The 14th annual Sharjah Light Festival concludes today after transforming the emirate’s iconic landmarks into a spectacular canvas of light and sound for nearly three weeks. The festival, which opened in the first week of February, has drawn thousands of international visitors to witness the city’s architectural heritage reimagined through state-of-the-art lighting technology. International artists […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bhagalpur Monday, where he will release the 19th instalment of Kisan Samman Nidhi, prioritising the welfare, happiness, and prosperity of farmers. PM Modi will also address a public rally ahead of the 2025 Bihar elections at the Airport Ground. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will accompany the Prime Minister, […]
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, along with Heads of Mission and Ambassadors from 45 countries, participated in an elephant safari at Kaziranga National Park on Monday. The visit took place ahead of the Advantage Assam summit, scheduled to be held in Guwahati from February 25. Jaishankar said, “I am very happy to see the […]
New Delhi, February 24, 2025 (ANI): In his latest effort to tackle rising health concerns, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a nationwide movement to combat obesity and promote healthier eating habits. On February 23, during the 119th episode of his Mann Ki Baat radio program, PM Modi addressed the growing problem of obesity […]
Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have unveiled their official jersey for the 2025 edition, starting from March 22. “The jersey retains the iconic blue and gold palette symbolic of Mumbai Indians’ essence. Blue represents trust, confidence, and the team’s boundless potential, while gold signifies glory, achievement, and the relentless pursuit of excellence,” MI said in […]
Kash Patel officially took office as the ninth Director of the FBI on Thursday, making history as the first Indian American to lead the agency. In a bold statement marking the start of his tenure, Patel issued a warning to America’s enemies: “We will hunt you down in every corner of this planet.” Patel, who […]
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday in Johannesburg, where they discussed bilateral cooperation and the Ukraine conflict. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM). In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “Glad to meet FM Sergey Lavrov of Russia this evening […]
As Tesla prepares to enter India this year, the government is likely working on to modify the terms of a new policy that promotes manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country. In a bid to attract the likes of Tesla, the tweaked EV policy may mandate carmakers to show a turnover of Rs 2,500 […]
India’s agricultural exports have reached new markets under the Modi government, with shipments of fruits entering Western countries for the first time and rice exports recording substantial growth, boosting farmers’ incomes. A senior agriculture ministry official stated that these exports, ranging from exotic fruits to traditional staples, align with the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, which […]
India’s participation in IDEX and NAVDEX 2025 concludes today, reaffirming the country’s commitment to global security cooperation, indigenous defence innovation, and strategic partnerships in the international defence landscape. The India Pavilion displayed cutting-edge defence technologies, including advanced warships, guided missile systems, precision-guided munitions, electronic warfare systems, and AI-driven defence solutions. Leading defence public sector undertakings […]
