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The three countries’ move, intended to promote an eventual two-state solution, is an expression of frustration over the killings and famine in Gaza. At a time when Israel is going ahead with flattening the occupied Palestinian territory of Gaza and pitching it as a real-estate opportunity — while the population flees amid an ongoing onslaught that has killed over 65,000 people so far — Britain, Canada and Australia have now recognised a Palestinian state on Sunday in a move that remains largely symbolic. The move, intended to promote an eventual two-state solution, is an expression of frustration over the killings…

PM Modi discussed GST reforms and pushed for ‘Made in India’ products as he announced GST ‘Bacchat Utsav’ on September 22. The opposition reacted sharply to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation on Sunday, saying that he skirted talking about major issues in his speech. In his 19-minute speech, PM Modi discussed GST reforms and pushed for ‘Made in India’ products as he announced GST ‘Bacchat Utsav’ on September 22, the day the reformed Goods and Services Tax rates come into force. “I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to millions of families across the country for…

The survey estimated to cost ₹420 crore, is being called by the BJP “a political ploy by the Siddaramaiah-led government”. As Karnataka gears up for its high-stakes caste-based survey, the state’s opposition BJP has accused the Congress government of using the exercise to divide the Hindu community and push what it calls an “anti-people agenda”. The survey, scheduled between September 22 and October 7 and estimated to cost ₹420 crore, is being called “a political ploy by the Siddaramaiah-led government to fragment Hindu society, inflate minority numbers, and appease the Congress high command” by the BJP. “Names like Kuruba, Brahmin,…

Asia Cup 2025, India vs Pakistan: Suryakumar Yadav refused to even look at his Pakistani counterpart, Salman Ali Agha when the two captains came out for toss. India captain Suryakumar Yadav refused to even look at his Pakistani counterpart Salman Ali Agha when the two skippers came out to the middle at the toss for the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4s contest at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Both captains ignored each other and didn’t acknowledge any sort of presence as they spoke to broadcaster Ravi Shastri. As expected, Suryakumar and Agha did not shake hands at the toss.…

In a 19-minute speech focusing at first on explaining the GST reforms, he laid much emphasis on self-reliance, manufacturing, and small industry. “Whatever we can make in our country, we must,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his address to the nation on Sunday, September 21, doubling down on the “swadeshi” and “made in India” pitch amid tensions over trade and talent with the US. He focused on higher savings due to income tax and GST reforms, and local production and consumption — tying it all into ‘aatmanirbharta’ or self-reliance — though not speaking directly about the massive US trade…

Despite Rohit Sharma’s success, early indicators suggest Suryakumar Yadav could be a strong successor. In a recent video posted on his X handle, former India international Mohammad Kaif was heard saying: “I do not doubt in my mind that he (SKY) is a proper replacement for Rohit Sharma as a skipper. With the bat, he produced the winning hit (vs Pakistan), and the way he replied to the media, talked about the things that show he has the ability as a skipper.” The former Indian batter also spoke about the big-match temperament of the current Indian skipper and applauded his…

Addressing a briefing, Randhir Jaiswal highlighted India’s strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia, which has deepened in the last couple of years. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday reacted to Saudi Arabia’s recent defence agreement with Pakistan, saying India expects that Riyadh will keep in mind the mutual interests and sensitivities. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal was speaking on the “strategic mutual defence” agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Monday. Addressing the weekly press briefing, Jaiswal highlighted India’s strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia, which has deepened in the last couple of years. “India and Saudi Arabia have a wide-ranging…

The Assam Rifles personnel were travelling in a 407 Tata vehicle when the attack occurred at around 6 PM on Friday. Unidentified gunmen on Friday attacked Assam Rifles personnel by firing at the vehicle carrying the jawans at Nambol Sabal Leikai in Manipur’s Bishnupur district. One jawan was killed in the attack while three others were injured. The Assam Rifles personnel were travelling in a 407 Tata vehicle from Imphal when the attack occurred at around 6 PM in the Nambol police station area. The ambushed site is around 8 kilometres from the Imphal airport. “A group of gunmen ambushed…

Expressing shock at Zubeen Garg’s sudden death, PM Narendra Modi said that the singer will be remembered for his contribution to music. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the demise of singer Zubeen Garg, who died earlier in the day in a scuba diving incident in Singapore at the age of 52. Expressing shock at Garg’s sudden death, Modi said that the singer will be remembered for his contribution to music. “Shocked by the sudden demise of popular singer Zubeen Garg. He will be remembered for his rich contribution to music. His renditions were very popular among people across…

My aim was never…: Sam Pitroda after ‘felt at home’ remark for Pak sparks row. Congress overseas chief Sam Pitroda has issued a clarification after his latest remark for Pakistan caused a big controversy. The Congress leader had said he “felt at home” in Pakistan, triggering a huge backlash from the BJP. Issuing a long statement over the controversy, Pitroda clarified his intentions behind making the remark. He said that his remarks on Pakistan meant to emphasize its shared history with India, and “not to ignore pain, conflict, or the grave challenges we face from terror and geopolitical tensions”. He…