India and US discuss deepening defense ties ahead of PM Modi’s visit
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh spoke with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to congratulate him on his confirmation and discuss strengthening India-US defense cooperation. The leaders reviewed ongoing collaboration and explored expanding ties in operational, intelligence, logistics, and defense-industrial sectors. Singh emphasized the
India and Greece strengthen ties with focus on trade, connectivity, and AI
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis in New Delhi to discuss strengthening bilateral ties across multiple sectors, including trade, investment, connectivity, culture, mobility, and artificial intelligence. Jaishankar emphasized the importance of the India-Middle East Economic Corridor (IMEC)
Manipur CM, Assembly Speaker, Minister, MLAs rush to Delhi to meet central BJP leaders
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh rushed to New Delhi on Wednesday, days ahead of the state Assembly session scheduled to begin on February 10, officials said. Assembly Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata Singh, Housing and Urban Development Minister Y. Khemchand, and several other BJP
Delhi polls: BJP’s Virendra Sachdeva ‘respects’ Exit Poll results; AAP’s Somnath Bharti refutes it
After the voting for the Delhi Assembly elections concluded late Wednesday, Exit Poll data from various independent agencies predicted a strong lead for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while some pollsters suggested that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) might form the government in
Top Trump officials try to walk back President’s Gaza ownership comments
Senior officials in the Donald Trump administration have attempted to clarify the President’s comments suggesting that the US would “take over” the Gaza Strip and assume a “long-term ownership position” in the enclave. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is visiting Guatemala,
Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s house vandalised, set on fire by mob in Dhaka
A large group of protesters on Wednesday vandalised and set on fire the residence of Bangladesh’s founder, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in Dhaka during a live online address by his daughter, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The mob targeted the memorial and residence of
After US, Israel withdraws participation from UN Human Rights Council
A day after US President Donald Trump announced America’s withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gideon Sa’ar, stated that Israel would also join the US in its decision not to participate in the UNHRC. On
Rahul Gandhi to take part in DMK student wing protest against UGC in Delhi today
In a significant political pushback against the University Grants Commission (UGC) draft rules, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, along with Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav and various MPs from the DMK, will take part in a protest on Thursday in Delhi. The DMK’s student
White House dials down Trump’s plan to ‘take over’ Gaza
The White House clarified on Wednesday that President Donald Trump had not committed any funds for his proposal for the US to take over Gaza or deploy troops there for that purpose. Senior officials of the Trump administration also sought to make it
US federal judge indefinitely blocks Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship
A federal judge in Maryland has indefinitely blocked US President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship for undocumented immigrants and foreign visitors with temporary visas. Judge Deborah L. Boardman of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland issued
South Korean finance ministry to block Chinese DeepSeek AI access
South Korea’s finance ministry plans to block access to the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) service DeepSeek, a ministry official said on Thursday, as part of Seoul’s latest restrictions on the use of the service amid data collection concerns. “Due to multiple technical concerns
Maha Kumbh: 25,000 tribal devotees to take holy dip at Triveni Sangam
In a historic event, around 25,000 devotees from tribal communities across the country will gather at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj to take a holy dip at the Sangam and pledge to safeguard their religion, culture, and traditions. The grand gathering, organized by
Pariksha Pe Charcha: PM Modi to engage with students; Sadhguru, Mary Kom, Deepika to join discussion
The much-anticipated eighth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) is set to return in an expanded format, featuring an array of distinguished experts and guests alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Aimed at fostering a stress-free and holistic approach to education, the interactive session
Sunrisers Eastern Cape eliminate Joburg Super Kings to keep title hopes alive
Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s quest for an unprecedented hat-trick of SA20 titles remains on track after they defeated Joburg Super Kings by 32 runs in the eliminator. They will now face Paarl Royals in Qualifier 2 on Thursday for a place in the final.
Maha Kumbh: Haryana CM, Cabinet to take holy dip in Triveni Sangam today
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini, along with his Cabinet, is set to visit Maha Kumbh on Thursday to take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. He left for Prayagraj in the morning and will continue his journey to Ayodhya the next day
HM Shah to attend Samadhi Smriti Mahotsav of Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj in Chhattisgarh today
Tight security has been put in place for Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to Chhattisgarh on Thursday, where he will attend the Samadhi Smriti Mahotsav of Jain saint Acharya Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj in Dongargarh and offer prayers at the Maa Bamleshwari temple.
RG Kar financial case: Sandip Ghosh moves division bench of Calcutta HC
After two failed attempts to secure more time for the charge-framing process in the multi-crore financial irregularities case at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, former principal Sandip Ghosh and other accused have now moved a division bench of the Calcutta High Court.
Congress seeks discussion in Lok Sabha, dignified treatment for deported Indians by US
The Congress on Thursday submitted adjournment motions in the Lok Sabha, demanding an urgent discussion on the deportation of over 100 illegal Indian immigrants by the United States and urged the Centre to clarify its stance and outline diplomatic efforts to ensure the
RBI’s actions beyond a 25bps rate cut to be closely watched
While a 25bps rate cut in the upcoming RBI MPC policy is largely expected, market focus will be on the central bank’s actions beyond the rate cut, a report by Emkay Global Financial Services stated on Thursday. The RBI is likely to continue
Amroha artist creates coal portrait themed on PM Modi’s visit to Maha Kumbh
In a distinctive tribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Zuhaib Khan, a young artist from Amroha, greeted the leader in a remarkable way. Using only coal, Zuhaib meticulously crafted an impressive 8-foot-high artwork directly onto