PM Modi congratulates Rodrigo Paz Pereira on his election as President of Bolivia
New Delhi/La Paz, Oct 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Rodrigo Paz Pereira for his victory in the Presidential elections in Bolivia, asserting that he is looking forward to deepen partnership between both countries in the years to come. “Warm congratulations, Mr. Rodrigo Paz Pereira, on your election as the President of […]
US visa restrictions won’t hold back ties with Central America: China
Beijing, Oct 21 (IANS) Weaponising visas will not scare off the sober-minded, nor will it hold back the flourishing ties between China and Central American countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday. Guo made the remarks at a regular news briefing when asked to comment on US announcement of visa restrictions on […]
Indian American Nirav Shah running for Maine Governor as Democrat
New York, Oct 21 (IANS) Former US federal health official Nirav Shah has announced his run for Governor of Maine, joining the race for the Democratic Party nomination. “We are at a crossroads and we need a governor with proven leadership experience who is ready to tackle our challenges on day one,” Shah posted on […]
India-Japan defence ties drive modernisation and regional stability: Report
Tokyo/New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) India-Japan defence ties, focusing on collaboration in stealth systems, naval platforms, unmanned vehicles, cyber defence, and potentially fighter jets and submarines, play a key role in advancing India’s defence modernisation and strategic autonomy, a report said on Tuesday. It added that this partnership not only supplies India with vital technologies […]
Bangladesh passports crisis mirrors broader erosion of civic values: Report
Dhaka, Oct 21 (IANS) Bangladesh’s passport credibility crisis reflects a wider decline in civic values, with corruption, deceit, and short-term opportunism becoming normalised within society and spilling beyond borders, a report said on Tuesday. According to the latest Henley Passport Index, released in October 2025, Bangladesh has fallen to the 100th position — its lowest […]
In Gujarat’s Mehsana, PM SHRI school sets new example in education and sports
Ahmedabad, Oct 21 (IANS) The Prime Minister’s Schools for Rising India Scheme (PM SHRI) is a Central government programme, aiming to establish over 14,500 schools pan-India, where an inclusive atmosphere could be created for every student – ensuring their well-being and a secure and enriching learning experience. In Gujarat’s Mehsana district, the PM Shri Smt. […]
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta thanks citizens for celebrating Diwali responsibly
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday thanked people of Delhi for celebrating Diwali this year by balancing tradition with environmental concerns. “For the first time in many years, the city’s sparkle, splendour, and illumination were truly extraordinary,” she said, thanking the Supreme Court for allowing the limited use of […]
Modi govt can’t claim India has become ‘Vishwaguru’ by hugging global leaders everywhere : Mani Shankar Aiyar
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar, on Tuesday, launched a sharp political attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy, saying it has been dangerously “personalised” and reduced to mere optics of hugging global leaders. His comments came in response to US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that he personally […]
Jubilee Hills bypoll: Nirmala Sitharaman, Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma among BJP’s star campaigners
Hyderabad, Oct 21 (IANS) Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman, Arjun Ram Meghwal, G. Kishan Reddy, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, B. Srinivasa Varma and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma are among the 40 star campaigners announced by the BJP for the by-elections to Jubilee Hills Assembly in Telangana. BJP’s young leaders K. Annamalai, Tejasvi Surya and party […]
‘From the highest echelons downwards’: Kerala HC orders thorough probe into Sabarimala temple gold scam
Kochi, Oct 21 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed that the investigation into the alleged misappropriation of gold from the Dwarapalaka idols and side frames of the Sabarimala temple be conducted under its direct and continuous supervision to ensure a fair, transparent, and expeditious process. A division bench of Justices Raja Vijayaraghavan V. […]
