Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Sikkim’s statehood. In a post on X, PM Modi highlighted that Sikkim is associated with “serene beauty” and has made “strides” in various sectors. “Warm greetings to the people of Sikkim on their Statehood Day! This year, the occasion is […]
Delhi’s air quality plunged into the “very poor” category on Friday morning, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 305, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Pollution levels spiked in several areas, with Wazirpur and Mundka breaching the “severe” category. AQI readings in these localities soared to 422 and 419, respectively. Other […]
In a significant development, the High Court of Justice, King’s Bench Division, London, on Thursday rejected the latest bail petition filed by fugitive diamantaire Nirav Deepak Modi. This marks the tenth time Modi’s bail request has been denied since his detention in the United Kingdom. The bail application was strongly contested by the Crown Prosecution […]
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to visit the Bhuj airbase in Gujarat for a two-day visit on Friday. The Defence Minister will also visit the India-Pakistan border region. During his visit, Singh is expected to evaluate the operational preparedness of the Indian Armed Forces in the region and examine the effectiveness of strengthened security […]
The bilateral trade between India and the United Kingdom is expected to grow by about 15 per cent a year until 2030, on the assumption that the recently concluded free-trade agreement (FTA) will take effect within the next twelve months, according to a report released on Friday. The accord, finalised on 6 May after nearly […]
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Thursday. The conversation came days after the Taliban administration—though not officially recognised by India—strongly condemned the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 people dead. Expressing “deep appreciation” for the condemnation, Jaishankar […]
India remains the fastest-growing large economy and is expected to record a 6.3 per cent growth this fiscal year, while the global economy faces a “precarious moment,” according to the UN. The UN’s mid-year update of the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report said India’s economy is projected to grow a tad faster next […]
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has formally written to the International Cricket Council (ICC), urging that the unique structure of West Indies cricket be fairly considered in ongoing discussions with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) regarding qualification for cricket at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Unlike other Olympic participants, the West Indies represents a collective […]
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday lauded the Indian Armed Forces for the success of Operation Sindoor, stating that the operation sent a strong message to terrorists and their handlers about the consequences of targeting innocent Indian families. “Through Operation Sindoor, our Armed Forces, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have […]
The international community has expressed clear solidarity with India and acknowledged that the tourists targeted in the Pahalgam attack were victims of terrorism, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Tuesday. He stressed that the epicentre of terrorism lies across the border in Pakistan. During a press briefing, Jaiswal said that numerous […]
