India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in a series of high-level meetings during his three-day visit to Singapore, aimed at bolstering bilateral ties between the two nations. Among the key figures he met were top leaders of Singapore, to whom he conveyed personal greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During his discussions, Jaishankar underscored the importance of Singapore’s support ...
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UN Security Council passes resolution on Gaza ceasefire, US abstains; Israel upset
The Security Council, after more than five months of conflict, issued a historic demand for an immediate ceasefire on Monday, marking a significant shift in approach. The United States, typically an ally of Israel, abstained from the vote, allowing the resolution to pass with unusual unanimity among the other 14 members. Notably, the latest resolution does not directly tie the ...
Read More »No permission to AAP protest, says Delhi Police; Security beefed up at PM residence
Delhi Police said on Tuesday that it has not given permission to AAP to hold any protest, reports ANI. However, entry/exit at Lok Kalyan Marg Metro station, Gate no 3 of Patel Chowk Metro Station, and Gate no 5 of Central Secretariat Metro Station will remain closed. Security at the Prime Minister’s residence has been beefed up by the Delhi Police ...
Read More »Ujjain Mahakal Temple witnesses fire during ‘Bhasma Aarti’ time, 14 priests injured
A blaze erupted within the inner sanctum of Ujjain’s revered Mahakal Temple on Monday morning, leaving 13 priests wounded during the traditional ‘bhasma aarti’ ceremony. Ujjain Collector Neeraj Kumar Singh confirmed the incident, stating that a thorough investigation has been initiated. “Thirteen priests sustained burn injuries and are currently receiving medical attention at the district hospital here. A magisterial probe ...
Read More »Managing diabetes key to prevent dementia: Study
An Indian-origin scientist has found that reducing the risk of dementia in Alzheimer’s is possible by keeping diabetes under control. Narendra Kumar, an associate professor at Texas A&M University in the US, spearheaded a study featured in the ‘American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology’ journal, uncovering a robust connection between diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. “Implementing preventative or mitigative measures ...
Read More »India and Bhutan: Modi Opens ₹140-Cr Hospital in Thimphu; Joint Statement Issued on PM’s State Visit
Before winding up his trip to Bhutan, PM Narendra Modi and his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay inaugurated a Rs.140 crore hospital built with Indian assistance. Modi also announced that India will double its assistance for the neighbouring country’s five-year plan from ₹5,000 crore to ₹10,000 crore in the backdrop of concerted efforts by China to settle a border dispute and ...
Read More »India summons German diplomat over remarks on Delhi CM Kejriwal’s arrest
India on Saturday summoned a senior diplomat from the German Embassy and lodged a strong protest over comments on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Later, the Deputy Head of Mission of the German Embassy, George Enzweiler, was seen leaving the Ministry of External Affairs office in the capital. India called the comments “blatant interference” in India’s internal ...
Read More »Meghan, Harry’s first reaction to Kate Middleton’s cancer news: Will it end royal feud?
Both Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, wished “health and healing” for Kate Middleton, after the news of her cancer came out. In a brief statement, the estranged British royal couple hoped Kate and her family were able to heal “privately in peace”. “We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they ...
Read More »Who’s Sarath Chandra Reddy? Liquor scam approver who paid crores in EBs
Hyderabad-based businessman Sarath Chandra Reddy, the man whose revelations led to the arrest of BRS MLC K. Kavitha and Delhi CM Aravind Kejriwal over the past week, also paid Rs 55 crore to the Bharatiya Janata Party through electoral bonds, the data released on March 21 reflected. Sarath Chandra Reddy won licences for five liquor retail zones under the excise ...
Read More »60 Killed, 100 Injured in Moscow Terror Attack on Mall, India Condemns
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended solidarity with Russia and condemned the terrorist attack that claimed over 60 lives and injured several others. “We strongly condemn the heinous terrorist attack in Moscow. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. India stands in solidarity with the government and the people of the Russian Federation in this hour ...
