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29 Jun

Sonia Gandhi sees election results as BJP’s failure, but public has given clear mandate: Nalin Kohli

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The BJP on Saturday reacted sharply to former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi's scathing critique of the Modi government over issues ranging from the NEET paper leak controversy to the Emergency debate. Taking exception to senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's opinion, published in a leading daily, where she claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was yet to come to terms with the Lok Sabha poll outcome, senior BJP leader Nalin Kohli hit out at the Congress party while showing it the mirror on election results. The Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson, in her article, wrote that…

28 Jun

Biden looked ‘nervous’, ‘panicked’ in first presidential debate with Trump

Washington, June 28 (IANS) US President Joe Biden looked nervous and panicked during his first presidential debate with his challenger Donal Trump for the run-up to the 2024 elections setting the alarm bells for the Democratic camp, with many calling for a change in the candidate of the party Biden looked lost for words and ideas in his responses to questions and attacks from his opponent former President Donald Trump and often gave the impression he did not know where he was and what he was doing. The 81-year-old US President had just one point to prove in a debate…

28 Jun

Voting starts for Iran’s 14th presidential election

Tehran, June 28 (IANS) Voting for Iran's 14th presidential election started on Friday, months after President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash last month. "We start the elections" for the country's 14th presidential elections, Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi said in a televised address. Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei cast the first ballot at a polling station and made a brief speech calling for the unity of the Iranian people during the election, reports Xinhua news agency. The voting will be held at close to 59,000 polling stations in more than 95 states, and over 61 million people are eligible…

27 Jun

Budget will see many ‘historic steps’ towards making India the 3rd largest economy: President Murmu

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said the upcoming Union Budget will be an effective document of the government's far-reaching policies and futuristic vision. Along with major economic and social decisions, many historic steps will also be seen in this budget, President Murmu said during her address to the Parliament. "The pace of reforms will be further accelerated in tune with the aspirations of people of India for rapid development. My Government believes that there should be healthy competition among the states to attract investors from all over the world," the President mentioned. In 10…

25 Jun

हिंद महासागर में चीन की बढ़ती गतिविधियाँ और भारत की सुरक्षा

हिंद महासागर में सबसे लंबी तटरेखा भारत की ही है। ऐसे में भारत के लिए ज़रूरी है कि वह समुद्री-सुरक्षा की चुनौतियों का सामना करे। ज्यादातर समुद्री ख़तरों का सामना करने के लिए दूसरे देशों की मदद की ज़रूरत भी होती है या जरूरत पड़ने पर दूसरों की मदद करनी होती है। ऐसे में भारत को तटीय देशों और प्रमुख वैश्विक शक्तियों के साथ सहयोग बनाकर चलना होगा। देश के पूर्वी तट पर बंगाल की खाड़ी और पश्चिमी तट पर अरब सागर की अलग-अलग चुनौतियाँ हैं। बंगाल की खाड़ी में म्यांमार के कोको द्वीप में चीनी निर्माण की खबरें हैं।…

24 Jun

दुनिया के सबसे ऊँचे रणक्षेत्र सियाचिन में भारतीय सेना की गौरव-गाथा

रक्षामंत्री राजनाथ सिंह ने गत 22 अप्रैल को विश्व के सबसे ऊँचे युद्धक्षेत्र सियाचिन का दौरा किया। उन्होंने विपरीत मौसम और दुर्गम इलाकों में वीरता और दृढ़ संकल्प के साथ देश की रक्षा करने के लिए सैनिकों की सराहना की। उन्होंने विपरीत मौसम और दुर्गम क्षेत्र की परिस्थितियों में तैनात सैनिकों से बातचीत भी की। रक्षामंत्री के साथ थल सेनाध्यक्ष जनरल मनोज पांडे, जनरल ऑफिसर कमांडिंग-इन-चीफ, उत्तरी कमान लेफ्टिनेंट जनरल एमवी सुचिन्द्र कुमार और जनरल ऑफिसर कमांडिंग, 14 कोर लेफ्टिनेंट जनरल राशिम बाली भी थे। एरियल सर्वेक्षण के पश्चात, रक्षामंत्री 15,100 फुट की ऊँचाई पर एक अग्रिम चौकी पर उतरे…

19 Jun

तैयार हैं स्वदेशी एके-203 राइफलें

मध्य प्रदेश के जबलपुर में ग्रेनेडियर्स रेजिमेंटल सेंटर सेना के जवानों को देश में ही बनी एके-203 राइफलों को चलाने का प्रशिक्षण दे रहा है। भारत-रूसी तकनीक पर आधारित इस राइफल को भारत में बनाया गया है। भारतीय सेना का यह पहला 15 सदस्य इनफेंट्री रेजिमेंटल सेंटर बैच है जिसे इस राइफल की ट्रेनिंग दी गई है। प्रशिक्षण के बाद प्रशिक्षित जवान सेना और अन्य सुरक्षा एजेंसियों के जवानों को अत्याधुनिक राइफल चलाने का प्रशिक्षण देंगे। एके-203 राइफल को पिछली दो राइफलों एके-47 और इनसास की तुलना में ज्यादा प्रभावी माना जा रहा है। मारक क्षमता में यह उनसे आगे…

19 Jun

We reiterate our commitment to overcome Sickle Cell Disease: PM Modi

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on World Sickle Cell Day on Wednesday reiterated that his government is committed to overcoming this disease. Mentioning the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission, the PM said they're also working on other aspects like creating awareness about this genetic blood disorder. "On World Sickle Cell Day, we reiterate our commitment to overcome this disease. Last year, we launched the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission and have been working on aspects like creating awareness, universal screening, early detection and proper care," PM Modi wrote on X. "We are also leveraging…

15 Jun

Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South Africa’s President

Cape Town, June 15 (IANS) Cyril Ramaphosa, leader of South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC), has been re-elected by the National Assembly as the President for the next five years. Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, who presided over the first sitting of the National Assembly on Thursday, announced that Ramaphosa gained 283 votes to win the presidential election, while the other nominee, Julius Malema of the Economic Freedom Fighters, received 44 votes. In his first address as the President-elect, Ramaphosa said he accepted his re-election as "a big responsibility" and will work with even those who did not support him,…

15 Jun

After presenting India’s views at G7, PM Modi returns to Delhi

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) After attending the G7 meeting and holding multiple bilaterals during his day-long visit to Italy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday returned to Delhi. The PM said that he had a productive day after interacting with world leaders. He posted on X, "Had a very productive day at the G7 Summit in Apulia. Interacted with world leaders and discussed various subjects. Together, we aim to create impactful solutions that benefit the global community and create a better world for future generations." PM Modi also thanked the people and government of Italy "for their warm hospitality".…