NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met at the White House on Friday, where they greeted each other with handshake and hug.While welcoming PM Modi, Trump said, “We missed you, we missed you a lot.” Modi responded, “It’s great to see you again.” Trump introduced Modi to US officials, including … Read more
NEW DELHI: The share of young electors aged 18-29 years in Kerala, at just over 18% of its total electorate in 2024 Lok Sabha polls, was the lowest among all states/UTs. However, the southern state also had the highest share of electors in 60-79 years age bracket, at 20.5%.These statistics are part of ‘Atlas on … Read more
Shubman Gill celebrates his century during the third ODI in Ahmedabad. (PTI Photo) AHMEDABAD: It’s the fourth ball of the eighth over in the third ODI, and opener Shubman Gill is walking down the track to England pacer Saqib Mahmood. Mahmood and fellow pacer Mark Wood, who has already accounted for captain Rohit Sharma, have … Read more
The February 13 episode of Shark Tank India featured Prachi Bhatia, the founder of Chokhat, a Delhi-based home decor brand that aims to make designer and luxury home decor accessible to all. Established in 2018, Chokhat stands out with its animal- and nature-inspired designs, offering unique and artistic decor pieces.Seeking an investment of ₹50 lakhs … Read more
N Biren Singh (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Centre Thursday imposed President’s rule in Manipur, days after chief minister N Biren Singh stepped down and subsequent efforts at forming an alternative govt remained unsuccessful. The Manipur assembly, however, will remain in suspended animation, leaving room for formation of a govt as and when an alternative … Read more
US President Donald Trump on Thursday confirmed the 2008 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana’s extradition to India and said that he was pleased to announce that Rana is “going back to India to face justice”.During the joint press meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi after their bilateral meeting, Trump said. “I am pleased to … Read more
NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a “tougher negotiator” than him. He made this statement during a joint press conference with PM Modi.“He (PM Narendra Modi) is a much tougher negotiator than me and he is a much better negotiator than me. There is not even … Read more
NEW DELHI: India has improved its Climate Risk Index (CRI) rank from seventh worst affected country globally due to extreme weather events in 2019 to 49th in 2022. However, historically it remains among the top 10 most affected ones by figuring as the sixth worst in long-term (1993-2022) assessment.The findings are part of the CRI … Read more
Kevin Pietersen (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has taken aim at a ‘leading’ UK journalist for defending England’s lack of practice during their tour of India. Pietersen, who has been vocal about England’s struggles, lashed out on social media after the journalist cited injuries and a tight schedule as reasons … Read more
NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump gifted a book to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, marking their “journey together”. The book titled ‘Our Journey Together’ features snapshots from moments of ‘Howdy Modi’ and ‘Namaste Trump’ events, when the two leaders rallied for each other expressing support.The book, signed by Trump, says, “Mr Prime Minister, … Read more
NEW DELHI: Observing that the offence of money laundering posed serious threat not only to the financial systems of the country but also to its integrity and sovereignty and could not be regarded as an ordinary crime, Supreme Court on Thursday said courts should refrain from taking a casual or cursory approach while granting bail … Read more
New Delhi: The joint parliamentary committee report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which proposes to overhaul management of waqf properties, was tabled in Parliament on Thursday with the Lok Sabha Speaker allowing the addition of the dissent notes in their entirety to the annexure.Home minister Amit Shah had earlier said his party had no objection … Read more