New York: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described India as a “critical partner” for the United States after meeting External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday during the UN General Assembly session. According to the US State Department, Rubio appreciated India’s continued engagement on key areas including trade, defense, energy, pharmaceuticals, and critical minerals....
Los Angeles: Jimmy Kimmel Live! is set to return to air on Tuesday, September 23, after being suspended over host Jimmy Kimmel’s controversial comments regarding the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Disney, ABC’s parent company, confirmed on Monday that the decision to temporarily pull the show was made after internal discussions, calling Kimmel’s remarks...
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt Navratri greetings to the nation in a letter addressed to fellow citizens, while also highlighting the benefits of the newly launched Next Generation GST 2.0 reforms. Sharing the letter on his official social media account, PM Modi conveyed his wishes for good health, happiness, and prosperity for...
At least 30 civilians, including women and children, were killed early Sunday after alleged airstrikes hit Matre Dara village in the Tirah Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. According to media reports, the strikes occurred around 2:00 am, flattening homes and trapping residents under the rubble. Survivors described the incident as a “massacre,” with bodies lying...
The Supreme Court on Monday, September 22, strongly criticized reports suggesting that the pilots of the ill-fated Air India flight AI 171 deliberately cut off fuel before the tragic crash that killed over 275 people. Calling the narrative “unfortunate” and “irresponsible,” the apex court made the remarks while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking...
Dubai: Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav once again refrained from shaking hands with Pakistan skipper Salman Agha during the toss ahead of their Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match, reigniting discussions about the intense India-Pakistan cricket rivalry. The incident mirrored a similar moment from the group stage clash earlier in the tournament, where Suryakumar walked past...
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the launch of a nationwide “GST Utsav” starting from the first day of Navratri, describing it as a festival of savings for the people of India. Addressing the nation, PM Modi highlighted that from September 22, citizens will be able to purchase their favorite items at...
New Delhi, September 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Sunday at 5 PM, focusing on the newly introduced Goods and Services Tax (GST) 2.0 reforms. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) had earlier shared the update on its official social media accounts, without specifying the subject, which fueled widespread speculation. PM Modi began...
Mumbai: Recent reports claiming that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued notices to Hindi news channels for using excessive Urdu words are false. The Ministry clarified on Sunday that it merely forwarded a viewer’s complaint to the concerned channels under the provisions of the Cable Television Networks Regulation Act. The channels were instructed to...
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the nation at 5 PM on Sunday, September 21, just a day before the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) 2.0 reforms. While the official agenda of the address has not been confirmed, netizens and analysts have speculated that the Prime Minister may...