Nitish Kumar to take Rajya Sabha oath on Friday
Patna, April 9 (IANS) In a major political development, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to take oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha on Friday, signalling an imminent leadership transition in the state. Nitish Kumar arrived in New Delhi on Thursday afternoon and later confirmed that he would soon resign as Chief […]
Arunachal Guv praises Army initiatives in border areas
Itanagar, April 9 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K. T. Parnaik (Retd) on Thursday lauded the continued commitment of the Indian Army towards the comprehensive development of border areas, noting that its sustained efforts are instrumental in enabling inclusive growth, strengthening community resilience, and promoting nation-building at the grassroots level. According to a Lok […]
BJP set to cross 90 seats: Assam CM
Guwahati, April 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday expressed satisfaction over the high voter turnout in the ongoing Assembly elections, stating that the enthusiasm shown by voters, particularly among Hindu and indigenous communities, reflects a strong commitment to the democratic process. Speaking after polling concluded, Sarma said there has been […]
Union Ministers inspect Bengaluru–Mysuru rail route; Mandya station upgrade announced
Bengaluru, April 9 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy and Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna on Thursday conducted a joint inspection of railway infrastructure works along the Bengaluru–Mysuru route on Thursday. The inspection began from KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station, where the ministers undertook a “window trailing” inspection, travelling […]
Minor fire at Mumbai airport’s Terminal 1 controlled, operations unaffected
Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) A minor fire incident was reported at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai on Thursday, officials said. The fire broke out at Terminal-1 at around 6:10 p.m. due to a short circuit. According to the official statement released by the airport authorities, the emergency response teams acted swiftly […]
Iran accuses US of violating key clauses of peace framework before talks
Tehran, April 9 (IANS) A fresh diplomatic row has erupted after Iranian officials accused the United States of violating three clauses of the 10-Point Proposal, the agreed framework for upcoming negotiations. In a formal statement released late on Tuesday, Iran said its “deep historical distrust” of Washington had been reinforced by repeated violations of commitments. […]
India’s growth momentum stays strong: World Bank
Washington, April 9 (IANS) India’s economy is maintaining strong growth momentum, driven by robust domestic demand, resilient services exports and sustained reforms, the World Bank said in its latest report. Growth is estimated at 7.6 per cent in fiscal year 2025-26, higher than earlier projections, reflecting the strength of consumption and investment activity, according to […]
Bangladesh growth to pick up after slowdown
Washington, April 9 (IANS) Bangladesh’s economy is expected to see a gradual recovery after a period of slowdown, supported by improving domestic demand and stabilising conditions, the World Bank said. Growth is projected at 3.9 per cent in fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting the impact of earlier political unrest and external pressures on economic activity, according […]
Trump NATO exit illegal, warns US lawmaker
Washington, April 9 (IANS) An Indian-American Congressman has warned President Donald Trump that any move to withdraw the United States from NATO without congressional approval would be illegal and would weaken national security. In a letter sent after Trump’s White House meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi raised “deep concern” over […]
India, Bangladesh discuss ways to strengthen defence ties
Dhaka, April 9 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma held a meeting with Defence Adviser to Bangladesh’s Prime Minister, Brigadier General (Retd) AKM Shamsul Islam and underlined the importance of sustained development of bilateral ties. During the meeting, the two officials reviewed security and defence cooperation between India and Bangladesh, including bilateral consultation […]
