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PM Modi proposes Global Development Compact at Voice of the Global South Summit; leaders talk of UN reforms, debt burden, climate change
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday proposed a comprehensive “Global Development Compact” at the Voice of Global South Summit with its foundation based on India’s development journey and experiences of…
UK: Fire erupts at Somerset House in London
A fire that erupted at London’s historic Somerset House on Saturday required 125 firefighters to contain it, CNN reported, citing the London Fire Brigade. Smoke could be seen rising over…
UAE, United States, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UN and African Union issue joint statement on Sudan
The United Arab Emirates, United States, Switzerland, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Nations and the African Union delegations assembled in Switzerland have issued the following joint statement…
“Mamata Banerjee should resign”: Shobha Karandlaje targets West Bengal CM over Kolkata doctor rape-murder
Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje on Saturday targeted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her delayed response to the rape and murder case at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and…
“Is standing up for women’s rights dirty politics?”: BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi questions SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav
Following remarks made by Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday, BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi responded by questioning whether standing up for women’s rights constitutes dirty politics. Referring to…
Kolkata rape-murder case: Medical fraternity, artists continue to protest against rape-murder incident at RG Kar
The medical fraternity and artists across the country continue to protest against the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Doctors…
Andhra CM Naidu meets Union Minister JP Nadda, discusses development projects for ‘Viksit Andhra’
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda in Delhi on Saturday, exchanging views on accelerating ongoing development projects…
Ishan Kishan makes memorable domestic cricket comeback with century in Buchi Babu tournament
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan made a return to domestic red-ball cricket with a bang, scoring a century against Madhya Pradesh in Jharkhand’s Buchi Babu tournament match on Friday. On day…
“I did not know what was the Olympics….”: Vinesh opens up about her life
Following the dismissal of her plea for an Olympic medal by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and the announcement of her retirement from wrestling, former Indian wrestler Vinesh…
England pacer Gus Atkinson set to miss The Hundred final
England pacer Gus Atkinson will miss the final of the men’s Hundred ahead for their upcoming three-match Test series against Sri Lanka. In his debut Test series against the West…
“He fed chocolate to my son….”: PR Sreejesh on meeting PM Modi with his family
Indian hockey legend PR Sreejesh, who bowed out of the sport with a bronze medal in the Paris Olympics, said on Friday that meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi is an…
Mirabai Chanu honours winners on Day 2 of the 19th National Speed and Figure Skating C’ship
The 19th National Speed & Figure Skating Championship continued to showcase the incredible talent of India’s ice skaters on its second day here at ISKATE by Roseate on Friday. The…
70th National Film Awards: Manoj Bajpayee starrer ‘Gulmohar’ bags Best Hindi Film Award
Actor Manoj Bajpayee starrer ‘Gulmohar’ bagged the Best Film Award at the 70th National Film Awards for the year 2022. The 70th National Film Awards were announced on Friday in…
Arijit Singh wins Best Male Playback Singer at 70th National Film Awards
Arijit Singh has bagged the Best Male Playback Singer award at the 70th National Film Awards for ‘Kesariya’ from the film Brahmastra. The romantic track, which quickly became a favourite…
70th National Film Awards: AR Rahman bags Best Music Director for ‘Ponniyin Selvan: I’
Music maestro AR Rahman bagged the Best Music Director (Background music) award for his work in Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan: I’ at the 70th National Film Awards for the year…
Save Minorities in Bangladesh: New Zealand Communities Appeal for Urgent Action
In light of recent political instability and communal violence in Bangladesh, minority communities, including Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, and others, are facing severe persecution and atrocities. The Hindu community of…
“It’s a collective celebration”: Sharmila Tagore on Gulmohar winning National Film Award
Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore, who made her acting comeback after 13 years with Gulmohar, is thrilled that the film won the Best Film award at the 2024 National Film Awards.…
“Kantara, KGF 2 stand as powerful symbols of Kannada cinema’s cultural depth”: Hombale Films on winning National Awards
Hombale Films, the production house behind blockbuster Kannada films, made a significant mark at the 70th National Film Awards, securing four major honors for the year 2022. The films ‘Kantara’…
“It’s a special day for us”: Ayan Mukerji on ‘Brahmastra Part One: Shiva’ winning three National Film Awards
Ayan Mukerji’s directorial ‘Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva’ won big at the 70th National Film Awards. The film got awards in the following categories, Best Male Playback Singer won by…
India-Sri Lanka ferry service resumes, strengthening ties
The passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu, India, and Kankesanthurai (KKS) in Sri Lanka has resumed, the Indian Embassy in Sri Lanka said in a statement on Friday.…
US Secretary of State Blinken to embark on Israel visit today, push for Gaza ceasefire
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit Israel on Saturday, August 17, to advance efforts towards securing a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, as well as…
India dispatches anti-cancer drugs to Syria in humanitarian assistance
India has dispatched a consignment of approximately 1400 kgs of anti-cancer drugs to Syria in humanitarian assistance, the Ministry of External Affairs said. The drugs are dispatched from India, keeping…
Ukraine President Zelenskyy receives letter of credence from newly appointed Indian envoy Ravi Shankar
The newly appointed Ambassador of India to Ukraine, Ravi Shankar presented his letter of credence to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Presidential Palace in Kyiv. The other envoys who…
Hong Kong’s 19-yr old giant panda gives birth to twins, becomes world’s oldest first-time panda mom
After almost ten years of unsuccessful attempts at mating, a giant panda has become the oldest known panda mother to give birth to twins, CNN reported. The cubs were born…