Lucknow, January 9: Uttar Pradesh Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh said on Thursday that it is possible to hold the cabinet meeting of the state government in Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh 2025, but reiterated that the UP CM is yet to decide on it.
New Delhi, January 9: Deputy Chairman Rajya Sabha, Harivansh, on Thursday addressed the orientation session for newly elected members of the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly. He elaborated on various avenues for members to represent the interests of their constituents to be effective legislators and their role in improving governance standards.
Wayanad, Jan 9: In a swift move that has landed the Congress party in trouble, the Kerala Police on Thursday registered an FIR in which several party leaders have been named in a suicide case.
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 9: Breaking his silence, veteran Congress leader and former Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Thursday asked his junior colleagues in the party to concentrate on the upcoming local bodies elections and not on the 2026 Assembly polls in Kerala.
Jammu, January 9: A three-day orientation programme for the newly elected MLAs of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir started on Thursday.
Jammu, January 9: A three-day orientation programme for the newly elected MLAs of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir started on Thursday.
Seoul, Jan 9: South Korea's Opposition parties on Thursday introduced a revised bill to launch a special counsel probe into impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law bid, a day after a previous version was voted down at the National Assembly.
Hyderabad, Jan 9: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K. T.
New Delhi, January 9: China continued to encounter turbulence throughout 2024. However, all the difficulties that China is facing at home and abroad have made Chairman Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) more determined to throw their weight around and irrepressibly bully those who disagree with it.
Washington, Jan 9: Andy Kim, the first-ever Korean American senator, underscored the need for South Korea to focus on ensuring stability amid political uncertainty caused by President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law bid while cautioning against any move to use the situation to advance "political ambitions."
Mumbai, January 9: Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant on Wednesday said that the right to appoint the Guardian Minister or any other minister in the state cabinet has been granted to three key leaders of the Mahayuti alliance-- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, adding that they will soon appoint the Guardian minister in the state cabinet.
Ottawa, Jan 9: Canadian Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc has said that he won't be a candidate in the upcoming race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as head of the Liberals.
Visakhapatnam, Jan 8: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a global leader who is applauded by the whole world.
New Delhi, Jan 8: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress veteran Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday outrightly rejected AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal's allegation that there is "secret cooperation" between the Congress and the BJP for the Delhi polls. Talking to IANS, Gehlot called it totally untrue.
Kolkata, Jan 8: Three days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted her on her 70th birthday on Sunday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said that her current age is just 65 and that is not mentioned in the official records.
Gandhinagar, January 8: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, while addressing the 56th convention of the All India Student Council Gujarat region, said that the main objective of this convention is to be at the forefront in the building of the nation by the power of students of the state.
Vienna, Jan 8: Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg will serve as the country's interim Chancellor following Karl Nehammer's recent resignation from the post, Austrian news agency APA reported on Wednesday.
Kanpur,, January 8: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday underscored the strength of India's democracy, emphasizing that its foundations are rooted in the hearts of the Indian people.
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 8: Over three decades after it came out with a directive banning its members from consuming alcohol, the Communist Party of India has now relaxed the curbs, holding that there is no harm in members consuming liquor in moderate quantities.
Visakhapatnam, Jan 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan held a huge roadshow here on Thursday evening.
Patna, Jan 8: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Saran district on Wednesday as part of the second phase of his Pragati Yatra and inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of many projects worth crores of rupees.
Seoul, Jan 8: South Korea's Acting President Choi Sang-mok on Wednesday urged government agencies, including the secret service, to avoid any physical confrontation during the process of arresting President Yoon Suk-yeol, who remains in his fortified compound.
Amaravati, Jan 8: Former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday urged the party cadres to ensure unity and maintain an aggressive presence on social media to counter misinformation and amplify the party's achievements.
Mumbai, Jan 8: Actress-director Kangana Ranaut, who is set to essay the role of the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi in her upcoming directorial 'Emergency', has said that it's not a political film, and it won't influence the choice of voters.
Seoul, Jan 8: South Korea's National Assembly rejected two special counsel Bills targeting impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law bid and allegations surrounding first lady Kim Keon Hee in a re-vote on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Jan 8: Leading geopolitical experts, policymakers, scholars, and diplomats will participate in the 4th Maharana Pratap Annual Geopolitics Dialogue (MPAGD 2025), being jointly organised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Usanas Foundation in Jaipur, next month.
