Gujarat witnessed rainfall across 153 talukas over the past 24 hours, with heavier showers concentrated in a few regions. According to officials on Tuesday, 12 talukas recorded more than one inch of rainfall, with Borsad in central Gujarat receiving the highest amount at 99 mm. Godhra followed closely with 95 mm, while Gandhidham and Mandvi […]
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly turned 53 on Tuesday, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) marked the occasion by extending warm birthday wishes to its former president. Ganguly made his international debut in an ODI against the West Indies during the 1992 Benson & Hedges World Series and went on to […]
Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while attending the BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, underscored the importance of the BRICS grouping in representing the interests of the Global South. Highlighting India’s economic resilience, Sitharaman credited strong domestic demand, sound macroeconomic management, and targeted fiscal […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a landmark visit to Namibia on July 9, marking the final leg of his five-nation tour and the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the African nation in nearly three decades. The visit is expected to further deepen ties between India and Namibia. The two countries […]
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said that active monsoon conditions are likely to prevail over central parts of the country during next 4-5 days, with the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall (over 21 cm) at isolated locations in eastern Madhya Pradesh. Widespread very heavy rainfall is also expected across several regions. Areas likely […]
The Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government on Tuesday approved 35 percent reservation in all state government jobs for women who are permanent residents of the state. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, which also cleared 43 other key proposals. “Only women native to the state will be eligible […]
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the annual Amarnath Yatra from Jammu to the Kashmir Valley, marking the start of the 36-day pilgrimage, which officially begins on Thursday. Amid chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” “Bum Bum Bhole,” and “Barfani Baba Ne Bulaya Hai,” […]
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and United States Secretary of Defense Mr Pete Hegseth held a telephonic conversation on Tuesday to discuss avenues for deepening defence cooperation between India and the United States. The discussion covered a wide range of issues, including long-term collaboration in the defence sector, expanded industry partnerships, and enhanced training and military […]
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the Quad ministerial meeting on Tuesday was very productive and will strengthen stability in the Indo-Pacific region. After the meeting, he shared on X that they “discussed how to make Quad more focused and impactful on contemporary opportunities and challenges”. “Just finished a very productive meeting of Quad […]
Prime Minister on Wednesday departed on a week-long visit to five countries — Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil and Namibia . The Prime Minister’s visit, from July 2 to 9, will reinforce India’s historical ties, expand economic engagement and deepen cooperation on key multilateral platforms. In his departure statement, the Prime Minister said, “At […]
