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Guwahati: Vietnam Communist Party General Secretary To Lam was elected president by the National Assembly on Tuesday, further consolidating his control over the country's political leadership. Lam, who secured another term as party chief in January, will now also serve as president -- bringing together the top party and state positions under one leader in a political system that has traditionally been run through collective leadership. Speaking after being sworn in, Lam said the dual responsibility was both an honour and a solemn duty. "For me, taking the responsibility of the general secretary and the president is a very huge honor, a responsibility, and a sacred and noble duty," he said. National Assembly chairman Tran Thanh Man said all deputies present backed the resolution electing Lam president for the 2026-2031 term. Lam is the first person to secure Vietnam's top two offices through the normal leadership selection process, rather than stepping in after the death of an officeholder. Since becoming party chief less than two years ago, he has moved quickly to consolidate authority, sideline rivals and push through an ambitious reform agenda. His administration has also overseen major restructuring measures, including the merger of provinces and efforts to streamline the bureaucracy. Lam has set an ambitious target of 10 per cent annual economic growth for Vietnam, as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to strengthen its position as a major manufacturing hub. Vietnam remains a one-party Communist state, where the ruling party has long relied on economic growth and political stability to maintain public legitimacy.
Tezpur: After alleged drone strikes on the camp of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) in Myanmar, the group's commander-in-chief Paresh Baruah held an important conversation with his former colleague and peace talk leader Anup Chetia, aka Golap Baruah. The attack, which took place near Pangsau Pass in Myanmar on Sunday, has raised fresh concerns over future of the peace process with the banned insurgent group. While the Indian Army has reportedly denied claims of involvement in the attack, sources suggest the attack involved over 100 drones and around 150 bombs. According t ...Read More >
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged five individuals, including goldy Brar, in relation to the 2024 Gurugram club bombing plot, as revealed in a recently filed chargesheet. This case involves a conspiracy to bomb two clubs, aiming to disrupt communal harmony in Haryana, with the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) implicated. The NIA's investigation highlights the severity of the plot. Those charged include satinderjit Singh (Goldy Brar), Sachin Talian, Ankit, Bhavish, and Randeep Singh. News Directory 3 provides crucial updates on sensitive cases such ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday extended warm greetings to General Phan Van Giang on his appointment as the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Vietnam, stating that India looks forward to deepening longstanding defence ties. General Phan Van Giang was appointed as Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, concurrently serving as Minister of National Defence, on April 8. Vietnam's 16th National Assembly approved this during its first session, as part of the new government for the 2026-2031 term under Prime Minister Le Minh Hung. He is one of s ...Read More >
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get some very high-placed people to say not only that they respected and supported India's right of self- ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 16 (ANI): Following the tragic road accident in the Muwani area of Pithoragarh district on Tuesday that claimed eight lives, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the state government would provide Rs 2 lakh each to the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured. This would be in addition to the ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF), announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which would be given to the next of kin of the deceased. Also Read | Weather Forecast Today, July 16: Check ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) There is a need to introduce small cars entailing a lower tax slab to offer an alternative to consumers at the lower end of the pyramid to shift from "risky" two-wheelers to passenger vehicles, Maruti Suzuki India Chairman RC Bhargava said on Thursday. Speaking at Maruti Suzuki's 44th Annual General Meeting here, noted that with changes in emission and safety regulations over time, the cost of entry-level cars has increased, making them unaffordable for many prospective buyers. "Considering that a large percentage of the population is dependent on two-wheelers for per ...Read More >
DHARMAPURI: For the third time in the past two months, a wild leopard wandered into a private farmland near Valaithottam village near Palacode and hunted chicken raised by a local farmer. Locals are increasingly distressed and urged the forest department to take steps to relocate the leopard. Over the past few months, there have been several reports of leopard sightings in forest areas near Palacode, particularly in Valaithottam village, near the forest's fringe. There have been two instances when the leopard attacked farmlands, taking away a domestic dog and a chicken. On Saturday, the leop ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The Supreme Court has said money cannot be recovered by filing an FIR and seeking help of police as it quashed a cheating case against the producer of Bollywood movie "Tanu Weds Manu". A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan expressed displeasure over the approach of the Allahabad High Court in dealing with the petition of producer Shailesh R Singh for quashing of the FIR against