New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved India’s submission of a bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games (CWG), with Ahmedabad being named the “ideal” host city. According to a Press Information Bureau (PIB) release, the Cabinet has also cleared the signing of the Host Collaboration Agreement (HCA),...
New Delhi: The Central Government on Wednesday announced the appointment of Bombay High Court Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Patna High Court Chief Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi as judges of the Supreme Court of India. The announcement was made by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on X, stating that the President, in consultation with...
India’s steadfast anchor in Test cricket, Cheteshwar Pujara, formally announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket on August 24, 2025, bringing to a close a remarkable career that spanned over a decade. In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Pujara wrote: “Wearing the Indian jersey, singing the anthem, and trying my best...
India achieved another milestone in its defence capabilities as it successfully test-fired the Agni 5 intermediate-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, on August 20. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the missile launch met all operational and technical parameters, ensuring its effectiveness and reliability. The test was conducted under the...
On India’s 79th Independence Day, veteran lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar shared a heartfelt message on social media platform X, reminding people that the nation’s freedom came after immense sacrifices, not as a mere gift. He wrote, “Happy Independence Day to all my Indian sisters and brothers. Let’s not forget this independence was not given...
The chief of the Pakistani Army, Air Marshall Asim Munir, reiterated his anti-India stance by describing Kashmir as Pakistan’s “jugular vein” during a speech to the Pakistani community in Florida, USA. As reported, Munir stated that Kashmir is “not merely an internal issue for India but rather an unfinished international agenda. As the Quaid-e-Azam articulated,...
India plays a “certainly crucial” role in the transnational IMEC project due to its status as a significant market and producer. The initiative focuses on the trade of goods, energy, and data connectivity, with New Delhi being a “protagonist in all three sectors,” according to a senior Italian diplomat. Described as a groundbreaking initiative, the...
Operation Sindoor was a unique mission, distinct from traditional operations, as the Army faced uncertainty regarding the enemy’s subsequent actions, resembling a chess match. Nevertheless, India achieved a significant victory, as stated by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi, who also recognized the inherent risks of this strategy. “In Operation Sindoor, we engaged...
India has expressed its approval of the US and Russia’s decision to convene a meeting on August 15, affirming its support for the summit. The Ministry of External Affairs stated: “We appreciate the agreement reached between the United States and the Russian Federation for a meeting in Alaska on August 15, 2025.” This meeting is...
New Delhi: On Thursday, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan honored Professor MS Swaminathan on the occasion of his birth centenary, referring to him as a selfless visionary who devoted his life to the nation and its farmers. During the MS Swaminathan Centenary International Conference at ICAR Pusa, Chouhan recited a poetic...