India and Italy on Wednesday agreed to elevate their bilateral relationship to the level of a “Special Strategic Partnership” following wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome. Addressing a joint press statement after the meeting, Modi said both leaders held extensive discussions on strengthening cooperation across sectors Read More…
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G Sudhakaran Sworn In as Pro Tem Speaker of Kerala Assembly
Veteran MLA G. Sudhakaran was on Wednesday sworn in as the pro tem Speaker of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly during a brief ceremony held at Lok Bhavan. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath in the presence of Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan and members of the state cabinet. A former leader of the Communist Read More…
PM Modi Meets Italian PM Meloni in Rome Ahead of Bilateral Talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived in Italy for the final leg of his five-nation tour and held an informal meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ahead of formal bilateral talks. Meloni hosted Modi for dinner and also accompanied him on a visit to the iconic Colosseum in Rome. In a post on Read More…
Gold Prices Surge Again in Kerala; Silver Rates Continue to Fall
Gold prices in Kerala witnessed another sharp increase on May 20, with the rate rising by ₹120 per gram compared to the previous day. According to rates released on today, the price of 916 hallmark gold has climbed to ₹14,515 per gram. The rate for eight grams (one sovereign) now stands at ₹1,16,120. Meanwhile, 18-carat Read More…
Stock Markets Decline in Early Trade Amid Weak Global Cues, Rising Oil Prices
Benchmark equity indices fell sharply in early trading on Wednesday amid weak global market trends, rising crude oil prices and renewed concerns over geopolitical tensions involving Iran. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 517.11 points to 74,667.51 during early trade, while the 50-share Nifty 50 declined 152.45 points to 23,475.80. Market analysts said investor sentiment remained Read More…
PM Modi Holds Talks with Finland PM on Sidelines of India-Nordic Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held bilateral talks with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on the sidelines of the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo. The two leaders reviewed the progress of bilateral relations and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in trade, technology and innovation. Both sides welcomed the steady growth in trade in goods Read More…
President Murmu Meets Artisans and Weavers from North Eastern States
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday interacted with a group of artisans and weavers from the North Eastern states at Rashtrapati Bhavan and praised them for preserving India’s rich cultural heritage. The artisans and weavers had contributed to crafting invitation kits and showcasing the diverse artistic traditions of the North East during the “At Home” reception Read More…
Sharp Criticism Against CPM Leadership After Kerala Poll Defeat
Strong criticism has reportedly emerged within the Communist Party of India (Marxist) following the party’s heavy defeat in the Kerala Assembly elections, with leaders targeting state secretary M. V. Govindan during internal party meetings. At the CPM district secretariat meeting in Thiruvananthapuram, several members reportedly described Govindan’s leadership during the elections as a “complete failure”. Read More…
PM Modi Holds Talks with Nordic Leaders on Clean Energy, Trade and Digitalisation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held separate bilateral meetings with the leaders of Iceland, Finland and Denmark ahead of the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo. During the meetings, Modi discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in areas including clean energy, sustainability, trade, innovation and digitalisation. The Prime Minister held talks with Iceland Prime Minister Kristrún Read More…
PM Modi Condoles Death of Former Uttarakhand CM B C Khanduri
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri. In a message shared on X, Modi said Major General Khanduri (Retd.) made invaluable contributions both in the armed forces and in public life, and would always be remembered for his service to the nation. Read More…