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…
Mumbai: India is on track to become the third-largest economy by 2028, and the UK is perfectly placed to be a partner in this journey, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday. Addressing a news conference here, he expressed confidence that US President Donald Trump’s Israel-Hamas peace plan will bring relief to the hostages,…
Patna: Bihar Congress president Rajesh Kumar on Thursday claimed that the party has finalised the seats it will be contesting in the upcoming assembly polls and claimed that consent has been received from “alliance partners”. Talking to reporters here upon his return from Delhi, Kumar said the Congress central election committee has also approved the…
New Delhi: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcoming the agreement on the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s peace plan for West Asia, the Congress on Thursday termed as “shameful and morally atrocious” the prime minister’s “unqualified praise” for Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu and slammed his “silence” on the future of an independent and…
