American Airlines has announced the temporary suspension of several summer routes due to soaring jet fuel prices, which have increased airline operating costs amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran. The airline said it has adjusted services on select routes during August and September. Passengers affected by the changes will be offered alternative travel arrangements or Read More…
The Congress on Tuesday criticised the Modi government over ongoing protests by villagers in Odisha’s Koraput district against a proposed bauxite mining project, alleging violations of legal provisions governing forest land and tribal rights. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said villagers were protesting against attempts to secure clearances for bauxite mining by allegedly bypassing legal safeguards. Read More…
Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Penny Wong and held discussions on further strengthening the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed cooperation in key sectors including defence, trade, technology and supply chain resilience. They also reviewed the growing bilateral ties between India and Australia. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to working Read More…
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…
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…
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…
The Tripura government has directed that 50 per cent of Group C and Group D employees should work from home with immediate effect, according to an official memorandum issued on Wednesday. The order was issued following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal urging citizens and institutions to conserve fuel and adopt work-from-home arrangements wherever possible. Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to cooperate with possible restrictions and adopt energy-saving measures amid the continuing crisis in West Asia. Speaking at an event in Hyderabad, Modi called on people to avoid unnecessary foreign travel in order to help protect the country’s foreign exchange reserves. He also appealed to citizens to Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings on National Technology Day and said the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests showcased India’s scientific excellence and determination. National Technology Day is observed to commemorate the successful nuclear tests conducted by India at Pokhran Test Range on May 11, 1998. In a message shared on X, Modi said Read More…
US President Donald Trump has renewed tariff threats against the European Union, proposing a 25 per cent duty on cars and trucks imported from Europe. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the move was in response to the EU’s alleged failure to adhere to trade agreements with the United States. He added that Read More…