Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday proposed integrating Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi State Cancer Institute, and Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital into a single “super medical hub” modelled on the lines of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). In her post on X, CM Gupta said, “GTB Hospital, Delhi State Cancer...
The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) biggest port and oil storage facility, Fujairah, and Dubai’s international airport have come under further drone attacks as Iran continues to target Gulf transport and oil infrastructure. Flights were temporarily suspended on Monday after a fire broke out near the airport after a “drone-related incident”. A fire also raged after...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a series of development projects valued at around ₹33,500 crore in the national capital, aimed at strengthening urban infrastructure, improving connectivity and enhancing the quality of life for residents. Addressing a public gathering, the Prime Minister said the initiatives mark a major step toward...
More explosions have been heard across the Gulf states, and at least three people have been killed in the United Arab Emirates as Iran carries out attacks in retaliation for strikes by the United States and Israel that killed its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and other top officials. The explosions were heard for a second...
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israel airstrikes, Iranian state media confirmed earlier today. His death occurred after a joint US and Israeli aerial bombardment that targeted Iranian military and government sites. A 40-day state mourning has been declared in Iran. Iran’s chief of army staff and defense minister also killed in...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review the evolving situation in West Asia yesterday evening. The Committee was briefed on the air strikes in Iran on 28th of last month and the subsequent escalation, including attacks in several Gulf countries. It expressed serious concern over the...
India and Israel on Thursday elevated their ties to a ‘Special Strategic Partnership’, signalling the deepening of cooperation across defence, trade, technology and regional connectivity. Both sides also underscored shared concerns over terrorism and instability in the Middle East. This is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s second state visit to Israel in nine years. Following delegation-level talks with...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Israel’s Tel Aviv around 4:15pm (IST) today, Wednesday for a two-day state visit. This marks Modi’s second visit to Israel as prime minister, after his previous trip in 2017. PM Modi received a standing ovation at the Knesset as ‘Modi, Modi’ chants filled the air. On Tuesday, Israel and...
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said biotechnology will drive the next industrial revolution, as India steadily moves towards building a USD 1 trillion bioeconomy by 2047. Addressing the 40th Foundation Day celebrations of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in New Delhi, the Minister launched “SUJVIKA”, an...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today emphasised the Government’s determination to expand the capacity of the indigenous defence industry for both local production and exports under Aatmanirbhar Bharat and the crucial role played by Indian diplomats in realising the vision. Addressing the Trainee officers of the Indian Foreign Service at South Block in New Delhi, Mr...