Top Trump officials try to walk back President’s Gaza ownership comments
Senior officials in the Donald Trump administration have attempted to clarify the President’s comments suggesting that the US would “take over” the Gaza Strip and assume a “long-term ownership position” in the enclave. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is visiting Guatemala,
After US, Israel withdraws participation from UN Human Rights Council
A day after US President Donald Trump announced America’s withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gideon Sa’ar, stated that Israel would also join the US in its decision not to participate in the UNHRC. On
Rahul Gandhi to take part in DMK student wing protest against UGC in Delhi today
In a significant political pushback against the University Grants Commission (UGC) draft rules, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, along with Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav and various MPs from the DMK, will take part in a protest on Thursday in Delhi. The DMK’s student
White House dials down Trump’s plan to ‘take over’ Gaza
The White House clarified on Wednesday that President Donald Trump had not committed any funds for his proposal for the US to take over Gaza or deploy troops there for that purpose. Senior officials of the Trump administration also sought to make it
US federal judge indefinitely blocks Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship
A federal judge in Maryland has indefinitely blocked US President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship for undocumented immigrants and foreign visitors with temporary visas. Judge Deborah L. Boardman of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland issued
Maha Kumbh: Haryana CM, Cabinet to take holy dip in Triveni Sangam today
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini, along with his Cabinet, is set to visit Maha Kumbh on Thursday to take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. He left for Prayagraj in the morning and will continue his journey to Ayodhya the next day
Congress seeks discussion in Lok Sabha, dignified treatment for deported Indians by US
The Congress on Thursday submitted adjournment motions in the Lok Sabha, demanding an urgent discussion on the deportation of over 100 illegal Indian immigrants by the United States and urged the Centre to clarify its stance and outline diplomatic efforts to ensure the
Amroha artist creates coal portrait themed on PM Modi’s visit to Maha Kumbh
In a distinctive tribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Zuhaib Khan, a young artist from Amroha, greeted the leader in a remarkable way. Using only coal, Zuhaib meticulously crafted an impressive 8-foot-high artwork directly onto
Maha Kumbh: PM Modi takes holy dip at Sangam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a holy dip at the Sangam on Wednesday during his visit to the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, PM Modi arrived at Arail VIP Ghat, where they waved to an enthusiastic
Delhi polls: PM Modi urges voters to ‘first vote, then refreshment’
As Delhi heads to the polls for the Assembly elections on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged voters to actively participate in the democratic process, emphasizing the importance of voting before any other activity. Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi encouraged
Trump proposes US takeover of Gaza Strip
US President Donald Trump has proposed a plan to resolve the long-standing West Asia crisis by having the United States take over the Gaza Strip. His plan also involves relocating the displaced Palestinian population to shelters in neighboring Egypt and Jordan. “I strongly
PM Modi to visit Prayagraj Maha Kumbh today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh on Wednesday, where he will take a holy dip at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers. On the auspicious occasion of Ashtami Tithi during
Two specific pictures of Mamata Banerjee shortlisted for use in Trinamool programmes
West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress leadership has shortlisted two pictures of party supremo and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for use in various party programmes, including organisational and public meetings. One picture features a superimposed smiling face of the Chief Minister, while the other
Hold discussion on ethnic situation in Manipur, says CM Biren Singh
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Monday urged all stakeholders, including academicians, to engage in a thorough discussion on the current ethnic situation in the state. Speaking at the inauguration of the Art and Culture building and an Open Gym at Manipur
Delhi CM Atishi booked for violating MCC; her supporters for attacking police
The Delhi Police registered two cases on Tuesday—one against Chief Minister Atishi for violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and another against her supporters for obstructing government work and attacking police. CM Atishi’s convoy of 10 vehicles, carrying 50-60 supporters, reached Fateh
FM Sitharaman to hold post-budget meeting with RBI top brass on Feb 8
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to address the Reserve Bank of India’s central board on February 8 in a post-budget meeting aimed at coordinating fiscal and monetary measures to boost GDP growth. The meeting will take place a day after the RBI
Trump delays Mexico tariff hike by a month, talks of ‘deal’ coming
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the tariff hikes on Mexico will be delayed by a month, signaling that a “deal” could be in the works. Conversations with Canada are also ongoing, as Trump spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
USAID programmes good, but agency’s attitude is not: Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday left the door open for the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to continue its operations, but emphasized that the agency needs to reform and align its policies with the priorities of the administration and
After Mexico, Canada buys itself a reprieve from Trump’s tariff hikes
Tariff hikes on Canada have been delayed by a month after it secured a brief reprieve by promising to allocate $1.3 billion towards measures to curb the flow of drugs and undocumented migrants into the US through the northern border. Mexico had previously
CM Yogi to visit Maha Kumbh and review security arrangements
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is set to visit Prayagraj on Tuesday to participate in various programmes and review security arrangements for the ongoing Maha Kumbh. During his visit, the Chief Minister will offer prayers at Sangam Nose, Akshayvat, and Hanuman Temple.