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New Delhi- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the proposed amendments to the Women Reservation Act are not just a legislative exercise but a reflection of the aspirations of crores of women across India, urging all MPs to come together to support this significant move. In a signed article posted on his website narendramodi.in, the prime minister also said that the initiative is an affirmation of a principle that has long guided India's civilisational ethos that society progresse ...Read More >
Former Union Minister and Congress leader Anand Sharma on Thursday (April 2, 2026) appreciated India's diplomatic and skilful handling of the West Asia crisis and urged it to be the leader of the Global South in de-escalating the hostilities in the region. In a statement, Mr. Sharma said the international community could not remain a "mute spectator" to the collapse of the rules-based multilateral order and global crisis-management mechanisms. "Indian diplomatic handling of the crisis has been ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2: Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma on Thursday hailed India's diplomatic handling of the West Asia crisis as "mature and skilful", saying it has helped the country avoid "potential minefields". He also urged India to take the lead in mobilising the Global South and strategic-partner countries to collectively work towards the restoration of peace and order in the region. Lauding the efforts taken so far by New Delhi, Sharma said, "Indian diplomatic handling of the crisis ha ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 16 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his remarks concerning US President Donald Trump claims on India Russian oil imports, accusing the Congress leader of putting personal politics above national interest. Kesavan said the national interest has always been a top priority for the BJP-led government, contrasting it with ...Read More >
New Delhi, August 13 (ANI): Former diplomat Vikas Swarup has described the United States' current relationship with Pakistan as a short-term, tactical arrangement driven largely by financial interests, while stressing that US-India ties remain strategic in nature. In an interview with ANI, Swarup, a former High Commissioner to Canada and renowned author, said, 'We have to look at the US' relationship with Pakistan in a different lens from the US' relationship with India. I believe the current r ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): India on Friday expressed confidence that its relationship with the United States will continue to move forward and it remains focused on the substantive agenda the two countries are committed to. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at the regular media briefing that the bilateral partnership with the United States has weathered several transitions and challenges and the two countries share a comprehensive global strategic partnershi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI) Trades worth nearly Rs 3.21 lakh crore have been conducted through the electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) platform during the last five financial years, the government said on Friday. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Agriculture Ramnath Thakur said, "From 1st April, 2020 to 31st March, 2025, trade worth Rs 3,20,766 crore has been conducted through electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)". The minister was replying to a quest ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM), an affiliate of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Friday slammed the US for applying "coercive tactics" on India to gain access to Indian markets in sensitive sectors, and asked the government to stay firm on its stance to protect national interest. It also said that India must avoid concessions that undermine farmers, small-scale industries, or long-term economic self-reliance. "The Swadeshi Jagran Manch urges the Government of India to maintain its f ...Read More >
The Congress on Thursday (July 17, 2025) accused the government of departing from India's traditional position on foreign policy matters without consulting Parliament and said it was time for recalibration, honest introspection and course correction to reclaim the country's stature globally. The main Opposition party also alleged that the government was weakening national consensus on the country's foreign policy, claiming that it had lowered and weakened the country's position globally, and de ...Read More >
Shimla, Jul 17 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to remove encroachments on forest lands, including the fruit-bearing trees, all across the state and not limit it to some areas. The order was passed by a division bench consisting of Justices Vivek Thakur and Bipin C Negi on Wednesday after the Advocate General placed on record fresh instructions issued by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, informing that 2,456 apple and other fruit trees have been felled f ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The US embassy in India has warned that "committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues -- it could lead to your visa being revoked and make you ineligible for future US visas". The warning was issued days after a video of an Indian woman who tried to leave a store with a cart full of items without paying went viral. This also prompted the embassy to say, "The US values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all US laws."Res ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): Expressing his concern on the trade deal with the United States, Congress MP Anand Sharma said that they are expecting from the Centre that national interest would be taken into perspective and a balanced agreement would be struck, where India would benefit from the deal. Speaking to ANI, Sharma highlighted that India too has its commitments, adding that negotiators know these issues that India concerns and reservations have to be taken into consideration. We ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) India continued to address the priorities of the Global South even as it engaged actively with the world in advancing its national interests amid a rapidly evolving global landscape, the 2024 annual report released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) details. Indian foreign policy demonstrated vibrancy and pragmatism, yielding significant achievements that also enhanced India's global stature and goodwill. The MEA highlighted the third edition of the ' ...Read More >
India prioritizes mutual benefits and national interests over deadlines in trade agreements, according to Minister Piyush Goyal. He emphasized fairness and a win-win approach, especially with the US, amidst looming reciprocal tariffs. While negotiations continue with the US, EU, and other nations, India remains firm on securing favorable terms before finalizing any deals.Days ahead of the US' July 9 deadline for reciprocal tariffs, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said India ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 5 (PTI) With the Congress mocking the BJP-led NDA government over the proposed trade deal with the US, Union minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said India negotiates from a position of strength and not under deadlines. He also accused the Congress of "negotiating and signing agreements that were not in the national interest" during that party-led UPA government's tenure. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi had attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Indo-US ...Read More >
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