Tehran: India on Monday strongly deplored comments made by Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the condition of minorities in India, calling the remarks “misinformed and unacceptable”. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said countries commenting on minorities in India should look at their “own record” before making any observations about others. “We strongly…
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 74, speculation is growing over whether he will follow through on a supposed promise to retire by the age of 75. The debate has gained traction, fuelled by both his political opponents and the shifting dynamics within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi’s Chief Minister and a…
New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday suggested setting up of a township dedicated to entrepreneurs and startups, aiming to replicate the success of American Silicon Valley. He also asked startups to participate in official delegation visits to different countries as it gives a good exposure to them. “We should be aspiring…
Chandigarh: Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday lashed out at the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre over the ‘one nation, one election’ issue, saying it is not possible under the present Constitution and requires at least five constitutional amendments. Replying to a question on reports that the BJP-led NDA government would implement ‘one nation,…
Gandhinagar: India is unique in terms of diversity, scale, capacity, potential as well as performance and the world feels the country is the best bet for the 21st century, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday. When the history of the 21st century will be written, the chapter of India’s solar revolution will be written…
New Delhi: As Jay Shah prepares to step into his new role as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) starting December 1, 2024, the hunt for the next Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has begun. The powerful position, regarded as the most influential in Indian cricket, is…
Singapore: Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean, in his Diwali message, has urged Singaporeans to take part in festivals across all communities to foster unity and a shared sense of humanity. He noted that Diwali’s celebration of the triumph of light over darkness not only holds religious significance for Hindus, but is also a universal message…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said no compromise should be made on women’s security and answerability must be fixed from the level of beat constable to deputy police superintendent on cases of “love jihad, eve teasing and chain snatching”. Adityanath on Sunday held a meeting with senior officials during which he…
Washington: In a harrowing incident at the Trump International Golf Course in Palm Beach, Florida, former U.S. President and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was confirmed to be “safe and unharmed” after Secret Service agents confronted a gunman near the property on Wednesday afternoon. The incident unfolded as Trump was playing golf at his…
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, known for his dramatic political maneuvers, has once again grabbed the headlines with his announcement on Sunday that he would resign within 48 hours. Kejriwal claims this move is based on his desire to seek a fresh mandate and “prove a point or two.” However, a closer look at the…
