Next Republican debate cancelled after Haley refuses to take stage without Trump
Washington, Jan 17 - The next Republican presidential debate has been cancelled with Indian-American aspirant Nikki Haley refusing to appear on stage unless former President Donald Trump takes part.
‘India has world’s fourth strongest military, US most powerful’
New Delhi, Jan 17 - India has the fourth strongest military globally while the US has the most powerful followed by Russia and China, according to the Global Firepower's recently released Military Strength Rankings for 2024.
Airspace restrictions issued in Delhi on Republic Day
New Delhi, Jan 16 - Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Tuesday issued airspace restriction for 11 days in view of preparation for Republic Day celebrations.
PM stayed silent on Manipur, did not solve Naga problem in 9 years: Rahul
Kohima, Jan 16 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said despite a big tragedy in Manipur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remained silent and despite his commitment nine years ago, he did nothing to resolve the Naga political issue in Nagaland.
Despite ‘War Room’ Delhi airport chaos continues, over 90 flights delayed
New Delhi, Jan 16 - Despite the establishment of 'War Rooms' at six metropolitan airports, chaos at Delhi airport continued for the third day on Tuesday with the departure of over 90 domestic flights either delayed or rescheduled by a few hours.
Tax reforms resulted in record tax collection: PM Modi
Puttaparthi (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 16 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that reforms brought in the tax system in the country during the last 10 years have resulted in record tax collections.
President Murmu to open Surajkund Crafts Fair on Feb 2
Chandigarh, Jan 16 - President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the 37th International Surajkund Crafts Fair in Faridabad on February 2. Besides, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar will attend the fair on February 3.
UN General Assembly President to visit India
United Nations, Jan 17 - UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis is to visit India later this month after attending the Nonaligned and Group of 77 summits in Uganda, according to his spokesperson Monica Grayley.
Putin meets N. Korean FM amid deepening military cooperation
Seoul/Moscow, Jan 17 - Russian President Vladimir Putin met visiting North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui in Moscow amid deepening military cooperation between the two countries, the media reported on Wednesday.
Trump, columnist Jean Carrol face off in defamation trial
Washington, Jan 17 - Fresh from his victory in the Iowa caucuses, former US President Donald Trump attended the first day of a $10 million defamation trial filed by columnist E. Jean Carroll for sexually abusing and making defamatory statements against her.
Zelensky, EU chief agree to start screening of Ukrainian legislation
Kiev, Jan 17 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have agreed to start screening of Ukrainian legislation for compliance with European Union laws.
US-led airstrikes hit Houthi targets in central Yemen: Official
Aden, Jan 17 - The US has reportedly conducted a series of fresh airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen's central province of Al Bayda.
UK Conservative Party deputy chairmen resign over Rwanda immigration bill vote
London, Jan 17 - Two deputy chairmen of the British ruling Conservative Party have resigned as the lawmakers in the UK voted on amendments to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's emergency legislation on immigration.
Trumps kicks off 2024 bid with Iowa win; Ramaswamy gives up
Washington, Jan 17 - America’s twice-impeached former President, who is also facing more than 90 criminal charges, kicked off his bid for the Republican party's nomination for President with a thumping victory in the first of the primaries held Monday in Iowa.
PM offers prayers at Andhra Pradesh’s Lepakshi temple
Puttaparthi (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 16 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday offered prayers at the historic Veerabhadra Temple at Lepakshi in Andhra Pradesh’s Sri Sathya Sai district.
Pran Pratishtha event an election, political function so Cong will skip it: Rahul Gandhi
Kohima, Jan 16 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that the Pran Pratishtha ceremony on January 22 is “an election and political function” and that’s why the Congress has decided to skip the event in Ayodhya.
Forest fires trigger landmine explosions along LoC in J&K’s Poonch
Jammu, Jan 16 - Forest fires along the Line of Control (LoC) on Tuesday resulted in explosion of several landmines in J&K’s Poonch district.
Sharmila appointed Congress president in Andhra Pradesh
Amaravati, Jan 16 - The Congress on Tuesday appointed Y. S. Sharmila as the president of the party's Andhra Pradesh unit.
Yogi launches wall writing campaign with ‘Is baar BJP char sau paar’
Gorakhpur , Jan 16 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday launched the Wall Writing Campaign with the slogan 'Ek baar phir Modi sarkar, is baar BJP char sau paar (once again Modi government, this time over 400 for BJP'.
New chapter in India-Bangladesh bilateral ties: High Commissioner
Dhaka, Jan 16 - During a meeting with Bangladesh's newly-elected Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud, Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma said a new chapter of bilateral relations between the two neighbouring nations has opened, and would work "more closely" to take the ties forward.