HM Amit Shah set for two-day Bengal visit ahead of state polls
Kolkata, Jan 28 (IANS) Amid the crucial Assembly elections in West Bengal scheduled later this year, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set for a two-day visit to the poll-bound state by end of this month, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) sources said. An insider from the state BJP committee said that Union Home Minister […]
Express regret over Governor’s insult: Karnataka BJP to Congress govt; CM denies disrespect
Bengaluru, Jan 28 (IANS) Karnataka BJP on Wednesday slammed the Congress-led government, alleging that under the pretext of discussing the motion of thanks to the Governor’s address, ruling party members insulted the Governor for declining to read the speech prepared by the State Cabinet while addressing the joint session. The BJP demanded that the government […]
BJP driven by ideology, not power; Nation First is its core principle: Arunachal CM
Itanagar, Jan 28 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party is a “party with a difference” that functions on the principle of “Nation First” and is guided by ideology rather than the pursuit of power. While addressing the state-level orientation programme of newly elected Zilla Parishad Chairpersons […]
Mary Milben backs PM Modi, urges Trump to pivot
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) In a forceful message on global leadership and diplomacy, singer and actress Mary Millben lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s handling of US-India tensions and urged Washington to “pivot” its approach, saying dignity and strategic restraint had elevated PM Modi’s standing on the world stage. While reaffirming that President Donald Trump and […]
Iran ready for peace process within international law, president tells Saudi crown prince
Tehran, Jan 28 (IANS) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian voiced Iran’s readiness to welcome any process leading to peace and conflict prevention “within the international law framework while fully safeguarding the rights of the country and its people.” He made the remarks in a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman […]
Bangladesh elections face uncertainty amid US pullback: Senator
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) Uncertainty is growing over Bangladesh’s upcoming elections as US engagement declines and democratic support weakens, raising concerns about political stability in a country that directly affects India’s regional security environment, a senior US lawmaker has said. Mark Warner, chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, told IANS in an exclusive interview that […]
Indian American candidate Rakhi Israni seeks to re-engage communities in Congressional run
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) Calling for a return to “duty and decency” in policymaking, Indian American candidate Rakhi Israni said she is running for Congress to re-engage communities that feel locked out of decisions shaping their daily lives, from affordability to healthcare. Israni, who announced her Congressional run last week, said she decided to enter […]
H-1B attacks risk harming India-US ties: Warner
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) Rhetoric and policy uncertainty around the H-1B visa programme risk damaging India-US relations and undermining confidence among skilled workers and businesses at a sensitive moment in bilateral ties, a senior US lawmaker has warned. Mark Warner, Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee and Co-Chair of the Senate India Caucus, told IANS […]
South Korea holds talks with US, Japan over North Korea missile launch
Seoul, Jan 28 (IANS) South Korea, the United States and Japan discussed North Korea’s latest missile launch and coordination efforts in three-way phone talks the previous day, Seoul’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Baek Yong-jin, director general for the Korean Peninsula policy, spoke by phone with Dan Cintron, acting US deputy assistant secretary of state, […]
New Indian Consular Centre opens in Seattle
Washington, Jan 28, (IANS) Indian authorities have announced the opening of a new Indian Consular Application Centre in Seattle to improve access to consular services for the Indian diaspora in the Pacific Northwest. The centre at 1015 2nd Avenue, Suite 804, Seattle, WA 98104 is now co-located with the Indian Consulate in Seattle, an official […]
