Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the “Developed India Young Leaders Dialogue 2026,” said that the journey that began with “Next Generation Reforms” has now become the “Reform Express,” with the country’s youth power at its center . PM Modi urged young people to break free from the “slave mentality” and advance their heritage and ideas to make India developed and self-reliant. The Prime Minister shared a video of his speech on the social media platform X on Tuesday, writing that the past 11 years have opened new doors of opportunity in every sector of the country. Citing the content…
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US Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have publicly congratulated Sergio Gor , who has formally assumed his position as the new US Ambassador to India . These congratulations are being seen as a sign of stability and momentum in India-US relations under President Donald Trump . “Many congratulations, Ambassador. You’ll do a great job,” Vice President JD Vance wrote in response to Sergio Gor’s post on the social media platform X , in which Gor shared details about his first day at the US Embassy in New Delhi. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio also…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in India on a two-day visit. On the first day, he attended several events in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, India and Germany agreed to advance cooperation in 27 key areas, including semiconductors, AI, defense, energy, and investment. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the two countries have declared a joint intent to strengthen bilateral defense industrial cooperation. Also taking a major decision on the economic front, it was agreed to establish a CEO Forum and to work under the India-Germany Economic and…
Anti-government protests have been ongoing in Iran for more than two weeks. People have taken to the streets to oppose the government led by Supreme Leader Khamenei. The situation is so tense that even after more than 84 hours of the nationwide lockdown, internet services remain down, and in many areas, people are unable to communicate even by phone. Meanwhile, reports from American media and rights groups have further escalated the situation. It has been claimed that 544 people have died in these protests so far. Earlier reports put the death toll at around 115 and the number of arrests…
Aditya Dhar’s directorial venture, Dhurandhar, is currently the center of attention both domestically and internationally. This 2025 spy-action thriller has performed exceptionally well at the box office and is garnering praise from both audiences and the film industry. Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri has openly praised the film. After returning to India after nearly two months abroad, Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri first watched “Dhurandhar” and shared his reaction in a lengthy post on social media. He wrote that he felt proud after watching the film and that it clearly shows that a film like this doesn’t just happen. It requires a strong…
In light of the deteriorating situation in Iran, the Indian government has issued a new travel advisory for its citizens. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified that Indian citizens should avoid non-essential travel to Iran until further notice. The advisory was issued on Monday. The Ministry of External Affairs has urged Indian citizens and persons of Indian origin living in Iran to exercise utmost vigilance. The advisory specifically cautions against any demonstrations, protests, or crowded areas and to constantly monitor local conditions. It also urges regular adherence to information posted on the Indian Embassy in Tehran ‘s website…
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was arraigned in federal court in Manhattan, New York, accompanied by his wife, Cilia Flores. Maduro faces several serious charges, including terrorism and drug trafficking. Both were brought to a Manhattan court from a Brooklyn jail amid tight security. Earlier on Saturday, the US military had detained Maduro and his wife from their residence in a military operation. On the same day, US investigative agencies made public a 25-page indictment, in which Maduro and his associates have been accused of conspiring with international drug gangs to smuggle thousands of tons of cocaine into the US. According…
Senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah has called on party leaders and workers to put in their best efforts for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. During an organizational meeting during his visit to Tamil Nadu, he emphasized the importance of taking the central Modi government’s public welfare schemes to every household. Amit Shah is in Tamil Nadu on a two-day visit, focusing on sharpening the BJP’s outreach campaign. He urged party workers to highlight the failures of the ruling DMK government and to make a concerted effort to ensure a NDA victory in the electoral arena.…
India defeated South Africa by eight wickets in the second Under-19 One Day International (ODI) in Benoni. With this victory, India took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Due to bad weather, the match was reduced to 27 overs a side and the result was decided using the Duckworth-Lewis method. Batting first, South Africa Under-19s scored 245 runs in their allotted overs and set India a target of 246. Due to rain and interruption in play, a revised target was implemented, requiring India Under-19s to score 174 runs to win. The Indian team chased the changed target with utmost…
A major technical update issued by Airbus is temporarily grounding several A320 aircraft worldwide over the weekend. This is directly impacting flight operations for India’s two largest airlines—IndiGo and Air India. Both airlines have issued clear advisories to passengers regarding delays, schedule changes, and necessary precautions. Air India stated that under Airbus’s new directive, software and, in some cases, hardware realignment will be performed on A320 family aircraft. This process may take longer than usual, increasing the turnaround time for many flights. Air India wrote on social media that this change is necessary to improve safety and improve aircraft operations,…