Punjab: Blast near army cantt area in Amritsar, hours after explosion in Jalandhar
Chandigarh: An explosion occurred near the army cantonment area in Khasa late Tuesday night in Punjab’s Amritsar, the second such incident which took place around three hours after a blast outside the headquarters of the Border Security Force’s Punjab Frontier in Jalandhar. According to the police, an investigation into both blast incidents is currently underway,…
India’s approach to migration grounded in dignity, respect for rights: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh
United Nations: India’s approach to migration remains people-centric and grounded in dignity, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said, underlining that mobility will remain an integral feature of a dynamic global economy. “India’s approach to migration governance is holistic and pragmatic. It is driven by coordinated institutional efforts and broad societal engagement,”…
DMK calls Congress’ move to support TVK a ‘backstab’
Chennai: With the Congress poised to support actor-turned-politician Vijay’s TVK in forming the government in Tamil Nadu, the DMK on Wednesday described the move as a “backstab” by its long-time national ally. Speaking to PTI videos, DMK spokesperson Saravanan Anadurai said, “The Congress party has decided to ally with the TVK, pledging their support to…
CEC orders immediate arrest of those involved in post-poll violence in Bengal: Official
Kolkata: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar directed the authorities concerned to immediately arrest those involved in post-poll violence and vandalism in West Bengal, an official said on Wednesday. The Election Commission’s directive came after two persons were killed in alleged incidents of post-poll violence in the state on Tuesday, besides scores of party offices being…
Four UP cops, driver killed in accident on KMP Expressway in Haryana
Gurugram: Four Uttar Pradesh Police personnel heading for an investigation in Punjab and a driver were killed when their SUV lost control and crashed into another vehicle on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Expressway in Haryana’s Nuh district on Tuesday morning, officials said. The accident took place around 10.10 am near the Dhulawat toll plaza. According to a…
Indian companies announce USD 1.1 bn investment in US, to create 1,500 jobs
Washington: Indian companies on Tuesday announced USD 1.1 billion investments in the US spanning aerospace, defence, energy and artificial intelligence sectors. The announcement was made at the SelectUSA Investment Summit at National Harbour in Maryland near here. “We have 12 Indian companies making investment announcements at this summit, totalling more than USD 1.1 billion. That…
Trump pauses Project Freedom, claims great progress for final agreement with Iran
Washington: President Donald Trump has suspended “Project Freedom,” to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, claiming progress in negotiations with Iran toward an agreement to end the war. In a post on Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump said, “Great progress has been made toward a complete and final agreement with representatives of Iran.” “Based…
Vijay’s Risky Congress Embrace
Victory, when incomplete, often demands compromise. For actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay, that compromise may well define the credibility of his political debut. Sweeping into relevance with a strong mandate but falling short of a majority, his decision to seek support from the Indian National Congress is not merely tactical—it is fraught with historical baggage and political…
EC issues notification for constitution of new assembly in Bengal
Kolkata: The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday issued a notification for the constitution of a new assembly in West Bengal following the completion of the electoral process in the state. The notification has been sent to the governor of West Bengal, formally marking the end of the election cycle and setting the stage for the…
President Trump congratulates PM Modi on his ‘historic and decisive’ election victory
Washington: US President Donald Trump has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his “historic and decisive” election victory, a White House spokesman said on Tuesday. “Just last month on their phone call, President Trump expressed to Prime Minister Modi his admiration and how lucky India is to have him as its leader,” White House Spokesman…
