India asks its citizens in Kenya to restrict ‘non-essential’ movement
New Delhi, June 26 - India has advised its citizens in Kenya to exercise utmost caution and restrict non-essential movement amid violent protests in the East African nation against the government's proposed tax hikes.
Double whammy for Kejriwal as Delhi HC stays bail, CBI moves in
New Delhi, June 25 - Troubles mounted for arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after the Delhi High Court stayed the trial court order granting him bail, while the CBI, which questioned him in Tihar Jail on the excise policy case on Monday,
Pakistan does not believe in perpetual hostility with India, says Deputy PM Ishaq Dar
Islamabad, June 25 - Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday called on the Modi 3.0 regime to work towards a sober reflection on the future of bilateral relations between the two nuclear-powered neighbours.
Rahul Gandhi to be the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, June 25 - The Congress on Tuesday evening announced that senior party leader Rahul Gandhi will be the Leader of the Opposition in the 18th Lok Sabha.
US moots one-stop screening with India at aviation summit
Washington, June 25 - A top US aviation security official on Tuesday called for a one-stop security screening arrangement with India to reduce duplication of efforts at both ends for passengers as part of a broader cooperation between the two countries in civil
50 years after Emergency, victims recall what all PM Modi did to fight the ‘dark era’
New Delhi, June 25 - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) observed 'black day' on Tuesday to mark the 50th anniversary of the Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi-led Congress regime on June 25, 1975.
South Korea, US stage joint logistics drills
Seoul, June 25 - South Korea and the US kicked off joint drills aimed at strengthening their combined logistics capabilities earlier this week, Seoul's military said Tuesday.
Australian govt welcomes UNESCO Great Barrier Reef report
Canberra, June 25 - The Australian government has welcomed UNESCO's recommendation that the Great Barrier Reef remain off the World Heritage in-danger list.
India-US ties achieve ‘escape velocity’, says top US official
Washington, June 24 - A top US official said on Monday that progress in the bilateral relationship with India has finally achieved "escape velocity", using a term from space exploration to describe the velocity required by a body to soar without the pull
Apple becomes first company to be charged with violating EU’s DMA rules
London, June 24 - European Union (EU) regulators on Monday opened a new investigation into Apple’s support for alternative iOS marketplaces in Europe under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), adding that the App Store's “steering” policies violate the DMA meant to encourage competition
World Bank approves $150 mn to improve primary healthcare in Sri Lanka
Colombo, June 25 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $150 million in financing for Sri Lanka to improve the quality and utilisation of its primary healthcare services, according to a statement. The World Bank on Monday said the project
Guterres urges fight against tyranny of algorithm-driven digital media promoting disinformation
United Nations, June 25 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged a global fight against the tyranny of algorithm-driven online media supercharged by artificial intelligence (AI) that promotes disinformation and puts "lives at stake".
Biden designates Kenya as a major non-NATO ally of US
Washington, June 25 - US President Joe Biden has designated Kenya as a major non-NATO ally (MNNA) of his country.
Russia summons US Ambassador over deadly Ukrainian attack on Sevastopol
Moscow, June 24 (IANS) The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned US Ambassador Lynne Tracy and delivered a formal protest, or demarche, regarding Sunday's deadly Ukrainian attack on Sevastopol, according to a statement released on Monday.
Om Birla is NDA’s pick for LS Speaker, may be first BJP leader to serve coveted post twice
Jaipur, June 25 - Om Birla, Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Rajasthan’s Kota-Bundi, on Tuesday, filed his nomination after the NDA announced him as the official candidate for the Lok Sabha Speaker’s post. Birla, a three-time MP, served as Speaker during Modi 2.0
Indian automotive & ancillary sector to reach Rs 15 lakh crore, create over 19 million jobs
Mumbai, June 25 - Buoyed by the government policies, the Indian automotive and ancillary sector is likely to double its size to Rs 15 lakh crore, providing employment to over 19 million people by the end of 2023, a report said on Tuesday,
Udhayanidhi Stalin granted bail by Bengaluru court in Sanatana Dharma remark case
Bengaluru, June 25 - Tamil Nadu Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, Udhayanidhi Stalin, was on Tuesday granted conditional bail with a surety of Rs 1 lakh by the Special Court of Magistrate for trial of cases against present and former MPs/MLAs.
How PM Modi as RSS ‘yuva pracharak’ resisted Emergency, 50 years ago
New Delhi, June 25 - June 25 marks the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, a dark chapter in India's democratic history. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reflecting on this period, continues to remind the nation about the "black spot" inflicted on democracy by Congress.
Om Birla picked as NDA’s candidate for LS speaker again
New Delhi, June 25 - BJP MP Om Birla is set to run for the Lok Sabha Speaker post for the second consecutive time after the ruling BJP finalised the name of new Speaker of the Lok Sabha after consulting with all National
Ex-BJP leader Suryakanta Patil makes ‘ghar-wapasi’ to Sharad Pawar’s NCP
Mumbai, June 24 - Former scribe-turned-politician Suryakanta Jaywantrao Patil on Tuesday returned to the NCP(SP), 11 years after she had quit the undivided NCP to join the BJP in 2014.