Amit Shah and Jyotiraditya Scindia to Attend NEC Plenary Session in Agartala
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with the Governors and Chief Ministers of all eight northeastern states, will attend the 72nd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Agartala next week.
Farooq Abdullah Claims Centre Brought Rohingyas to Jammu, Defends Providing Basic Amenities
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah stated on Tuesday that the Central government had brought Rohingyas to Jammu, and it was the responsibility of the Jammu and Kashmir government to provide them with basic amenities. Abdullah
Sri Lankan President Dissanayake to Visit India on His First Overseas Trip
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will embark on a two-day official visit to India from December 15 to 17, marking his first international trip since taking office in September. The announcement was made by Sri Lanka’s Cabinet spokesperson and Health Minister Nalinda
Facing uncertainty after overthrow of al-Assad, Biden orders airstrikes on Islamic State in Syria
Facing uncertainty in Syria after the rapid overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, Washington bombed sites controlled by the Islamic State, a group on the terrorist list, as President Joe Biden’s administration tried to recalibrate its policy for that country. The US faces a quandary
Israeli PM declares disengagement agreement defunct after fall of al-Assad’s government
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that the 1974 UN-monitored Disengagement Agreement, which established a demilitarized buffer zone between Israel and Syria, has “collapsed.” Netanyahu made the comments during a visit to Mount Bental in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, a vantage
Haryana CM has impeccable character, says VP Dhankhar
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar showered praises on Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini for his impeccable character. Amidst the presence of Governor Bandaru Dattatraya, while addressing people at the Gita Gyan Sansthanam in Kurukshetra, he said, “Nayab Singh Saini is a grounded person
Former Indonesian Cabinet Secretary wins Jakarta Governor election
Indonesia’s former Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung won the 2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election after the Jakarta branch of the country’s General Elections Commission (KPU) completed the vote count on Sunday afternoon. According to the results, Pramono and his running mate Rano Karno, an actor
South Korean FM discusses alliance with top US envoy in second meeting since martial law
South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul met with US Ambassador Philip Goldberg late Sunday to discuss efforts to strengthen and maintain the bilateral alliance in the aftermath of last week’s martial law debacle, Cho’s office said. “Minister Cho emphasised the government’s firm commitment
Women’s Junior Asia Cup: India begins campaign with dominating 13-1 win against Bangladesh
The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team got off to a rollicking start at the Women’s Asia Cup, comfortably defeating Bangladesh 13-1 in their Pool A match in the opening game of the prestigious event. Mumtaz Khan (27′, 32′, 53′, 58′) top-scored in the
Bangladeshi govt warns foreign nationals against illegal residency, employment
The Bangladeshi interim government has issued a warning stating that foreign nationals will not be allowed to stay or work illegally in the country. Bangladesh Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam made the announcement on Sunday, as reported by Xinhua news agency. When asked
Syrians to determine their country’s future: UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that the future of Syria is for the Syrians to determine, emphasizing that significant work remains to ensure an orderly political transition and the rebuilding of institutions. In a statement on Sunday, Guterres reiterated his call for “calm
Biden orders airstrikes on ISIS in Syria amid uncertainty following overthrow of al-Assad
Amid growing uncertainty in Syria following the rapid overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, the United States has bombed sites controlled by the Islamic State (ISIS) as President Joe Biden’s administration seeks to recalibrate its strategy in the country. The US is facing a complex
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visits Bangladesh amid tensions over atrocities on Hindus
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Dhaka on Monday morning amid rising tensions over reported atrocities against the Hindu community in Bangladesh. Misri is scheduled to hold Foreign Office Consultations with his Bangladeshi counterpart, Md Jashim Uddin, later in the day. The
New Zealand women’s cricket coach Ben Sawyer receives contract extension
New Zealand women’s cricket coach Ben Sawyer has been awarded a two-year contract extension, ensuring he will remain in charge until December 2026. This extension means Sawyer will oversee New Zealand’s campaign at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India next year,
PM Modi inaugurates Rising Rajasthan summit and global business expo in Jaipur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rajasthan on Monday to inaugurate the ‘Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit’ at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Center (JECC) in Sitapura. He also inaugurated the ‘Rajasthan Global Business Expo.’ PM Modi is scheduled to address the inaugural
AAP criticizes Centre over bomb threats to schools, slams law and order in Delhi
After several schools in Delhi received bomb threats on Monday morning, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) launched a scathing attack on the Centre and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, questioning the law and order situation in the national capital. Over 40 schools in
Kochi-bound SpiceJet flight makes emergency landing at Chennai airport after mid-air snag
A SpiceJet flight from Chennai to Kochi made an emergency return to Chennai airport due to a sudden technical glitch mid-air on Monday morning. The flight, which took off from Chennai at 6:30 A.M. with 117 passengers, including crew members, encountered the issue
Sisodia slams Centre over law and order concerns in Delhi
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, criticized the BJP-led Centre on Monday for allegedly ignoring the deteriorating law and order situation in the national capital. This comes after over 40 schools, including DPS RK Puram
Daniel Craig reveals why ‘male vulnerability’ is interesting
Hollywood star Daniel Craig shared his thoughts on the concept of “male vulnerability,” calling it “interesting” and noting that men, despite appearing tough, are often hiding their vulnerabilities. Craig explained, “Male vulnerability is really interesting because, as tough as men appear to be,
Ayushmann Khurrana: I’m living my dream as an actor, poet, and musician
Ayushmann Khurrana expresses his gratitude for the love and appreciation he receives from fans across the globe. The versatile artist says he is living his dream as an actor, poet, and musician. He shared, “Artistes are probably one of the most loved people