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Oil markets are trying to make sense of claims from Donald Trump about whether India and China will continue to purchase Russian oil, offering the latest example of how the president is willing to intertwine energy, trade, and geopolitics. This past week has seen Trump repeatedly claim that India is soon set to buy "no oil" from Russia, which, earlier in the week, Indian officials declined to confirm. Trump was unbowed, saying Friday at the White House, "They've already de-escalated." Equally ...Read More >
Promoting Indian products ahead of Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared a video of an advertisement that features shops selling Indian products, including clothes, shoes, and other items. Sharing a post from the X handle of the Indian Government, he wrote on X, "Let's mark this festive season by celebrating the hard work, creativity, and innovation of 140 crore Indians." He also urged citizens to share what they have bought during the festive season on social media. "Do also ...Read More >
MUMBAI: After taking up the issue of alleged voter list fudging directly with the Election Commission (EC), political parties, mainly the opposition, have decided to take the matter to the people. Questioning the integrity of the poll body, they will hit the Mumbai streets on November 1 in a march similar to the one led by Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi in August. All the senior leaders such as Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray and Harshwardhan Sapkal are expected to participate in the m ...Read More >
New Delhi: India and Brazil on Thursday agreed to deepen their economic engagement by expanding the scope of their Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) under the Mercosur framework. As a part of this effort, the two countries have set a new bilateral trade target of $20 billion by 2030, up from $12 billion in 2024. At the India-Brazil Business Dialogue in New Delhi, Brazil's Vice President and Minister for Development, Industry, Trade & Services, Geraldo Alckmin, said the two nations were "comple ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya. They discussed development cooperation, education, and women's empowerment. The welfare of Indian fishermen was also a key topic. Modi emphasized the importance of cooperation between the two close neighbors for regional prosperity. Their discussions covered innovation and shared regional interests. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday discussed a range of issues including development cooperation and the welfare of ...Read More >
New Delhi: In the early 90s, when the post-liberalisation era of India had just kicked in and smartphones were still years away, a young Sri Lankan student arrived at the Hindu College in Delhi, carrying with her a mixture of dreams, hopes and a bit of nervousness. On Thursday, Harini Amarasuriya visited this prestigious institution as the prime minister of Sri Lanka in a ceremonial convoy, as the college described it as a "remarkable homecoming" of a "distinguished alumna". Amarasuriya spent ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken a firm stance against Maoist terrorism, declaring that it has drastically declined across the nation, with only a trio of districts remaining significantly affected. He criticized earlier administrations for allegedly supporting 'urban naxals' and emphasized the remarkable surrender of numerous Naxals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said it is his guarantee that the day is not far when the nation would be rid of Maoist terror and hit out at the pre ...Read More >
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah marks one year in office with his key promise of statehood restoration still elusive. Despite election pledges for autonomy and special status, the National Conference government has achieved little politically, facing criticism for inaction. While highlighting welfare measures, the administration grapples with security challenges and economic setbacks impacting tourism and local livelihoods. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 17 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said it is his guarantee that the day is not far when the nation would be rid of Maoist terror and hit out at the previous Congress regime for nurturing "urban naxals" and turning a blind eye to violence unleashed by them. Addressing the NDTV World Summit here, he recounted the recent success in countering Maoist terror saying 303 Naxal operatives have surrendered in the past 75 hours and only three districts of the country now rema ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 17 (PTI) Three Bangladeshi smugglers, who attempted to steal cattle from a village in Tripura after crossing the border, died during an altercation three days ago, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday while trashing Dhaka's claim that they were lynched by a mob. MEA spokesperson Randir Jaiswal said the three Bangladeshi smugglers died about three kilometres inside Indian territory on October 15. "A group of three miscreants from Bangladesh crossed the internatio ...Read More >
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced resumption of the traditional Darbar Move - the practice of swapping capital between Srinagar and Jammu cities -- after a gap of more than four years. The practice was stopped by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in 2021. Though the move, in the backdrop of the government's claims of digitalisation and e-governance, sounds stupid, the ruling dispensation has been trying to sell it as a major development. Addressing a press conference here ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) The BJP on Thursday slammed the Congress over Rahul Gandhi's remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying if he was really afraid of Donald Trump, the US president would not be publicly saying "Modi is a great man" every few days just to get his attention. Hitting back at Gandhi, the ruling party also alleged that given the "record of his family" and history of the Congress, it was no surprise that the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha cannot grasp what 'India ...Read More >
Jammu, Oct 16 (PTI) Solution to all issues facing Jammu and Kashmir lies in the restoration of statehood, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday, as he urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fulfil his promise for the same made to the people of the Union territory. With the National Conference government completing one year in office on Thursday, Abdullah pledged to continue its efforts for the overall development of J-K, and fulfil the promises made in the party's election manifesto. "W ...Read More >
Jammu, Oct 16 (PTI) Asserting that they were hopeful of restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir within the first year of government formation, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fulfil his promise for the same made to the people of the Union territory. Abdullah also said the National Conference government, which completed one year in office on Thursday, is committed to the promises made to the people in its election manifesto. "We were hope ...Read More >
NAIROBI, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80, a source in Odinga's office told Reuters on Wednesday, without giving further details. Indian newspaper Mathrubhumi earlier reported that Odinga, who was undergoing treatment in the southern Indian city of Kochi, suffered a cardiac arrest on Wednesday and was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead. As opposition leader, Odinga lost all five of his presidential campaigns, with two of the vo ...Read More >
