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India a natural trade and commerce partner of Kuwait: PM Modi

Kuwait City India has been a natural trading partner of Kuwait and continues to be so in contemporary times and people-to-people linkages over centuries have fostered a special bond of friendship between the two countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. In an interview with Kuwait News Agency (Kuna), PM Modi said that trade and commerce have been important pillars of bilateral relationship between Kuwait and India, with...

Key recommendations of 55th GST Council meet

Jaisalmer/New Delhi From reducing GST rate on fortified rice kernel (FRK) to fully exempt GST on gene therapy, the 55th GST Council meeting, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Saturday made some key recommendations to provide relief to individuals and businesses. The Council recommended exemption of GST on contributions by general insurance companies from third-party motor vehicle premiums for Motor Vehicle Acc...

7 Indians injured in Christmas market attack in Germany

Berlin Seven Indian nationals were among those injured in a horrifying attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, that left five dead, including a 9-year-old child, and nearly 200 injured, according to official sources. Three of the injured Indians have been discharged from the hospital, the sources said. The Indian Embassy is in contact with the affected individuals and their families and is offering assistance. ...

Russia's Tatarstan declares emergency after Ukrainian drone attacks in Kazan

Moscow Russia's Tatarstan Republic declared a state of emergency for government bodies and emergency response units to manage the aftermath of Ukrainian drone attacks. "The head of Tatarstan has signed an order imposing a special emergency mode for government agencies and the Ministry of Emergency Situations. This status is necessary to swiftly handle the consequences of the attacks in accordance with the law," the press ...

PM Modi arrives in Kuwait on a historic visit

Kuwait City Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday afternoon arrived in Kuwait, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the Gulf nation in 43 years. The PM received a grand welcome upon his arrival as he began his historic two-day visit at the invitation of the Amir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, that is expected to take India's close ties with the Gulf countries to another level. ...

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Diljit Dosanjh to come down from stage to meet kids

children on his concert stage Mumbai Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh, who has been riding on the wave of success, has reacted to the government's advisory against calling children on stage. On Saturday, the singer-actor took to his Instagram, and shared a series of videos on which he could be seen interacting with the show attendees in the audience arena. The videos show him receiving the love of his fans as they gifted ...

PM Modi wins hearts by agreeing to meet ex-IFS officer in Kuwait

New Delhi Known for his popularity among the Indian diaspora, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday won hearts on social media by promising to meet a Kuwait-based retired Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, albeit, on the request of his granddaughter. Shreya Juneja had sent a request to PM Modi to meet her 101-year-old grandfather, Mangal Sain Handa, an ex-IFS officer, during his visit to Kuwait. Though she wasn’t ...

EU signals readiness for talks with Trump amid tariff threats

Brussels The European Union (EU) is open to discussing trade issues, including energy, with US President-elect Donald Trump, a European Commission spokesperson said. "We are ready to discuss with President-Elect Trump how we can further strengthen an already strong relationship, including by discussing our common interests in the energy sector," spokesperson Olof Gill told a news conference on Friday. His remarks came aft...

Karnataka: BJP MLC Ravi released in derogatory remarks case

Davanagere BJP MLA C.T. Ravi, arrested for allegedly using a ‘derogatory remark’ against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, was released in Davanagere by the Karnataka Police on Friday night following the High Court order. A large number of party workers extended a grand welcome and shouted slogans against the Congress government. State BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra, and the Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka greeted and welcomed hi...

BJP’s Wayanad candidate challenges Priyanka’s election

Kochi Navya Haridas, the BJP candidate who lost to Congress candidate Priyanka Gandhi in the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll held on November 13, filed a petition on Friday before the Kerala High Court, challenging her election. Haridas in her complaint alleges that Priyanka has not given the correct statement of assets that she and her family own and hence appropriate action should be taken for the violation of the norms of the Election Comm...

