Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Varanasi on Friday evening on a two-day visit . His special plane landed at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Babatpur , around 5 pm, where he was given a grand welcome by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath . From the airport, PM Modi departed for the BLW Guest House by road . His convoy traveled via Babatpur, Harhua, Gilat Bazaar, JP Mehta, and the Phulwaria flyover to Bareka . Thousands of people warmly welcomed the Prime Minister along the way. Flower showers, cultural programs , and chants of “Modi, Modi,” “Har Har Mahadev,” filled the…
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US President Donald Trump arrived in South Korea on Wednesday to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit being held in the southeastern city of Gyeongju . Trump is scheduled to meet with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the summit . The US president will hold separate high-level summits with both leaders. This is Trump’s first trip to Asia in his second term , drawing global attention. Trump’s trip is primarily aimed at advancing trade and investment deals . He flew from Tokyo on Air Force One on Wednesday morning and arrived at Busan’s…
The second semi-final of the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup will be played today at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai , where India and Australia will face each other. The winner of this match will face South Africa in the final on November 2 . The Indian team has received some relief ahead of this crucial match— opener Shafali Verma has returned to the squad. She replaces Pratika Rawal , who was ruled out of the tournament due to an ankle injury . Shafali’s arrival is expected to bolster the Indian batting order. Team India will be…
India is rapidly emerging as a global cybersecurity hub . Dr. Sanjay Bahl, Director General of the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) , stated that the country has more than 400 startups and over 650,000 skilled professionals active in the cybersecurity field. This workforce is powering the nearly $20 billion cybersecurity industry . Dr. Bahl said that Indian startups are innovating in the areas of threat detection, cyber forensics, and AI-based monitoring systems . These efforts further strengthen India’s commitment to building a robust and secure digital ecosystem . He made these remarks during an interactive session organized by…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi ‘s first public rally after the Chhath festival in Bihar took a historic turn in Muzaffarpur. Despite the rain, a huge crowd gathered at the rally on Thursday, transforming the entire ground into a sea of people. The Prime Minister thanked the workers and the public for the enthusiastic welcome. He said, “This turnout despite the rain is a blessing for me. As sweet as the land of Muzaffarpur is, the language of the people here is equally sweet.” In his address, the Prime Minister said that the people of Bihar are very close to his…
Chhath Mahaparva, a symbol of faith, devotion, and folk culture, is being celebrated across the country . During this four-day festival, millions of devotees are seen engrossed in sun worship at the ghats. President Draupadi Murmu , Union Home Minister Amit Shah , and BJP President J.P. Nadda, along with several other leaders, extended their greetings to the nation. President Draupadi Murmu issued a message on X on Monday, writing, “I extend my heartfelt greetings to all my fellow citizens on the auspicious occasion of the great festival of Chhath Puja. This festival is an occasion to worship the Sun…
India’s External Affairs Minister , Dr. S. Jaishankar, is currently participating in the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. During this visit, he met with foreign ministers from several countries and discussed a wide range of bilateral, regional, and global issues. Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday. After the meeting, he shared photos on the social media platform X, writing, “It was a pleasure to meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Kuala Lumpur this morning. I appreciate the productive discussions we had on our bilateral relationship as well as regional and…
Team India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been admitted to the ICU of a Sydney hospital . He suffered a serious rib injury during the third ODI against Australia , resulting in internal bleeding . Iyer’s condition is now stable under medical supervision, although he may have to remain in the hospital for a few more days. During Saturday’s third ODI, Iyer took a brilliant catch to dismiss Alex Carey . While running back to take the catch, he fell to his left and injured his ribs. He immediately returned to the dressing room in pain and did not return…
The West Bengal government has taken a tough stand on the sale and promotion of cough medicines in the state. The Drug Control Directorate has issued new guidelines for all pharmaceutical companies and stores, setting strict rules for the marketing and sale of the medicines. This step is aimed at ensuring public safety and avoiding future accidents. This decision comes after the ban on the cough syrup called Coldrif . The drug was first banned in Madhya Pradesh, where several children died from consuming it. Following this, the West Bengal government also banned it in the state, calling it a…
The situation in Gaza remains fragile following the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has clearly warned that if Hamas does not meet its conditions related to the custody of its hostages—specifically, the dismantling of armed structures and the return of the bodies of all dead hostages—the Israeli army may re-engage. This statement comes as Hamas handed over the bodies of two more dead hostages in its custody on the sixth day of the ceasefire, saying they were the last bodies remaining in its custody. Katz has directed senior military officers and the Chief of Staff…