PM Modi, others pay tributes to Guru Gobind Singh on Parkash Purab
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, paid tributes to the 10th Sikh master, Sri Guru Gobind Singh, on his Parkash Utsav. The PM said, “Guru Gobind Singh-ji was a warrior, poet, and spiritual leader who fought against injustice, casteism, and inequality. His creation
Judge says no prison term for Trump in ‘hush money’ case
The judge in the “hush money” case has ruled that President-elect Donald Trump will avoid a prison sentence while upholding his conviction. Judge Juan Marchan stated on Friday that he would grant Trump an “unconditional discharge” when he is sentenced on January 10,
PM Modi talks about sustainability to Diljit Dosanjh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a conversation with Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh, discussed how India does not have a “throw away culture” and how recycling and reusing are ingrained in every Indian’s way of life. While speaking with Diljit, the iconic leader said,
Transforming villages into vibrant centers of growth is a priority: PM Modi at Grameen Bharat Mahotsav
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 at the city’s Bharat Mandapam on Saturday, emphasizing the importance of transforming villages into vibrant centers of growth and celebrating the spirit of rural India. The six-day festival, scheduled from January 4 to
Analysis: Alarming rise in religious conversions in Punjab – A matter of faith or economic distress?
By: Dr. Avi Verma Recent reports indicate a significant increase in religious conversions in Punjab, particularly among marginalized communities such as Mazhabi Sikhs and Valmiki Hindus. While the 2011 Census recorded Christians as comprising just 1.26% of Punjab’s population, recent estimates suggest this
Today is important day for Delhi’s development: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a slew of development measures, including 1,675 flats for the residents of JJ clusters and two urban redevelopment projects in the national capital on Friday. Taking to his X handle, PM Modi said this was an important
Maldives foreign minister to arrive in India, meet EAM Jaishankar on Friday
Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel will arrive in New Delhi Thursday evening on a three-day India visit during which he would also be holding discussions with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar. Khaleel was appointed as Maldives Minister of Foreign Affairs on September
Assam CM instructs MLAs to monitor implementation of govt beneficiary schemes
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed the party MLAs to implement government beneficiary schemes and ensure that the benefits reach the people sitting at the last row of society. The panchayat elections are going to be held in the state this year,
Worst president in US history: Trump slams Biden over ‘open border policy’
United States President-elect Donald Trump on Friday launched a fiery attack on outgoing President Joe Biden, calling him “the worst president in the history of the United States” while criticizing his administration’s open border policy. In a series of posts on social media
PM Modi lauds first cabinet decision of 2025, says ‘proud of our farmer sisters and brothers’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the first cabinet decision of 2025 and said that his government is committed to enhancing the well-being and prosperity of the farming community. PM Modi’s admiration follows the Union Cabinet’s go-ahead for the extension of a
Year ender: from corporate giants to world leaders, how the world applauded India in 2024
India’s rise in the global arena, over the past decade, has been widely recognized and praised by world leaders, economists, and global institutions. Guided by PM Modi’s visionary leadership, India has cemented its position as a global powerhouse. In 2024, the world acknowledged
China extends visa fee reduction till Dec 31, 2025
In a significant move to facilitate foreigners traveling to China, the Chinese Embassy in India announced the extension of reduced visa fees until December 31, 2025, the Embassy said in a statement on Tuesday. The single entry visa fee for visitors is Rs
Statesman of great vision: PM Modi pays tribute to former US Prez Jimmy Carter
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed condolences following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday. Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “Deeply saddened by the passing of former USA President Mr. Jimmy Carter. A statesman of
State funeral of former US President Jimmy Carter to be held on Jan 9
The official state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter will be held on January 9 in Washington D.C., the same day as a national day of mourning announced by President Joe Biden on Sunday. Biden is expected to deliver a eulogy for Carter,
Commitment to humanitarian assistance, disaster relief remains strong: Quad marks 20th anniversary
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), a strategic alliance of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, is celebrating 20 years of cooperation. Established in response to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, the Quad has evolved into a significant platform that supports
US court upholds $5 million verdict against Trump in sexual abuse case
A US federal appeals court has upheld a jury’s decision ordering former President Donald Trump to pay $5 million for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll. The verdict, reached after a nine-day civil trial in New York last year, found Trump
ABVP wins majority in DUSU Executive Council elections
Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) candidates won six out of the 11 seats in the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) Executive Council elections held on Sunday. A total of 103 out of 135 representatives who cast their votes in the EC polls chose
EAM Jaishankar offers condolences to S. Korea’s plane crash victims
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar expressed grief on Monday and offered condolences to the families of over 170 people who died in a plane crash at South Korea’s Muan International Airport. In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, “Deeply saddened by
Jimmy Carter, the third US president to visit India, dies at 100
Former US President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday at the age of 100. He was the oldest living president of all time and the third US president to visit India. Carter passed away at his home in Plains, Georgia. He had been suffering
EAM Jaishankar to visit Doha today, meet Qatari PM
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar is set to embark on a three-day official visit to the State of Qatar from December 30, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday. The MEA in an official statement said that during his visit, the