Sweden gives Ukraine $2.7 billion military aid; Gripen jets, $400M for drones to counter Russian…
Stockholm : Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a joint press conference with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, announced that Sweden has provided military aid of USD 2.7 billion to Kyiv to strengthen its defence against…
‘Kinetic action, economic pressure brought Iran to table’: Treasury Secretary Bessent
Washington DC : US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hailed President Donald Trump's administration's "kinetic actions and economic pressure" on Iran, which he said worked to bring Tehran to the negotiation table about its nuclear programme.…
Netanyahu directs Israeli military to expand control over Gaza, says IDF to take 70% territory
Tel Aviv : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he has directed the country's military to expand its control over the Gaza Strip, stating that the objective is to take over 70 per cent of the territory, CNN reported.
As…
NSA Doval meets Russia’s Shoigu in Moscow, reviews defence, energy ties
Moscow : National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Thursday met Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, on the sidelines of the 1st International Security Forum in Moscow. The two sides reviewed ongoing…
PM Modi meets Janjati Suraksha Manch, discusses development, empowerment
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met representatives of the Janjati Suraksha Manch in New Delhi and held discussions on issues related to the development and empowerment of tribal communities.
In a post on X, the Prime…
Outgoing Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets Ashok Gehlot in Jaipur after resignation
Jaipur : Outgoing Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot in Jaipur after the Congress veteran landed in the Rajasthan capital instead of New Delhi owing to inclement weather conditions.…
“Devoted to honesty, simplicity, and farmers”: Amit Shah pays tribute to Chaudhary…
New Delhi : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday paid tribute to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Chaudhary Charan Singh on his death anniversary, remembering his contribution to strengthening democratic values from the freedom…
Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, PVSM, AVSM, NM, assumes charge as 48th Vice Chief of Naval Staff
New Delhi : Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, PVSM, AVSM, NM, assumed charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) on Friday. On assuming charge, the Flag Officer paid solemn homage to the Bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in…
UP CM takes cognisance of Hamirpur bridge collapse, directs officials to speed up rescue, ensure…
Lucknow : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday took immediate cognisance of the tragic bridge collapse in Hamirpur's Kurara area, where at least five workers lost their lives, and several others are feared trapped…
Rajasthan: Sudden rain and strong winds bring relief from scorching heat in Kotputli
Kotputli : A sudden shift in weather brought much-needed relief to Kotputli and its surrounding regions late Friday night, as heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds lashed the area.
For the past several days, the general public had…
J-K: Anti-terror search operation continues for seventh day in Rajouri’s Manjakote Sector
Rajouri : A joint cordon and search operation by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force in the dense forest areas of Gambhir Mughlan and Dorimal in the Manjakote sector of Rajouri district entered…
UP: Five killed, several feared trapped after under-construction bridge collapses
Hamirpur : At least five workers lost their lives and several others were feared trapped after a slab, bridge pier, and shuttering of an under-construction bridge collapsed during a severe storm in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur district,…
AAP faces major test as Punjab civic body polls counting begins
CHANDIGARH: Counting of votes for the civic body elections, which will decide the fate of 7,554 candidates, began across Punjab on Friday at 8 am. More than 63 per cent of voters exercised their franchise to elect their local…
Jasbir Jassi Visits Golden Temple, Urges Youth to Stay Away From Drugs
Amritsar: Famous Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi visited the Golden Temple on Wednesday evening, where he offered prayers for peace, prosperity, and the well-being of humanity across the world. During his visit, he also appealed to the youth to…
Trident Limited Wins Gold Trophy for Global Exports
Chandigarh: Punjab-based textile manufacturing company Trident Limited has been awarded the prestigious Gold Trophy in the Highest Global Exports category at the TEXPROCIL Export Awards 2023-24 held in Mumbai. The honour was presented by…
CM Mann Takes Swipe as BJP Appoints Kewal Singh Dhillon Punjab Chief Ahead of 2027 Polls
Chandigarh: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Kewal Singh Dhillon as the new Punjab unit president ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. The move is being seen as a strategic decision by the party to strengthen its Sikh…
CM Mann Pays Tribute at Seechewal, Inaugurates Hockey Astroturf; Highlights Punjab Development Push
Seechewal: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday paid obeisance at Seechewal village in Jalandhar during the 38th Salana Barsi Samagam of Sant Baba Avtar Singh Ji and inaugurated a new astroturf at the Sant Avtar Singh…
Aman Arora Hits Back at Bittu: ‘Don’t Lecture Me on Family and Sacrifice; I Defended My…
Chandigarh: AAP Punjab chief Aman Arora launches an emotional counterattack on Ravneet Singh Bittu, accusing him of hypocrisy, personal mudslinging, and misuse of political power while defending his family and late father during a heated…
BJP Elevates Sikh Leadership in Punjab, Appoints Kewal Singh Dhillon as State Chief Ahead of 2027…
Chandigarh: The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed Kewal Singh Dhillon as the new president of its Punjab unit ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. The move is being seen as part of the party’s strategy to strengthen its Sikh…
BJP Replaces Mohan Lal Badoli, Appoints Dr Archana Gupta as Haryana State President
Chandigarh: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made a major organizational change in Haryana by appointing Dr Archana Gupta as the new state president, replacing Mohan Lal Badoli. The decision by the party high command is being linked to…
