PM Modi offers condolences to families of Jhansi hospital fire victims
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condoled the loss of lives in the fire at the Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, in which 10 newborns were killed and 16 are reported to be battling for their lives. “Heartbreaking! The fire
S Korea, US, Japan unveil secretariat establishment, slam N Korea-Russia on Ukraine war expansion
The leaders of South Korea, the US, and Japan announced the establishment of a secretariat for trilateral cooperation and condemned North Korea and Russia’s decision to “dangerously expand” Moscow’s war in Ukraine as they met on the margins of a multilateral summit in
Akhilesh slams UP health minister for Jhansi tragedy; Mayawati seeks strict action
Former Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party (SP) chief, Akhilesh Yadav, on Saturday expressed grief over the death of 10 newborns at a hospital in Jhansi, blaming the fire tragedy on negligent medical management in Uttar Pradesh and poor quality equipment, while Bahujan Samaj
Cher reveals it ‘wasn’t love at first sight’ for her with Sonny Bono
Music legend Cher has shared that her romance with singer-politician Sonny Bono didn’t start off with love at first sight. Cher recently reflected on her and her late ex-husband’s love story, reports People magazine. In an upcoming appearance on CBS Sunday Morning, the
From appeasement to ‘New India’ pitch: Nadda credits PM Modi for changing style of politics
BJP President and Union Minister JP Nadda on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi linked politics with development and changed its definition, pointing out that once politics meant appeasement, divide and rule, misleading people, and corruption. “It’s a huge shift in politics,”
Top diplomats of South Korea, Japan hold talks on sidelines of APEC summit in Peru
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and his Japanese counterpart, Takeshi Iwaya, held talks on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Peru, Seoul’s foreign ministry said on Friday. The top diplomats of the two nations met in Lima
Trump taps former congressman Doug Collins as Secretary of Veterans Affairs
President-elect Donald Trump announced the nomination of former Georgia congressman Doug Collins as the US Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Collins, an Air Force Reserve chaplain and military veteran, served in the US House from 2013 to 2021 and was a leading Republican voice
Trump announces Matt Gaetz as nominee for attorney general
US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that he was nominating Matt Gaetz, a Republican Congressman from Florida, as his pick for the next attorney general, with the task of ending the partisan weaponizing of the Justice Department. “Matt is a deeply gifted
Trump names Hindu American Tulsi Gabbard to his cabinet as director of national intelligence
US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Hindu American Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat member of Congress, to his cabinet as the director of national intelligence. “Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our intelligence community, championing our
Trump names Marco Rubio as secretary of state during his second presidential term
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced that Marco Rubio, Republican US senator from Florida, will be the secretary of state during his second presidential term. “It is my great honour to announce that Senator Marco Rubio, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be
US Senate Republicans elect John Thune as majority leader
US Senate Republicans on Wednesday elected John Thune, a senator from South Dakota and the current Republican whip, to succeed Mitch McConnell as the next majority leader in the upper chamber. In a secret ballot, Thune, 63, defeated two contenders: John Cornyn of
Yoon to hold trilateral summit with Biden, Ishiba on sidelines of APEC in Peru
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will hold a trilateral meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru this week, according to Yoon’s office and the White
S. Korea president Yoon set to leave for Peru to attend APEC summit
South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to depart for Peru on Thursday to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, with an eye on a possible meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump during the South America trip. Yoon will travel to
Mike Johnson wins Republican nomination to retain House speakership
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday won the Republican nomination to remain in the position, after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump appeared to back him during a meeting with House Republicans. Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, was elected House Speaker in a full chamber vote
Australian govt to compel social media companies to proactively keep users safe
The Australian government has announced a new plan to force social media companies to take proactive steps to ensure the well-being of their users. Michelle Rowland, the Minister for Communications, on Wednesday night, committed to legislate Digital Duty of Care regulations for technology
PM Modi pays tribute to Pandit Nehru on 135th birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, on the occasion of his 135th birth anniversary. Sharing his tribute on X, the Prime Minister posted, “On the occasion of his birth anniversary, I pay homage
Jarell Quansah added to England squad for Nations League fixtures, replaces Jarrad Branthwaite
Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah has been added to the senior England squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures. Quansah replaces Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, who failed to overcome an injury from the weekend and will return to his club, England football said. The 21-year-old
Apple iPhone exports from India hit record Rs 60,000 crore in April-Oct
In a new record, Apple has reached almost Rs 60,000 crore in iPhone exports from India in the first seven months of the current fiscal (FY25). During the April-October period, the Cupertino-based tech giant exported iPhones worth nearly Rs 60,000 crore (over $7
Going to the moon is a costly affair, says ISRO chief, emphasizing the need for private sector involvement
Going to the Moon is a costly affair, said ISRO chairman S. Somanath, while stressing the need for private sector involvement in space exploration. He was speaking at an interactive session with students of the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society. Somanath said that
Australia: man arrested after shooting at police in Melbourne
A man has been arrested after allegedly shooting at police officers in Melbourne, in Australia’s state of Victoria, local police said. Victoria police said in a statement on Tuesday night that the man was arrested following a siege that lasted several hours on