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Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Sunday called on the nation to mark the 150th year of ‘Vande Mataram‘, describing India’s national song as “a surge of emotions in our hearts” and “a mantra that connects 140 crore Indians through the energy of unity”. “Vande Mataram – this contains so many…
PM Narendra Modi (File – agencies) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday in the 127th edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio address extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Chhath Puja, describing the festival as a “beautiful example” of India’s social unity.Speaking during his monthly programme, he said, “Chhath reflects the…
Zabihullah Mujahid (File photo) The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, ruled by the Taliban, has reiterated its intention to maintain good relations with all countries, including the United States. The Taliban government also urged Washington to reopen its embassy in Kabul, according to a report by Tolo News. India Upgrades Technical Mission In Kabul To Full…
NEW DELHI: A controversy has erupted over former Bhopal MP Pragya Singh Thakur’s remarks urging parents to prevent their daughters from visiting the homes of “non-Hindus” and to “break their legs” if they disobey. The Congress has accused the BJP of spreading “hatred.”Speaking at a religious event in Bhopal earlier this month, Thakur called on…
Raj Thackeray questions EC ahead of local body polls in Maharashtra NEW DELHI: Criticising the Election Commission ahead of local body elections, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Monday claimed that 9.6 million fake voters have been added, according to information received by the party. The MNS chief urged the Election Commission not…
In the wake of the devastating stampede in Karur, the TVK has stepped forward, offering ₹20 lakh to each of the 41 families affected, alongside the state government’s provision of ₹10 lakh. Actor Vijay has called upon party members to skip Diwali festivities out of respect for the victims. KARUR: TVK has transferred 20 lakh…
The United Nations has issued a warning that alleviating the famine in the Gaza Strip will require time and the opening of all crossings to “flood Gaza with food”. The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) reported that nearly 3,000 tonnes of food have been delivered to the conflict-ravaged region since a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel…
India, the world’s largest importer of cooking oil, needs a predictable and transparent multi-year tariff framework for edible oils to end a decade of policy volatility that has distorted prices and discouraged investment, a new study has found.The research titled “Tariff Volatility and Stakeholder Dynamics in India’s Edible Oil Sector” — jointly conducted by the…
Priyank Kharge (PTI image) and RSS troop (ANI image) NEW DELHI: Karnataka minister and Congress leader Priyank Kharge on Tuesday said that he has been receiving threatening calls and abusive messages for questioning the activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in government schools, colleges and public institutions.In a post on X, he wrote: “For…
NEW DELHI: Afghanistan’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi urged Indian policymakers to push for the removal of US restrictions on the strategic Chabahar port.At an interaction organised by industry chamber Ficci, Muttaqi said Afghanistan wants “optimum utilisation” of Chabahar and wants India to raise the matter with the US. “Both countries (India and the US)…
