Opposition seeks visit by all-party delegation to Manipur
New Delhi: An all-party meeting convened by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday had a detailed discussion on the situation in Manipur during which several opposition parties sought an all-party delegation visit to the northeastern state but the government remained non-committal, sources said. While the Congress demanded immediate sacking of Chief Minister N Biren […]
CPI targets govt over not being invited to all-party meet on Manipur
New Delhi: The CPI on Saturday hit out at the government over the party not being invited to an all-party meeting on the situation in Manipur, saying it “exposes the callous attitude” of the home minister. Leaders of various parties, including the BJP and the Congress, attended the all-party meeting convened by Union Home Minister […]
PM Modi’s US visit will take bilateral ties to next level: BJP
New Delhi: The BJP on Saturday said the “substantive outcomes and achievements” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “landmark” state visit to the US will critically define the Indo-US relationship and take it to the next level. Addressing a press conference, BJP leader and Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri also asserted that the prime minister’s two-day […]
PM Modi’s US visit not about leveraging India to be ‘counterweight’ to China: White House
Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US was not about leveraging India to be a “counterweight” to China but to deepen ties, including defence cooperation, between the largest democracies of the world, a top White House official has said. Prime Minister Modi on Saturday left for Egypt after concluding his state visit during […]
India’s history, teachings shaped world, says Kamala Harris
Washington: India’s history and teachings have influenced, and shaped the world, US Vice President Kamala Harris has said, asserting the country has inspired millions of people through its philosophy. She also lauded the extraordinary impact Indian-Americans have made in the US with a historic number of members of the United States Congress being of Indian […]
‘No ifs or buts’ in dealing with terrorism: PM Modi in US Congress address
Modi, Biden share many light moments at state dinner amid praise for Indian-Americans
Washington: Terrorism is an enemy of humanity and there can be “no ifs or buts” in dealing with the scourge, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said as he sought action against its state sponsors, in an oblique attack on Pakistan. In his address to the joint meeting of the US Congress on Thursday, Prime Minister […]
Active Covid cases in country dip to 1,712
New Delhi: India has logged 51 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have declined to 1,712 from 1,784, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The death toll was recorded at 5,31,902, with one fatality each reported from Delhi and Rajasthan, the data updated at 8 am stated. The Covid case […]
PM’s US visit ‘unprecedented’, decisions taken will help build ‘new’ India: BJP
New Delhi: The BJP on Friday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s US tour as “unprecedented” and said several diplomatic and strategic decisions taken during the visit will help build a “new India” with economic progress. The prime minister’s visit has resulted in “significant outcomes” in the areas of defence, cooperation with regards to strategic technology, […]
Patna meet: 17 oppn parties decide to fight unitedly against BJP in 2024 LS polls setting aside differences
Patna: As many as 17 opposition parties on Friday resolved to fight the 2024 Lok Sabha elections unitedly to defeat the BJP and work with flexibility by setting aside their differences and will meet in Shimla next month to chalk out a joint strategy. Addressing a joint press conference after an almost four-hour meeting during […]
Multi-headed selfish alliance, like pack of wolves whose prey is India’s future: BJP on Oppn unity
New Delhi: As more than a dozen opposition parties came together against the BJP on Friday, the ruling party called it a “multi-headed selfish alliance” and compared it with wolves hunting in packs. Addressing a press conference here soon after the opposition unity meeting in Bihar’s Patna, BJP leader and Union Minister Smriti Irani said […]
