Male: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Maldives on Friday on a two-day visit, during which he will attend the archipelago nation’s 60th Independence Day celebrations as the chief guest. Modi was received on arrival by President Mohamed Muizzu, who had invited him for the visit. The two leaders are also scheduled to hold…
In a functioning democracy, every political party has the right to contest or boycott an election. But when that boycott is threatened not in protest of injustice but seemingly to shield a legacy of electoral malpractice, it raises serious concerns about intent, integrity, and commitment to the Constitution. That’s exactly what appears to be happening…
Kolkata: Diversified conglomerate ITC Ltd will invest Rs 20,000 crore in the medium term to expand its manufacturing footprint across sectors, Chairman Sanjiv Puri said on Friday. Speaking at the AGM, he said the company has already set up eight new manufacturing facilities in recent years as part of its growth strategy. Puri said the…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to move a resolution in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday seeking a six-month extension of President’s Rule in Manipur, effective from August 13. According to a parliamentary bulletin, the House will be asked to approve the continuance of the Proclamation issued on February 13, 2025, under…
Gorakhpur (UP): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said while the previous governments invoked the name of Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan, they failed to honour his wishes — a task now fulfilled by the double-engine government. Inaugurating the beautification of Asuran Chowk and unveiling JP Narayan’s statue, the chief minister highlighted the long-pending demand…
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday admitted that in the last 10-15 years, the party “fell short” of taking care of the challenges faced by OBCs, and this opened up the space to the BJP. Addressing an event at Indira Bhawan here, Gandhi said it is the job of the Congress people to…
New Delhi: Narendra Modi is set to surpass Indira Gandhi on Friday to become the second-longest-serving prime minister of India in consecutive terms. Modi, officials noted, will complete 4,078 days in office on Friday. Gandhi was in the office in an unbroken stint for 4,077 days, from January 24, 1966, to March 24, 1977. The…
London: Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his two-day official visit to the UK on Thursday after a full-fledged review of the entire gamut of issues in the bilateral relationship and signing off a historic bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Modi was hosted by his UK counterpart, Keir Starmer, at Chequers – the official country residence…
In a landmark moment for bilateral economic ties, India and the United Kingdom have inked a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) that promises to reshape the contours of trade, talent exchange, and industrial collaboration between the two nations. Pegged to boost bilateral trade by a substantial $34 billion annually, the deal slashes tariffs, expands market…
How the Department of Pharmaceuticals Undermined Accountability at NIPER The unfolding saga at NIPER Mohali offers a disturbing glimpse into how powerful bureaucrats and pliable administrators can bury institutional integrity, stonewall due process, and reward questionable conduct — all while funded by public money. At the heart of the controversy is Mr. Jitender Kumar Chandel,…