Kochi, Jan 8: On the 10th day after she sustained serious injuries on falling 15 feet down at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here, Congress' first-time Kerala legislator Uma Thomas on Wednesday spoke to her office staff and gave the necessary directions.
New York, Jan 8: Two Indian Americans were elected in special elections to Virginia's legislatures, ensuring the Democratic Party keeps its slender majority despite the national Trump wave in last year's election.
Mumbai, Jan 8: Actress Kangana Ranaut, who is gearing up for her upcoming movie 'Emergency', has shared that she extended an invitation to politician Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 8: Two-time Left-supported Independent legislator P.V. Anvar after being ousted from the ruling CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front for taking cudgels against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has started to knock the doors of the Congress-led UDF now.
Ottawa, Jan 8: When Liberal Party President Sachit Mehra conducts the election for the successor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, another Indo-Canadian may emerge as the compromise candidate to lead the nation.
Accra, Jan 8: Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama took the oath of office after winning the presidential election in December last year.
Florida, Jan 8: US President-elect Donald Trump has proposed the idea of using "economic force" to merge Canada and the United States, creating what he frequently describes as the "51st state."
Florida, January 8: Donald Trump Jr, son of US President-elect Donald Trump concluded his visit to Greenland late on Tuesday (local time), even as his father refused to rule out use of force in an attempt to control Greenland and the Panama Canal.
New Delhi, January 8: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday extended birthday wishes to Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha.
New Delhi, January 8: After the Central government allotted a dedicated site for the establishment of a memorial for honouring former President Pranab Mukherjee, his daughter, Sharmistha Mukherjee expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his gesture.
Florida, January 8: US President-elect Donald Trump has refused to rule out the use of military force to take control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, and "economic force" to acquire Canada, CNN reported.
Washington, DC, January 8: US President Joe Biden has said he is "proud" to call Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau his "friend" and would be forever grateful for his "partnership and leadership." Biden said that the alliance between the US and Canada is stronger due to Trudeau.
Chandigarh, January 8: In response to the deteriorating health condition of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh expressed concern on Tuesday, stating that the state government is worried about his health and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak to farmer leader Dallewal.
Ottawa, Jan 8: The race to be Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's successor began on Tuesday, a day after he resigned amid a looming trade war with the US and a divisive political climate at home.
Patna, Jan 8: Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal on Tuesday expressed his firm support for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, describing him as a "ship" that will help anyone who boards it to "reach the shore".
Jaipur, Jan 8: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa on Tuesday presented a 'chadar' at the 813th Urs, commemorating the death anniversary of the revered Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah.
Mumbai, Jan 7: Under the ongoing Sanghatan Parva of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a 'Ghar Chalo Abhiyan' has been scheduled on January 10 for primary member registrations.
Aizawl, Jan 7: The swearing-in-ceremony of former Union Minister and Army chief, Gen Vijay Kumar Singh (retd), as Mizoram's new Governor, scheduled earlier for January 9, has been postponed to January 16, officials said here on Tuesday.
Amaravati, Jan 7: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday launched the 'Jana Nayakudu' (people's leader) portal in his Assembly constituency Kuppam in Chittoor district to address people's grievances.
Patna, Jan 7: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated and laid the foundations for 127 development projects worth Rs 109 crore during his visit to the state's Siwan district on Tuesday.
Hong Kong, January 7: China continued to encounter turbulence throughout 2024. However, all the difficulties that China is facing at home and abroad have made Chairman Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) more determined to throw their weight around and irrepressibly bully those who disagree with it. In the coming year, it appears greater tumult lies ahead for both China and those who deal with it.
Imphal/Aizawl, Jan 7: Women voters outnumbered the male voters in the electoral rolls of four northeastern states - Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh - where overall gender ratio was much higher than the national average, officials said on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Jan 7: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced February 5 as the date of voting for the 70-member Delhi Legislative Assembly and the results will be declared on February 8.
