Davos: As world leaders walked past slipper and snow-laden lanes of this ski resort town for five days of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, they often made pit stops to savour masala chai, samosas, pakodas, paranthas and even khichdi. Also on the platter at places were biryanis and various Indian curries, attracting large crowds…
Kathmandu: Nepal’s Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Friday instructed paramilitary forces to maintain high alertness while performing their duty and ensure proper security arrangements during the March 5 general elections. Addressing a function organised by the Armed Police Force (APF), the paramilitary forces of Nepal in Kathmandu to mark its 25th anniversary, Karki said that…
London: Britain-based supporters of Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan have suffered targeted attacks, which are now being investigated by the Metropolitan Police’s counter-terrorism command, a media report said on Friday. According to ‘The Guardian’, one arrest has been made in connection with a series of four attacks which began just before Christmas. The…
New Delhi: Bangladesh’s deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday called on the people of the country to overthrow the Muhammad Yunus-led regime, saying free and fair elections will not be possible if it remains in power. In her first public address to a gathering in India since fleeing Dhaka 17 months ago, the Awami…
New York/Washington: US President Donald Trump has said that working with the Board of Peace is going to be a “good thing” for the United Nations, which has “failed” to live up to its potential. “…it’s going to do great work with Gaza, and maybe other things, you know, could be beyond Gaza, and we’ll…
Madhuranthakam (Tamil Nadu): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday kickstarted the NDA’s 2026 election campaign in Tamil Nadu, mounting a spirited attack on the ruling DMK on issues, including corruption and coined an abbreviation–CMC– to lash out at the Dravidian party. According to the PM, CMC means “Corruption, Mafia, Crime.” “The DMK is CMC —…
Beijing: The Chinese military has claimed rapid advances in drone warfare, showcasing test results that one soldier could handle 200 drones using AI technology. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has released fresh details of its tests of AI-enabled drone swarm warfare, saying a single soldier can control a swarm of more than 200 drones. In…
New Delhi: India’s transformative journey in the power sector and its leadership in clean and sustainable energy will be displayed at the Republic Day parade next week, an official statement said on Friday. The Ministry of Power will present its grand tableau titled “Prakash Ganga: Powering an Aatmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat” during the Republic Day…
Mumbai: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Friday said even if he takes a slightly flexible stance in today’s completely transformed politics, it will never be for his personal gain or selfish interests. His statement comes two days after five corporators of his party extended support to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in the…
Guwahati: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma paid tributes to Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary on Friday, recalling his contribution in ensuring that Assam remained a part of India during Partition. He said Bose’s efforts negated Muhammad Saadullah’s “nefarious intentions” of merging Assam with East Pakistan. “Tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his…
