Netanyahu warns Houthis as Israel reportedly mulls new airstrike
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Houthi forces in Yemen would face consequences similar to those experienced by other anti-Israel groups. “The Houthis, too, will learn what Hamas, Hezbollah, the Assad regime, and others have learned, and even if it takes time,
Nitish Kumar in Sitamarhi and Sheohar today on third day of Pragati Yatra
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Pragati Yatra will continue on Thursday. He will be visiting the districts of Sitamarhi and Sheohar. During this tour, he will inspect several ongoing government projects, hold review meetings with officials, and engage with local development efforts. The
Veer Bal Diwas: PM Modi to launch ‘Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan’ today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in Veer Bal Diwas celebrations on Thursday at the Bharat Mandap in the national capital and will launch the ‘Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan’. The event is scheduled to commence in the afternoon and will highlight the vital
Trump extends Christmas greetings to ‘Governor Justin Trudeau of Canada’
US President-elect Donald Trump shared a series of Christmas greetings on his social media platform, Truth Social, which included his “Governor” joke on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and suggested that Canada could become the 51st state of America. Trump’s post reiterated his
December 25th: Honoring Tulsi, the Sahibzade’s Sacrifice, and the Spirit of Christmas
While Christmas is widely celebrated on December 25th to honor the birth of Jesus Christ, the day holds a profound significance for the Sikh community and the Indian ethos. It marks a pivotal chapter of courage and sacrifice in the annals of Indian
PM Modi holds brainstorming session with economists ahead of Budget
In preparation for the upcoming Union Budget for 2025-26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a meeting with leading economists and sectoral experts to gather insights and suggestions. The discussion focused on key strategies to strengthen India’s economic growth and ensure long-term
Trump says may keep TikTok around ‘for a little while’
US President-elect Donald Trump suggested that he may allow TikTok to continue operations in the United States. At an event hosted by the conservative organization Turning Point USA in Phoenix, Arizona, on Sunday, Trump said that the popular video-sharing app may have helped
Bangladesh seeks extradition of former PM Hasina, sends request to India
The interim government in Bangladesh announced on Monday that it has sent a diplomatic note to the Indian government, requesting the extradition of the country’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. A prominent figure in the struggle for democracy, Hasina, the daughter of Bangladesh’s
Afghanistan launches 3-day anti-polio vaccination campaign
The Afghan caretaker government’s Ministry of Public Health announced a three-day vaccination campaign on Monday, aiming to protect 4.8 million children under the age of five from poliovirus. Running from Monday to Wednesday, the campaign will provide anti-polio drops to children in 11
EAM Jaishankar to visit US ahead of Trump’s second term
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will visit the United States from December 24-29, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday. “He will meet counterparts to discuss key bilateral, regional, and global issues. During the visit, EAM will also chair a
Marcel Ciolacu reappointed as Romanian prime minister
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced on Monday that he had officially appointed Marcel Ciolacu, the leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the incumbent prime minister, to lead the country’s new government, according to media reports. On December 20, Romania’s newly elected
Biden commutes death sentence of 37 federal inmates
US President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the death sentences of 37 out of the 40 inmates on federal death row. “Make no mistake: I condemn these murderers, grieve for the victims of their despicable acts, and ache for all the families who
Allu Arjun appears before police in theatre stampede case
Tollywood actor Allu Arjun appeared before the police for questioning in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case on Tuesday. Amid tight security, the national award-winning actor arrived at Chikkadpally Police Station around 11 a.m. On Monday, the police issued a notice to the actor,
India saw significant progress in drone technology in past 6 years: Surveyor General
India has made significant progress in drone technology in the last six years, according to Surveyor General of India Hitesh Kumar Makwana, who made this statement during a workshop in Bhopal on Monday. Makwana highlighted that the Central government has introduced a drone
Mozambique’s Constitutional Council proclaims daniel chapo winner of presidential election
Mozambique’s Constitutional Council (CC), the body in charge of constitutional and electoral affairs, has proclaimed Daniel Chapo the winner of the October 9 general elections. Chapo will take over from incumbent president Filipe Nyusi to become the fifth president of the Republic of
Ex-US Prez Bill Clinton hospitalized, ‘awake and alert’, says staff
Former US President Bill Clinton, 78, was hospitalized at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., after developing a fever, according to a statement from his deputy chief of staff, Angel Urena. Urena told CNN that Clinton is doing well, remains in good
Palestinian president, Irish PM discuss Gaza over phone
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris had a phone conversation to discuss the latest developments in the Palestinian territories, according to the Palestinian official news agency WAFA. During the phone call on Monday, Abbas highlighted the urgency of implementing
French PM unveils new cabinet, including two former prime ministers
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou unveiled a new government, appointing two former prime ministers, Manuel Valls and Elisabeth Borne, to his cabinet, according to a press release from the Elysee. Bayrou has downsized the new government to 14 full ministries. Valls will head
Consumer sentiment in South Korea falls by most in over 4 years in December
South Korea’s consumer sentiment fell by the largest margin since the Covid-19 pandemic in December, as political turmoil sparked by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s shocking martial law declaration added another layer of uncertainty to the economy, a central bank poll showed on Tuesday.
Flawed, predetermined: Rahul Gandhi, Kharge on selection of new NHRC chair
Congress issued a dissent note on Tuesday, a day after President Droupadi Murmu appointed former Supreme Court judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian as the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson. The party said the selection process was fundamentally flawed, predetermined, and raised concerns about