Train to Kashmir will start very soon: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Chennai : Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that a long-cherished train service between Jammu and Kashmir valley will start very soon. “The outstanding project to build a new railway route is a testament to engineering excellence and determination, overcoming significant geographical and climatic challenges,” he added. Talking to the media about the project […]
Great heritage of our culture, spirituality: PM Modi extends wishes on Ayodhya’s Ram Temple 1st anniversary
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wished the people on the first anniversary of the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The Prime Minister called the temple a “great heritage of our culture and spirituality.” “Best wishes to all the countrymen on the first anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha of […]
Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge pays tribute to Lal Bahadur Shastri on 59th death anniversary
New Delhi : Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday paid tribute to Lal Bahadur Shastri on his 59th death anniversary, stating that he played an important role in taking the country to new heights. Kharge also hailed Shastri as the inspiration behind the slogan “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” and for laying the foundation of the […]
Mark Zuckerberg reveals Biden Administration coerced FB into censoring content on COVID vaccine
Washington : Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed on Friday that the Biden administration coerced Facebook into censoring content around COVID-19 vaccines. Zuckerberg made the statement at the Joe Rogan Podcast. During the interview spanning several topics, Zuckerberg spoke about the issue of government censorship and noted, “This hit the most extreme. I’d say it was […]
PM Modi to attend AI Action Summit in France on February 10-11: French President Macron
Paris : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in France from February 10 to 11, in what will be a significant visit to the European nation, announced French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday,, according to Reuters. While addressing the 30th Conference of Ambassadors, President Macron said, “France will […]
“Chances to revoke 22nd amendment very little”: German envoy on Trump’s potential third term
Pune: German Ambassador to India and Bhutan, Philipp Ackermann, on Friday offered his views on the potential for US President-elect Donald Trump to secure a third term in the White House by revoking the 22nd amendment, stating that the chances to do so were “very little.” While addressing a gathering at the Pune Public Policy […]
Nicolas Maduro sworn in for third term as Venezuela’s President amid election dispute
Caracas : Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year term on Friday, following a controversial election in which his opponent, Edmundo Gonzalez, accused him of voter fraud and declared himself the legitimate winner, as reported by Al Jazeera. Maduro begins his new term despite international pressure and sanctions led by the […]
Indian economy likely to be ‘a little weaker’ in 2025: IMF MD
Washington: The Indian economy is expected to be “a little weaker” in 2025 despite steady global growth, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has said. Georgieva also said she expects quite a lot of uncertainty in the world this year mainly around the trade policy of the US. In her annual media roundtable with a group of […]
Dense fog envelops Delhi, 45 trains delayed
New Delhi: A thick layer of fog engulfed the national capital on Saturday morning, reducing visibility which impacted train operations, officials said. They said that 45 trains were delayed due to the dense fog. According to the weather department, Safdarjung observed minimum visibility of 50 metre from 12.30 am to 1.30 am which improved thereafter […]
Chargesheets filed against 5 over militancy support in Jammu’s Doda
Jammu: Police have filed chargesheets against five people alleged to be supporting militant groups in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district by giving them food and other logistical support. The chargesheets were filed in two separate cases filed under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in an NIA court in Doda, a police spokesperson said. One of […]
