Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Vinay Mohan Kwatra, along with U.S. Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell and Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer, visited NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on Wednesday and met with representatives from NASA and ISRO, including two Indian astronauts undergoing training at the facility. These astronauts are preparing for a […]
Following the 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives, India and China reaffirmed their commitment to promote the resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, cross-border river cooperation and Nathula border trade. During the meeting, both sides agreed on measures to maintain peace and tranquility along the border, and strengthen mechanisms for diplomatic and military negotiations, with plans […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic boat mishap in Mumbai on December 18. The PM took to X to express his condolences, saying, “The boat mishap in Mumbai […]
The National Institute of Siddha (NIS) in Tambaram, Chennai, has made history by setting a Guinness World Record for providing Varmam therapy to 567 individuals simultaneously. This achievement underscores the growing recognition of Siddha medicine, a traditional Indian system known for its non-invasive, drug-free treatments. Held on Wednesday at the NIS campus, the event featured […]
Nepal’s President, Ramchandra Paudel, has reappointed Dr. Shankar Prasad Sharma as the Resident Ambassador of Nepal to India. Alongside this, Dr. Netra Prasad Timsina was named as the Resident Ambassador of Nepal to Malaysia. These appointments were made under Article 282 (1) of Nepal’s Constitution, following recommendations from the Council of Ministers. Dr. Sharma, a […]
The ongoing T20 series between India Women and West Indies is finely poised as the West Indies levelled the series with a comfortable 9-wicket win. The match saw standout performances from captain Hayley Matthews, who played a brilliant unbeaten knock of 85, and all-rounder Deandra Dottin, whose impressive bowling figures of 2 for 14 stifled […]
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 18 : Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai on Wednesday the state government for putting up pointed barricades near the Vidhan Sabha ahead of the party’s planned protest, comparing them to those used during the farmers’ protests at the Ghazipur border. Speaking to ANI, Rai said, “No one will be […]
Delhi’s air quality continued to remain in the ‘severe’ category on Wednesday, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recording an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 442. A thin layer of smog blanketed parts of the national capital in the morning, reducing visibility. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city saw a […]
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar met with Armenian National Assembly President Alen Simonyan in New Delhi on Tuesday, holding discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, improving connectivity, and fostering deeper partnerships between India and Armenia. The talks highlighted the longstanding ties between the two democracies and emphasized the importance of parliamentary exchanges in enhancing relations. In […]
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is on a three-day visit to India, on Tuesday visited a Jan Aushadhi Kendra at AIIMS, Delhi to gain insights into the country’s quality and affordable medicine distribution system. In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “President @anuradisanayake of Sri Lanka […]
