PM Modi to begin historic Kuwait visit today; focus on labour, bilateral ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a landmark two-day visit to Kuwait on Saturday, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in 43 years. The trip, undertaken at the invitation of the Emir of
BSP to hold nationwide protest on Dec 24 over Home Minister’s remarks on Ambedkar
The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has announced a nationwide agitation on December 24 to protest against Home Minister Amit Shah’s controversial remarks about Dr. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar in Parliament, which they claim disrespected the architect of India’s Constitution. In a series of posts
BJP Chikkamagaluru president, party workers protesting CT Ravi’s arrest booked
Karnataka police have booked an FIR against Chikkamagaluru District BJP President Devaraja Shetty and more than 100 workers who were protesting the arrest of BJP MLC C.T. Ravi over alleged derogatory remarks against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, sources said on Saturday. Ravi, who was
Department of Justice case against Adani ‘flimsy, baseless’: Mahesh Jethmalani on US attorney’s resignation
The US Department of Justice’s (DoJ) indictment of Adani Group officials in an alleged bribery case is “extremely flimsy,” senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani said on Friday, as Breon Peace, the US Attorney behind the case, announced his resignation. According to reports, Brooklyn US
HM Amit Shah to lay foundation stone of BJP headquarters in Tripura on Dec 22
Union Home Minister and former BJP national President Amit Shah will lay the foundation stone of the Tripura state head office of the ruling BJP on December 22, a party leader said here on Friday. A BJP leader mentioned that Shah would lay
US Supreme Court to hear Chinese-owned TikTok’s appeal against ban
The US Supreme Court extended TikTok a thin, temporary lifeline on Wednesday, agreeing to hear its appeal against the law banning it unless it gives up its Chinese ownership. The court fast-tracked the appeal, setting a hearing for January 9, just 10 days
BJP MP alleges Rahul Gandhi pushed him, LoP dismisses claim
A heated confrontation unfolded in Parliament premises on Thursday during a protest by Opposition MPs alleging disrespect towards Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The incident escalated when BJP MP Pratap Sarangi accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of pushing an MP, causing a chain reaction that
Trump opposes bipartisan funding bill as government shutdown deadline looms
US President-elect Donald Trump opposed a bipartisan funding bill as lawmakers struggle to pass a stopgap measure to avert a looming government shutdown. Trump told Fox News he was “totally against” the proposed government funding bill, putting the stopgap measure, which would keep
US Senate passes annual defence policy bill, sending it to Biden for signing
The US Senate has passed the 895-billion-USD defence policy bill for fiscal year 2025, which has already cleared the House and now awaits President Joe Biden’s signature to become law. The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was approved in an 85-14 vote,
MP gears up for PM Modi’s visit to lay foundation for Ken-Betwa link project on Dec 25
The Madhya Pradesh government is preparing for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Chhatarpur on December 25 to lay the foundation stone for the Ken-Betwa link project. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will visit the Bundelkhand region on Thursday to review the state’s preparations
US San Diego politicians want to block Trump deportations, but sheriff refuses
A new immigration policy adopted by the US San Diego County Board of Supervisors was designed to stop jails from collaborating with federal immigration officials, potentially hindering President-elect Donald Trump’s promise of mass deportations. However, the county is now in a standoff, offering
Turkey, Lebanon Agree to Collaborate on Syrian Issues
Turkey and Lebanon have agreed to work together on Syrian issues following the downfall of Bashar al-Assad, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced. “A new era has begun in Syria. As two key neighbors of Syria, we agree that we must act together,”
French President Macron thanks PM Modi for India’s support after Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday after India extended its support following Cyclone Chido, a devastating storm that struck the French archipelago of Mayotte on Saturday. According to Meteo-France, Cyclone Chido was the strongest storm to
Free treatment at all hospitals: Kejriwal launches ‘Sanjeevani Yojana’ for Delhi’s senior citizens
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced a free healthcare scheme for the city’s elderly, which they can avail at all government and private hospitals. Flanked by Delhi CM Atishi and senior Cabinet ministers, Kejriwal declared that all residents of
18,714 km of highways constructed under Bharatmala Pariyojana in the last 7 years: Nitin Gadkari
Highway projects covering a total length of 26,425 km have been awarded, and 18,714 km have been constructed as of October 31, 2024, under the Bharatmala Pariyojana scheme, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday. Approved by the government of India in 2017, the
Lankan President reflects on ‘successful’ India visit and ‘productive discussions’ with PM Modi
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake described his three-day visit to India as “successful,” emphasizing the “productive discussions” he had with Indian leadership and business figures during his trip, which was also his first official foreign visit since taking office in September. “Returned
Veer Savarkar Airport begins international operations; PM Modi urges visit to Cellular Jail
Veer Savarkar Airport, previously known as Port Blair Airport, in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, has opened its runway to international flights, making the region more accessible to tourists and visitors from around the world. The archipelago, which has long had untapped tourism
‘Important step forward in bilateral ties’, EAM Jaishankar says as Moldova opens embassy in Delhi
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Sunday called the opening of the Moldovan Embassy in New Delhi “an important step forward that will open new possibilities for our (Indian-Moldovan) partnership.” Taking to X, EAM Jaishankar wrote: “Delighted to jointly inaugurate the Embassy
PM Modi lays down 11 duties to achieve developed India by 2047
Highlighting the welfare initiatives of his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid down 11 duties and pledges for citizens, including zero tolerance for corruption and an end to the dynastic system, to achieve a Developed India by 2047. Speaking on the second day
Delhi CM Atishi writes to HM Amit Shah over Rohingyas; BJP calls it sham
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Sunday wrote a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah accusing the Central government of settling Rohingyas in the city, a move that evoked a sharp reaction from the BJP, which slammed the CM for spreading falsehood. She