NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is planning to launch the “Saugat-e-Modi” campaign to distribute special kits to Muslims and other minorities during the festive seasons, with the opposition calling the initiative a poll gimmick.The party’s Minority Mocha, as part of the campaign, will collaborate with mosques to reach the needy people nationwide.Through the…
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Friday responded to questions about whether any Indian government official was invited to the Iftar dinner hosted at the Pakistan High Commission for Pakistan’s National Day on Thursday.“Nimantran toh rishton pe nirbhar karta hai naa… (An invitation depends on relations)” MEA spokesperson…
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday that endorsing invaders who attacked India’s cultural heritage and disrespected its people constitutes an act of treason.The chief minister’s comment comes in the backdrop of ongoing row over the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra’s…
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the just-concluded Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, and said the gathering of millions, just like the consecration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, marked the awakening of India’s national consciousness as well as a rebuttal of doubts about the nation’s collective strength.He said the auspicious, once-in-a-generation occasion turned into…
Shashi Tharoor (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday has acknowledged that his initial criticism of India’s stance on the Russia-Ukraine war has left him with “egg on his face.” Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue in Delhi, Tharoor admitted that India’s neutral policy has positioned it as a key player in fostering…
NEW DELHI: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon made a remark related to rivalry in cricket between the two nations during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, which led to laughter. Luxon mentioned New Zealand’s recent cricket losses to India and thanked Modi for not bringing them up.“I really appreciate…
Podcaster Lex Fridman decodes how PM Narendra Modi manages crazy work hours daily The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, is often hailed for his hard work and dedication. So much so that people who have worked closely with PM Modi have often shared that he works roughly 18 hours a day. Touching upon this…
Chinese daily Global Times on Monday recognised Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s efforts to improve relations with China despite past tensions.The publication featured an article with insights from Sino-Indian experts, commending PM Modi’s advocacy for dialogue and cooperation during his conversation with MIT researcher and podcaster Lex Fridman.Experts interpret PM Modi’s statements as a practical stance…
Lex Friedman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: The American computer scientist and podcast host Lex Fridman revealed that he completed a 45-hour water-only fast prior to his interview with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.This marked the prime minister’s second podcast interview, following his earlier conversation with Nikhil Kamath of Zerodha.“So, I should also say I’m…
L-R: India and Pakistan cricketers after the Champions Trophy match; PM Narendra Modi. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently shared his thoughts on the intense cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan, emphasising India’s remarkable record against their arch-rivals in international competitions. Modi’s comments came during his appearance on the Lex Fridman podcast, where he…