him by complainant Kunal Jain. "Money cannot be recovered, more particularly, in a civil dispute between the parties by filing a first information report and seeking the help of the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - President Donald Trump's new list of tariffs on half the world's countries sent the United States' trading partners scrambling to understand how their businesses will be affected. India got the bad news a day earlier - its goods face a tariff of 25 per cent or more - but the extra time was hardly enough to adjust to the fresh chaos. Indian negotiators had not expected to conclude a meaningful deal in time to meet Mr Trump's revised deadline of Aug 1. But they did expect to be treated as well as their neighbours, and to keep haggling with US officials until October or November, w ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk and Arakashan Road. The Tazia procession will start from Ajmeri Gate and proceed through Pul Paharganj ...Read More >
New Delhi: Starting August 27, Indian exporters face a tough blow as the US slaps steep 50 percent tariffs on close to $60.2 billion worth of goods, covering two-thirds of India's approximately 86.5 billion exports to America. According to a report of the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) labour-intensive industries like textiles, gems and seafood are bracing for up to a 70 percent collapse in shipments, threatening jobs and livelihoods. The report also suggests that some relief remains, about $27.6 billion in exports, as medicines, APIs and electronics will stay duty-free, with pharma ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that both Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are unlikely to respond to the party's recent questions concerning BJP's Puducherry President and Raj Bhavan constituency candidate VP Ramalingam and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) chief Jose Charles Martin hosting a Sri Lankan diplomat in Puducherry. Replying to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera's post on X, Ramesh wrote, "The answers to your three questions are self-evident: 1. He will not, 2. He will not, ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 18 (PTI) Senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir government reviewed the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the 13-day-long Budha Amarnath pilgrimage in Poonch district that will begin on July 28. Deputy Inspector General of Police Tejinder Singh reviewed security in Poonch and stressed ensuring the safety of the devotees. "The first batch will depart from the Bhagwati Nagar basecamp in Jammu on July 28, moving towards the Mandi tehsil in Poonch in a regulated convoy amid full security arrangements," a spokesperson said. Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and Inspec ...Read More >
Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose 7.5 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1.96 lakh crore in July (for sales in June), data released by the government on Friday showed. Even though the pace of growth in gross GST collections picked up to 7.5 per cent in July from 6.2 per cent, this is the second consecutive month wherein the growth rate has been in single digits and much lower after posting double-digit growth in the first two months of the ongoing financial year. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Net GST collections, after accounting for refunds, took a hit by growing by just 1.7 per ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 23: The Congress party has alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision not to travel to Malaysia for the upcoming ASEAN summit is driven by a desire to avoid being cornered by US President Donald Trump, who is also expected to attend the summit. Instead, PM Modi will participate virtually from India, citing scheduling issues, according to sources familiar with the matter. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh, who oversees communications for the party, criticized Modi's absence and speculated on the real reason behind it. Ramesh suggested that while Modi often prais ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) Indian tennis legend Leander Paes joined the BJP here on Tuesday ahead of the West Bengal elections, saying it is "not just a formality but a responsibility" and also a big opportunity to serve the nation. Welcoming him into the BJP fold, Union minister Kiren Rijiju hoped he will "now play a bigger innings in politics" from the party's platform. Paes, 52, joined the party in the presence of senior party leaders, including Rijiju and cabinet colleague Sukanta Majumdar, national general secretary Arun Singh and chief spokesperson Anil Baluni. The tennis star had recent ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated To Lam for his election as the President of Vietnam and expressed confidence that the ties between New Delhi and Hanoi would further deepen under his leadership. PM Modi underlined the time-tested friendship between India and Vietnam and expressed the commitment to further deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. He said on X, "Heartiest congratulations to Mr. To Lam on his election as President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. I am confident that under his leadership ...Read More >
New York/Hyderabad, July 6 (Maxim News): In a bold political move, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced the formation of a new political party in the United States, named the "America Party." The tech billionaire unveiled the initiative on Saturday through a post on X (formerly Twitter), positioning it as a direct challenge to the traditional two-party dominance in American politics Here To Join Us On WhatsApp "America is being bankrupted by bipartisan waste and corruption. This is not democracy -- it's a one-party system in disguise," Musk stated. "The America Party is formed to giv ...Read More >
