BJP, PM Modi ‘trying to destroy’ Constitutional values: Priyanka Gandhi

Wayanad(Kerala): Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the UDF candidate in the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll, on Wednesday alleged that the BJP and its leader Narendra Modi were “trying to destroy” the Constitutional values of equality, justice and secularism. Continuing her attack on the saffron party, Priyanka claimed that the last 10 years saw a […]

J&K Assembly has done its job: CM Omar Abdullah on special status resolution

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the Assembly has done its job after it passed a resolution seeking a dialogue between the Centre and elected representatives for the restoration of the special status of the erstwhile state. The resolution, which also expressed “concern” over the “unilateral removal” of the special […]

“Real Democracies function differently”: India slams Pakistan in UN

New York: Member of the Indian Parliament, Rajiv Shukla answered Pakistan in the United Nations during a UN session as Pakistan yet again raised the issue of Kashmir there. Shukla, while referring to Pakistan, said, “A delegation has yet again used this august forum for peddling lies and falsehood. It is habitual for this delegation […]

EAM Jaishankar calls on Australian PM Albanese, discusses ties

Canberra: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday called on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and discussed ways to deepen the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership. During the meeting, Jaishankar also conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greeting to Albanese. The minister is on an official visit to Australia from November 3-7. “Delighted to call on PM […]

Shri Thanedar re-elected to House of Representatives from Michigan

Washington: Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar was re-elected from the thirteenth Congressional district of Michigan. He defeated his Republican rival Martell Bivings by a margin of over 35 percentage points as he was re-elected for the second term. In a statement he credited his victory to his record of delivering strong constituent services, standing up […]

Suhas Subramanyam wins Congressional race from Virginia

Washington: Suhas Subramanyam created history by becoming the first Indian American to be elected from Virginia and the entire East Coast. Running for the US House of Representatives from the 10th Congressional District of Virginia, a Democratic stronghold, Subramanyam defeated Mike Clancy of the Republican Party. He is currently a Virginia State Senator. “I am […]

US Election: Initial results coming in from several states; voting continues in some others

Washington: The first results are coming in for the US presidential election with Republican leader Donald Trump projected to notch up wins in Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Florida, Arkansas and Vice President Kamala Harris set to emerge victorious in Vermont, Delaware and New Jersey. As per latest trends, Harris is winning 27 electoral college votes […]