Kremlin says Russia, Europe unlikely to restore ties
Moscow, April 26 - Russia and Europe will no longer be able to resume their past relations under the current circumstances, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
Adopt zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism, India tells SCO member states
New Delhi, April 26 - Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane emphasised the need to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism in all its forms at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting held in Astana on Friday.
Highly anticipated Thumri Concert to delight Chicagoland this weekend
The wait is almost over! The Chicago Kali Bari Temple is set to host its inaugural fundraising event, the highly anticipated Thumri Concert, on April 28, 2024, at the Glenbard South High School Main Auditorium in Glen Ellyn, IL. This event marks a
FIA organizes a grand Holi celebration with immense fervor and enthusiasm
By Vandana Jhingan The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) Chicago, a 501(c)(3) organization, hosted a spectacular, vibrant, and colorful Holi celebration marked by a beautifully decorated stage and premises filled with music, dance, delicious food, and singing that depicted glorious Indian culture at
Laughter Echoes: UP Association’s vibrant Hasya Kavi Sammelan lights up Chicagoland
By Dr Avi Verma, Vandana Jhingan On April 21, 2024, the Uttar Pradesh Association (UPA) orchestrated a lively Hasya Kavi Sammelan at the Ashiana Banquet in Downers Grove, Chicagoland. UPA is the only organization that organizes this very popular Kavi Sammelan every year
प्रेमपूर्ण व्यवहार: जीवन का अनमोल संदेश
भय और मृत्यु के इस अनोखे संदेश को एक शिष्य की जीवन के माध्यम से समझाया जाता है। यह कहानी है एक संत और उसके शिष्य की, जिनकी गहरी बातचीत ने जीवन को नए आयाम दिये।
Unveiling Maa Durga’sShakti Peeths and the Nine Forms of Navadurga
In Hinduism, Maa, the Maha Shakti, is celebrated as the Destroyer of Evil and is revered by various names, ultimately being recognized as the ‘Mahadevi’ or ‘Great Goddess.’ “Devi Durga” is familiar to many during their upbringing, with Maa Durga’s Shakti Peetha holding
Proposed ban on Chinese owners of TikTok in the U
The proposed ban on Chinese owners of TikTok in the United States raises significant questions about the intersection of technology, national security, and international relations.
Biden signs bill that could ban TikTok into law, setting up legal battle
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed a bill forcing TikTok’s Chinese parent ByteDance to divest ownership of the app or see it banned in the next nine months, extendable by another three months if needed.
More than 70 per cent voter turnout in Assam till 5 PM
Guwahati, April 26 - Assam recorded 70.66 per cent voting in the five Lok Sabha seats that went to the polls on Friday.
Gujarat: Former AAP leader Alpesh Kathiriya to join BJP
Gandhinagar, April 26 - In a blow to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Alpesh Kathiriya -- the key architect behind the AAP’s 27-seat win in the 2021 Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) elections in Gujarat -- is set to join the BJP on Saturday
PM Modi takes opposition to cleaners on EVMs, once again
New Delhi, April 26 - Calling it a "historic day", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the Supreme Court's decision to dismiss a batch of petitions seeking mandatory cross-verification of the votes cast in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with Voter-Verifiable Paper Audit
Punjab Congress chief challenges BJP to nominate state prez Jakhar to contest polls
Chandigarh, April 26 - Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Friday challenged the BJP to nominate its state unit chief Sunil Jakhar to contest from any constituency and he would contest against him.
Explained: Why WhatsApp has threatened to exit India
New Delhi, April 26 - Sparking a debate in India, Meta-owned popular messaging platform WhatsApp has said it will exit the domestic market if asked to break message encryption.
‘Iran cracking down on women for failing to cover hair’: UN
Geneva, April 26 - Numerous women and girls have been detained in Iran for failing to heed head-covering regulations, and hundreds of businesses have been closed for failing to enforce them, UN rights officials reported in Geneva on Friday.
India’s forex reserves dip by $2.83 billion to $640.3 billion
Mumbai, April 26 - India's forex reserves contracted by $2.83 billion to $640.33 billion as of April 19, the latest data released by the RBI on Friday showed.
Olympic Selection Trials: Sift Kaur races ahead on road to Paris
New Delhi, April 26 - Sift Kaur Samra stole a march over her four rivals in the Olympic Selection Trial (OST) in the women’s 50M Rifle 3 Positions (3P), winning back-to-back trials here at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting range in the national
RBI issues FAQs on default loss guarantee in digital lending
Mumbai, April 26 - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) to provide more clarity on its guidelines for default loss guarantee (DLG) in digital lending, which were first issued in June 2023.
Former UK minister warns against frozen conflict in Ukraine
London, April 26 - Former UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has warned against suggestions that the conflict in Ukraine should be frozen, during an interview that addressed the outlook in the war with Russia.
Odisha: 266 candidates in fray for 28 Assembly seats in 1st phase of state polls
Bhubaneswar, April 26 - Filing nomination papers has concluded for 28 Assembly segments under four Lok Sabha constituencies of Odisha where the polling is going to take place on May 13.