Read More »Supreme Court issues stay on Govt’s Fact-Checking Unit
On Thursday, the Supreme Court issued a stay on the Union’s notification regarding the establishment of the Fact-Check Unit (FCU) in accordance with the IT Amendment Rules 2023. This stay will remain in effect until the Bombay High Court reaches a final decision on the challenges to the IT Rules amendment of 2023. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ...
Read More »Delhi CM, AAP Chief Kejriwal Arrested by ED, 6 days after Kavitha’s arrest
Exactly six days after the dramatic arrest of Telangana MLC and former state Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao’s daughter K. Kavitha, the Enforcement Directorate raided the Delhi CM’s residence, seized his phone and also of his family members before starting a two-hour questioning in the Liquor scam that was being probed by the agency. Kavitha was arrested by ED from ...
Read More »Meet New James Bond – ‘Bullet Train’ Fame Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Nod Awaited
The quest for the next leading man in the famed spy franchise has reached its conclusion. British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson has reportedly received a formal offer to step into the shoes of the iconic secret agent synonymous with martinis and intrigue, as per sources cited by The Sun. At 33, Taylor-Johnson stands on the brink of accepting this career-defining role, ...
Read More »FBI’s 2023 Internet Crime Report Reveals Alaskans Suffered Losses Exceeding $31 Million
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) unveiled its 2023 Internet Crime Report along with detailed state breakdowns, showing a concerning trend in cybercrime affecting Alaskans. With over 880,000 complaints nationwide, totaling potential losses of $12.5 billion, the report underscores the growing threat of online scams and fraud. Alaska’s portion of the report reveals a staggering figure: residents filed more ...
Read More »NY Consulate of India rules out foul play in AP student’s death; Toll reaches 9 in 2024
The Indian Consulate in New York said on Monday that preliminary investigation into the death of an Indian student, reportedly discovered deceased in a forest in the US state of Massachusetts last week, has ruled out any foul play. Abhijeeth Paruchuru, hailing from Andhra Pradesh and a student of Boston University, was found inside an abandoned car by local law ...
Read More »India responds to China on Arunachal: “Repetitive baseless arguments”
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday lashed out at China for “advancing absurd claims” over the territory of Arunachal Pradesh and strongly reiterated that the northeastern state will remain an “integral and inalienable part” of India forever. The Ministry’s response followed Beijing’s statement that it “never acknowledges and firmly opposes” the “so-called Arunachal Pradesh illegally established by India.” ...
Read More »Sensex, Nifty tank lower, midcaps see sharper decline
The Nifty hit a new low, marking its lowest point in over a month, as it closed down by 1.08 percent or 238.3 points at 21,817.5 on Tuesday. Trading volumes in the NSE cash market were modest at Rs. 0.83 lakh crore. Despite the negative advance-decline ratio at 0.36:1, the midcap index experienced a sharper decline compared to the Nifty. ...
Read More »China raises again its claim over Arunachal Pradesh
Despite India’s stand, Chinese Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for the Chinese Defence Ministry, reiterated that Arunachal Pradesh is their territory, aimed at keeping the issue burning as ever. Zhang’s comments came in response to India’s recent reinforcement of military infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh, specifically through the construction of the Sela Tunnel, aimed at improving connectivity and troop movement ...
Read More »Electoral Bonds: SC asks SBI to declare all details by Thursday, March 21
On Monday, the Supreme Court issued directives to the State Bank of India (SBI) to disclose comprehensive details concerning electoral bonds. These details include the date of purchase and redemption, the names of purchasers and recipients, denominations, and alphanumeric numbers and serial bonds. Furthermore, the court instructed SBI Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara to submit an affidavit by 5 pm on ...
Read More »Rahul Gandhi denies ‘Shakti’ he referred to was ‘Shakti Mata’; Offers elaborate explanation
Amid attacks over his ‘Shakti’ remarks, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that the statement had been taken out of context and blamed the “lies-manufacturing machinery” of the BJP for creating a needless controversy over his statement. While addressing a large gathering on the culmination of the Congress’ Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Mumbai on Sunday, Rahul Gandhi ...
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