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 7: The rise of sons in Kerala politics, particularly within the Kerala Congress party, is far from novel. The latest entrant into the mainstream politics is Appu John Joseph, the eldest son of veteran Kerala Congress leader and 10-time legislator P.J. Joseph.
New Delhi, January 7: The National Security Advisor of the United States, Jake Sullivan who is on a visit to India described the US and India as "natural partners," linked by their democracies, companies, universities, and people.
Washington, DC, January 7: US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday used Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement of his plan to step down to reiterate his stance that Canada becomes the 51st state of the US.
Washington, Jan 7: US President-elect Donald Trump reignited his proposal to make Canada the "51st state of the United States" hours after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation.
Ottawa, January 6: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday (local time) that he would resign as the leader of Liberal Party and as Prime Minister as soon as a new candidate is found for the post.
Ottawa, Jan 7: Justin Trudeau is ending his 11-year leadership role, nine years as Canada's Prime Minister, that was marred by his confrontation with India and deference to Khalistanis.
New Delhi, Jan 6: As Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he will step down as the Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal leader once his party has chosen a new leader, the countdown has begun for a significant shift in the Canadian politics and, at the same time, also ignited some hope of the strained bilateral relationship between India and Canada, that hit rock bottom in 2024, getting an opportunity to improve this year.
Ottawa, Jan 6: Justin Trudeau on Monday announced that he will step down as the Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal leader once his party has chosen a new leader.
Vienna, Jan 6: Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen on Monday tasked Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl with forming a new government after recent coalition talks without the far-right party collapsed.
Jaipur, Jan 6: On the birth anniversary of the 10th Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh, Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari on Monday paid homage by offering flowers to the Sikh guru's picture at the Sarvatobhadra Chowk in the City Palace and performed ceremonial worship of Guru Gobin Singh's historic sword enshrined here.
Seoul, January 6: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday expressed concerns over potential cooperation between Russia and North Korea, highlighting the possibility of Moscow sharing advanced space and satellite technology with Pyongyang, according to a report by Yonhap News Agency.
New Delhi, January 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday celebrated Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti on Monday.
Mumbai, Jan 6: Actress-filmmaker and parliamentarian Kangana Ranaut's film “Emergency” is all set to hit the screens on January 17 and she says that the story isn't just about a controversial leader as it delves into themes that remain profoundly relevant today.
Tehran, Jan 6: Iranian Justice Minister Amin-Hossein Rahimi held a meeting with Saudi Ambassador to Iran Abdullah bin Saud al-Anzi, during which both sides vowed to expand bilateral ties in various areas, especially in judicial and legal fields.
Toronto, Jan 6: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly preparing to step down as leader of the Liberal Party, according to a media report citing three anonymous sources.
Vienna, Jan 6: Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen said that he would meet the Freedom Party' leader Herbert Kickl on Monday to discuss the formation of a new government while the conservative People's Party softened its stance, saying it is now open to talks with the far-right party.
Dhaka, January 6: Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia is set to travel abroad for medical treatment, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders confirmed on Monday.
Ottawa, January 6: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce his resignation as Liberal Party leader on Monday, amid growing dissent within his caucus, The Globe And Mail reported, citing sources.
Seoul, Jan 5: Tens of thousands of people gathered near the Presidential residence on Sunday to rally for or against the detention of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for a third consecutive day, with just a day left for investigators to execute a warrant to formally detain him.
Kolkata, January 6: Chandra Kumar Bose, nephew of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on Sunday said that it is unfair to draw a comparison between Netaji and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and one should not compare the two leaders.
Florida, January 5: US President-elect Donald Trump has praised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who visited him at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida's Palm Beach, as a "fantastic woman" who has "really taken Europe by storm," CNN reported on Sunday.
Vienna, January 5: Austria's ruling conservatives on Sunday appointed Christian Stocker, the secretary-general of the Austrian People's Party (OVP), as their interim leader after former Chancellor Karl Nehammer stepped down following the collapse of coalition talks, Al Jazeera reported citing local media.
Guwahati, January 5: The Assam Congress is planning a major reshuffle after the panchayat elections as part of its preparations for the 2026 assembly polls.
Hyderabad, Jan 5: The Congress government's decision to prune the promised investment support to farmers under Rythu Bharosa is likely to give fresh ammunition to the opposition parties, which had termed the move a "betrayal" of farmers.
