NEW DELHI: National security advisor Ajit Doval spoke to his US counterpart Jake Sullivan in a telephonic conversation on Thursday, discussing wide range of issues of bilateral, regional and international concern.According to a statement released by the White House, the two security advisors also discussed regional security developments and the need to ensure stability in…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday issued a stern warning about threats to India’s unity by both external and internal forces that he said seek to sow division and undermine the country’s progress.Speaking near the Statue of Unity in Gujarat’s Narmada district, he alleged that these forces challenge India’s developmental goals.“Some forces in…
MUMBAI: Former Leader of Opposition in the BMC, Ravi Raja resigned from the Congress party and officially joined the BJP on Thursday, in the presence of Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and Mumbai BJP president Ashish Shelar.Raja stated that his 44 years of service to the party went unrecognized and despite his request for a ticket…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, walks near Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile (AP file photo) North Korea launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Thursday, marking its first test in nearly a year. The launch of a weapon that can potentially reach the US mainland, comes just days before the US election, a…
Spain’s deadliest flooding in decades kills 95: Rainstorms ruin homes, transportation (Picture credit: AP) At least 158 people lost their lives in Spain following torrential rains that triggered the country’s most devastating floods in nearly thirty years. The floods caused torrents of muddy water that surged through cities and towns, trapping residents in their homes,…
Vivek Ramaswamy, took to the streets on Wednesday to join sanitation workers in Charlotte, North Carolina, saying, “We’re not the garbage, we’re taking out the garbage.” His display a pointed response to the recent remarks by President Joe Biden, who, on a call with Latino supporters, described Trump’s base as “garbage”.In a video shared on…
Canada‘s opposition leader Pierre Poilievre on Wednesday issued a clarification after reports emerged about a canceled Diwali celebration at Parliament Hill.A statement from Poilievre’s office addressed the situation, explaining that the decision was made hastily and confirmed that Diwali celebrations would proceed as planned.“To be clear, any suggestion that Mr. Poilievre has cancelled this event…
RAJAHMUNDRY: In a heartrending incident in Kakinada district, an old woman and her daughter ended their lives due to their profound emotional attachment. Akasam Saraswathi (60) and her daughter Swati (28) had been residing in Kakinada for 12 years. Saraswathi was grappling with severe health ailments for a considerable period, while Swati, who shared a…
The index may reach 24,600-24,700 if it maintains above 24,500, with 24,070 as crucial support, says Hrishikesh Yedve of Asit C. Mehta Investment Interrmediates. (AI image) Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in red on Thursday. While BSE Sensex was down over 100 points, Nifty50 was near 24,300. At…
Indian consumers purchased 51% more gold compared to China between July and September led by higher purchases of gold coins and bars, as per latest World Gold Council data. The data showed Indians purchased 248.3 tonnes of gold compared to China’s 165 tonnes. On a year-on-year basis, India’s demand for gold surged by 18% in…
