EAM Jaishankar Meets Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor in New York Amid Tensions
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. This marks the first high-level engagement between India and Bangladesh’s interim
Atishi takes charge as Delhi CM, Drawing on Ramayan’s Symbolism
Atishi has officially taken charge as the Chief Minister of Delhi, invoking the rich symbolism of the Ramayan to emphasize her vision for leadership. In her inaugural address, she highlighted themes of duty, righteousness, and service, aligning her governance approach with the values
Sensex Hits Record High, Bharti Airtel and SBI Lead Gains
Indian stock indices hit an all-time high on Monday, buoyed by strong performances from major players like Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India (SBI), and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M). In early trading, the Sensex and Nifty marked new records, reaching 84,862 and 25,911,
Delhi Congress Chief Slams Kejriwal for “Betrayal” and “Drama”
Devender Yadav, President of the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee, criticized AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal for “betraying” the people of Delhi and for his recent ‘Janata ki Adalat’ initiative, stating that the public is no longer fooled by his theatrics. In an interview with
Rahul Gandhi to Hold Two Election Rallies in J&K on Monday
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, is set to visit Jammu and Kashmir on Monday to address two election rallies ahead of the second phase of the Assembly polls. Gandhi will begin his visit by arriving in Srinagar on
PM Modi: India Aims to Contribute to Global Prosperity, Not Dominate
Prime Minister Modi stated that India seeks to play a role in fostering global prosperity rather than striving for dominance. He emphasized the country’s commitment to collaboration and mutual growth on the international stage. During his speech, he introduced a new concept for
Insights from PM Modi’s US Travel Diaries: Tales of Simplicity and Long-Term Vision
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a three-day visit to the US for the Quad Leaders’ Summit and the United Nations’ ‘Summit of the Future,’ aiming to strengthen India’s ties with the US and other Indo-Pacific allies. While this visit is one
India Launches First Multi-Omics Data Portal to Enhance Cancer Research and Treatment
The Indian Cancer Genome Atlas (ICGA) has launched India’s first comprehensive multi-omics data portal aimed at advancing cancer research and treatment, addressing a disease that affects millions globally. This new platform provides open access to clinically correlated data from Indian cancer patients, with
“Congress Leader Says No Expectations from New Delhi CM Ahead of Atishi’s Swearing-In”
As senior AAP leader Atishi prepares to take office as the new Chief Minister of Delhi on Saturday evening, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit has expressed strong criticism of the ruling party. In an interview with IANS, Dikshit stated that he has no expectations
Preparations Underway for PM Modi’s Arrival at Diaspora Event in New York
Final arrangements are being made to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a diaspora rally this Sunday, where over 16,000 attendees are expected at the Nassau Coliseum. The event, themed “Modi and US, Progress Together,” falls between Modi’s participation in the Quad summit
Sensex surpasses 84,000 for the first time, while Nifty reaches a new record high.
India’s leading stock indices hit all-time highs on Friday during mid-session trading, buoyed by positive market sentiment following the US Federal Reserve’s rate cut. The Sensex and Nifty achieved new peaks of 84,213 and 25,716, respectively, marking the first time the Bombay Stock
HM Shah Promises to End Naxal Violence in India by 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met with victims of Naxal violence from Chhattisgarh at his residence, assuring them that their demands would be addressed and that Naxalism would be eradicated from India by 2026. During the meeting, Shah emphasized the government’s commitment to
Atishi Expected to Be Sworn in as New Delhi CM on September 21
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi is expected to be sworn in as Delhi’s Chief Minister on September 21, marking her as the second AAP CM and the third woman to hold the position, following Sheila Dikshit of Congress and Sushma Swaraj of
US Fed Rate Cut Expected to Boost Investment and Business Sentiment; Focus Shifts to India
Analysts welcomed the US Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut of 0.5 percentage points (50 bps), citing it as a positive move amidst a strengthening US economy with stable inflation. Attention now turns to India, which is currently the fastest-growing economy in the world.
Modi Government Approves ‘One Nation, One Election’ Proposal
The Modi administration has officially approved the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, a significant move aimed at synchronizing elections across India. This decision comes after recommendations from a high-level committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind. The proposal seeks to hold simultaneous
India Imposes Strict New Regulations on OCI Cardholders
India has introduced sweeping changes to regulations affecting Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders, now classifying them as foreign nationals and imposing stringent restrictions on their activities. According to a bulletin from the Home Ministry dated March 4, these changes will significantly impact
Owaisi: ‘One Nation, One Election’ Undermines Federalism
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has voiced strong opposition to the ‘one nation, one election’ proposal recently approved by the Union Cabinet, arguing that it undermines federalism and threatens democratic principles. In a reaction to the Cabinet’s decision, the Hyderabad MP stated that he
Cabinet Approves Chandrayaan-4, First Module of Bharatiya Antariksh Station Set for 2028
The Union Cabinet has approved the fourth mission in the Chandrayaan series, along with plans for the first module of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), set to be completed by 2028. Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet greenlit Chandrayaan-4 to develop
Sensex Trades Flat Ahead of U.S. Federal Reserve Meeting
Indian equity indices opened flat on Wednesday, reflecting a mixed trend in global markets as investors await the U.S. Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision later today. At 9:42 a.m., the Sensex was up 38 points, or 0.05%, at 83,117, while the Nifty gained
Babulal Marandi Claims Kejriwal’s Resignation Due to Delhiites’ Dissatisfaction
Babulal Marandi, Jharkhand BJP President and former Union Minister, has attributed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s decision to resign to significant dissatisfaction among Delhi residents with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s performance. Marandi noted that during his visits and communications with Delhi’s