We are rebuilding the economy to ease the cost of living!
I have just arrived home from a three-country visit to South-East Asia where New Zealand’s economic prosperity was at the heart of our efforts. I took with me a 25-member…
London: Overseas Friends of BJP UK organises spectacular ‘Run for Modi’ event
Overseas Friends of BJP UK (UP Chapter) orchestrated a magnificent “Run for Modi” event on Sunday, in the vibrant city of London. Despite being tagged as a “Run for Modi,”…
US campus crackdowns lead to over 200 arrests amid pro-Palestine protests
In a series of tense confrontations, more than 200 individuals found themselves in handcuffs following protests at Northeastern University, Arizona State University, Indiana University, and Washington University in St Louis,…
Two Russian journalists detained on ‘extremism’ charges, linked to Navalny group
Two Russian journalists, Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin, were detained on charges of “extremism,” with authorities accusing them of affiliations with a group associated with the late Russian opposition figure,…
US: Top executives from IT industry laud PM Modi’s leadership, say ‘India emerged as credible innovator globally’
Indian-origin business leaders from IT industry lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for putting India on the global map as a “credible innovator and leader” for all nations to invest…
Pakistan: Jamaat-e-Islami to hold protest across Punjab to raise voice for farmers’ demands
The Jamaat-e-Islami has announced to hold protest demonstrations across Punjab province in Pakistan to advocate the approval of farmers’ demands, reported ARY News. The Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan, Hafiz…
Israeli and American militaries to coordinate new Gaza aid distribution plan
To increase the distribution of aid to people in Gaza, The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) through COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the…
King Charles III to shortly return to ‘public-facing duties’ after cancer treatment
The British Royal Family announced on Friday that King Charles III will shortly return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis. The…
Indian Defence Ministry’s Goa Shipyard Limited signs MoU with Netherlands’ based Damen Shipyards
The Indian Defence Ministry’s Goa Shipyard Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Damen Shipyards for collaborating in the field of e-Tugs, in the presence of the Netherlands’ Minister…
China seeks to “influence and arguably interfere” upcoming US elections: Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, while closing his three-day trip to China, said that the US has seen evidence of Chinese attempts to “influence and arguably interfere” with the…
Within 6 years, India achieved 80 pc financial inclusion rate, feat that would have taken decades…”: Ruchira Kamboj
Highlighting India’s digital public infrastructure, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, on Thursday said that India has achieved an 80 per cent financial inclusion rate within six years,…
US: 93 people arrested at University of Southern California as police crackdown on anti-Israel protests
As protests against Israel mount in US universities, 93 people have been arrested on suspicion of trespassing during Wednesday’s demonstrations at the University of Southern California, reported CNN. The Los…
China aims to have capability to invade Taiwan by 2027: US top official
Admiral John Aquilino, commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, has said that China aims to have the capability to invade Taiwan by 2027, Nikkei Asia reported. Speaking to Nikkei Asia,…
Uyghur Congress criticises BASF’s China enthusiasm over human rights
The Society for Threatened Peoples and the World Uyghur Congress criticised BASF, a German multinational company with China-devoted enthusiasm instead of dealing with human rights violations. In a joint press…
China aims to have capability to invade Taiwan by 2027: US top official
Admiral John Aquilino, commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, has said that China aims to have the capability to invade Taiwan by 2027, Nikkei Asia reported. Speaking to Nikkei Asia,…
PM Modi speaks with Italian Prime Minister Meloni over phone, thanks her for invite to G7 Summit outreach sessions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with his Italian counterpart Georgia Meloni on Thursday with the two leaders reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the bilateral strategic partnership. The…
Sharjah Airport Authority discusses enhancing proactive work plan strategies
Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA), presided over the coordination meeting for the concerned work teams at the airport, in the presence of Sheikh Faisal bin…
BRICS Summit in Kazan will mark achievement of new heights in interaction: Russian FM Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday emphasised that the 2024 BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, will mark the achievement of new heights in the interaction between the BRICS countries.…
“India can speak to its own visa policy”: US on Australian journalist’s claims not allowed to cover elections
The US on Thursday (local time) rebuked a Pakistani reporter’s questions on allegations of an Australian journalist’s claims not allowed to cover Indian general elections and said that the country…
Secret Service agent protecting US Vice President Kamala Harris removed after brawl with other officers
A US Secret Service agent responsible for protecting Vice President Kamala Harris got involved in a physical altercation with several other agents on Monday morning, as confirmed by the agency,…
Deadly floods kill 38 in Kenya; situation moving from emergency to disaster level
The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS), in a statement, said that at least 38 people have been killed by floods across Kenya, noting that the flood situation is moving from…
“Chinese aren’t very transparent with what they do in space…”: US Space Command official
Highlighting on China’s progress towards establishing an international lunar research station, US Space Command Commander, General Stephen Whiting, on Wednesday emphasised that the Chinese are not very transparent with what…
“I need to pause and think”: Spanish PM halts public duties after wife accused of corruption
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has put the country’s public duties on halt after a judicial investigation was launched into corruption allegations against his wife Begona Gomez, reported Al Jazeera.…
US State Dept official visits Jain Temple in California, says ‘Indian-Americans are backbone of strong relationship between two countries’
US State Department Assistant Secretary Donald Lu on Wednesday visited Jain Temple in California and stressed that the Indian-Americans are the backbone of strong relationship between the two countries. Following…
NSA Ajit Doval meets Russian counterpart; review progress in bilateral cooperation
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held a bilateral meeting with Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev and both sides reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation and discussed important issues of mutual…