Beti Bachao Beti Padhao movement instrumental in overcoming gender bias, says PM Modi
As the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative marks a decade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised the movement’s success in overcoming gender biases and ensuring education for the girl child. Taking to the social media platform X, PM Modi reflected on
Maha govt signs 31 MoUs for investment proposals worth Rs 6,25,457 crore at Davos
The Maharashtra government has signed a record 31 MoUs with investment proposals worth Rs 6,25,457 crore in sectors like steel, metals, renewable energy, infrastructure, cement, lithium-ion batteries, and solar modules, during the World Economic Forum summit at Davos. The MoUs were signed on
Trump’s return to power: Day 1 filled with executive orders, election disputes, and big promises
On his first day as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump immediately set to work with a series of executive orders and public speeches that reflected his combative style and vision for his second term. After being sworn in, Trump
Usha becomes first Indian-American Second Lady as JD Vance takes oath as US Vice President
Usha Vance became the first Indian-American and Hindu Second Lady after her husband J.D. Vance was sworn in as the 50th Vice President of the US on Monday. She held the Bible in one hand and their daughter Mirabel Rose in the other,
EAM Jaishankar joins roster of international leaders, takes a prominent seat at Trump’s inauguration
India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar joined international and US leaders and tech titans at the inauguration of President Donald Trump at the Capitol, taking a prominent seat. This was the first time international leaders were invited to attend the inauguration of
Prez Murmu, PM Modi wish Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur on Statehood Day
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday extended her greetings to the people of Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur on the occasion of their Statehood Day, wishing them a “peaceful and prosperous future.” The three states attained full statehood on January 21, 1972, under the North
Seoul says will continue to push for denuclearisation after Trump calls North Korea ‘nuclear power’
The South Korean government said Tuesday it would continue to push for the North’s denuclearisation after US President Donald Trump called North Korea a “nuclear power” as he returned to the presidency for a second term. Trump made the remark to reporters shortly
Trump announces US withdrawal from World Health Organisation
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is withdrawing the US from the World Health Organisation, a significant move cutting ties with the United Nation’s public health agency on his first day in office. Trump has long been critical of the WHO,
Trump threatens 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada to raise prices for Americans
US President Donald Trump said in an Oval Office signing ceremony on Monday that his administration will impose 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada on February 1, an extraordinary change in North American trade policy that could raise prices for American consumers.
Trump pardons Jan 6 rioters, including those who attacked police
President Donald Trump has issued pardons for over 1,500 individuals charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack, including members of the Proud Boys and other far-right groups. Signed on Monday, the sweeping proclamation grants “full, complete, and unconditional” pardons
Threats, new horizons loom for South Korean industries as Trump 2.0 begins
As Donald Trump took office for his second term as US president, South Korean industries were closely watching for potential changes in Washington’s economic and trade policies, which could significantly impact their American businesses, industry observers said on Tuesday. While concerns abound over
Putin ‘destroying Russia’ by refusing to negotiate war with Ukraine, says Trump
US President Donald Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is “destroying Russia” by refusing to negotiate an end to the ongoing war with Ukraine, which began in February 2022. Speaking to reporters upon his return to the Oval Office on Monday, Trump
‘I’m fine with legal immigration’, need more of it: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said he is fine with legal immigration and that the nation will need more of it as manufacturing is going to expand because of his tariff policies. “I’m fine with legal immigration. I like it. We need people,
Trump signs record number of key orders after swearing-in as US Prez
Donald Trump, sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, signed a record number of executive orders within hours of assuming office, drawing cheers from a massive crowd. Less than six hours after taking the oath on Monday, Trump publicly signed
RG Kar case: Bengal govt moves Calcutta HC seeking death penalty for convict
The West Bengal government on Tuesday approached the Calcutta High Court, challenging the special court’s verdict sentencing Sanjay Roy, convicted in the rape and murder of a junior doctor of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, to life imprisonment. State Advocate General
Trump undoes Obama’s order; renames North America’s tallest peak
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to restore the name of North America’s tallest peak to ‘Mount McKinley,’ reversing the decision made by former President Barack Obama to rename it ‘Denali.’ However, the surrounding national park will continue to be
Not going to let friendly, unfriendly nations push us around: Trump
US President Donald Trump attended the Commander-in-Chief inaugural ball, the first of three events scheduled after his swearing-in ceremony, where he expressed gratitude to service members and highlighted plans for military strength and national security. Joined by First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President
Will use US oil reserves to assert power globally, says Trump
President Donald Trump will use the US oil reserves as a weapon to assert its power and prevent friends and foes from “pushing it around.” “We’re not going to let all of our nations, our friendly and unfriendly nations, push us around from
Trump administration sued on day 1 over order aiming to end birthright citizenship
Hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship in the United States, a coalition of civil rights and immigration groups filed a lawsuit challenging the move, setting the stage for a major legal battle. The executive order,
Muda scam-related press release by ED ‘politically motivated’: Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has called the press release issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam “politically motivated.” Siddaramaiah, who is accused number one in the MUDA case, stated that there is no connection between him