New Delhi: With general elections around the corner and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in pole position, the government on Thursday unveiled an interim budget focused on shoring up infrastructure while continuing with fiscal consolidation. PM Modi praised the "historic" interim Budget 2024-25 and said it was a guarantee to strengthen the foundations of a...
Brussels: The European Union plans to launch a naval mission in the Red Sea within three weeks to help defend cargo ships against attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen that are hampering trade and driving up prices, the bloc’s top diplomat said Wednesday. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said that he expects the bloc’s...
Aruba: Xavier University Aruba has entered into an exciting partnership with the Aruba Ministry of Elderly Affairs, initiating an important program to address the unique needs of the elderly population in Aruba. The collaborative efforts were solidified through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on January 22, in a meeting between Xavier University...
New York: In a grand celebration of Indian culture and yogic philosophy, Madame Tussauds New York, the premier destination for lifelike celebrity wax figures, has unveiled a new addition to its illustrious collection - the wax figure of the esteemed Yoga Guru, Baba Ramdev. The event, held in New Delhi, marks a new milestone in...
New York: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and a coalition of multi-faith leaders from across the city on January 31 launched the Citywide Clergy Collective, a group of 272 faith leaders committed to preventing gun violence in New York City, at the administration’s annual interfaith breakfast. Using a $1.5 million grant from the New...
New Jersey: The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) January 28 kicked off preparation to launch GOPIO 2024 Global Convention of People of Indian Origin at the Royal Albert Palace in New Jersey. The convention is scheduled for April 26-28. The theme of the convention is ‘Opportunities for Diaspora Indians in India’s Big...
Jammu: Several top-level leaders of the National Conference (NC) in the Jammu region joined the BJP on Sunday, in a setback to former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah's party, months ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. The leaders who switched sides include senior leader and Kathua (Rural) district president of the National Conference,...
New Delhi: India does not need to be scared of China and it has the capability and confidence to compete with the country, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said. In an exclusive interview with NDTV, the minister said India is in a very strong position in the neighborhood when it comes to connectivity...
New Delhi: The US State Department has informed Predator Drone manufacturer General Atomics that the US Congress has cleared the ‘tiered review’ of the 31 MQ9B drone sale to India and official Congressional notification will be submitted within 24 hours. The drone maker has also informed the same to highest levels of PM Narendra...
