- Friday, February 28, 2025
US president Joe Biden is receiving a large number of requests to the state dinner he is hosting for prime minister Narendra Modi shows the excitement level, the White House has said. “I think that is a good thing. That shows the excitement of the prime minister being here on…
Installation of the sceptre 'Sengol' in India's new parliament building will be a historic movement for India as it will serve as a reminder of the responsibility to uphold righteous governance for the nation, The country's federal ministers and leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party said on Wednesday (24).…
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (24) concluded new agreements with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Sydney on issues such as migration and green hydrogen while taking up concerns about attacks on Hindu temples. The two leaders announced a new migration deal that will promote two-way mobility of…
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (24) concluded his visit to Australia which he termed an "important" one and said it "will boost the friendship" between the two nations. It was the 72-year-old leader's second visit to Australia after he took over as the prime minister in May 2014.…
The Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House in the Australian port city were illuminated with the Indian Tricolour to welcome prime minister Narendra Modi who visited the iconic landmarks on Wednesday (24). He was accompanied by his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese during his visit. [caption id="attachment_161742" align="aligncenter" width="675"] Indian…
Climate-related problems in the Hindukush-Himalayan water system are threatening economic development and energy security in as many as 16 countries in Asia and concerted action is required to protect regional flows of water, researchers have said, according to Reuters. According to China Water Risk think tank, the basins of 10…
The influential Congressional India Caucus co-chairs on Tuesday (23) urged House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to invite prime minister Narendra Modi to address a joint session of the US Congress during his upcoming state visit in Washington. “We respectfully request your consideration in inviting PM Modi for a joint address to…
The Narendra Modi government and the opposition have engaged in a bitter argument over the inauguration of India's new parliament building by prime minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (28). The opposition leaders have slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party government accusing it of "constitutional impropriety" by not requesting the president, Droupadi…
A New Jersey-based information technology (IT) recruitment company has been slapped with a fine of $25,500 (£20,588) for allegedly posting discriminatory job advertisements and seeking job applications only from India. “When employers advertise jobs only to applicants from a certain country or who need temporary visas, they discourage all other…
India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led by prime minister Narendra Modi might have lost Karnataka, the only state it ruled in the country's southern part, in the recent elections but if a survey is to be believed, it has not hurt the top leader's popularity much. According to 'Public…
