At Davos, Trump delivers a blunt message — hits Europe over NATO, Ukraine costs
Davos/Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday slammed America’s traditional allies, European leaders, and NATO member countries, for what he described as relying disproportionately on US military power and financial support while failing to adequately defend their own security interests, even as Washington bears the brunt of the Ukraine war. “The United […]
Trump seeks talks to acquire Greenland, its ‘core national security interest’
Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said the United States should reopen negotiations with Denmark to acquire Greenland, arguing that the vast Arctic territory is a “core national security interest” and can only be protected by Washington amid rising global military threats. “No nation or group of nations is in any position […]
No work in Gujarat to stop due to grant shortages, says CM Patel
Gandhinagar, Jan 21 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday issued strict instructions to heads of state departments to ensure that there is no compromise on the quality of construction works undertaken for the state’s development. The directions were given during a Cabinet meeting, with the Chief Minister emphasising that all ongoing and upcoming […]
Under PM Modi’s visionary leadership, Tripura committed to transparent and accountable governance: CM
Agartala, Jan 21 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state government remains firmly committed to ensuring transparent, accountable and people-centric governance. The Chief Minister said that PM Modi’s dynamism and farsighted approach have ushered in a phase of turbo-charged development and […]
SEC Odisha begins preparations for PRI and ULB elections
Bhubaneswar, Jan 21 (IANS) The State Election Commission (SEC), Odisha, has begun preparations for conducting elections to the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Urban Local Bodies in the state. The Commission has also started the process to conduct elections to the 28 newly announced ULBs across Odisha. Speaking to media persons, Santosh Kumar Dash, Secretary […]
Deal firmly with anti-national elements: DGP J&K
Srinagar, Jan 21 (IANS) J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat said on Wednesday that anti-national elements must be firmly dealt with so that hard-earned peace prevails in Kashmir. “Deal firmly and decisively with anti-national elements posing a threat to public safety, peace and tranquillity in Kashmir,” DGP Prabhat instructed security officers while reviewing a security meeting in […]
Meghalaya celebrates 54th Statehood Day, CM pledges inclusive growth and unity
Shillong, Jan 21 (IANS) Meghalaya on Tuesday marked its 54th Statehood Day with the official celebrations being held for the first time at Baghmara in South Garo Hills district, a move seen as a strong statement of the government’s commitment to balanced and inclusive development across the State. The celebrations were held in honour of […]
Bihar: Chaos erupts during Nitish Kumar’s Samriddhi Yatra in Chhapra
Patna, Jan 21 (IANS) Chaos broke out on the fifth day of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s ambitious ‘Samriddhi Yatra’ (Prosperity Journey) in Chhapra, Saran district, after a dispute erupted between NDA supporters and security personnel over entry into the event venue. Amid the commotion, serious allegations of misbehaviour with a female BJP MLA surfaced, […]
Vijay signals solo path in 2026 TN polls as TVK hopes for common election symbol
Chennai, Jan 21(IANS) With just a few months left for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, actor-turned-politician Vijay finds himself navigating a complex political and legal landscape. From the ongoing controversy surrounding his film “Jananayagan” to a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe, Vijay is facing multiple challenges at a critical juncture. Yet, even amid these […]
India-Europe ties deepen amid challenges posed by Trump administration: Report
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Europe has emerged as a significant partner for India amid the challenges posed by the current US administration and similarly, in light of recent developments in transatlantic ties, India’s value as a partner for Europe has increased, with Indian foreign policy navigating the Trump storm, a report said on Wednesday. […]
