Author: News Desk

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt greetings to devotees undertaking the Shri Amarnath Yatra 2026, describing the pilgrimage as a sacred spiritual journey and urging pilgrims to observe five “Sankalps” (resolutions) to make the yatra safe, disciplined and environmentally responsible. In his message, the Prime Minister said

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Governor-in-charge Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has sparked a political controversy after conducting a review meeting with senior government officials in Madurai, with opposition leaders accusing him of overstepping the constitutional role of the Governor and attempting to create a “parallel administration.” The meeting has reignited a long-standing debate

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has quashed an externment order issued against Saeed Ahmad Abdul Wahid Chaudhary, the Maharashtra General Secretary of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), observing that merely raising slogans against the government or political leaders cannot justify removing a citizen from a particular area. Hearing

New Delhi: India’s leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies, consumer durable manufacturers and retailers reported strong double-digit sales growth during the April–June quarter, powered by an intense nationwide heatwave that significantly boosted demand for summer essentials. Higher sales of beverages, ice creams, air conditioners, fans and cooling products helped companies

Washington/Tehran: The United States privately warned Iran that Israel was allegedly considering targeting two of Tehran’s top negotiators during sensitive peace negotiations earlier this year, according to reports citing current and former U.S. officials. The reported warning reflected Washington’s concern that such an attack could derail diplomatic efforts aimed at

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as his “younger sister” during the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, a gesture rooted in his long-standing relationship with former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and warmly reciprocated by the visiting leader. According to officials familiar with the

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Tehran to attend the state funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, reaffirming Pakistan’s close diplomatic and religious ties with its neighbour. The visit comes as Iran prepares for one of the largest state funerals in its history under unprecedented

Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei will reportedly not attend the funeral of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, citing heightened security concerns and threats against his life. The decision comes amid extraordinary security arrangements for the late leader’s state funeral, which is expected to draw millions of mourners and high-level

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a telephone conversation with Ireland’s Foreign Minister Helen McEntee, during which the two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral ties, with a particular focus on trade, education and multilateral cooperation. The conversation coincided with Ireland assuming the Presidency of the Council