In a hard-hitting intervention at the United Nations Human Rights Council session in Geneva, India sharply rebuked Pakistan for its presentation on human rights, calling the exercise “deeply ironic” given Islamabad’s own documented record of minority persecution and internal abuses. The Indian delegation used its right of reply to dismantle what it described as a...
Patna: The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Wednesday, during its meeting in Patna, strongly criticized the BJP-led government for allegedly undermining democratic institutions, constitutional values, and the Election Commission. The resolution passed by the CWC accused the central government of using investigative agencies such as the CBI and ED as instruments of political vendetta against...
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday said he was “shaken beyond words” by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and called on India to take a firm stand against the violence. In a social media post, Stalin described the situation as unbearable, saying, “The cries of infants, the sight of starving...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received warm wishes from across the world on his 75th birthday, with one of the most significant greetings coming from Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian leader extended heartfelt congratulations to PM Modi and praised his leadership in bolstering the special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia. In his...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday, August 31, in Tianjin during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. This marked the first bilateral meeting between the two leaders in China since 2018, focusing on border management and regional cooperation. During the 40-minute discussion, Modi highlighted progress in managing tensions along the...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday, August 30, ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China, where he is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. This was their second discussion this month, focusing on the Ukraine conflict and...
In a sharp escalation of rhetoric against India, former Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has issued a veiled war threat over the Indus Water Treaty and Operation Sindoor, warning that Islamabad may be forced to “consider all options” — including military action — if India continues its current trajectory. Speaking at a cultural event...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which the two leaders discussed recent developments related to the ongoing Ukraine conflict. President Putin briefed PM Modi on the current situation, while the Indian Prime Minister reiterated India’s long-standing and consistent position advocating a peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy....
In a major geopolitical development, Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India soon, at a time when New Delhi is facing increasing pressure from the United States over steep trade tariffs. The visit, which is anticipated to strengthen India-Russia ties, comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government pushes back against what it views...