Shaktikanta Das praises RBI-Finance Ministry coordination in farewell address
In his farewell address, outgoing Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das praised the strong coordination and cooperation between the RBI and the Finance Ministry over the last six years. He highlighted that while the perspectives of the central bank and the
Trump jokes about Trudeau as ‘governor of Canada’ during dinner meeting
US President-elect Donald Trump recently stirred both amusement and controversy by joking that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is the “Governor” of the “Great State of Canada.” Trump made the comment on his social media platform, Truth Social, after a dinner meeting at
PM Modi Poised for Historic Visit to Kuwait, Strengthening Bilateral Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to make a historic visit to Kuwait, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the West Asian country in over 43 years. The announcement follows an invitation extended by Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali
RSS Expresses Condolences on the Passing of S.M. Krishna, Praises His Legacy
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) expressed its condolences on the death of veteran politician S.M. Krishna, who passed away in Bengaluru on Tuesday at the age of 93 after a prolonged illness. In a statement, RSS leaders P. Vaman Shenoy and Dattatreya Hosabale
Amit Shah and Jyotiraditya Scindia to Attend NEC Plenary Session in Agartala
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with the Governors and Chief Ministers of all eight northeastern states, will attend the 72nd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Agartala next week.
Farooq Abdullah Claims Centre Brought Rohingyas to Jammu, Defends Providing Basic Amenities
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah stated on Tuesday that the Central government had brought Rohingyas to Jammu, and it was the responsibility of the Jammu and Kashmir government to provide them with basic amenities. Abdullah
ED Begins Restitution of Assets in Mehul Choksi Fraud Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), in collaboration with Punjab National Bank (PNB) and ICICI Bank, has initiated the restitution of properties linked to the Mehul Choksi bank fraud case. This step is part of efforts to return seized and attached assets to the rightful
Sri Lankan President Dissanayake to Visit India on His First Overseas Trip
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will embark on a two-day official visit to India from December 15 to 17, marking his first international trip since taking office in September. The announcement was made by Sri Lanka’s Cabinet spokesperson and Health Minister Nalinda
Facing uncertainty after overthrow of al-Assad, Biden orders airstrikes on Islamic State in Syria
Facing uncertainty in Syria after the rapid overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, Washington bombed sites controlled by the Islamic State, a group on the terrorist list, as President Joe Biden’s administration tried to recalibrate its policy for that country. The US faces a quandary
Israeli PM declares disengagement agreement defunct after fall of al-Assad’s government
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that the 1974 UN-monitored Disengagement Agreement, which established a demilitarized buffer zone between Israel and Syria, has “collapsed.” Netanyahu made the comments during a visit to Mount Bental in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, a vantage
Haryana CM has impeccable character, says VP Dhankhar
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar showered praises on Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini for his impeccable character. Amidst the presence of Governor Bandaru Dattatraya, while addressing people at the Gita Gyan Sansthanam in Kurukshetra, he said, “Nayab Singh Saini is a grounded person
Former Indonesian Cabinet Secretary wins Jakarta Governor election
Indonesia’s former Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung won the 2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election after the Jakarta branch of the country’s General Elections Commission (KPU) completed the vote count on Sunday afternoon. According to the results, Pramono and his running mate Rano Karno, an actor
South Korean FM discusses alliance with top US envoy in second meeting since martial law
South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul met with US Ambassador Philip Goldberg late Sunday to discuss efforts to strengthen and maintain the bilateral alliance in the aftermath of last week’s martial law debacle, Cho’s office said. “Minister Cho emphasised the government’s firm commitment
Women’s Junior Asia Cup: India begins campaign with dominating 13-1 win against Bangladesh
The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team got off to a rollicking start at the Women’s Asia Cup, comfortably defeating Bangladesh 13-1 in their Pool A match in the opening game of the prestigious event. Mumtaz Khan (27′, 32′, 53′, 58′) top-scored in the
Bangladeshi govt warns foreign nationals against illegal residency, employment
The Bangladeshi interim government has issued a warning stating that foreign nationals will not be allowed to stay or work illegally in the country. Bangladesh Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam made the announcement on Sunday, as reported by Xinhua news agency. When asked
Syrians to determine their country’s future: UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that the future of Syria is for the Syrians to determine, emphasizing that significant work remains to ensure an orderly political transition and the rebuilding of institutions. In a statement on Sunday, Guterres reiterated his call for “calm
Biden orders airstrikes on ISIS in Syria amid uncertainty following overthrow of al-Assad
Amid growing uncertainty in Syria following the rapid overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, the United States has bombed sites controlled by the Islamic State (ISIS) as President Joe Biden’s administration seeks to recalibrate its strategy in the country. The US is facing a complex
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visits Bangladesh amid tensions over atrocities on Hindus
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Dhaka on Monday morning amid rising tensions over reported atrocities against the Hindu community in Bangladesh. Misri is scheduled to hold Foreign Office Consultations with his Bangladeshi counterpart, Md Jashim Uddin, later in the day. The
New Zealand women’s cricket coach Ben Sawyer receives contract extension
New Zealand women’s cricket coach Ben Sawyer has been awarded a two-year contract extension, ensuring he will remain in charge until December 2026. This extension means Sawyer will oversee New Zealand’s campaign at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India next year,
PM Modi inaugurates Rising Rajasthan summit and global business expo in Jaipur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rajasthan on Monday to inaugurate the ‘Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit’ at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Center (JECC) in Sitapura. He also inaugurated the ‘Rajasthan Global Business Expo.’ PM Modi is scheduled to address the inaugural