Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Gothenburg on Saturday, with both countries agreeing to elevate their relationship to the level of a Strategic Partnership. Crown Princess Victoria also participated in the meeting and conveyed greetings from King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. Prime Minister Modi extended Read More…
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Ashwini Vaishnaw Flags Off Bengaluru-Mumbai Express, Announces Vande Bharat Sleeper Soon
BENGALURU: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday virtually flagged off a new express train service between Bengaluru and Mumbai, describing it as a major step towards improving rail connectivity between Karnataka and Maharashtra. During the event, the minister also announced that the much-awaited Vande Bharat Express sleeper service between Bengaluru and Mumbai is expected Read More…
PM Modi Visits Iconic Dutch Water Management Structure Afsluitdijk with Netherlands PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by Netherlands Prime Minister Rob Jetten, visited the iconic Afsluitdijk, one of the world’s most renowned water management structures. The visit highlighted the growing cooperation between India and the Netherlands in the areas of water management, climate resilience and sustainable infrastructure development. The Afsluitdijk, a 32-kilometre-long dam and causeway, is Read More…
V D Satheesan Announces Kerala Cabinet; List Submitted to Governor
Chief Minister-designate V. D. Satheesan on Sunday announced the list of ministers for the new Kerala cabinet and submitted it to Rajendra Arlekar. The leaders selected as ministers include Ramesh Chennithala, Sunny Joseph, K. Muraleedharan, Bindu Krishna, A. P. Anil Kumar, P. C. Vishnunath, M. Liju, Roji M. John, T. Siddique and O. J. Janish Read More…
Fire Breaks Out in AC Coach of Thiruvananthapuram-Delhi Rajdhani Express; No Casualties Reported
Panic gripped passengers after a fire broke out in an air-conditioned coach of the Rajdhani Express travelling from Thiruvananthapuram to New Delhi in Ratlam district of Madhya Pradesh on Sunday morning. Railway officials said the affected coach, which was carrying around 68 passengers, was evacuated within 15 minutes after the fire was noticed. No casualties Read More…
Panic Buying Triggers Fuel Crisis in Odisha, Daily Wage Workers Worst Hit
Alleged fuel shortage across Odisha has disrupted normal life in several parts of the state, with daily wage earners, gig workers, fishermen and transport operators among the worst affected. Long queues were seen outside petrol pumps in many districts as panic buying intensified fears of a fuel crisis. Several commuters and workers complained that they Read More…
West Bengal Signs PM SHRI Scheme After Change in Government
The newly formed government in West Bengal has signed the agreement to implement the PM SHRI Scheme, marking a major policy shift from the previous administration. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari signed the agreement within days of the new government assuming office. The earlier government led by Mamata Banerjee had refused to join the centrally sponsored Read More…
BJP Hits Back at Rahul Gandhi Over NEET Leak Remarks, Accuses Him of Politicising Issue
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday strongly criticised Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the NEET paper leak controversy, accusing the Congress leader of politicising a sensitive issue affecting lakhs of students. BJP national media co-incharge Sanjay Mayukh described Rahul Gandhi’s comments as “extremely unfortunate, insensitive and politically motivated” and urged him not to exploit Read More…
PM Modi Congratulates Iraq’s New Prime Minister, Reaffirms Strong Bilateral Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as the Prime Minister of Iraq and reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with the country. In a message posted on X, Prime Minister Modi said India deeply values its longstanding and friendly ties with Iraq and remains committed to Read More…
PM Modi Meets Dutch King and Queen in The Hague, Discusses Bilateral Cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima at Palace Huis ten Bosch in The Hague during his visit to the Netherlands. During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi and the Dutch royals discussed ways to further strengthen India-Netherlands relations, including expanding people-to-people ties between the two countries. The Prime Read More…