Ex-Trump admin official questions Pak’s mediation in Iran-US truce| India News

A former US official is not pleased with the prospect of Pakistan becoming a negotiator in mediating peace between Iran and the US amid the ongoing war. Questioning Pakistan’s credibility former US Army combatant, Colonel Douglas Macgregor (retd) said that Israel wouldn’t view the country as neutral in the negotiations and would “laugh off” the … Read more

‘Mental decolonisation’: Bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari replaces Lutyens at Rashtrapati Bhavan | India News

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday unveiled a bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, the first and only Indian Governor General of independent India, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.The bust, installed at the Grand Open Staircase near Ashok Mandap, replaces that of British architect Edwin Lutyens.PM Modi had earlier announced the replacement during his monthly Mann Ki Baat broadcast.“His (Rajagopalachari) … Read more

India to explore anti-ballistic missile defence with Israel

On the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Israel, India is looking to deepen and expand strategic ties and defence cooperation, which includes joint development of anti-ballistic missile defence, laser weapons and long range stand-off missiles and drones. PM Modi will be visiting Israel from February 25-26. Given that PM Modi has … Read more

Shashi Tharoor: Congress paradox: Shashi Tharoor praises AI Summit, youth leaders protest on spot | India News

NEW DELHI: Hours after Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised the organisation and global stature of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Youth Congress workers staged a shirtless protest at the venue on Friday against the India-US trade deal, forcing security personnel to intervene on the summit’s final day.According to officials, several Youth Congress members … Read more

‘Surrounded PM’s seat’: Letters fly to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla as BJP, Congress women MPs trade charges | India News

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla NEW DELHI: Women MPs from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, urging him to take strict action against opposition MPs for allegedly committing “heinous acts” inside the House during last week’s proceedings.In their letter, the MPs praised the Speaker for maintaining order … Read more

Budget session: PM Modi says 2026 India a ‘ray of hope’ for the world

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted India’s strong growth momentum, calling the start of the current quarter “very positive” and describing a self-confident India as “a ray of hope for the world today.”Addressing the media ahead of the Budget Session 2026, PM Modi said India has … Read more

‘Nitin Nabin is my boss’: PM congratulates ‘millennial’ BJP chief; calls himself a ‘party worker’ | India News

PM Modi with new BJP chief Nitin Nabin NEW DELHI: “When it is about the party, Nitin Nabin is my boss,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, calling himself a “party worker” of the BJP, while addressing the gathering after the inauguration of young leader Nitin Nabin as the Bharatiya Janata Party’s youngest-ever national president.45-year-old Nitin … Read more

‘Operation Sindoor India’s biggest, most successful anti-terror mission’: PM Narendra Modi in Bhopal | Latest News India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed a massive public gathering in Bhopal, where he lauded Operation Sindoor as the biggest and most successful anti-terror operation in India’s history. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses Devi Ahilyabai Mahila Sashaktikaran Mahasammelan, in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. (PTI) Highlighting the operation’s significance, PM Narendra Modi said, “Our armed forces … Read more

PM Narendra Modi begins 4-state visit today. Sikkim is first stop. What’s on the agenda? Full schedule | Latest News India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to embark on a two-day tour across four states, beginning with Sikkim on Thursday, May 29. Modi will also visit Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal. During the visit, he is scheduled to launch several key development projects. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a two-day tour of Sikkim, … Read more

Bihar’s Nitish Kumar joins non-NDA CMs in skipping Niti Aayog meet, sparks political buzz | India News

NEW DELHI: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who is a key NDA ally, was among several opposition-ruled state leaders who skipped the 10th Niti Aayog governing council meeting in New Delhi on Saturday. His absence has fueled political speculation, especially with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Bihar ahead of the assembly elections due … Read more