Atishi Expected to Be Sworn in as New Delhi CM on September 21
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi is expected to be sworn in as Delhi’s Chief Minister on September 21, marking her as the second AAP CM and the third woman to hold the position, following Sheila Dikshit of Congress and Sushma Swaraj of
Israeli Defence Minister Declares ‘New Phase’ in Conflict with Hezbollah
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has stated that Israel has entered a “new phase” in its conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon, following two days of explosions targeting communication devices throughout the country. Speaking at a military airbase in northern Israel on Wednesday, Gallant
Chess Olympiad: Gukesh’s Victory Leads India to Triumph Over China; Women’s Team Defeats Georgia to Stay Unbeaten
Dommaraju Gukesh, the World Chess Championship Final Challenger, delivered an impressive performance under time pressure, securing the sole win for India as they triumphed over third-seeded China in the seventh round of the Open section at the 45th Chess Olympiad on Wednesday. The
US Fed Rate Cut Expected to Boost Investment and Business Sentiment; Focus Shifts to India
Analysts welcomed the US Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut of 0.5 percentage points (50 bps), citing it as a positive move amidst a strengthening US economy with stable inflation. Attention now turns to India, which is currently the fastest-growing economy in the world.
PM Modi: J&K Residents Eager for Elections and a Vibrant Poll Process
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Thursday that the turnout in the first phase of the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir indicates strong enthusiasm among the people, who are eager to make the electoral process lively. PM Modi is set to address
1st Test: Ashwin Declares Bangladesh No Longer an Underdog Team
Ahead of the two-match Test series against India, senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin stated that Bangladesh can no longer be considered an underdog team, especially after their impressive 2-0 series victory over Pakistan in Rawalpindi. “I’m not sure how much that has influenced our
Sensex and Nifty Reach Record Highs Following US Fed’s Rate Cut Announcement
Indian benchmark indices surged to all-time highs on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve announced a significant 50 basis point rate cut, signaling the start of an easing cycle that may lead to further reductions. By 9:39 a.m., the Sensex had risen 687
Modi Government Approves ‘One Nation, One Election’ Proposal
The Modi administration has officially approved the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, a significant move aimed at synchronizing elections across India. This decision comes after recommendations from a high-level committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind. The proposal seeks to hold simultaneous
India Imposes Strict New Regulations on OCI Cardholders
India has introduced sweeping changes to regulations affecting Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders, now classifying them as foreign nationals and imposing stringent restrictions on their activities. According to a bulletin from the Home Ministry dated March 4, these changes will significantly impact
Owaisi: ‘One Nation, One Election’ Undermines Federalism
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has voiced strong opposition to the ‘one nation, one election’ proposal recently approved by the Union Cabinet, arguing that it undermines federalism and threatens democratic principles. In a reaction to the Cabinet’s decision, the Hyderabad MP stated that he
Cabinet Approves Chandrayaan-4, First Module of Bharatiya Antariksh Station Set for 2028
The Union Cabinet has approved the fourth mission in the Chandrayaan series, along with plans for the first module of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), set to be completed by 2028. Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet greenlit Chandrayaan-4 to develop
Trump Set to Meet PM Modi Next Week
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced at a campaign event that he will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week, according to media reports. Trump made the announcement during a speech in Flint, Michigan, where he discussed U.S.-India trade, although he
Trump Says He Received ‘Very Nice Call’ from Harris; She Says ‘No Place for Political Violence’
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reported that he received “a very nice call” from his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, on Tuesday, following a recent assassination attempt against him. “Today, a little while ago, I got a very nice call from Kamala,” he stated,
Sensex Trades Flat Ahead of U.S. Federal Reserve Meeting
Indian equity indices opened flat on Wednesday, reflecting a mixed trend in global markets as investors await the U.S. Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision later today. At 9:42 a.m., the Sensex was up 38 points, or 0.05%, at 83,117, while the Nifty gained
Egypt and Jordan Warn of Dangers from Gaza Conflict and West Bank Violations
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Jordanian King Abdullah II have expressed concern over the dangers posed by the ongoing Israeli conflict in the Gaza Strip and increasing violations in the West Bank. In a phone conversation on Tuesday, the leaders emphasized that recent
Iranian President to Attend UNGA Session in New York
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will depart for New York on Sunday to attend and deliver a speech at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79), as reported by the official news agency. His speech is set for September 24,
Russia Warns of Asymmetric Response to U.S. Journalist Sanctions, Says Ambassador
Russia is prepared to implement asymmetric measures in reaction to U.S. sanctions targeting Russian journalists, Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov stated on Wednesday. “We reserve the right to respond asymmetrically, in strict accordance with Russia’s national interests,” he remarked. Antonov
Israel is set to invest $133 million to advance artificial intelligence development.
Israel will allocate half a billion shekels (approximately $133 million) to enhance infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI) research and development. This funding, part of a national AI initiative, will focus on integrating AI into the public sector, including the establishment of a knowledge
Trump expresses excitement about meeting the remarkable Prime Minister Modi during his visit to the U.S.
Former President Donald Trump announced he will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whom he described as a “fantastic man,” during Modi’s upcoming visit to the U.S. next week. “He’s coming to meet me next week, and Modi, he’s fantastic. I mean, fantastic,”
Musk Comments on Trump Attack: ‘No One is Even Trying to Assassinate Biden or Kamala’
Elon Musk has weighed in on the recent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, suggesting a stark contrast in the treatment of current political figures. In a statement, Musk remarked, “No one is even trying to assassinate Biden or Kamala,” pointing to