PM Modi to begin historic Kuwait visit today; focus on labour, bilateral ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a landmark two-day visit to Kuwait on Saturday, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in 43 years. The trip, undertaken at the invitation of the Emir of
Canadian prime minister reshuffles cabinet
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced changes to his cabinet. According to a list issued by the prime minister’s office, eight new ministers were added and four ministers’ roles were changed. With the changes, the cabinet retains a total of 38 ministers, in
US finalises $4.7 billion in CHIPS Act subsidy to Samsung
The US Commerce Department has awarded Samsung Electronics up to $4.745 billion in direct funding to support the South Korean tech giant’s chipmaking investment in central Texas, as it strives to strengthen domestic semiconductor production. The announcement came after the department announced a
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar brings peace through meditation to UN headquarters consumed by global turmoil
Eighteen minutes of tranquility descended on the world organisation’s headquarters consumed by global turmoil as Sri Sri Ravi Shankar led a meditation session as a path to peace at the United Nations. At that very moment on Friday, the Security Council down the
BSP to hold nationwide protest on Dec 24 over Home Minister’s remarks on Ambedkar
The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has announced a nationwide agitation on December 24 to protest against Home Minister Amit Shah’s controversial remarks about Dr. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar in Parliament, which they claim disrespected the architect of India’s Constitution. In a series of posts
Dwayne Johnson surprises his daughters with painted toenails
Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson has revealed his younger daughters’ adorable reaction after he surprised them with painted toenails. The actor posted a hilarious video on Instagram of his morning spent with his mother Ata, his wife Lauren Hashian, and their two daughters, Jasmine,
Indian missions worldwide celebrate the first World Meditation Day
Indian missions across the globe celebrated the inaugural World Meditation Day on Saturday, emphasizing the transformative power of meditation for mental and physical well-being. At the United Nations, India hosted the ‘Meditation for Global Peace and Harmony’ event at the UN Trusteeship Council.
BJP Chikkamagaluru president, party workers protesting CT Ravi’s arrest booked
Karnataka police have booked an FIR against Chikkamagaluru District BJP President Devaraja Shetty and more than 100 workers who were protesting the arrest of BJP MLC C.T. Ravi over alleged derogatory remarks against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, sources said on Saturday. Ravi, who was
Department of Justice case against Adani ‘flimsy, baseless’: Mahesh Jethmalani on US attorney’s resignation
The US Department of Justice’s (DoJ) indictment of Adani Group officials in an alleged bribery case is “extremely flimsy,” senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani said on Friday, as Breon Peace, the US Attorney behind the case, announced his resignation. According to reports, Brooklyn US
HM Amit Shah to lay foundation stone of BJP headquarters in Tripura on Dec 22
Union Home Minister and former BJP national President Amit Shah will lay the foundation stone of the Tripura state head office of the ruling BJP on December 22, a party leader said here on Friday. A BJP leader mentioned that Shah would lay
India and China discuss resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, border peace during NSA Doval’s Beijing visit
India and China on Wednesday decided to give “positive directions” for cross-border cooperation and exchanges, including the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, data sharing on trans-border rivers, and border trade, during National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval’s visit to Beijing. This was
US Supreme Court to hear Chinese-owned TikTok’s appeal against ban
The US Supreme Court extended TikTok a thin, temporary lifeline on Wednesday, agreeing to hear its appeal against the law banning it unless it gives up its Chinese ownership. The court fast-tracked the appeal, setting a hearing for January 9, just 10 days
BJP MP alleges Rahul Gandhi pushed him, LoP dismisses claim
A heated confrontation unfolded in Parliament premises on Thursday during a protest by Opposition MPs alleging disrespect towards Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The incident escalated when BJP MP Pratap Sarangi accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of pushing an MP, causing a chain reaction that
Trump opposes bipartisan funding bill as government shutdown deadline looms
US President-elect Donald Trump opposed a bipartisan funding bill as lawmakers struggle to pass a stopgap measure to avert a looming government shutdown. Trump told Fox News he was “totally against” the proposed government funding bill, putting the stopgap measure, which would keep
HIL: ‘Jr Asia Cup was a huge confidence booster’, says Odisha forward Kanika
Rising Indian hockey star Kanika Siwach is excited to play in the inaugural Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) with Odisha Warriors. After a standout performance in the recently concluded Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2024, where she scored eight goals in as many games
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,
‘Going to play for CSK, don’t think Ashwin the cricketer is done’, says Indian spinner
A day after retiring from international cricket, veteran Indian spin-bowling all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin emphasized that while he has called time on his international career, he is not done with cricket. “Don’t be surprised if I try and aspire to play for as long
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
Vanuatu asks for international assistance after massive quake: UN
The situation in Vanuatu remains concerning after a massive earthquake struck the country, prompting the government to request international assistance, a UN spokesperson said. The government of Vanuatu declared a seven-day state of emergency following Tuesday’s 7.3-magnitude earthquake. At least 14 people have
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