Deepening bilateral relations amid the crisis in West Asia, India and the UAE signed a slew of pacts Friday including a framework for a strategic defence partnership, storage of 30 million barrels in Indian strategic petroleum reserves, supply of LPG and a ship repair cluster in Gujarat’s Vadinar. The UAE also pledged investments totalling USD...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that under India’s Chairmanship this year, BRICS will work together to strengthen multilateralism, promote sustainable development, enhance economic resilience and build a more inclusive world order. Interacting with Foreign Ministers and Heads of Delegation of BRICS countries who called on Mr Modi in New Delhi, the Prime Minister said,...
The government might have to hike petrol and diesel prices if the Middle East crisis continues for a longer period, according to Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra. Speaking at a conference in Switzerland on Tuesday, Malhotra highlighted that the government has been rather fiscally prudent and on the path of fiscal consolidation. The Middle East...
BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as the Assam Chief Minister for a second consecutive term on Tuesday (May 12). Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office to Sarma at a grand ceremony held at the Veterinary Ground in the Khanapara area in Guwahati. The swearing-in ceremony marks the formation of...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed a 50% reduction in the size of his official convoy, marking the clearest signal yet of the Centre’s austerity push amid concerns over fuel consumption and global uncertainty linked to the West Asia conflict. According to a TOI report, Modi instructed the Special Protection Group (SPG), the elite force...
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay was sworn-in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Sunday (May 10, 2026) morning — a moment long awaited by several thousand fans and supporters. As Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to the new Chief Minister, emotionally-charged supporters cheered...
Minister Narendra Modi has made a strong appeal to citizens to put “nation first above personal comfort” as India grapples with the economic fallout of the escalating West Asia conflict and rising global fuel prices. Warning that the ongoing crisis could impact fuel supplies and foreign exchange reserves, PM Modi urged people to adopt restraint,...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that Operation Sindoor reflected India’s firm response against terrorism and an unwavering commitment to safeguarding the national security. On the first anniversary of the military offensive against military and terror Infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, the prime minister said a year later, India remains as steadfast...
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has refused to step down from the post of Chief Minister and declared that she would not resign in the wake of the recent election results because she believed that the votes were looted by force and the entire voting process was rigged. Speaking to the reporters in Kolkata...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the government has placed the highest priority on improving connectivity and infrastructure in Sikkim. Addressing the closing ceremony of the state’s 50th Year of Statehood celebrations at Paljor Stadium, in Gangtok, he described Sikkim as the heaven of the East The Prime Minister highlighted the state’s immense tourism potential...