Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during which the two leaders discussed the ongoing conflict and ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. During the conversation, Zelenskyy shared his views on the latest developments in the conflict. Modi reiterated India’s people-centric approach and maintained Read More…
The seven-day sacred exposition of the holy relics of Shakyamuni Buddha concluded at Tawang Monastery in Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday, attracting more than 31,000 devotees and visitors. The exposition was organised by the Union Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the Arunachal Pradesh government and the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), New Delhi. The sacred relics Read More…
US President Donald Trump is set to take part in Diwali celebrations at the White House on Friday, continuing the tradition of marking the Hindu festival at the presidential residence.The event is scheduled to take place in the Oval Office, following a tradition initiated by former President George W. Bush. In previous years, Diwali celebrations Read More…
Atlanta: US Senator Jon Ossoff has celebrated his re-election victory in Georgia, using his victory speech to criticise President Donald Trump and his administration. Ossoff defeated Republican candidate Mike Collins, who had received Trump’s endorsement. Addressing supporters in Atlanta, Ossoff said voters had rejected what he described as the “depravity, corruption and incompetence” of the Read More…
New Delhi: Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Tuesday inaugurated the Incredible India Pavilion at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2026 in London and held bilateral discussions with his British counterpart to strengthen tourism ties between the two countries. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the international tourism event, focused on expanding cooperation Read More…
New Delhi: The Coal Controller Organisation (CCO), under the Ministry of Coal, has developed SUVIKALP, a digital decision-support platform to promote sustainable reuse of land after mining operations. Aligned with the Mining Plan Guidelines for Coal and Lignite Mine, 2025, the platform aims to identify suitable post-mining land uses through scientific assessment, environmental restoration and Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India’s economic growth remains strong despite the ongoing crisis in West Asia, reaffirming the country’s commitment to expanding its renewable energy sector. Addressing the inaugural session of the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026, Modi said India currently has more than 300 GW of non-fossil Read More…
Colombo: Sri Lanka on Sunday launched a Chinese-funded initiative to repair and rebuild 14 bridges damaged by Cyclone Ditwah in 2025, the country’s Ministry of Transport and Highways announced. The project, supported by a Chinese grant worth 3.93 billion Sri Lankan rupees (approximately USD 11.84 million), was formally inaugurated at Yakkala in the Western Province. Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted the proposed Bengaluru–Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper train as a major step towards improving railway connectivity between the two cities. In a post on X, Modi said the new service would make travel more convenient and strengthen inter-state connectivity. He noted that the train would benefit people across Karnataka, Andhra Read More…
Mumbai: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Saturday that China believed it was being blamed and stigmatised by the international community over the COVID-19 pandemic, a perception that contributed to its increasingly tough approach towards the outside world and strict lockdown measures within the country. Speaking at the Iqwat Global Business Conclave, organised by an Read More…