‘A historic bond’: US extends greetings to India on 77th Republic Day | India News

‘A historic bond’: US extends greetings to India on 77th Republic Day | India News

Marco Rubio (File phto/AP) NEW DELHI: The United States on Monday extended congratulations to India on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, highlighting the “close cooperation” between New Delhi and Washington across key sectors.Rubio said the US looks forward to “working together to advance our shared objectives in the year ahead” and mentioned the […]

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‘Bhajan-clubbing’ no less than global concerts, says PM | India News

‘Bhajan-clubbing’ no less than global concerts, says PM | India News

NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the youth for embracing the emerging trend of “bhajan-clubbing”, saying it is a powerful blend of devotion, culture, spirituality and modernity that resonates strongly with Gen Z. ‘Bhajan-clubbing’ — in which large groups, particularly youngsters, come together in community settings to sing bhajans and devotional songs — […]

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Kolkata: TMC-BJP supporters come to blows over loudspeakers; stage set on fire | India News

Kolkata: TMC-BJP supporters come to blows over loudspeakers; stage set on fire | India News

NEW DELHI: A Clash broke out between the supporters of TMC and BJP in Kolkata over the use of microphones by a local club allegedly in high volume on Sunday.According to news agency PTI, the a makeshift stage, where former Tripura chief minister Biplab Deb addressed a public meeting, was also allegedly set on fire […]

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‘A towering voice of journalism’: PM Modi condoles death of veteran journalist Mark Tully | India News

‘A towering voice of journalism’: PM Modi condoles death of veteran journalist Mark Tully | India News

PM Narendra Modi and veteran journalist Mark Tully (ANI images) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the death of veteran journalist and author Mark Tully. He remembered Tully as a “towering voice of journalism” whose work reflected a deep connection with India and its people.In a post on X, PM […]

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Karnataka’s Anke Gowda to be awarded Padma Shri for creating India’s largest free-access library | India News

Karnataka’s Anke Gowda to be awarded Padma Shri for creating India’s largest free-access library | India News

Anke Gowda (Photo: Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Anke Gowda has been awarded the Padma Shri 2026 for his contribution to promoting literacy and preserving knowledge through Pustakamane, India’s largest free-access library.Gowda, a former bus conductor from Karnataka, founded Pustakamane with the aim of making books accessible to people from remote and marginalised communities. Over the years, […]

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PM Modi urges active voter participation in 130th Mann Ki Baat address – top quotes | India News

PM Modi urges active voter participation in 130th Mann Ki Baat address – top quotes | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the 130th edition of Mann Ki Baat, marking the first episode of the monthly radio programme in 2026. The address came on the eve of India’s 76th Republic Day and coincided with National Voters’ Day, which is observed annually on January 25.In his remarks, the Prime […]

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‘India is beautiful from space…I saw how light connects people in the subcontinent’ | India News

‘India is beautiful from space…I saw how light connects people in the subcontinent’ | India News

You are in India after 12 years. What are your fondest memories from the last visit? Being in India with my father (in 2013) is one of my best memories. Seeing where he grew up and lived was incredible. Meeting family and friends in India was also wonderful. Unfortunately, my father is not with us […]

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Cannot dismiss blood pressure as a lifestyle disease and deny disability pension to military officer: High court | India News

Cannot dismiss blood pressure as a lifestyle disease and deny disability pension to military officer: High court | India News

NEW DELHI: Disability pension to a military officer suffering from blood pressure issues cannot be denied merely by terming primary hypertension a lifestyle disorder, Delhi high court has observed, rejecting the Union govt’s challenge to an Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) order that upheld a retired IAF officer’s entitlement.“It must be noted that lifestyle varies from […]

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ICMR hands over Mobile Stroke Units to Assam, cuts treatment time to 2 hours | India News

ICMR hands over Mobile Stroke Units to Assam, cuts treatment time to 2 hours | India News

NEW DELHI: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Wednesday handed over two Mobile Stroke Units (MSUs) to the Government of Assam, marking a major shift in stroke care—from patients travelling long distances to hospitals, to hospitals reaching patients in remote areas.Stroke is among the leading causes of death and long-term disability in India. […]

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UP broke free from policy apathy, emerged as India’s growth engine: CM Yogi Adityanath | India News

UP broke free from policy apathy, emerged as India’s growth engine: CM Yogi Adityanath | India News

Yogi Adityanath greets people on Uttar Pradesh Day Uttar Pradesh has broken free from years of struggle and policy apathy to emerge from the ‘Bimaru’ category as India’s growth engine, chief minister Yogi Adityanath said on Saturday, as he greeted the people on the state’s foundation day. In a video message shared on his official […]

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