Devendra Parashar
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PM Modi thanks Russian President Putin for sharing insights on Alaska meet with Trump
India | Aug 18, 2025, 06:18 PM ISTWhile thanking President Putin, Prime Minister Modi underlined India's consistent position for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict through diplomacy and dialogue. Putin spoke to PM Modi on the phone, three days after the high-profile summit in Alaska that ended without a ceasefire deal.
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Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2025 referred to Select Committee of Lok Sabha
India | Aug 18, 2025, 01:15 PM ISTIntroducing the bill, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said the bill seeks to enhance trust-based governance for ease of doing business.
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VP polls: Rajnath Singh begins consensus push, dials Sonia, Stalin and Patnaik on NDA's nominee
India | Aug 18, 2025, 12:44 PM ISTRadhakrishnan’s name was announced by BJP chief and Union Minister JP Nadda in a press conference after a meeting of the party's parliamentary board. Nadda also said BJP would speak to the Opposition leader to elect Radhakrishnan unopposed.
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BJP announces Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as NDA's Vice President candidate
India | Aug 17, 2025, 11:48 PM ISTIn a major political move, the National Democratic Alliance declared CP Radhakrishnan as its candidate for the post of Vice President of India. The choice reflects both regional representation and the party’s efforts to reward long-time loyalists with national responsibilities.
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Vice Presidential Election: BJP Parliamentary Board Meeting underway with PM Modi, Amit Shah
India | Aug 17, 2025, 07:14 PM ISTWith the NDA holding a substantial majority in both Houses of Parliament, the ruling alliance’s candidate is widely expected to secure a comfortable victory in the election.
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Delhi set for major infra boost: PM Modi to inaugurate highway projects worth Rs 11,000-cr | Video
India | Aug 16, 2025, 11:39 PM ISTThe project comprises two key stretches, a 5.9 km elevated corridor running from the Shiv Murti intersection to the Road Under Bridge at Dwarka Sector-21, and a 4.2 km segment extending from the RUB up to the Delhi-Haryana border, providing seamless connectivity to UER-II.
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Putin reveals 'US-Russia bilateral trade up by 20% under Trump administration'
World | Aug 17, 2025, 12:04 AM ISTPutin reveals a 20% surge in US-Russia trade, raising questions amid US tariffs on India.
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Historic first: Tricolour hoisted atop Seattle's Space Needle on India's Independence Day
World | Aug 16, 2025, 01:15 PM ISTA community reception was separately hosted by the Consulate at the scenic Kerry Park, which offered sweeping views of the Seattle skyline, with India’s flag on top of Space Needle in the backdrop.
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PM Modi, President Lula reaffirm commitment to strengthen India-Brazil 'strategic partnership'
India | Aug 07, 2025, 11:57 PM ISTPM Modi posted on X and said, "I had a productive conversation with President Lula and thanked him for the gracious hospitality that made my visit to Brazil very memorable and meaningful. We are committed to further enhancing our strategic partnership in sectors like trade, energy, technology etc."
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PM Modi likely to visit China for SCO Summit after 7 years amid 'trade war' with Trump-led US
India | Aug 06, 2025, 11:43 PM ISTNotably, PM Modi's visit to China comes at a time when US President Donald Trump has targeted the BRICS countries for buying oil from Russia and for what the US President claims is a grouping that challenges the hegemony of the dollar.
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PM Modi at NDA meet takes a veiled dig at Rahul Gandhi: 'He keeps on saying anything'
India | Aug 05, 2025, 12:00 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday gave a detailed briefing on Operation Sindoor to NDA Parliamentary Party leaders.
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Tejashwi Yadav claims his name missing from Bihar voter list, EC fact-checks him
Bihar | Aug 02, 2025, 03:06 PM ISTTejashwi Yadav claimed his name was missing from Bihar's voter list, but the Election Commission refuted his claim, confirming his inclusion, while opposition parties raised concerns over mass deletions and voter suppression.
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US oil hopes in Pakistan dashed by 'security threat': Diplomatic tensions, terror warnings collide
World | Aug 02, 2025, 06:55 AM ISTIn the immediate aftermath of the US security alert in Karachi, the UK Foreign Office issued parallel guidance, urging British nationals to avoid all but essential travel to Karachi and surrounding regions due to heightened terrorism risks.
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With Trump's tariffs set to come into effect, govt sources say Indian economy can withstand pressure
India | Aug 01, 2025, 12:07 AM ISTIndia has successfully withstood economic sanctions after the Pokhran nuclear tests during former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's tenure in the past, and since then, the economy has grown stronger and larger, sources said.
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UNSC report says TRF published photo of Pahalgam attack site, twice claimed responsibility
World | Jul 30, 2025, 11:14 AM ISTThe UNSC team in the report also cited assertions that the attack could not have happened without the support of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT).
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BJP may announce state chiefs in UP, Gujarat soon, paving way for national president's election
India | Jul 29, 2025, 11:23 PM ISTAccording to the BJP constitution, the national president can only be elected once organisational elections are completed in at least 50 per cent of the states.
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'Most significant deal since UK left EU': British PM Starmer as India, UK sign FTA
World | Jul 24, 2025, 04:06 PM ISTAddressing a joint press conference along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in London, the British PM said the FTA will benefit both countries, "boosting wages, raising living standards and putting more money in the pockets of working people."
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Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns as Vice President of India, cites health reasons
India | Jul 22, 2025, 12:00 AM ISTJagdeep Dhankhar extended his appreciation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Council of Ministers, noting that the Prime Minister’s cooperation and support had been invaluable and that he had learned much during his time in office.
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Impeachment motion against Justice Varma likely to be submitted to Lok Sabha Speaker: Sources
India | Jul 21, 2025, 01:37 PM ISTOn May 8, the then Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna, gave a nod to the Parliament to initiate impeachment of Justice Varma. He also sent a report on the probe findings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu.
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NDA ally TDP urges EC to conduct electoral roll revision before elections, raises concerns over SIR
India | Jul 15, 2025, 08:37 PM ISTNDA ally TDP has urged the Election Commission to reform the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, calling for its completion six months before elections, clarity on citizenship concerns, and greater transparency in voter roll management.