PM Modi’s 3-nation visit reflects India’s expanding Indo-Pacific ties
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent three-nation visit to Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia constitute less a series of separate bilateral visits than a coordinated sweep through parts of the Indo-Pacific, where…
PM Modi’s crackdown on exam leaks sets the stage for lasting change
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The woe of millions of students in India has turned into a political tug-of-war with parties across the spectrum aggressively airing respective views and interests, refusing to negotiate, all the while heightening tension,…
Sergei Lavrov meets Marco Rubio, expresses Russia’s readiness to resolve Ukraine conflict
Manila, July 23 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ministerial meetings in Manila on Thursday and expressed…
Rajya Sabha adjourned again till 2 pm amid Oppn’s protest on paper leak issue
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was once again plunged into chaos and adjourned within minutes on the fourth day of the Monsoon Session, as Opposition parties intensified their protests demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister…
South Korea calls for North Korea’s return to dialogue at ARF security forum
Manila, July 23 (IANS) South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Thursday called on North Korea to respond to Seoul’s offers for dialogue and join efforts to promote peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula at a regional security forum in…
Gujarati-speaking US doctor wins key Arizona primary
Washington, July 23 (IANS) Emergency physician and former Arizona state legislator Dr Amish Shah has won the Democratic nomination for Arizona’s First Congressional District, setting up a closely watched November contest in one of the most…
Karisma Kapoor recalls Aruna Irani’s dance in ‘Haseena Maan Jaayegi’: She was brilliant
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Bollywood star Karisma Kapoor recreated the nostalgia of her superhit movie, ‘Haseena Maan Jaayegi’, and fondly remembered her co-star Aruna Irani. The actress, on the dance reality show, ‘India’s Best…
‘Golden Age of America is upon us’: Trump sharpens midterm campaign pitch
Washington, July 23 (IANS) President Donald Trump used a rally in the battleground state of Georgia to sharpen his political message ahead of next year’s midterm elections, mixing policy achievements with attacks on Democrats, renewed allegations…
Isha Koppikar says ‘celebrities’ job is not to raise their voice on every issue’ amid Delhi protests
Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Actress Isha Koppikar has shared her thoughts on the backlash on Bollywood celebrities for allegedly maintaining silence on the ongoing student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak. The actress sternly expressed that…
EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with Foreign Ministers of PNG, Brunei
Manila, July 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday held a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Papua New Guinea and Brunei on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Manila, with discussions…