Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on October 2nd each year in India to honour the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, a key figure in the Indian independence movement. Born on October 2, 1869, Gandhi is renowned for his philosophy of non-violence, also known as “Ahinsa” and civil disobedience, which inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across…
NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah assured militant organistaions National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) to follow the peace agreement signed with them by every word.The peace deal was signed between the Centre and government of Tripura with NLFT and ATTF on Wednesday.“We will follow deal by full stop…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited Ukraine’s capital Kyiv to hold talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid the ongoing war with Russia.It is the first-ever visit to Ukraine by an Indian Prime Minister after Ukraine became independent in 1991. The PM was accompanied by external affairs minister S Jaishankar, national security advisor…
Ahead of his departure for Kyiv, PM Narendra Modi joined his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk in expressing deep concern over the war raging in Ukraine, including its “terrible and tragic” humanitarian consequences. In a joint statement, Modi and Tusk called for a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in line with international law, consistent with the…
NEW DELHI: India called for de-escalation and restraint in Gaza, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday at the East Asia Summit foreign ministers meeting and called the attacks against the commercial vessels in the Red Sea “concerning.”Speaking at the Summit, Jaishankar said, “Call for de-escalation and restraint in Gaza. India continues to extend…
NEW DELHI: National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah on Monday expressed grief over the recent terror attacks in the Jammu region, stating that a small group of individuals in both India and Pakistan are opposed to peace.He pointed out the increasing deployment of security forces in the mountainous region, emphasizing that the Indian government will not…
The US has urged India to support efforts for “an enduring and just peace for Ukraine,” emphasizing their partnership in various key areas. This appeal comes in light of Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s recent visit to Russia.Speaking on Thursday, US State department principal deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel highlighted the importance of India-US ties, saying, “Broadly,…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy is ensuring that no nation “suppresses another” in Indo-Pacific or “endangers its strategic autonomy” on the basis of economic strength or military power, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday, in a clear reference to China’s continuing attempts to expand its strategic footprint in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).“Securing free…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday drew flak from BJP for her call to maintain peace during the Ram Navami celebrations, with BJP accusing her of singling out Hindu festivals, reports .“Why are similar calls not issued for festivals of other communities?” asked BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi. He said the suggestion…
NEW DELHI: As the agitation by farmers entered an intense phase along the Punjab-Haryana border, the Centre on Wednesday invited their leaders for a fifth round of talks to discuss all their demands, including the ones on minimum support price (MSP), and appealed to them to maintain peace.“We are ready to discuss all the issues,…