New Delhi, Jan 5: No one could have believed that the word 'AAPda (disaster)' could create ripples in political circles. The word is only about destruction and sadness and has nothing to do with politics. But, suddenly in the election campaign for the Delhi Assembly polls, the word has assumed significance. AAPda may as well turn the tables in favour of one political entity and destroy others.
New Delhi, Jan 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a sharp critique of the AAP government in Delhi, calling it an "AAPda government" that lacks vision for the city's progress.
Patna, Jan 5: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar paid tribute to former Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi on his birth anniversary on Sunday.
New Delhi, January 5: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and other BJP leaders extended heartfelt greetings to veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi on the occasion of his birthday.
Kolkata, Jan 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, greeted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on her 70th birthday.
Cairo, Jan 5: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held phone talks with his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bou Habib, during which they urged a political transition in Syria free from foreign interference.
Vienna, Jan 5: Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said that he would step down in the coming days after coalition talks between his People's Party and the Social Democrats collapsed earlier that day.
Tel Aviv, January 5: Israel's Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir apologized on Saturday night for forcing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to leave the hospital early to cast a vote on legislation in the Knesset on Tuesday.
Vienna, January 5: Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has announced that he will resign "in the coming days" as the talks between the country's biggest centrist parties on forming a government without the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) failed, Al Jazeera reported.
Washington DC, January 5: US President Joe Biden named nineteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, a statement by the White House said.
New Delhi, January 4: BJP on Saturday released its first list of 29 candidates for Delhi assembly elections setting the stage for multi-cornered contests on several seats in the capital with AAP leaders former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Atishi in triangular contests on their seats.
Washington DC, January 4: US President-elect Donald Trump has announced Fox News Anchor Tammy Bruce as the next spokesperson of the US Department of State.
Washington DC, January 4: President-elect Donald Trump backed Republican Mike Johnson was re-elected as the US House Speaker in a close race after two opponents switched their votes.
Kochi, Jan 4: Six days after she fell 15 feet down at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here, Congress; first-time Kerala legislator Uma Thomas on Saturday was taken off of a ventilator at a private hospital where she is being treated.
Hyderabad, January 4: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has come down heavily on the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) government, alleging that its 10-year rule corrupted the entire administrative system.
Seoul, January 4: South Korea's spy agency spotted North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's sister with two children and is open to the possibility of them being her offspring, Yonhap reported.
Bengaluru, January 3: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy expressed strong displeasure over the Karnataka Congress government's decision to increase bus fares by 15 per cent and said the government has made it a "routine" to hike prices and burden the public,
New Delhi, January 3: The Ministry of External Affairs has strongly refuted the media reports claiming India's 'interference' in the domestic politics of Maldives, stating that the articles have "no credibility" and the reporter and newspaper have a "compulsive hostility" towards India.
Imphal, January 3: Former Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla was sworn in as the 19th Governor of Manipur on Friday.
New Delhi, January 3: Economist Montek Singh Ahluwalia praised former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his efforts to bring 138 million people out of the 'below poverty line (BPL)'. Ahluwalia, former Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission of India, said that India grew faster in terms of economic growth during Singh's tenure than it had ever done.
Washington DC, January 3: US President-Elect Donald Trump on Friday criticised US President Joe Biden's administration for alleged failure to seal borders.
New Delhi, January 3: The family of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held a 'Bhog' of the 'Akhand Path' kept in the memory of Singh at his residence on Friday.
New Delhi, January 2: Noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong resolve led to the abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the BJP-led government not only "controlled terrorism but also demolished the terror eco-system from the Valley".
Thiruvananthapuram, January 2: Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar offered prayers at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in the state capital on Thursday.
New Delhi, January 2: As the world steps into 2025 on Wednesday, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday, to exchange New Year greetings.
Thiruvananthapuram, January 2: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar took oath as Governor of Kerala on Thursday.
Thiruvananthapuram, January 2: Kerala CM welcomes newly appointed governor Rajendra Arlekar in Thiruvananthapuram
New Delhi, January 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh and lauded him as "a combination of talent and tradition."During the "memorable' meeting", the two discussed music, culture, and India's vibrancy, including yoga.