New York: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday hosted a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation, reaffirming a “people-centric” agenda emphasising health, technology and capacity building. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly here. “Delighted to host the…
Bhubaneshwar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha on September 27, during which he will flag off the Amrit Bharat Express connecting Berhampur with Udhna in Gujarat’s Surat district via video conferencing and unveil railway projects worth over Rs 1,700 crore, official sources said on Wednesday. They said Modi will also address a public meeting…
New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan’s tenure has been extended up to May next year, the defence ministry announced on Wednesday, days before the end of his current stint. Gen Chauhan, 64, has been serving as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as well as secretary helming the department of military affairs…
Dubai: Flamboyant Indian opener Abhishek Sharma on Wednesday credited his fearless batting to sheer hard work and hours of practice in the nets after pummelling another fifty against Bangladesh. The 25-year-old, currently ranked No. 1 in T20Is, smashed a blistering 37-ball 75 studded with six fours and five sixes as India crushed Bangladesh by 41…
Dubai: Abhishek Sharma’s scintillating 75 was beautifully complemented by Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy as India comfortably hammered Bangladesh by 41 runs to enter the Asia Cup final here on Wednesday. Despite a mediocre batting show that limited India to 168 for six in their second Super 4 match, Bangladesh’s batting never had the wherewithal…
Every generation produces its share of strongmen, liars, and charlatans. But rarely does one nation elevate such a specimen to its highest office and then allow him to strut across the world stage unchecked. Donald Trump is that specimen. His latest performance at the United Nations General Assembly was less a statesman’s address and more…
When Congress opens its mouth, the BJP does not need to. The roasting is served hot by Congress leaders themselves, with the BJP merely adding the garnish. Congress MP Manish Tewari solemnly declares that dynasts are being rejected, that Gen Z has no patience for entitlement. BJP claps in delight. Who better than Rahul Gandhi,…
Vintage fake (pheku) news – September 24, 1970. It was just another Thursday, so it seemed, when I returned home from work. I had hardly changed when I heard commotion outside – people whining and screaming. I came out only to see men and women fleeing in panic for their dear lives. I could make…
The Haryana government has decided to impose a complete ban on gutkha, pan masala, and tobacco. Selling these products will now result in a fine of up to 10 lakh rupees. Approximately 4,000 new cancer patients are diagnosed in the state every month. Gutkha and tobacco are harmful not only to health but also to…
US H-1B visa controversy: crisis for Indian diaspora, opportunity for India America’s new H-1B visa fee isn’t just an immigration policy issue, but a reflection of global economic dynamics. While it has increased insecurity among the Indian diaspora, it also offers an opportunity for India to reverse brain drain. If the experience, networks, and technical…