India is emerging as the most-preferred market for expansion by third-party logistics (3PL) players in the Asia-Pacific region, with nearly 70% of occupiers planning to expand their footprint in the country over the next two years, mentioned CBRE report. 3PL players handle the complete supply chain and logistics operations of their clients, allowing them to focus on their core business. Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO - India, South-East Asia, Middle East & Africa, CBRE, India's rapid economi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Congress slammed the Centre on Friday over a media report claiming that official maps of Great Nicobar Island were altered to remove corals. The party said this was not an ecological update but a "bureaucratic rewrite" designed to bypass environmental safeguards. The opposition party alleged that when reality stands in the way of corporate ambition, the Narendra Modi government simply redraws it. Congress general secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, shared on X a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 11 (PTI) India's maritime sector is poised to play a transformative role in the country's vision of becoming world's third-largest economy, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said Wednesday. Today, India stands as an emerging maritime powerhouse, strategically leveraging its geographical location and advanced infrastructure to spearhead global maritime initiatives, the Vice President said. "With the global blue economy projected to reach USD 6 trillion by 2030, India's maritime sector stands poised to play a transformative role in our emergence as the world's third-largest econom ...Read More >
Nagpur: Warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj belonged to the entire country, but British history tried to confine him as a regional icon, said BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi, who was in Nagpur on Friday to attend an event marking the 351st anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj's coronation. Trivedi told TOI at the event organized by Shivaji Maharaj Kruti Samiti that Shivaji Maharaj's contribution in 'safeguarding' the southern part of India from Mughal invasion must not be forgotten.Trivedi said, "Shivaji Maharaj belonged to all of us, entire country. Unfortunately, the British p ...Read More >
New Delhi: The second match of the five-match Test series between India and England will be played at Edgbaston in Birmingham. It will start on July 2. In this Test, Shubman Gill has a chance to create history. Actually, the Indian team has not been able to win on this ground so far. Team India played the first match on this ground in 1967. Be it Virat Kohli or Dhoni or Dravid or Sourav Ganguly, no Indian captain has won here in 58 years. However, Gill will have a chance to get his name registered in the history books. If he manages to end the drought of 58 years, he will become the first Indi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): As the Digital India Mission completed 10 years on Tuesday, BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari drew contrast between the BJP and the opposition bloc and said that while the INDI Alliance is associated with 'corruption and nepotism,' the Modi government is associated with the model of development. The BJP leader praised the central government for the success of Digital India and stated that the country now accounts for 50 per cent of global financial transactions, a testament to Prime Minister Modi's development model. Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, P ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: In a key move to accelerate development in the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region, the State government has notified the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Land Pooling Scheme (Formulation and Implementation) Rules, 2025. The rules, issued through GO Ms. No.118 by the Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) Department on July 1, aim to promote planned urban growth with a focus on transparency, citizen-friendly procedures, and digital integration. According to S Suresh Kumar, Principal Secretary, MAUD, the revised rules mark a major milestone in the transformation of Amaravati ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal interacted with students of the prestigious Blue MBA Executive Programme at the Copenhagen Business School (CBS) on Saturday. The session spotlighted India's robust economic trajectory, expanding investment opportunities, and the country's efforts to harmonise economic growth with ecological responsibility. Sonowal also became the first Minister from India to visit the prestigious business school. The Minister was joined by a distinguished panel of faculty and maritime experts, including Bria ...Read More >
Mumbai: Upset by the city police's alleged pressure to remove loudspeakers from mosques, some mosques in the city have found a solution through the introduction of a dedicated mobile Azaan app to relay call to prayers five times a day, directly to the worshippers.Globally, Muslim citizens, including those in the US, the UK, Saudi Arabia and UAE, use Azaan apps to get notification for Azaan time for the masjid located in specific areas.Developed by a group of volunteers in Tamil Nadu , the online azaan app has been in use in TN for over three years. "Most people go out to work and their place o ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India's largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50% over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with natural-voice AI agents and deployed end-to-end social media pipelines capable of scaling global brand ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 GW of renewable projects, while exploring new opportunities in other states. The Group has already e ...Read More >