World leaders and corporate giants recognize India’s growth and PM Modi’s transformative leadership in 2024, hope for a brighter 2025
India’s remarkable ascent on the global stage over the past decade has garnered widespread recognition from world leaders, economists, and corporate giants alike. The year 2024 was particularly significant as India’s growth trajectory, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, continued to
Maldives foreign minister to arrive in India, meet EAM Jaishankar on Friday
Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel will arrive in New Delhi Thursday evening on a three-day India visit during which he would also be holding discussions with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar. Khaleel was appointed as Maldives Minister of Foreign Affairs on September
Strongly condemn cowardly terrorist attack in New Orleans: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday strongly condemned the horrifying New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans that has left at least 15 dead and about three dozen injured. “We strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist attack in New Orleans. Our thoughts and
UN chief condemns US New Orleans attack
United Nations, Jan 3 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the truck attack in New Orleans, the US state of Louisiana, his spokesperson said. In a statement, the UN chief extended his condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims,
Worst president in US history: Trump slams Biden over ‘open border policy’
United States President-elect Donald Trump on Friday launched a fiery attack on outgoing President Joe Biden, calling him “the worst president in the history of the United States” while criticizing his administration’s open border policy. In a series of posts on social media
US investigators, Boeing officials join on-site probe of South Korea plane crash
A team of investigators from the US government and aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co. have arrived at the site of the Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport to participate in the investigation into the incident, Seoul officials said on Tuesday. According to Seoul’s
Trump’s secretary of state nominee voices ‘deepest condolences’ over South Korea plane crash
US President-elect Donald Trump’s secretary of state nominee has expressed “deep condolences” over a recent deadly plane crash in South Korea, which claimed the lives of 179 people. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, nominated to serve as secretary of state for Trump’s second term,
PM Modi lauds first cabinet decision of 2025, says ‘proud of our farmer sisters and brothers’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the first cabinet decision of 2025 and said that his government is committed to enhancing the well-being and prosperity of the farming community. PM Modi’s admiration follows the Union Cabinet’s go-ahead for the extension of a
China extends visa fee reduction till Dec 31, 2025
In a significant move to facilitate foreigners traveling to China, the Chinese Embassy in India announced the extension of reduced visa fees until December 31, 2025, the Embassy said in a statement on Tuesday. The single entry visa fee for visitors is Rs
United Cup: Rybakina puts Kazakhstan on brink of semis; Machac takes Czechia closer to QFs
Elena Rybakina put Kazakhstan one win away from the 2025 United Cup semifinals with a commanding 6-3, 6-1 victory over Germany’s Laura Siegemund in the first match of the tournament’s knockout stages. Group C winners Kazakhstan are now 6-1 in matches this week,
Autopsy reveals struggle not suicide, but murder, say parents of OpenAI whistleblower
The parents of Indian-American techie Suchir Balaji, who was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on December 14, 2024, have rejected the official suicide ruling, alleging that their son was murdered. Suchir, a former OpenAI employee, had made headlines for his whistleblowing
Brooke Shields shows off washboard abs in vacation picture with daughters
Actress Brooke Shields is flaunting her fitness. The model-actress, 59, showed off her toned abs while posing with her two daughters, Grier, 18, and Rowan, 21, on vacation in Nassau, Bahamas. Grier wore a green bikini top with a floral wrap skirt, while
Iraq war WMD intelligence wrong: Former Australian PM
Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard has admitted that intelligence about weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) that led to the Iraq War was wrong. Howard on Wednesday said it was disappointing that searches failed to detect weapons of mass destruction in Iraq but
Statesman of great vision: PM Modi pays tribute to former US Prez Jimmy Carter
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed condolences following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday. Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “Deeply saddened by the passing of former USA President Mr. Jimmy Carter. A statesman of
Football: AC Milan appoint Sergio Conceicao as head coach
AC Milan have announced the appointment of Sergio Conceicao as the head coach of the club on a contract valid until June 2026, following the sacking of Paulo Fonseca. “AC Milan announces that Sergio Paulo Marceneiro da Conceicao has been appointed as the
State funeral of former US President Jimmy Carter to be held on Jan 9
The official state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter will be held on January 9 in Washington D.C., the same day as a national day of mourning announced by President Joe Biden on Sunday. Biden is expected to deliver a eulogy for Carter,
Commitment to humanitarian assistance, disaster relief remains strong: Quad marks 20th anniversary
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), a strategic alliance of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, is celebrating 20 years of cooperation. Established in response to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, the Quad has evolved into a significant platform that supports
US court upholds $5 million verdict against Trump in sexual abuse case
A US federal appeals court has upheld a jury’s decision ordering former President Donald Trump to pay $5 million for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll. The verdict, reached after a nine-day civil trial in New York last year, found Trump
Cobolli, Paolini guide Italy to United Cup quarterfinals
Flavio Cobolli made a remarkable comeback from the brink of defeat, saving a match point, as Italy swept France to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the United Cup. Cobolli triumphed over Frenchman Ugo Humbert 3-6, 7-6(8), 6-2. Humbert won his first
EAM Jaishankar offers condolences to S. Korea’s plane crash victims
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar expressed grief on Monday and offered condolences to the families of over 170 people who died in a plane crash at South Korea’s Muan International Airport. In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, “Deeply saddened by