External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday delivered the opening remarks at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, emphasizing the crucial role of the Indian diaspora in nation-building and the government’s efforts to support Indians abroad. Jaishankar likened the event to a “family reunion,” noting that Indians living abroad are not only […]
When Liberal Party President Sachit Mehra conducts the election for the successor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, another Indo-Canadian may emerge as the compromise candidate to lead the nation. As Trudeau announced his decision to step down as Prime Minister, he did not name a successor but entrusted Mehra with overseeing a “robust, nationwide competitive […]
Two Indian Americans have been elected to Virginia’s state legislatures, helping the Democratic Party maintain its slim majority despite a challenging national political landscape. Kannan Srinivasan was elected to the State Senate, while J.J. Singh secured a seat in the State House of Delegates on Wednesday. The elections marked an interesting shift in Virginia politics, […]
The Bangladesh Department of Immigration and Passports has canceled the passports of 97 people, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, due to their alleged involvement in enforced disappearances and the July killings. “The Passports Department canceled the passports of 22 people involved in enforced disappearances, while the passports of 75 people, including Sheikh Hasina, were […]
Apart from World No. 1 and ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic, the following players are strong contenders for the men’s singles title at the Australian Open, which begins on Sunday: ALEXANDER ZVEREV (GERMANY) Ranking: 2 After two seasons that were partially hampered by a serious injury, Zverev looked back to his best in 2024, […]
The school building of Shree Bhimgithe Secondary School in Baglung, Gandaki Province, was constructed with the financial assistance of the Government of India under the ‘Nepal-India Development Cooperation’ initiative. It was formally handed over to the School Management Committee on Tuesday in a ceremony jointly organized by the District Administration and the Embassy of India […]
V. Narayanan has been named as the next Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Secretary of the Department of Space, according to an official announcement made on Tuesday. He will assume the role on January 14, succeeding the current ISRO chief, S. Somnath. Narayanan, a distinguished scientist with nearly four decades of […]
European Council President Antonio Costa held a telephonic discussion with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing India as one of the European Union’s (EU) primary global partners. The conversation, held on Tuesday, emphasized strengthening ties and formulating a new strategic agenda to bolster cooperation between the two sides. Recalling his earlier interaction with PM Modi […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir on January 13 to inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel on the Srinagar-Sonamarg road to make Sonamarg an all-weather tourist destination. Official sources said that the PM will arrive on January 13 to physically inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel that will bypass the road from Gagangir to […]
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced the launch of the “Cashless Treatment” scheme to provide financial aid to road accident victims. Under the scheme, the government will cover treatment costs of up to ₹1.5 lakh for seven days, provided the police are informed about the accident within 24 hours. Speaking at a meeting with state […]