Muslim leaders welcome Bhagwat’s temple-mosque remarks

New Delhi Several political leaders, particularly from the Opposition, have welcomed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's statement condemning certain Hindu leaders for raising issues about new Hindu sites driven by hate and enmity. However, they expressed skepticism about the actions of the Sangh Parivar and its affiliates. Congress leader Husain Dalwai, speaking to IANS, lauded Bhagwat's remarks b...

PM Modi's Kuwait visit to strengthen partnership with Gulf countries

New Delhi Committed to fostering longstanding, historic and close relations with all Gulf countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a two-day visit to Kuwait starting Saturday - the first by an Indian PM to the key West Asian country in 43 years. "India and Kuwait share traditionally close and friendly relations which are rooted in history and have been underpinned by economic and strong people to people linkages. ...

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Sanjeeda Shaikh turns 40: ‘Bahut saari duas, pyaar chahiye’

Mumbai As she turned 40 on Friday, actress Sanjeeda Shaikh said that she needs a lot of love and prayers. Sanjeeda took to her Instagram, where she shared a string of pictures of herself posing with her homemade sponge cake. For the caption, she wrote: “Ok Start wishing #happybirthday… Bahut saari #duas aur #pyaar chahiye (Need a lot of prayers and love.)” Sanjeeda made her acting debut as Nimmo in the ...

Over 42,500 SC judgments translated into regional languages using AI

New Delhi With the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in legal work, 36,324 Supreme Court judgments have been translated into Hindi and 42,765 verdicts have been translated into 17 regional languages, as of date, and made available on the e-SCR portal, the Parliament was informed on Friday. Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal said, in a written reply in Lok Sabha, that AI Trans...

India dispatches 1000 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Lesotho

New Delhi India on Friday dispatched a consignment of 1000 metric tonnes of rice as part of its humanitarian assistance to Lesotho that will help in addressing food security and nutritional requirements of the people of the landlocked African country. The consignment departed from Nhava Sheva Port, informed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). India has dispatched similar consignments in the past as a gesture of goodwill and fri...

Putin hails strength of India's growing economy under PM Modi

Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday once again acknowledged India's growing economic prowess while highlighting his government's continued efforts to keep the overall economic situation in the country normal and stable despite the long and ongoing conflict with Ukraine. "International financial and economic institutions have placed Russia first in Europe in terms of economic volume, purchasing power parity,...

Dharavi’s upper-floor residents included in rehabilitation scheme

Mumbai In a first-of-its-kind initiative under the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) has introduced a unique policy to include residents of upper-floor tenements, making it the most inclusive and human-centric redevelopment plan in Maharashtra’s history, officials said. Traditionally, upper-floor tenements in slums have been deemed illegal and excluded from slum rehabilitation projects. ...

Parliament scuffle: BJP files 'attempt to murder' police complaint against Rahul

New Delhi Former Union Minister and BJP MP Anurag Thakur, along with fellow MPs Bansuri Swaraj and Hemang Joshi, on Thursday submitted an attempt to murder police complaint against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for allegedly pushing and injuring BJP MPs on the Parliament premises. The complaint was filed at Sansad Marg police station under penal provisions related to criminal intimidation, endangering human life due to negligence, ...

PM Modi joins Christmas celebrations at George Kurian's residence

New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended the Christmas celebrations at the residence of Union Minister George Kurian and interacted with eminent members of the Christian community, highlighting the spirit of cultural inclusivity and celebration. The event provided a platform for PM Modi to engage with prominent figures from the Christian community, reinforcing the government's commitment to fostering strong ties ...

Delhi govt bans firecrackers from January 1

New Delhi The Delhi government, on Thursday, announced a complete ban on all types of firecrackers in the national capital with immediate effect throughout the year, starting from January 1, 2025. According to a government order issued in this regard, the sale, storage, and use of firecrackers will be completely banned. During the hearing on Thursday, the Delhi government informed the apex court about the complete ban on firecracke...

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