Iran confirms killing of Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib by Israel; third such assassination of top official in two days
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has confirmed that Israel killed Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib in an overnight attack, marking the third assassination of a high-ranking Iranian official in two days, Al…
We absolutely share Indian approach on Middle East situation: Russian envoy
Roman Babushkin, Charge d’Affaires of the Russian Embassy in India, on Wednesday said Moscow shares New Delhi’s approach to resolving the crisis involving Iran and supports dialogue as the path…
“Trump is leader of most powerful country, nobody tells him what to do,” WH Press Secy after Joe Kent resignation
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reiterated that US President Donald Trump is not “controlled by another country”, and makes decisions keeping the US’ best interest in mind. Leavitt made…
QatarEnergy says Iranian missiles hit Ras Laffan Industrial City, causing “extensive damage”
Key energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf came under attack on wednesday night (local time), with fires reported at a major facility in Qatar and aerial threats intercepted over Saudi…
US envoy to India Sergio Gor discusses critical security, geopolitical issues in “extremely fruitful” meeting with NSA Ajit Doval
The United States Ambassador to India, Ambassador Sergio Gor held an “extremely fruitful” meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, highlighting ongoing collaboration on security and geopolitical issues between the…
“Our national will is unconquerable”: Exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi calls on Iranians to honour ‘heroes of freedom’
Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi has called on Iranians to honour what he called the “heroes” of the country’s struggle for freedom, saying the nation’s desire for liberty “shall…
US-Israel strikes on Iran an “overreaction,” claims former Indian Envoy to Ukraine
Vidya Bhushan Soni, Former Indian Ambassador to Ukraine claimed that the killing of Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani “was a kind of overreaction.” Soni, in a conversation with ANI…
Delhi reviews disaster preparedness; clears Rs 21,000 crore flood mitigation plan
In a high-level review of disaster preparedness in the national capital, the Delhi State Disaster Management Authority (DSDMA) convened a meeting at Lok Niwas on Tuesday. Chaired by the Lieutenant…
Nirmala Sitharaman meets UK PM Special Advisor Varun Chandra; discusses FinTech, trade ties
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday met Varun Chandra, the Special Advisor on Business and Investment to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, in New Delhi.…
Pradyut Bordoloi’s move huge boost to BJP ahead of Assam Assembly elections; Congress calls it “unfortunate”
Congress Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi on Tuesday tendered his resignation to the All India Congress Committee (AICC) President Mallikarjun Kharge and ended his lifelong association with the Congress party…
SPIPA Trainees conduct study visit to Gujarat Legislative Assembly
As part of the First Common Foundation Course conducted at the Gandhinagar campus by the Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration (SPIPA), Ahmedabad, a study visit to the Gujarat Legislative…
PM Modi hails Cabinet decisions on highway project, cotton MSP, BHAVYA, Hydro scheme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed a series of Union Cabinet decisions aimed at supporting farmers, enhancing connectivity, accelerating industrial growth, and boosting clean energy, stating that the government…
Uttarakhand CM extends greetings to people on Chaitra Navratri
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday extended his greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of the Nav Samvatsar and Chaitra Navratri. He described Chaitra…
Rahul Gandhi attends party’s CEC for Puducherry led by Mallikarjun Kharge; discusses roadmap for Assembly elections
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday met with the party’s Central Election Committee (CEC) for Puducherry, led by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, to chart the course for the upcoming Assembly…
Defence procurement procedure should have timeline for delivery: Parliamentary panel
Noting that technology is changing very fast and so is the geo-political scenario, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence has said that any procurement procedure should have a timeline for delivery…
MoCA launches ‘Fare Se Fursat’ scheme; Union Minister Naidu, CM Yodav flag off first-ever Rewa-Raipur flight
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday flagged off a historic flight connecting Rewa to Raipur, marking the debut of the…
Pune: After months of waiting, Pahalgam attack victim’s daughter appointed in PMC as Class II officer
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Wednesday appointed Asawari Jagdale to a Class II administrative post, nearly a year after her father’s demise in the Pahalgam terror attack. Asawari Jagdale’s…
Interest rates are rising, so what’s the best strategy now?
Banks are moving interest rates higher, but the right term to pick depends a lot on how you think the economy will fare through the rest of this year. BNZ…
Govt backs geothermal expansion with $50m funding boost
The Government is going full steam ahead on geothermal energy, unveiling a strategy to double its use by 2040 and committing $50 million in Regional Infrastructure Fund money to help…
‘We’re ready to act’: NZ is preparing for fuel disruption, says Nicola Willis
Fuel talk is heating up — but the message right now is: don’t panic. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says New Zealand currently has about 50 days’ worth of fuel on…
Four teens charged after aggravated burglary that led to car chase across Auckland
Multiple people have been handcuffed in central Auckland after a major police chase through the CBD. Photo / Dean Purcell Four teenagers have been charged following an aggravated burglary that…
Sindhu targets Asian C’ships return after missing All England, Swiss Open tournaments due to West Asia conflict
The two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu spoke on the ongoing West Asia conflict, expressing hope that everything gets fine soon and laid down her aim of returning to the competition…
Salman Agha’s run-out against Bangladesh fully within Laws of Cricket: MCC
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has addressed the controversial run-out of Pakistan captain Salman Agha during the second ODI against Bangladesh in Dhaka, stating that the dismissal was entirely within…
“Sanju coming in is a great move for CSK”: Anil Kumble
Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble has lauded Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) decision in which they traded in Sanju Samson ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) auctions and said he…