India urges unconditional release of Israeli hostages following terror attacks
India has reiterated its strong condemnation of the October 7 terror attacks on Israel, calling for a ceasefire and the immediate, unconditional release of all hostages. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasized India’s position during the 17th India-Israel Foreign Office Consultations held in New
Harris defends policy reversals saying her ‘values have not changed’
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar Vice President Kamala Harris, who is also a Democratic presidential candidate, defended her shifting positions on several key issues, asserting that her core values have not changed.
PM Modi invited to SCO summit in Islamabad, but attendance uncertain
Pakistan has officially confirmed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit scheduled for mid-October in Islamabad. During her weekly press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch stated that invitations had been extended to
High demand for tickets to PM Modi’s New York reception overwhelms venue capacity
The Indian diaspora and Americans nationwide are showing overwhelming interest in attending the community reception for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York, surpassing the venue’s capacity. Avinash Gupta, President of the tri-state chapter of the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA), noted, “There
Paris Paralympics: Avani bags gold with Games record, Mona takes bronze in women’s 10m air rifle SH1
Chateauroux, Aug 30 – Avani Lekhara bagged a gold medal with the Games record while Mona Agarwal took home bronze in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 at the Paris Paralympics on Friday. In the final, Avani bettered her previous record set
NSA Doval meets Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Colombo
Colombo, Aug 30 – National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval called on Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo on Friday, holding discussions on the ongoing economic collaboration between the two neighbouring countries. Sri Lanka’s National Security Advisor Sagala
Adani Ports acquires 80 pc stake in Astro Offshore for $185 mn to boost marine portfolio
Ahmedabad, Aug 30 – Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) on Friday announced its acquisition of an 80 per cent stake in global offshore support vessel operator Astro Offshore for $185 million in an all-cash deal. Astro will enhance Adani Ports’ global
India’s fintech industry received record $31 bn investment in last 10 years: PM Modi
Mumbai, Aug 30 – India’s fintech revolution is improving financial inclusion as well as driving innovation and in the last 10 years, the industry has received a record investment of more than $31 billion, along with witnessing a startup growth of 500 per
India’s best is yet to come, says PM at GFF, hints at returning to power in 2029
Mumbai, Aug 30 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi indicated that he would return to power in five years as India’s “best is yet to come”, while addressing the annual 5th Global Fintech Fest, here on Friday. PM Modi also expressed confidence that India’s
Trinamool leader held for using forged letterhead of Abhishek Banerjee
Kolkata, Aug 30 – The Kolkata Police, on Friday, arrested a local Trinamool Congress leader in the New Town area in the northern outskirts of Kolkata on charges of duping people of a few crores of rupees by forging the letterhead of the
‘Actions have consequences’: EAM Jaishankar says era of uninterrupted dialogues with Pakistan over
New Delhi, Aug 30 – External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday asserted that the era of interrupted dialogues with Pakistan is over, noting that “actions have consequences”. In his remarks at a book launch event in the national capital, Jaishankar said: “Era
Paris Paralympics: Avani, Mona qualify for women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 final
Chateauroux, Aug 30 – Tokyo Paralympics gold medallist Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal have qualified in the women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1 final at the Paris Paralympics, here on Friday. Avani finished second with 625.8 points while Mona was placed fifth after
People have to choose between terrorism & peace: Union Minister on J&K polls
Jammu, Aug 30 – Union Minister and BJP’s J&K in charge for elections G. Kishan Reddy said on Friday that the people of union territory have to choose between terrorism and peace during the upcoming Assembly polls. Criticising the National Conference (NC), Congress
Nabanna Abhijan: NHRC issues notice to Kolkata Police
Kolkata, Aug 30 – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday issued a notice to Kolkata Police seeking an explanation on the alleged police excesses on the protestors participating in the ‘Nabanna Abhijan (march to Bengal secretariat)’ on August 27. The march
Assam Assembly to discontinue break for offering Friday Namaz
Guwahati, Aug 30 – The Assam Assembly on Friday decided to end a British-era rule of giving a break for offering Friday Namaz. From now on, there will be no break on Friday for Namaz prayers for Muslim MLAs. Biswajit Phukan, a BJP
In far-reaching development, Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal indicted by Akal Takht
Amritsar, Aug 30 – In a far-reaching development, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Badal was on Friday indicted by Akal Takht, the supreme temporal seat of Sikhs. The Five Sikh High Priests, led by Giani Raghubir Singh, declared Sukhbir Badal ‘Tankhiya’ (guilty
India’s tyre exports bounce back in April-June quarter
New Delhi, Aug 30 – India’s tyre exports have bounced back in the first quarter (April-June) of the current financial year with a 17 per cent jump to Rs 6,219 crore, according to a statement issued by the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA).
Tension in Mahayuti: NCP slams Sena minister over his ‘vomit after Cabinet meetings’ remark
Mumbai, Aug 30 – The Ajit Pawar-led NCP on Friday reacted sharply against Shiv Sena minister Tanaji Sawant’s statement that although he sits next to the NCP in the Cabinet, but when he comes out he vomits. The NCP’s Chief Spokesman Umesh Patil
Vinesh Phogat prays for strength, courage at Golden Temple
Amritsar, Aug 30 – Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was disqualified from the 50-kg final match in the Paris games, on Friday visited the holiest of Sikh shrines, Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple, saying she prayed for strength and courage.
J&K polls: Congress candidate sentenced to 5 months in jail
Jammu, Aug 30 – Former president of J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) and party’s candidate, Vikar Rasool Wani has been convicted by a court along with five others to five months imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1,000. In a big embarrassment for