NEW DELHI: The government on Sunday launched a social media campaign to spotlight the ‘Sarpanch Pati’ practice. Announcing the ‘Say No To Proxy Sarpanch” campaign, the ministry of panchayati raj (MoPR) said that it was aimed at giving more power to women sarpanches by calling upon citizens to join this movement, celebrate real Sarpanches and…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Team India after their triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, praising the squad’s skill, determination and teamwork throughout the tournament.In a post on X, PM Modi wrote: “Champions! Congratulations to the Indian team on winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup!” He said the…
New Zealand’s Tim Seifert plays a shot during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final cricket match between India and New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. (PTI Photo) Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan led India to 255 for five against New Zealand in the final of the ICC Men’s…
NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, describing the US leader as a “dictator” and alleging that Modi was acting as his “gulam” (slave).Speaking in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi, Kharge criticised the Centre’s foreign policy and its response to the ongoing Middle…
The United Arab Emirates declared a “state of defence” after a wave of Iranian missile and drone attacks, saying it would take a “measured response while prioritising the protection of its sovereignty and residents.“UAE described the recent barrage as “brutal and unprovoked Iranian aggression”, after more than 1,400 ballistic missiles and drones were launched towards…
NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee trained guns at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, accusing it of humiliating President Droupadi Murmu on caste grounds and ceding India’s strategic autonomy to the United States.Speaking at a party event, the Diamond Harbour MP said, “TMC National General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee…
One week into what Donald Trump described as a “four-week operation” against Iran, the war already looks far messier than the confident timelines suggested in Washington. When US and Israeli forces launched Operation Epic Fury on 28–29 February, the opening strikes were designed to decapitate Iran’s leadership and cripple its military infrastructure. American bombers and…
NEW DELHI: Sometimes symbolism trumps intent in Parliament. The opposition appears to be embarking on one such endeavour as its no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is set to come up for discussion and voting when the second half of the Budget Session resumes on Monday.In the first part of the session, the…
As the Middle East conflict continues to escalate, India is rerouting its crude supply chains to secure uninterrupted fuel imports. Indian refiners are securing additional crude oil from the United States, Russia, and West Africa to maintain adequate supplies if the Middle East conflict stretches on for long, industry officials and analysts said. Refineries that…
Iran’s top security official Ali Larijani has warned that Tehran will pursue retaliation against US President Donald Trump for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as tensions continue to escalate following joint US and Israeli strikes on Iran.Speaking to Iranian state television on Saturday, Larijani said the Islamic Republic would not “leave Trump…
