French President Macron invites PM Modi to 52nd G7 Summit in France
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the 52nd G7 Summit, which will be presided over by France in 2026. In a press statement in…
Estonian President hails ‘ancient’ ties with India; seeks deeper cooperation in AI, Green Tech
Marking the upcoming anniversary of the Republic of Estonia, President Alar Karis emphasised the deep-rooted historical parallels between Estonia and India, describing both nations as “ancient Europeans” and a “cradle…
“Partnership for global stability, progress,” says PM Modi after bilateral talks with French President Macron
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he discussed cooperation in the industrial, defence, clean energy, space, and emerging technologies sectors with French President Emmanuel Macron. In an X post,…
Hindu society needs to unite: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday called for unity among Hindu society, stating that they need to be “cautious,” even though he said they are “not threatened”…
“3 per cent reservation in Grade I, II Government jobs for Tea Garden, Adivasi people”: Assam CM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state cabinet has approved 3 per cent reservation for tea garden workers and adivasi groups in government jobs. Addressing a press…
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan lays foundation for Science and IT Parks in Kannur
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for the Science Park and IT Park in Kannur. Underscoring the future benefits of these parks, the Chief Minister…
“Puppet Chief Minister”: RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav targets Nitish Kumar
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Bihar Leader of Opposition (LoP) Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, calling him an “unconscious” and…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to attend 87th CRPF Day Parade in Guwahati
Union Home Affairs Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will attend the Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) 87th Anniversary Parade as the Chief Guest on February 21 (Saturday) at…
APCC meets CEC Gyanesh Kumar, urges free and fair Assembly elections in Assam
The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on Tuesday met Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar during his visit to Guwahati and submitted a series of complaints ahead of the 2026…
T20 World Cup: Jack Jarvis replaces injured Safyaan Sharif in Scotland squad
Scotland’s Jack Jarvis has been approved as a replacement for Safyaan Sharif by the Event Technical Committee (ETC) of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Monday, according to…
La Liga: Girona stuns Barcelona 2-1 in Catalan Derby as Yamal misses penalty
Girona pulled off a stunning 2-1 victory over Barcelona in a pulsating La Liga Catalan derby at Estadio Montilivi on Monday, leaving the defending champions trailing Real Madrid in the…
Amul Topical honours Farhan Akhtar’s Hollywood debut in Sam Mendes’ film
Amul India has marked Farhan Akhtar’s major Hollywood milestone with its signature celebratory topical, as the actor gears up for his international film debut portraying sitar maestro Ravi Shankar in…
“I feel very sad…”: Taapsee Pannu reacts to NEET aspirant’s death in Patna, says society has ‘normalised’ such tragedies
Actor Taapsee Pannu has expressed deep sorrow over the recent death of a NEET aspirant in Patna, saying such incidents have become distressingly common across the country. Reacting to the…
“See you in Mumbai, my dear friend!”: PM Modi welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron on his visit to India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron on his fourth visit to India and said he looked forward to further strengthening cooperation across sectors and advancing…
Sri Lankan President Disanayaka to arrive in India today for AI Impact Summit
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka will arrive in India on Tuesday to participate in the India AI Impact Summit 2026, as per the High Commissioner to Sri Lanka in…
“India is democratising AI, technology”: CPRG director Ramanand at AI Impact Summit
Center of Policy Research and Governance (CPRG) Director Dr Ramanand on Tuesday hailed the AI Impact Summit stating that the event sends a message that India is democratising both AI…
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan arrives in Jaipur to launch Bharat-VISTAAR
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan arrived at Jaipur airport on Tuesday ahead of the scheduled launch of the new digital companion ‘Bharat-VISTAAR’, aimed at benefiting farmers across the country.…
River breaches banks, floods close highways in Canterbury
Heavy rain has caused a major river to burst its banks in Canterbury, forcing road closures and disrupting travel across the region. Authorities say persistent downpours over the past 24…
Community urges retail crime group to focus on youth offences before dissolution
Organisations representing small businesses have expressed concern about the early termination of the ministerial advisory group on retail crime announced by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith on Tuesday. Created in September…
‘The bridge is gone’: Hundreds isolated in South Wairarapa
A key Lower North Island bridge has washed out, isolating hundreds along the South Wairarapa coast. By Sue Teodoro of Local Democracy Reporting Coastal communities have been cut off as…
Obama shuts down alien buzz, says there’s no evidence of contact
Former US President Barack Obama said he did not see evidence that aliens “have made contact with us” after sending social media abuzz by saying aliens were real on a…
Housing market’s ‘tale of two islands’
New Zealand’s housing market is a “tale of two islands”, one economist says – as the fortunes of sellers and house hunters in the South Island rapidly diverge from their…
Hospitals, water, roads: What NZ’s new 30-year infrastructure plan means!
Leaky hospitals, mouldy army barracks and bursting water pipes — a new 30-year infrastructure plan lays bare the cost of decades of neglect, but warns New Zealand is already planning…
Indian Para Swimmer Makes History with Cook Strait Relay Crossing!
In a remarkable display of endurance, teamwork, and determination, Indian para swimmer Satendra Singh Lohiya became the first Indian para-athlete to successfully cross the formidable Cook Strait in a relay…
Winston on the rise? Party leaders react to 1News poll
Winston Peters asked about the latest 1News poll. (Source: 1News) He’s not normally a fan of them, but Winston Peters may have cause to smile at the latest 1News poll…