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JAMMU, Oct 27: Demanding release of report of the Government Committee for the regularisation of daily wagers in JKUT, the daily wage workers of the Public Health Engineering (PHE)/ Jal Shakti Department today staged a strong protest demonstration and march in the winter capital city here today. The PHE workers under the banner of PHE Employees United Front of Jammu province held protest on the 1225th day in support of their demands. On the first day of the Assembly session on October 23, they ...Read More >
India has commended U.S. President Donald Trump for his leadership in brokering the Gaza peace agreement , calling it a "landmark initiative" that has reinvigorated regional diplomacy. Speaking at the UN Security Council , India's envoy P. Harish said the deal represents "a vital step toward lasting peace" and credited Trump for "his instrumental role in bringing both sides to the table." The agreement, signed in Egypt, outlines a 20-point plan for reconstruction and coexistence between Israel ...Read More >
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday greeted the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel on the force's Raising Day, noting that "the Himveers of the ITBP have set glorious precedents in courage and commitment to the nation" New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday greeted the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel on the force's Raising Day, noting that "the Himveers of the ITBP have set glori ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on the 64th foundation day of the force, hailing the force's sacrifice and humanitarian service. Taking it to X, the PM Modi said, "Warm greetings to all ITBP Himveers and their families on their Raising Day. The Force embodies unmatched courage, discipline and devotion to duty." "Serving amid the harshest climates and most difficult terrains, they safeguard the nation with unwavering resolve. Their ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, Oct 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah led a solemn ceremony at the Police Martyrs Memorial in Zewan, paying homage to the police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day. Accompanied by Council of Ministers Sakeena Itoo and Javid Ahmad Dar, along with Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, the Chief Minister offered floral tribute at the memorial in honor of the courage and supreme sacrifice of the martyrs. The commem ...Read More >
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today led a solemn ceremony at the Police Martyrs Memorial in Zewan, paying homage to the police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day, an official press release said. It said accompanied by Council of Ministers Sakina Itoo and Javid Ahmad Dar, along with Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, the Chief Minister offered floral tributes at the memorial in honor of the courage and supreme ...Read More >
New Delhi: India on Tuesday evening announced the upgradation of its three-year-old "technical mission" in the Afghan capital Kabul to a full-fledged embassy with "immediate effect". The intent had initially been announced after talks between external affairs minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar and his Afghan counterpart and senior Taliban regime leader Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi here 11 days ago. It may be be noted that while India appears to be steadily inching towards full diplomatic recognition of ...Read More >
The protest by female journalists after they were excluded from Mr Muttaqi's first press conference at the Embassy of Afghanistan is symptomatic of the wide gulf between Indian and Taliban-controlled Afghanistan's ideas. -- Internet The visit of Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to New Delhi on October 9-16 represents an interesting inflection point South Asian geopolitics. It was the first visit by a senior Taliban official to India post the Taliban's return to power in 2021. This di ...Read More >
Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer inaugurated its new office in New Delhi on Friday to expand its presence across India's commercial aviation, defence, business aviation, services, and urban air mobility sectors. With nearly 50 aircraft already operating in India, Embraer aims to strengthen collaboration with local partners, suppliers, and customers while supporting Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. Brazilian aerospace major Embraer on Friday inaugurated its office in the nation ...Read More >
Baramulla, Oct 20: The Indian Army's 20 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) Battalion came to the aid of a fire-affected family at a village in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district. Acting swiftly, Army personnel provided shelter, food, and essential clothing to the family. "Indian Army's 20 RR Battalion springs into action and lends a helping hand to a fire-stricken family in Ratherpora, Tangmarg Village in Jammu and Kashmir. Swift response and humanitarian aid enable Army personnel to provide refuge, su ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the armed forces personnel during Diwali celebration on board the INS Vikrant on Monday. Mentioning that today is a remarkable day, a remarkable moment, and a remarkable sight, PM The Modi highlighted that on one side lies the vast ocean, and on the other, the immense strength of Mother India's brave soldiers. He noted that while one side presents the infinite horizon and boundless sky, the other side showcases the colo ...Read More >
"I call upon the party leadership to take decisive and meaningful steps to address the longstanding injustice (with the Kashmiri Pandit community). They deserve more than symbolic gestures or repeated mentions in parliamentary debates," he said. Earlier, on October 3, Sirwal had threatened to resign from the party, citing Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's "unacceptable" remarks against Muslims and the state police's "vindictive" attitude towards the minority community. The BJP lea ...Read More >
India has backed Afghanistan in its latest conflict with Pakistan, expressing full support for Afghan territorial integrity. In a media briefing on Thursday, Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters that Pakistan "hosts terrorist organizations" and "sponsors terrorist activities" in the neighborhood. "It is an old practice of Pakistan to blame its neighbors for its own internal failures, and Pakistan is infuriated with Afghanistan exercising sovereignty over its own ...Read More >
Jaishankar added that the role of peacekeepers as buffers between warring states is no longer enough. New Delhi: A new paradigm is needed for UN peacekeeping missions to effectively deal with the changing nature of conflicts and security challenges, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday. He said the peacekeepers must be prepared to protect civilians from harm, respond to humanitarian crises, and yet operate in environments where the "enemy wears no uniform and respects no ru ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan on Friday evening, marking the fourth quake to hit the country in less than a month and the second quake to hit the country in less than 12 hours. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the tremor occurred 47 km north-northwest of Khandud at 12:15 UTC (5:45 pm IST) at a depth of 43 km. No immediate damage or casualties were reported from Afghanistan. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi Meets Egyptian FM ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] October 17 (ANI): In a major boost to India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, Mahindra Group and Brazil's Embraer Defense & Security on Friday announced a strategic cooperation agreement to introduce the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft in India. The agreement, signed during the inauguration of Embraer's national office in New Delhi, aims to advance the C-390 Millennium solution for the Indian Air Force's Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme. Also Read | 'Th ...Read More >