He says New Delhi is firmly in favour of free, fair and participatory elections in Bangladesh, held as soon as possible India will work with whichever government comes to power in Bangladesh after the country's upcoming general election, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has said. Speaking at a meeting with the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Bangladesh (DCAB) in New Delhi on Monday, Misri said India supports a "free, fair, inclusive and participatory" election in Bangladesh, sche ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 2 (PTI) Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant on Thursday paid rich tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversary and remembered their contributions in nation building. Speaking at a function organised at the Supreme Court premises, where he garlanded the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, Justice Surya Kant said on this day, "we bow in reverence to Rashtra Pita Mahatma Gandhi, whose life and ideals illuminate the very path that humani ...Read More >
Gorakhpur (UP), Oct 2 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday paid his tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries, saying the "double-engine government" is realising their dreams through policies on swadeshi, self-reliance, and cleanliness. He paid floral tributes to portraits of Gandhi and Shastri at his residence in Gorakhnath Temple here. Adityanath said the father of the nation showed the world the power of t ...Read More >
Former Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram has disclosed that he was inclined towards retaliatory action against Pakistan after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks but was ultimately persuaded against it. Speaking on an ABP News Podcast, Chidambaram recounted the decision-making process within the government and how international diplomatic pressure, particularly from the United States, shaped India's stance. Chidambaram recalled that he took charge as Home Minister on November 30, 2008, a day afte ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) After Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the RSS for its role in nation-building, the Congress reminded him on Wednesday that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had said at the time that the Sangh's activities created an atmosphere that led to the killing of Mahatma Gandhi. In a post on X, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said, "The PM has spoken much of the RSS this morning. Is he even aware of what Sardar Patel wrote to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on July 18, 1948?" He shared extract ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the RSS on its centenary celebrations, and said the organisation never displayed any bitterness despite several attacks on it as it continued to work on the principle of nation first. Participating in the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) here, Modi highlighted the contribution of the Sangh in nation-building and said it reached every corner of the country with the goal of fostering harmony by removing div ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30: Madagascar's president, Andry Rajoelina, has dissolved his government following three days of youth-led protests over power outages and water shortages that left at least 22 people dead, according to the UN. More than 100 others have been injured, reports Guardian. The demonstrations, inspired by recent "Gen Z" protests in Kenya and Nepal, mark the biggest challenge to Rajoelina since his disputed re-election in 2023. Thousands of mostly young protesters, many dressed in black ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) The BJP on Tuesday attacked the Congress over the remarks of former home minister P Chidambaram related to the 2008 Mumbai attack, claiming that the then UPA government bowed to pressure and it was a weak dispensation. In a podcast, the Congress leader had suggested that he personally favoured military retribution against Pakistan following the ghastly terror attack but the government led by the then prime minister Manmohan Singh decided to go by the external affairs min ...Read More >
Reacting to US President Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan, Israeli ambassador Reuven Azar, in an exclusive conversation with CNN-News18's Zakka Jacob, said he hoped that Hamas would accept it. He also thanked PM Narendra Modi for extending his support to the plan, saying India has a lot to offer in reconstruction of post-war Gaza. "We don't have assurances that Hamas will do that. But we have several new elements that we haven't seen in the past. First of all, there is a clear plan and a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza will allow countries like India to carry out reconstruction activities in the region as New Delhi has been playing a positive role for peace in the Middle-East, Israeli ambassador Reuven Azar said on Tuesday. The envoy also welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reaction to the 20-point peace plan and said India can contribute significantly to the region. The plan, unveiled after talks between Trump and Israeli Prime Ministe ...Read More >
New Delhi: Why did Indian cricketers refuse to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Pakistani interior minister and Asia Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi? It has now come to light that Naqvi's reposting of certain images on his X handle - not accessible in India - triggered the refusal. One of the images titled 'Final Day' showed Pakistani cricketers, including captain Salman Ali Agha and fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, in flight suits with airborne fighter jets in the background. Earlie ...Read More >
New Delhi: Veteran BJP leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra passed away at the age of 93 Tuesday morning, the party said. He was undergoing treatment at AIIMS for the last few days. Malhotra was the first president of the BJP in Delhi. He served as the leader of opposition in the assembly and was also projected as the party's chief ministerial face during the 2008 election, in which the Congress under Sheila Dikshit maintained its winning streak. Several leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi ...Read More >
Jaipur: Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday condemned a BJP spokesperson's alleged threat that Rahul Gandhi will be "shot" as a dangerous reflection of the mindset of the ruling party. In a video message, Gehlot said, "The country has seen that Mahatma Gandhi and former prime minister Indira Gandhi were shot dead. They were committed to keep the nation united. Now a BJP spokesperson has commented about Rahul Gandhi that he will be shot in the chest." Gehlot expressed his con ...Read More >
New Delhi: Jammuand Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has accused the Centre of betraying both Ladakh and J-K by failing to fulfil its promises and deepening mistrust through delays in restoring statehood. Speaking at the launch of senior journalist and author Harinder Baweja's latest book, "They Will Shoot You, Madam: My life through conflict" on Sunday, Abdullah said the government had failed to follow through on its own roadmap, first for Jammu and Kashmir and now for Ladakh, alleging tha ...Read More >
New Delhi: Dismissing the Opposition's criticism of his government's GST measures as lies of "bayan bahadur", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the BJP-NDA ushered in a "new model of good governance" and a family will now save nearly Rs 20,000 on its annual household expenditure of Rs 1 lakh compared to the UPA period. Speaking at the inauguration of Delhi BJP headquarters here, Modi asked party workers to ensure that the benefits of next-generation GST reforms reach people, espe ...Read More >
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