NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his warm wishes on Wednesday for a prosperous new year ahead. “Happy 2025! May this year bring everyone new opportunities, success, and endless joy. May everybody be blessed with wonderful health and prosperity,” PM Modi posted on X. President Droupadi Murmu also shared her new year greetings.“Wishing everyone…
Key leaders elected around the world in 2024 The year 2024 brought dramatic transformations across the globe, reshaping the global political scene, influenced by economic challenges, social movements and policy concerns.The elections in over 70 countries ushered in new faces and fresh mandates. Here’s a snapshot of key elections that defined the year by bringing…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met with D Gukesh after his historic chess world championship triumph.Gukesh, an 18-year-old from Chennai, defeated Ding Liren to secure the title in Singapore. The victory marked a significant milestone in Gukesh’s already impressive chess career.“Had an excellent interaction with chess champion and India’s pride. I have…
NEW DELHI: Manmohan Singh believed India’s development priorities should shape its foreign policy and, in his own words, create a global environment conducive for India’s growth. It was with this in mind that he met President Bush in 2005 on the margins of the UNGA and asked him if the US could help India access…
NEW DELHI: BJP and its NDA allies are gearing up to celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Wednesday, marking the occasion with a display of political unity and strength.The occasion, celebrated by the party as ‘Good Governance Day‘ every year, will see top NDA netas gather to honour Vajpayee’s…
R Ashwin retired from international cricket after the third Test against Australia. (Image: Getty Images/ANI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated R Ashwin on his retirement from international cricket. Modi acknowledged Ashwin’s significant contributions to the sport and expressed how much he will be missed. He noted that Ashwin’s jersey number 99 would be particularly missed…
Indian diaspora in Kuwait awaits PM Modi’s historic visit (ANI photo) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Kuwait on December 21-22, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in 43 years. This visit, at the invitation of Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, is expected to bolster…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a conversation with King Charles III on Thursday and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, including the Commonwealth, climate action, and sustainability.Recalling the historic relations between the two countries, they both reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UK. “Discussions were also…
Union home minister Amit Shah (File photo) NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday responded to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge‘s demand for his resignation, saying if he resigned it would not pull Congress out of the quagmire as the party “is set to remain in the opposition for at least 15 years”.Amit Shah,…
NEW DELHI: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to send notices to around 20 members of parliament (MPs), who were absent during voting on the bill meant for the “one nation, one election” in Lok Sabha on Tuesday, reported a news agency ANI citing sources.The MPs from the BJP were absent in the…
