Dr. Manmohan Singh, legendary economist and former PM, passes away
Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, renowned economist and architect of India’s economic reforms, passed away on Thursday at the age of 92. He was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) following a deterioration in his health. The news
Donald Trump names George Glass as Japan ambassador
US President-elect Donald Trump announced on Monday that he has selected George Glass, a former diplomat and investment banker, to serve as his ambassador to Japan. “In my first term, George was the U.S. Ambassador to Portugal. As a former president of an
Trump nominates Miami-Dade official as ambassador to Panama
On Wednesday, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump nominated Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to Panama. Trump praised Cabrera, calling him “a fierce fighter for America First principles” and highlighting his role in driving economic growth and
US lawmaker expresses concerns over MBK’s takeover bid for Korea Zinc
A member of the United States Congress has voiced concerns over the takeover bid by private equity firm MBK Partners Ltd for Korea Zinc, in collaboration with its largest shareholder, Young Poong Corp, citing issues related to critical minerals’ supply chains, according to
Rahul Gandhi slams Nitish govt for lathi-charge on BPSC candidates
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticized the Nitish Kumar-led government for the lathi-charge on Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) candidates in Patna during their protest over the December 13 exams. In a post on X, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha said,
Their courage forms foundation of India’s democracy: PM Modi remembers Sahibzades
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended the Veer Baal Diwas programme at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, where he paid homage to two sons of Sikh Guru Gobind Singh Ji – Sahibzades Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji –
Pak airstrikes in Afghanistan claim 15 lives; Taliban vows to retaliate
At least 15 people, including women and children, have been killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan, with the death toll expected to rise further, according to local media reports. The strikes, carried out late on Tuesday, targeted multiple areas in the Barmal district
Drop negative China-related content in annual defense policy bill, Beijing urges US
China strongly urges the United States to abandon its Cold War mentality and ideological bias, and to refrain from implementing the negative content related to China in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, a spokesperson from China’s top legislature
Netanyahu warns Houthis as Israel reportedly mulls new airstrike
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Houthi forces in Yemen would face consequences similar to those experienced by other anti-Israel groups. “The Houthis, too, will learn what Hamas, Hezbollah, the Assad regime, and others have learned, and even if it takes time,
Nitish Kumar in Sitamarhi and Sheohar today on third day of Pragati Yatra
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Pragati Yatra will continue on Thursday. He will be visiting the districts of Sitamarhi and Sheohar. During this tour, he will inspect several ongoing government projects, hold review meetings with officials, and engage with local development efforts. The
Veer Bal Diwas: PM Modi to launch ‘Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan’ today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in Veer Bal Diwas celebrations on Thursday at the Bharat Mandap in the national capital and will launch the ‘Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan’. The event is scheduled to commence in the afternoon and will highlight the vital
Trump extends Christmas greetings to ‘Governor Justin Trudeau of Canada’
US President-elect Donald Trump shared a series of Christmas greetings on his social media platform, Truth Social, which included his “Governor” joke on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and suggested that Canada could become the 51st state of America. Trump’s post reiterated his
PM Modi holds brainstorming session with economists ahead of Budget
In preparation for the upcoming Union Budget for 2025-26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a meeting with leading economists and sectoral experts to gather insights and suggestions. The discussion focused on key strategies to strengthen India’s economic growth and ensure long-term
Trump says may keep TikTok around ‘for a little while’
US President-elect Donald Trump suggested that he may allow TikTok to continue operations in the United States. At an event hosted by the conservative organization Turning Point USA in Phoenix, Arizona, on Sunday, Trump said that the popular video-sharing app may have helped
Bangladesh seeks extradition of former PM Hasina, sends request to India
The interim government in Bangladesh announced on Monday that it has sent a diplomatic note to the Indian government, requesting the extradition of the country’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. A prominent figure in the struggle for democracy, Hasina, the daughter of Bangladesh’s
Afghanistan launches 3-day anti-polio vaccination campaign
The Afghan caretaker government’s Ministry of Public Health announced a three-day vaccination campaign on Monday, aiming to protect 4.8 million children under the age of five from poliovirus. Running from Monday to Wednesday, the campaign will provide anti-polio drops to children in 11
EAM Jaishankar to visit US ahead of Trump’s second term
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will visit the United States from December 24-29, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday. “He will meet counterparts to discuss key bilateral, regional, and global issues. During the visit, EAM will also chair a
Marcel Ciolacu reappointed as Romanian prime minister
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced on Monday that he had officially appointed Marcel Ciolacu, the leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the incumbent prime minister, to lead the country’s new government, according to media reports. On December 20, Romania’s newly elected
Biden commutes death sentence of 37 federal inmates
US President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the death sentences of 37 out of the 40 inmates on federal death row. “Make no mistake: I condemn these murderers, grieve for the victims of their despicable acts, and ache for all the families who
Allu Arjun appears before police in theatre stampede case
Tollywood actor Allu Arjun appeared before the police for questioning in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case on Tuesday. Amid tight security, the national award-winning actor arrived at Chikkadpally Police Station around 11 a.m. On Monday, the police issued a notice to the actor,