As the sun set on what is arguably the worst day of violence in recent memory in the cold desert region, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk called off his fortnight-long hunger strike to press for statehood and extension of the Sixth Schedule to Ladakh.
Category: India
Jaishankar holds key bilateral talks with Vivian Balakrishnan, other leaders in New York ahead of UNGA Summit
The two leaders met on the sidelines of the High-Level Meeting of Like-Minded Global South Countries, which was held alongside the United Nations General Assembly.
US signals willingness to revisit tariffs on India, says Rubio
The United States has signalled it may be willing to revisit the additional 25 percent tariffs imposed on India over its purchases of Russian oil. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview with NBC News, “We have already seen the measures we have taken with regards to India, although that’s something we […]
Shah Rukh Khan receives maiden National Award from President Droupadi Murmu
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Tuesday received his maiden National Award in his long career spanning over 30 years from President Droupadi Murmu. The 71st National Film Award ceremony was held at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. Khan won the award in the Best Actor category for his role in Jawan, a socio-political […]
Promoting relationship: S Jaishankar meets US Ambassador to India-designate Sergio Gor
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met US Ambassador to India-designate Sergio Gorn, when they discussed looking forward to further promoting the success of US-India relationship
Kaja Kallas meets Jaishankar, bats for stronger EU-India partnership
The European Union has said it wants to build a deeper partnership with India, stressing the importance of working together to protect multilateralism and global rules. EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas met India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday, September 22, along with Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira Juan and Mexico’s […]
‘Curiosity’ takes flight: Afghan teen reaches Delhi in jet’s landing gear
A 13-year-old Afghan boy’s “curiosity” brought him to Delhi from Afghanistan, after he somehow managed to get inside the landing gear compartment of an aircraft that took off from Kabul, official sources said. The incident was reported around 11 am on Sunday, September 21 when KAM airlines flight number RQ-4401 reached the Indira Gandhi International […]
Next-gen GST reforms to boost growth, ease business, says PM Modi
A day before reduced GST rates come into effect, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, September 21, made a strong pitch for promoting ‘swadeshi’ goods and asserted that the next generation GST reforms will accelerate India’s growth story, increase ease of doing business and attract more investors. In his address to the nation, Modi said […]
Rajnath Singh to inaugurate India’s first overseas defence factory in Morocco
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will undertake a two-day official visit to Morocco from September 22-23
Reviving bond: India, Canada review bilateral ties during New Delhi meeting
India and Canada officials met on Friday when they reviewed the state of bilateral ties between the two countries
