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
FairPoint: Rahul’s rhetoric falls flat as PM Modi steals spotlight
The Congress-led Opposition may have thought that it could corner the BJP-led Central government on its pet topic of ‘Save the Constitution’ during the two-day discussion in Lok Sabha, but it was not to be as Prime Minister Narendra Modi stole the show
UP CM lauds PM Modi for honouring workers who built Ram Temple in Ayodhya
Lauding the ‘respect’ given to the labour force under the Bharatiya Janata Party government, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for honouring the construction workers who worked at the Ram Mandir in Agra. The Uttar Pradesh Chief
President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi lead nation in paying tributes on Vijay Diwas
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the nation in commemorating Vijay Diwas on Tuesday, paying homage to the martyrs of the 1971 war. This historic victory not only ensured India’s military triumph over Pakistan but also
In first foreign visit after assuming office, Lanka Prez Dissanayake arrives in India
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in New Delhi on Sunday for his three-day visit to India, marking his first foreign trip since assuming office in September. Randhir Jaiswal, Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, in a post on X, said,
Israeli PM Netanyahu confirms ‘very friendly’ call with Trump about need for ‘victory’ against Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President-elect Donald Trump about Israel’s determination to continue acting against Iran and its armed proxies whenever they try to harm the Jewish state, the premier said in a video statement. Netanyahu said on Sunday evening
EAM Jaishankar meets president Dissanayake, highlights Sri Lanka’s role in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is on a three-day state visit to New Delhi, and highlighted the “island nation’s prominent role in India’s Neighbourhood First policy and SAGAR Outlook.” He further expressed confidence that
India, Bangladesh 1971 war veterans exchange visit to commemorate Vijay Diwas
Eight Indian military veterans of Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War reached Dhaka while eight officers of Bangladesh Army arrived in Kolkata to join the Vijay Diwas celebrations in the two countries, officials said. Bangladesh officials and the Indian High Commission in Dhaka said two
Mexican consulates to strengthen support for nationals in face of US deportation
Mexican consulates in the United States will strengthen legal support for Mexican nationals to ensure they are informed about their rights and the deportation procedures, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said. The measure, announced on Friday, comes in response to repeated threats of mass