ADB signs $126.4 million loan agreement to promote sustainable tourism in Uttarakhand
Sep 11, 2025, at 05:33 pm
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India yesterday signed a $126.42 million loan agreement to promote rural development through sustainable and climate-resilient tourism in the Tehri Lake region of Uttarakhand.
Modi meets Ramgoolam in Varanasi, announces India-Mauritius Special Economic Package
Sep 11, 2025, at 05:23 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi met Mauritian counterpart, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi, when he described the two nations as a family.
Sep 11, 2025, at 05:17 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A Delhi court on Thursday dismissed a plea seeking action against Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi over the alleged inclusion of her name in the electoral roll even before she had attained Indian citizenship, media reports said.
Meloni, Modi discuss Ukraine conflict, wish to see an early and peaceful resolution of conflict
Sep 11, 2025, at 04:05 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday interacted with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni when they agreed on the need for an early and peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Sep 11, 2025, at 03:21 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday interacted with Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani over the telephone when he condemned the recent Israeli strike on Qatar.
India, Iran, Armenia discuss further expanding cooperation in connectivity
Sep 11, 2025, at 02:34 pm
The third trilateral consultations between India, Iran and Armenia were held recently in Tehran, when the three nations emphasised expanding and deepening cooperation, especially in the fields of connectivity, including the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and Armenia’s "Crossroads of Peace” project.
Sep 11, 2025, at 01:43 pm
Commemorating Nari Shakti and the vision for Viksit Bharat, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday virtually flagged-off a Tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition Samudra Pradakshina, the first ever in the world, from the Gateway of India in Mumbai.
Sep 11, 2025, at 10:59 am
New York/IBNS: India has hit back strongly at Switzerland at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) calling the Swiss diplomat's remark on minorities "surprising, shallow and ill-informed".
India rebukes Switzerland at UNHRC, calls remarks on minorities 'shallow, ill-informed'
Sep 11, 2025, at 01:31 am
India on Wednesday rebuked Switzerland at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), rejecting comments made by the Swiss delegation on the treatment of minorities in India as "surprising, shallow, and ill-informed", media reports said.
PM Modi expresses concern over Israeli strikes in Doha during call with Qatar Emir
Sep 11, 2025, at 12:27 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a telephone conversation with Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, expressing his deep concern over the recent attacks in Doha.
Karisma's children already received Rs. 1,900 crore worth of assets: Sunjay Kapur's wife in court
Sep 10, 2025, at 10:01 pm
The inheritance battle over late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s nearly Rs 30,000 crore estate played out in court on Wednesday, as his wife Priya Kapur opposed a petition filed by his children from his first marriage with actor Karisma Kapoor.
Sep 10, 2025, at 04:58 pm
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation, Reem Al Hashimy, in New Delhi when they reviewed the entire spectrum of the multi-faceted Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Narendra Modi to meet Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Varanasi for bilateral talks
Sep 10, 2025, at 04:41 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet visiting Mauritius counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Varanasi on Thursday, when they are expected to hold bilateral talks.
India, EU officials condemn terrorism in all forms and manifestations
Sep 10, 2025, at 04:16 pm
The European Union and India held their 15th Meeting of the Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism (CT) on Wednesday, when the two sides reiterated their strong condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations
Sep 10, 2025, at 02:25 pm
Chennai/IBNS: In a fresh trouble for Tamil superstar Nayanthara, the Madras High Court on Wednesday asked the makers of her Netflix documentary to respond to a plea filed against the usage of clips from blockbuster film Chandramukhi, media reports said.
Sep 10, 2025, at 01:40 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor and her children have alleged that they were dropped from the will of late businessman Sunjay Kapur to whom the Hindi film star was married to, media reports said.
Sep 10, 2025, at 11:03 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he is looking forward to speaking with Donald Trump, responding to the US President's fresh outreach to India in a bid to resolve the trade issues amid the ongoing tariff war.
India, US continuing negotiations to address Trade Barriers: Donald Trump; Modi responds
Sep 10, 2025, at 09:05 am
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said India and the US will resume negotiations to address the Trade Barriers between the two nations.
India expresses deep concern over Israeli strikes on Qatar, urges restraint
Sep 10, 2025, at 01:22 am
The Indian government on Tuesday expressed 'deep concern' over Israeli strikes on Qatar, targeting Hamas leadership.
PM Modi meets Vice President-elect Thiru CP Radhakrishnan
Sep 10, 2025, at 01:07 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Vice President-elect Thiru CP Radhakrishnan and congratulated him on his victory in the Vice Presidential elections.
Narendra Modi chairs Cabinet Committee on Security to discuss situation in Nepal
Sep 10, 2025, at 12:15 am
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired a Cabinet Committee on Security to discuss developments in Nepal, where violent anti-corruption protests led to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's resignation, plunging the nation into a political crisis.
Sep 09, 2025, at 09:16 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: 'CP Radhakrishnan will strengthen Constitutional values and enhance Parliamentary discourse', said Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulating the NDA nominee, who won the Vice-Presidential election on Tuesday.
NDA pick CP Radhakrishnan elected new Vice-President of India
Sep 09, 2025, at 09:02 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan, backed by the ruling coalition NDA, is set to become the new Vice President of India
NDA nominee CP Radhakrishnan wins Vice-Presidential election
Sep 09, 2025, at 07:34 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nominee CP Radhakrishnan has been announced as the new Vice-President of India.
India, Iran discuss bilateral cooperation during Political Consultations
Sep 09, 2025, at 06:27 pm
Indian and Iranian leaders recently reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral cooperation, including connectivity, International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), during the annual bilateral Political Consultations.
India advises its citizens to defer travel plans to Nepal until situation stabilises
Sep 09, 2025, at 05:14 pm
The Indian government has advised its citizens to defer their plan of visiting Nepal, which is witnessing violent protests by 'Gen Z' demonstrators over social media ban, which eventually spiralled and led to the resignation of PM KP Sharma Oli, until the situation stabilises.
Indian Armed Forces contingent departs for Russia to participate in Zapad military exercise
Sep 09, 2025, at 04:31 pm
An Indian Armed Forces contingent comprising 65 personnel departed on Tuesday for the Mulino Training Ground, Nizhniy, Russia, to participate in the multilateral joint military exercise Zapad 2025.
India remains the only true democratic experiment in South Asia, says a senior journalist
Sep 09, 2025, at 04:17 pm
A prominent Indian journalist feels that India remains the only true democratic experiment in South Asia, where pluralism is not merely rhetoric but a constitutional principle.
India advises nationals to exercise caution amid violent protests over social media ban in Nepal
Sep 09, 2025, at 11:02 am
The Indian government on Tuesday advised its nationals to exercise caution and adhere to the steps and guidelines issued by the Nepali authorities amid the violent protests in Kathmandu that left 19 people dead.
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu 'thanks' Narendra Modi for condemning Jerusalem terror attack
Sep 09, 2025, at 10:38 am
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday 'thanked' Indian PM Narendra Modi for condemning the terror attack in Jerusalem that left 6 people dead.