Pawan Kalyan to visit Singapore after son’s school fire
Actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan is preparing to travel to Singapore after his younger son, Mark Shankar, sustained injuries in a fire accident that broke out at his school earlier today. According to unconfirmed reports, the eight-year-old suffered minor
PM Narendra Modi reminisces about meetings with Manoj Kumar in letter to his wife
In a touching tribute, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his deep admiration for the late legendary actor Manoj Kumar, acknowledging his unforgettable contribution to Indian cinema. The Prime Minister wrote a heartfelt letter to Kumar’s wife, Shashi Goswami, recalling the actor’s influence
PM Modi marks 10 years of Mudra Yojana by interacting with beneficiaries
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a special interaction with beneficiaries of the scheme from across India. The session, held at the Prime Minister’s residence, highlighted the scheme’s transformative role in
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa CM criticises Pakistan’s Afghan refugee deportation policy
The Chief Minister of Pakistan’s Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) province, Ali Amin Gandapur, has condemned the federal government’s decision to deport Afghan refugees, calling it a “faulty policy” and vowing that no Afghan will be forcefully deported from the province. Speaking to the media in
India and Portugal to deepen ties during President Murmu’s visit
India and Portugal are set to strengthen their historical ties and strong diaspora connections during President Droupadi Murmu’s State Visit to Portugal from April 7 to 8. The visit comes at the invitation of Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and marks the
PM Modi receives grand welcome in Colombo despite heavy rain
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome in Colombo on Saturday evening as hundreds of locals and members of the Indian diaspora braved heavy rain to greet him on his State Visit to Sri Lanka. The visit follows his participation in the
India, Sri Lanka to sign key defence pact
India and Sri Lanka are poised to sign a significant defence cooperation pact during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing visit to Colombo, a move aimed at reinforcing bilateral relations and curbing the expanding military footprint of China in the region. The defence agreement
Danish PM urges unity with Greenland amid US pressure
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called for greater unity between Denmark and Greenland in the face of mounting pressure from the United States, stating that solidarity is key to protecting shared national interests. Frederiksen made the remarks during a three-day visit to
Largest port in US sounds alarm on Trump’s tariffs
The Port of Los Angeles, the largest in the United States, is bracing for a potential 10 per cent decline in cargo volume later this year due to sweeping new tariffs announced by former President Donald Trump, according to Executive Director Gene Seroka.
South Korean presidential office website closed after Yoon’s ouster
South Korea’s presidential office has taken its official website offline following the Constitutional Court’s ruling that removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. A notice on the site indicated that the service is “temporarily unavailable” due to maintenance, with an apology for the
PM Modi accorded ceremonial welcome in Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Colombo’s Independence Square on Saturday, as Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake hosted him during his official State Visit. This marks PM Modi’s fourth visit to Sri Lanka since 2014 and the first
Indian national stabbed in Canada, embassy responds
An Indian national was fatally stabbed in the Rockland area near Ottawa, Canada, sparking a swift response from local authorities and the Indian Embassy. The Indian Embassy in Canada confirmed the incident early Saturday, stating that a suspect has been taken into custody.
Reciprocal tariffs: Global economists warn of impending US recession
Global brokerages and economists are warning of an impending US recession, following the impact of reciprocal tariffs announced by the Donald Trump administration. JPMorgan Chase & Co has revised its outlook, now expecting real GDP to shrink under the weight of these tariffs.
US Senate takes symbolic stand against Trump’s Canada tariffs
In a symbolic rebuke of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the US Senate passed a resolution opposing some of his levies on Canada. The vote saw four Republicans break ranks with their party to support the measure introduced by Democrats. A symbolic but unlikely
US markets and dollar fall after Trump’s new tariffs
US markets plunged to a two-year low on Thursday following President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imports from more than 100 countries. The US dollar also weakened, reflecting market uncertainty. Stock market reaction By noon, the US stock market’s market cap had fallen
China imposes 34% tariffs on US imports amid escalating trade war
China has announced an additional 34% tariff on all US imports, effective April 10, in response to the United States’ reciprocal tariffs on Chinese exports. The decision, declared by the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council, marks a sharp escalation in the
India and Thailand to strengthen ties for mutual growth
India and Thailand have elevated their bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership, reinforcing cooperation in defense, trade, security, connectivity, and emerging industries. The partnership aims to create mutually beneficial opportunities while addressing global and regional challenges. The Joint Declaration on the India-Thailand Strategic
PM Modi’s positive remarks, expresses willingness to work with India
China has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent “positive remarks” on China-India relations, affirming its commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and implementing the consensus reached by the leaders of both countries. In a recent conversation with US-based podcaster Lex Fridman, PM Modi emphasized
US Intel chief vows to defeat Islamist terrorism ideology
US Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard, during her visit to India for the Raisina Dialogue, highlighted the United States’ strong commitment to defeating the ideology behind Islamist terrorism and addressing the persecution of religious minorities in Bangladesh. In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Gabbard
Bangladesh workers protest in Dhaka over unpaid wages
Hundreds of workers in Bangladesh blocked the Dhaka-Tangail and Dhaka-Mymensingh highways at the Bhogra Bypass intersection in Gazipur on Monday, protesting against unpaid wages. The protests caused heavy traffic congestion, affecting local commuters. The protesters claimed that over 300 workers had not received