United Nations: India has emphasized that UN peacekeeping missions can only achieve their intended goals if the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) undergoes urgent reforms to reflect present-day geopolitical realities. Addressing the Council’s open debate on peacekeeping, convened by South Korea as the current president, India’s Permanent Representative P. Harish said the effectiveness of peacekeeping...
Washington: In a move that could escalate global trade tensions, US President Donald Trump has reportedly asked the European Union (EU) to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on India and China, two of the largest importers of Russian crude oil. According to a report by the Financial Times, Trump made the demand...
Ludhiana witnessed a shocking incident on Tuesday, September 9, when a woman narrowly escaped a robbery attempt inside a moving autorickshaw near the Jalandhar bypass. The victim, identified as Meena Kumar, had boarded the auto to travel from Jalandhar Bypass to catch a bus from Phillaur to Nawanshahr. Unknown to her, the three men in...
CP Radhakrishnan, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate, has been elected as the Vice President of India after securing 452 votes in a closely fought contest against the Opposition’s candidate, B. Sudershan Reddy, who received 300 votes. A veteran BJP leader and former Maharashtra Governor, Radhakrishnan’s victory marks a significant milestone in his decades-long public...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the escalating unrest in Nepal, where violent anti-government protests have claimed several lives, mostly of young demonstrators. After reviewing rain-related damages in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, Modi chaired a Cabinet Committee on Security meeting to assess the situation in the neighbouring country. Stressing India’s long-standing...
Mumbai woke up on Wednesday to clear skies, bright sunshine, and a breezy morning, bringing much-needed relief after weeks of heavy rainfall. The weather is expected to remain largely calm, though overcast skies and occasional light drizzles are predicted later in the day. The city’s maximum temperature is likely to touch 30°C, while the minimum...
A tragic incident unfolded in Odisha’s Nabarangpur district, where two young siblings—a nine-month-old boy and his 11-year-old sister—lost their lives after being bitten by a venomous snake. The deaths have once again drawn attention to the dangerous reliance on superstition and traditional healers in rural India, often at the cost of timely medical intervention. The...
Following a notable thaw in strained U.S.–India trade relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has responded positively to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent overture, expressing eagerness to engage in dialogue aimed at resolving lingering trade issues. President Trump recently announced on his social media platform that the United States and India are continuing discussions to tackle...
Ayodhya, the revered city of Lord Ram, is set to create history once again with its grand Deepotsav celebrations, as the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department prepares to light over 26 lakh earthen lamps across the ghats of the Saryu River, Ram Ki Paidi, and surrounding areas. The spectacle aims to set a new Guinness World...
Guwahati: Ahead of Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma’s promised “big expose” against Congress MP and Deputy Leader of Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi, Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi has raised the political stakes, predicting dramatic consequences either way. Speaking at Gogamukh in Dhemaji district on Tuesday, Akhil Gogoi recalled that the Chief Minister had...