Senseless, horrendous: UK MP Priti Patel condemns violence against Hindus in B’desh
Indian-origin UK MP Priti Patel on Wednesday strongly condemned the ongoing violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, calling it “senseless” and “horrendous.” Patel, a Conservative MP and Shadow Foreign Secretary, urged the Bangladeshi government to prioritize the security and religious freedom of Hindus.
Trump’s nominee to head anti-drug agency becomes 2nd high-level appointee to quit
Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has become the second high-level appointee to quit, highlighting the problems the President-elect faces in filling the top jobs in his administration. Chad Chronister, a local-level law enforcement official who was nominated for
India calls for remaking international financial architecture to give Global South greater say
India has called for remaking the international financial system by increasing the Global South’s representation in the management of institutions and expanding the lending capacities of development banks. On Tuesday, Geetu Joshi, an advisor in the Department of Economic Affairs, said, “The international
Sabrina Carpenter, Barry Keoghan to ‘take a break’ from relationship
Singer Sabrina Carpenter and Hollywood star Barry Keoghan have decided to take a break after dating for a year. A source told people.com that the couple has ended their romantic relationship for now, about a year after they began dating. “They are both
I haven’t seen George Soros in 50 years, don’t talk to him: Jim Rogers
Ace American investor and financial commentator Jim Rogers has revealed that he has not seen US billionaire George Soros — with whom he founded Quantum Fund long ago — in about 50 years and does not talk to him anymore. In 1970, Rogers
UN relief chief releases $5 million for Sudanese refugees in Chad
The UN relief chief released $5 million in emergency relief to support the humanitarian response for Sudanese refugees in neighbouring Chad, UN humanitarians said. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said Tom Fletcher, under-secretary-general and the emergency relief coordinator,
Minimum temperature drops below freezing point in Kashmir
Cold wave tightened its grip on Kashmir Valley as the minimum temperature dropped to minus 2 degrees Celsius in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar city on Wednesday. Director of the local Meteorological (MeT) Department, Mukhtar Ahmad, told IANS, “Minimum temperature dropped to minus 2
Man tries to shoot Sukhbir Badal at Golden Temple, arrested
A man opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday while the former deputy CM of Punjab was sitting on “punishment” guard duty. The assailant was overpowered by bystanders
PV Sindhu set to tie the knot in Udaipur on Dec 22
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is set to tie the knot with Hyderabad-based Venkata Datta Sai, an Executive Director at Posidex Technologies, on December 22 in Udaipur. The wedding festivities will begin on December 20, and there will be a reception in Hyderabad.
President Droupadi Murmu to be in Odisha for five-day visit today
President Droupadi Murmu will be on a five-day visit to Odisha starting from Tuesday, where she will lay the foundation stones for three key railway projects and inaugurate several other important developments in the state. The President is expected to arrive in Bhubaneswar
SS(UBT) MP asks PM, EAM to draw plans to rescue persecuted Hindus from Bangladesh
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, Priyanka Chaturvedi, on Monday drew the attention of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar to the plight of Hindu minorities in strife-torn Bangladesh and sought plans to rescue them if needed. In separate
India to explore closer collaboration with US in Trump 2.0 govt: S. Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday said that India would be exploring more “collaborative possibilities” with the US once the Donald Trump-led administration takes over. Addressing the CII Partnership Summit 2024 on the theme of ‘India and the World,’ S. Jaishankar said:
Pakistani PM to visit Saudi Arabia to attend One Water Summit
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will pay an official visit to Saudi Arabia on December 3-4 to attend the One Water Summit, the Foreign Ministry said. The summit, a joint initiative of Saudi Arabia, France, Kazakhstan, and the World Bank, aims to promote
Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas to release Gaza hostages before he takes charge as president
US President-elect Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to terrorist group Hamas, demanding the release of the hostages it took from Gaza before his inauguration in January, or there will be “hell to pay” in the Middle East for those responsible. Writing on
PM Modi to witness application of criminal laws in Chandigarh today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will witness the practical application of three laws, demonstrating how they are already reshaping the criminal justice landscape. A live demonstration will showcase how newly introduced digital platforms like e-Sakshya, Nyay Setu,
‘Not fair to comment on policies of new US administration under President-elect Trump’: State Department spokesperson Miller
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller has said that it will not be appropriate for him to comment on President-elect Donald Trump’s policies, as he has not yet assumed office, adding that he is proud of President Joe Biden’s foreign policy. The spokesperson
Special day in our efforts to ensure speedy justice for every Indian: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that this was a special day in the country’s efforts to ensure speedy justice for every Indian and also break free from colonial mindsets. PM Modi, along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will witness the practical
9 years of Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan: When PM Modi inspired this Gujarat youth
As Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan clocks nine years on Tuesday, Modi Archive shared a heartwarming incident of the differently-abled Diya Gosai and her offering to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi Archive narrates the life journey of PM Narendra Modi through archival pictures, videos, audio
Biden pardon issue shows US DOJ’s politically motivated actions: Sushant Sareen
Sushant Sareen, senior fellow at the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) and foreign policy expert, criticised US President Joe Biden’s unexpected decision to issue a pardon for his eldest son, Hunter Biden, and slammed the US Department of Justice (DOJ) for “politically motivated actions”.
Chelsea cruise to 3-0 victory over Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea produced a commanding 3-0 win over Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. The Blues were in control from the outset, with Nicolas Jackson, Enzo Fernandez, and Cole Palmer all finding the net in a dominant display. The match began with an