New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the absence of female journalists from Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s presser here, saying by allowing “exclusion” of women scribes from a public forum, the prime minister is telling every woman in India that he is…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched two major schemes for the agriculture sector with a combined outlay of Rs 35,440 crore, including a pulses mission aimed at reducing import dependency. The event coincided with the birth anniversary of socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan. He also inaugurated projects valued at over Rs 5,450 crore…
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav’s official Facebook account was allegedly suspended on Friday evening, triggering a sharp political reaction from his party, which accused the BJP government of orchestrating the move. According to sources, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister’s account with more than eight million followers was suspended around 6 pm on…
New Delhi: In a visit rich with symbolism and regional overtones, Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Friday used Indian soil to deliver a blunt warning to Pakistan — even as he struck a conciliatory note toward New Delhi, signalling Kabul’s intent to deepen diplomatic and development cooperation. Addressing the media after talks with…
New Delhi: Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Friday said Kabul will send diplomats to India as part of step-by-step efforts to improve bilateral relations. Muttaqi made the significant announcement at a media briefing hours after holding extensive talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. He also assured New Delhi that Afghan soil will…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has reviewed the state’s law and order situation and directed officials to remain alert during the festival season while acting strictly against rumor-mongers and troublemakers. The chief minister is in Gorakhpur and the review meeting was held via video conferencing on Thursday night, according to an official statement…
Palakkad (Kerala): Union Minister Suresh Gopi suggested on Friday that the probe against film personalities was an attempt to divert attention from the Sabarimala gold-plating controversy. Responding to questions during a public interaction at Akathethara in Palakkad, Gopi said, “Two film actors have been put before the Kerala public for judgment to play down the…
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday conveyed India’s concerns to his British counterpart Keir Starmer, over activities of pro-Khalistani extremists in the UK and said action should be taken against those involved in radicalism and violent extremism. Modi raised the issue during his talks with Starmer, according to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. The prime…
New Delhi: Union Minister and BJP leader Nityanand Rai on Thursday held seat-sharing talks with Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan for the Bihar assembly polls, and the two allies said that “everything is positive” between them. The assertion came amid signals from the regional party that it is unhappy with the quota…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated US President Donald Trump on the “success” of the first phase of a US-brokered peace plan for Gaza as he hailed the American leader for his efforts to end hostilities. Modi said this during a phone conversation with Trump amid continuing strain in ties between India…
