“India now engages the world with confidence”: EAM Jaishankar

Anand ( Gujarat ) [India], April 16 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has highlighted India’s growing global confidence and evolving outlook on international engagement. He underlined the concept of a “global workplace,” stressing that not only can India leverage the world for accelerated progress, but the world, too, stands …

Trump maintains position on Canada, believes Canada would benefit from becoming 51st US state: White House

Washington, DC [ US ], April 16 (ANI): US President Donald Trump still maintains his position on Canada , and he believes that Canada would greatly benefit from becoming the 51st state of the United States of America, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a press briefing on …

“NDA will win again under Nitish Kumar,” BJP’s Sanjay Saraogi on Bihar assembly polls

Patna ( Bihar ) [India], April 16 (ANI): Bihar Minister and BJP leader Sanjay Saraogi has asserted that no matter what Congress – RJD does, NDA will win again under Nitish Kumar ‘s leadership. Speaking to media, Saraogi said, “No matter what they do, nothing is going to happen. NDA …

“Don’t mix politics and religion”: TMC’s Jay Prakash hits back at CM Yogi over Bengal comments

Kolkata ( West Bengal ) [India], April 16 (ANI): TMC leader Jay Prakash Majumdar on Tuesday criticised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over his remarks about Bengal and urged him to focus on his state instead of commenting on others. Majumdar urged Chief Minister Adityanath not to mix politics …

‘Team formed to investigate’: NHRC Member Priyank Kanungo on Murshidabad violence

Bhopal ( Madhya Pradesh ) [India], April 16 (ANI): NHRC Member Priyank Kanungo has said that the Human Rights Commission has received three complaints about violence in Murshidabad . Unrest broke out in Murshidabad during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act on April 11. The law has been a contentious …

“Future of Bangladesh is going to be decided by the Bangladeshi people”, says US Department of State

Washington DC [ US ], April 16 (ANI): The US Department of State, during its press briefing, addressed the questions on the rise of extremism and anti-Semitism in Bangladesh , along with the targeting of American companies in the country. Spokesperson Tammy Bruce underscored the importance of the future of …

Biden attacks Trump on Social Security in rare public speech

The former Democratic president attacked Trump’s policies regarding Social Security in his first public address since leaving office. His speech has divided his fellow Democrats. Former US President Joe Biden spoke out against Donald Trump’s policies, especially regarding Social Security, during a speech in Chicago on Tuesday — his first …

PM Modi’s barefoot admirer in Haryana “felt good” to meet him

Kaithal ( Haryana ) [India], April 16 (ANI): Rampal Kashyap from Kaithal , who had vowed 14 years ago to not wear footwear until Narendra Modi takes over as PM, shared his emotional experience and expressed happiness after meeting PM. During the meeting, PM Modi gifted a new pair of …

UAE Deputy PM Abdullah Bin Zayed meets head of Abu Dhabi BAPS Hindu Mandir

Abu Dhabi [ UAE ], April 16 (ANI): Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan , Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates ( UAE ), extended a warm welcome to Swami Brahmaviharidas, head of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi , on Monday, the …

Punjab Police gets custody of Amritpal Singh’s aide Papalpreet till April 18

Amritsar (Punjab) [India], April 16 (ANI): In a significant development following the revocation of the National Security Act (NSA), Punjab Police got custody of Papalpreet Singh, a close aide of Khadoor Sahib MP and ‘Waris Punjab De’ chief Amritpal Singh . Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Amritsar , Gurvinder Singh, …