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7.6L volunteers within hours: Annamalai’s ‘political movement’ becomes an instant hit | India News
NEW DELHI: Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai’s newly launched political movement, “We The Leaders”, appears to have struck an immediate chord, attracting more than 7 lakh volunteers within hours of its launch after he formally quit the BJP on Friday.Calling on people passionate about “education, health, sustainability, or youth leadership” to join, Annamalai…
‘People’s anger forced Cong to change CM in Karnataka’: PM Modi | India News
NEW DELHI: Congress was forced to change its chief minister in Karnataka due to public anger against the state government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.The prime minister made the remark while making a broader point on India’s shift away from “negative politics.”He was speaking at an event in Surat, in his home state…
‘Are you from India?’ Donald Trump takes swipe at reporter in Oval office, triggers racism row
US President Donald Trump questioned the nationality of an Indian journalist before taking his question during a press interaction at the White House on Friday.As the journalist prepared to inquire the US president’s relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trump asked, “Are you from India by any chance? Huh? I thought you were from Germany.”“I…
India to build 52‑satellite surveillance grid to monitor China, Pakistan threats
Space is often called the final frontier, and India is taking decisive steps to establish a strong presence there. Its primarily civilian space programme is now expanding to build a robust military space architecture. The government has sanctioned a 52‑satellite constellation under the Space Based Surveillance Phase III initiative, to be rolled out from 2025…
‘Preferential access over competitors’: Piyush Goyal says first phase of India-US trade deal likely by next month
India-US trade deal: Sharing an important update on discussions for the much-anticipated India-US trade deal, Commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that the first tranche could be finalised as early as next month.India and the US are making rapid progress towards resolving the remaining issues in their proposed interim trade arrangement, with both countries…
‘Leaving with my head held high’: Mamata aide Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata mayor | India News
NEW DELHI: Senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Firhad Hakim on Friday resigned as mayor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), citing an “inability to work properly.”A close aide of TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, Hakim said he stepped down “with his head held high” after obtaining the consent of the former West Bengal chief minister.At a…
Putin plans to expand Indo-Russian trade deal to $100 billion, energy seen as main driver
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed confidence that bilateral trade between Russia and India could reach $100 billion in the coming years, underscoring Moscow’s ambition to deepen its strategic and economic partnership with New Delhi. The Russian president also highlighted the ongoing construction of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, signalling to the possibility of new India-Russia…
Will fans have to pay for free FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets issued due to website glitch? | International Sports News
FIFA World Cup trophy (via Getty) A ticketing error on FIFA’s website has left dozens of football fans unexpectedly receiving free tickets for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The issue occurred during the checkout process and resulted in some supporters being allocated tickets at no cost. FIFA has now confirmed the mistake and is asking…
Rohit Sharma likely to report to BCCI CoE on June 8 for fitness clearance; Virat Kohli doubtful for England ODIs too | Cricket News
MUMBAI: Former India captain Rohit Sharma is likely to report to the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru on June 8 for a fitness assessment ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. Rohit injured his hamstring during the IPL and was picked for the ODIs, subject to fitness clearance.“Yes, Rohit is supposed…
As China and Pakistan move forward with their fifth generation plans, India’s two short term options
Photo credit: X/@XNews24_7 Russian president Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to deepening ties with India as Moscow continues to offer the Su-57 fifth generation fighter jet with technology transfer and local production. While addressing journalists in St Petersburg the Russian President said, “We are ready to work with India to supply the Sukhoi Su-57, to…
