visit, the
World leaders pay tribute to former US president Jimmy Carter
World leaders and US politicians have offered their condolences following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday. Carter, who as president brokered peace between Israel and Egypt and later received the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian
CM Mamata Banerjee in Sandeshkhali today
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be visiting Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district on Monday, marking her first visit since the sexual harassment controversy broke out earlier this year. Several local women had made allegations of sexual harassment and land grabbing
Punjab government should not misuse police, stand with us: Farmer leader
Samyukt Kisan Morcha chief Sarwan Singh Pandher on Monday urged the Punjab government not to “misuse” its power against farmers and instead support them in their fight to push their demands. Farmers in Punjab staged a statewide shutdown, ‘Punjab Bandh,’ on Monday, significantly
CES 2025: AI-powered tech to dominate world’s biggest electronics trade show
South Korean companies are set to showcase their advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies at CES 2025, the world’s largest consumer electronics and IT trade show, scheduled to open in Las Vegas next week. Major home appliance companies like Samsung Electronics Co. and LG
Temporary hospital in Maha Kumbh Mela area sees first birth of baby
A significant milestone was achieved at the temporary hospital in the Maha Kumbh Mela area, as doctors successfully conducted the first delivery of a baby boy, bringing joy to everyone there. Under the leadership of Dr. Gaurav Dubey, a team of three doctors
At least 45 killed in Israel’s violations of ceasefire deal with Lebanon
At least 45 people have been killed between November 27 and December 22 in Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement, according to a source from the Lebanese army. During this period, the Israeli army also arrested 17 people from border towns, all of
Bengal fake passport racket: Arrested agent had plans to escape to Bangladesh
Manoj Gupta, the agent involved in a fake passport racket in West Bengal, was arrested by Kolkata Police and had plans to escape to neighbouring Bangladesh, sources said. Gupta had shifted to a rented accommodation in Gaighata, North 24 Parganas district, with the
Ashton Agar Defends Struggling Mitchell Marsh, Calls Him One of Australia’s Best Six Batters
Ashton Agar has thrown his support behind Western Australian teammate Mitchell Marsh, insisting the under-pressure all-rounder remains one of Australia’s top six batters despite a challenging run in the Border-Gavaskar Series. Marsh’s form slump, which has seen him endure five consecutive single-digit scores,
Dr Singh played key role in elevating US-India ties, modernizing relationship: USIBC
The US-India Business Council (USIBC) on Friday said that former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh played a significant role in strengthening US-India ties. In a statement, the USIBC, which represents hundreds of top global companies operating across the United States, India, and the
Greatest champion of US-India partnership: US, other nations mourn passing of Dr Singh
The passing of former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has sparked an outpouring of tributes from the US and other nations, praising his pivotal role in strengthening the US-India partnership. US President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and other officials
EAM Jaishankar meets Antony Blinken, US NSA Sullivan in Washington
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan in Washington, DC, on Thursday. The meetings focused on the progress of the India-US strategic partnership and current regional and global developments. Jaishankar
Manmohan Singh had ‘pivotal role’ in shaping India’s ‘economic trajectory’: Guterres
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is saddened by the passing of India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who played a “pivotal role” in shaping the nation’s “economic trajectory,” according to his Associate Spokesperson Stephanie Tremblay. “The Secretary-General was saddened to learn of the passing
‘India-US partnership will accelerate’, says EAM Jaishankar on meeting with Indian Embassy team, Consuls General in Washington
Washington, Dec 28 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has concluded a two-day conference with the team at the Indian Embassy in the US and Consuls General, and “expressed confidence in the deliberations and noted that they would plummet the India-US partnership.”
EAM Jaishankar meets Trump’s NSA pick Michael Waltz, looks ‘forward’ to working with him
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met Congressman Michael Waltz, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for National Security Advisor, and said that he was “looking forward” to working with him. Both EAM Jaishankar and the next US NSA Waltz had a wide-ranging conversation on
Trump urges Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban
US President-elect Donald Trump has urged the Supreme Court to delay the TikTok ban in order to allow time for a negotiated solution, according to a legal document. The document was filed on Friday by John Sauer, whom Trump nominated to serve as
True statesman, kind, dedicated public servant: Biden pays tribute to Dr Manmohan Singh
US President Joe Biden on Saturday paid heartfelt tributes to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, describing him as a “true statesman,” a “kind and humble person,” and a “dedicated public servant.” Dr Singh, who served as India’s 14th Prime Minister and was
Slovakia threatens to stop electricity supplies to Ukraine
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that his government may stop electricity supplies to Ukraine following the anticipated end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine on January 1, 2025. “If necessary, we will stop the supply of electricity, which Ukraine desperately needs during
Saudi Arabia allocates 500 million USD to support Yemeni government
Saudi Arabia has allocated 500 million USD to the Yemeni government to cover state employees’ salaries and other expenses, Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak said. In a post on social media platform X, Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak expressed “profound gratitude and
BJP wants to halt Delhi welfare schemes, alleges Kejriwal
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal, on Saturday, accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to derail key welfare schemes introduced by the Delhi government. These include monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,100 for women and free healthcare for senior citizens.