Netanyahu thanks Trump for ‘strong’ statement warning Hamas to release hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thanked US President-elect Donald Trump after the latter called for the hostages held in Gaza to be released by Hamas the day he takes charge as president. In a post on X, Netanyahu on Tuesday expressed his
S. Korea, US postpone key nuclear deterrence talks: Pentagon spokesperson
South Korea and the US have put off key nuclear deterrence talks and a related exercise originally set to take place in Washington this week, a Pentagon spokesperson said, after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived declaration of emergency martial law. Seoul
Senseless, horrendous: UK MP Priti Patel condemns violence against Hindus in B’desh
Indian-origin UK MP Priti Patel on Wednesday strongly condemned the ongoing violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, calling it “senseless” and “horrendous.” Patel, a Conservative MP and Shadow Foreign Secretary, urged the Bangladeshi government to prioritize the security and religious freedom of Hindus.
Trump’s nominee to head anti-drug agency becomes 2nd high-level appointee to quit
Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has become the second high-level appointee to quit, highlighting the problems the President-elect faces in filling the top jobs in his administration. Chad Chronister, a local-level law enforcement official who was nominated for
India calls for remaking international financial architecture to give Global South greater say
India has called for remaking the international financial system by increasing the Global South’s representation in the management of institutions and expanding the lending capacities of development banks. On Tuesday, Geetu Joshi, an advisor in the Department of Economic Affairs, said, “The international
Man tries to shoot Sukhbir Badal at Golden Temple, arrested
A man opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday while the former deputy CM of Punjab was sitting on “punishment” guard duty. The assailant was overpowered by bystanders
President Droupadi Murmu to be in Odisha for five-day visit today
President Droupadi Murmu will be on a five-day visit to Odisha starting from Tuesday, where she will lay the foundation stones for three key railway projects and inaugurate several other important developments in the state. The President is expected to arrive in Bhubaneswar
SS(UBT) MP asks PM, EAM to draw plans to rescue persecuted Hindus from Bangladesh
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, Priyanka Chaturvedi, on Monday drew the attention of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar to the plight of Hindu minorities in strife-torn Bangladesh and sought plans to rescue them if needed. In separate
India to explore closer collaboration with US in Trump 2.0 govt: S. Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday said that India would be exploring more “collaborative possibilities” with the US once the Donald Trump-led administration takes over. Addressing the CII Partnership Summit 2024 on the theme of ‘India and the World,’ S. Jaishankar said:
Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas to release Gaza hostages before he takes charge as president
US President-elect Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to terrorist group Hamas, demanding the release of the hostages it took from Gaza before his inauguration in January, or there will be “hell to pay” in the Middle East for those responsible. Writing on
PM Modi to witness application of criminal laws in Chandigarh today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will witness the practical application of three laws, demonstrating how they are already reshaping the criminal justice landscape. A live demonstration will showcase how newly introduced digital platforms like e-Sakshya, Nyay Setu,
‘Not fair to comment on policies of new US administration under President-elect Trump’: State Department spokesperson Miller
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller has said that it will not be appropriate for him to comment on President-elect Donald Trump’s policies, as he has not yet assumed office, adding that he is proud of President Joe Biden’s foreign policy. The spokesperson
Special day in our efforts to ensure speedy justice for every Indian: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that this was a special day in the country’s efforts to ensure speedy justice for every Indian and also break free from colonial mindsets. PM Modi, along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will witness the practical
9 years of Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan: When PM Modi inspired this Gujarat youth
As Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan clocks nine years on Tuesday, Modi Archive shared a heartwarming incident of the differently-abled Diya Gosai and her offering to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi Archive narrates the life journey of PM Narendra Modi through archival pictures, videos, audio
Trump names Massad Boulos to serve as adviser on Middle East affairs
US President-elect Donald Trump has named his daughter Tiffany Trump’s father-in-law, Lebanese-American businessman Massad Boulos, to join his Cabinet as senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. “I am proud to announce that Massad Boulos will serve as senior advisor to the
Biden pardons son in cases related to arms and taxes
US President Joe Biden on Sunday pardoned his son Hunter Biden of conviction in gun-related charges in Delaware and tax evasion in California. Biden reversed his earlier pledge not to pardon his son. “Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter,” Biden
EAM Jaishankar to brief Lok Sabha on India-China relations today
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will brief the Lok Sabha on Monday about the recent developments in India’s relations with China. Several other Union Ministers will also make statements on various issues in both Houses of Parliament. The EAM’s statement comes after Indian
President Biden grants pardon to son Hunter
President Joe Biden has granted a pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, amidst ongoing legal challenges. The decision has drawn considerable attention, as Hunter Biden has faced various investigations, including those related to his business dealings and tax-related matters. The pardon comes at
US retailers use Trump tariff threats to urge shoppers to buy more: Report
Many US businesses are urging customers to buy now before President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs potentially raise costs and prices, local media reported. Throughout his campaign, Trump promised to impose tariffs of 60 percent on all Chinese goods and across-the-board tariffs of 10
PM Modi arrives in Bhubaneswar for 3-day DG/IGP conference
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bhubaneswar on Friday for a three-day visit to Odisha. He was given a grand welcome at the Biju Patnaik International Airport and later proceeded in a motorcade to a special felicitation event organized by the Odisha BJP