Born in Egypt, Anne Aly moved to Australia when she was two years old Australia's Cabinet Minister Anne Aly has landed in India as part of the Anthony Albanese government's efforts to deepen ties across the Indian Ocean region. The Australian Minister for International Development, Multicultural Affairs and Small Business will also deliver a keynote address at the NDTV World Summit on Friday at Bharat Mandapam. Aly will highlight the role of Indian-Australian communities in shaping national id ...Read More >
India welcomed the initial phase of President Trump's Gaza peace plan, urging all parties to uphold commitments for future steps. Minister Kirti V Singh emphasized the need for peace and calm, reiterating India's support for a two-state solution and its ongoing humanitarian assistance to Palestinians.Welcoming the agreement on the first phase of President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, the Indian government urged all parties to honour their respective commitments, saying this could set the stag ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said that India stands with Afghanistan sovereignty on its tensions with Pakistan. Spokesperson of MEA, Randhir Jaiswal, while addressing the weekly press briefing here said that Pakistan is habituated in blaming its neighbours for its internal problems. On the developments that are happening on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, we are closely monitoring the situation three things are clear. One, Pakistan hosts te ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India's readiness to take on greater responsibilities in a reformed United Nations and a renewed multilateral order, while addressing the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries' (UNTCC) Chiefs' Conclave. Jaishankar outlined key principles that should guide future UN peace operations, stressing that mandates must be "realistic and clear" to ensure effective implementation. He also reiterated that "the pr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Visiting Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Sunday said that not inviting women to a press conference held in New Delhi was not intentional but a result of a "technical issue." Responding to growing backlash from Indian media and politicians, Muttaqi clarified that the decision was not based on gender discrimination. "With regards to the press conference, it was on short notice and a short list of journalists was decided," Muttaqi said. "Th ...Read More >
Afghanistan's UN-sanctioned foreign minister arrived in India on Thursday, the first visit by a top Taliban leader since they returned to power in 2021 following the withdrawal of US-led forces. Amir Khan Muttaqi's trip -- made possible after the UN Security Council granted him a travel waiver -- is expected to be closely watched by India's arch-rival Pakistan, as New Delhi deepens its engagement with the Taliban government. "We look forward to engaging discussions with him on bilateral relati ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, Oct 9: The Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), East Singhbhum Branch, Jamshedpur, organized a Mega Blood Donation Camp today at its Red Cross Bhawan premises in Sakchi to mark National Voluntary Blood Donation Day. The camp witnessed a record collection of 540 units of blood. Speaking at the inauguration, Nalini Rammurthy, Honorary Secretary of the Jamshedpur Blood Centre, highlighted the importance of such camps in ensuring an adequate blood supply for the city's residents. The collec ...Read More >
New Delhi: Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's arrival in New Delhi has placed Indian diplomats in a complex protocol quandary. It is whether to display the Taliban flag alongside the Indian Tricolour during his scheduled meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday, October 10, or not. India does not officially recognise the Taliban government, making the question of flag placement a sensitive issue that carries both symbolic and political weight. Here's why India doe ...Read More >
Delhi/Hyderabad, Oct 9 (Maxim News): Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttakhi Qadri arrived in India today. This is Amir Khan's first official visit to India. He will be in India for a week to discuss bilateral relations and several regional issues. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has given a grand welcome to Amir Khan who arrived in the national capital Delhi. A statement was issued to this effect on the social media platform 'X'. It has been said that di ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, on Friday, hailed the completion of 25 years of India-Russia strategic partnership, underscoring how it opened a new chapter in the bilateral relationship of the two countries. In a post on X, Alipov said, "On October 3, 2000, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee signed the declaration on strategic partnership, which opened a new chapter in bilateral relations. Today we are ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, on Friday, hailed the completion of 25 years of India-Russia strategic partnership, underscoring how it opened a new chapter in the bilateral relationship of the two countries. In a post on X, Alipov said, On October 3, 2000, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee signed the declaration on strategic partnership, which opened a new chapter in bilateral relations. Today we are c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, on Friday, hailed the completion of 25 years of India-Russia strategic partnership, underscoring how it opened a new chapter in the bilateral relationship of the two countries. In a post on X, Alipov said, "On October 3, 2000, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee signed the declaration on strategic partnership, which opened a new chapter in bilateral relations. Today we are ...Read More >
Putin India visit: Moscow and New Delhi are working on finalizing the dates for Vladimir Putin's visit to India in December this year, while Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is likely to visit the country ahead of the Russian President's trip to prepare for the the summit and discuss bilateral issues, ANI reported on Wednesday, citing sources. Earlier, Sergey Lavrov had announced at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that Russian President Vladimir Putin will embark on a state visit ...Read More >
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India around December 5 for annual summit talks with PM Narendra Modi, aiming to solidify strategic ties in defense, trade, and energy. Preparations are underway, with India potentially procuring more S-400 missile systems. The leaders will also discuss the Ukraine conflict, reinforcing their "Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership." Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India around December 5 to hold annual summit tal ...Read More >
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