Nepal’s devastating flash floods have entered their fifth day, with the death toll climbing to 788 and more than 2,500 people still missing across multiple districts. The scale of destruction continues to grow as rescuers recover bodies from eight affected regions and race to locate those still stranded in remote, mountainous terrain. India has so […]
India and Uzbekistan have upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announcing an ambitious plan to raise bilateral trade to $5 billion by 2030. The two leaders met in Tashkent, where they expanded cooperation across defence, critical minerals, energy, technology, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, digital infrastructure, and
Russia has formally submitted its detailed proposal for India’s massive ₹50,000‑crore acquisition of five additional S‑400 Sudarshan long‑range air defence squadrons, marking a major step forward in one of India’s most significant defence procurements. According to reports, the Russian response to India’s tender has been received and is now being processed by the Ministry of
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, marking a key moment in India’s engagement with Eurasian partners. Modi’s two‑day visit focuses on India’s priorities in security, connectivity and regional stability, with several high‑level bilateral meetings scheduled on the sidelines. Modi was received at the
In his Mann Ki Baat address on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to citizens to join hands to free India from the menace of drug abuse, framing it as essential to building a stronger future for the country’s youth. It’s a message that plays well nationally and carries obvious sincerity. But in a border
India marked National Small Industry Day on Saturday, the annual observance that traces back to a 2000 policy package meant to widen credit access, technology upgrades, and infrastructure support for the country’s micro, small, and medium enterprises. The numbers behind the day are genuinely striking: MSMEs contribute nearly 30 percent of India’s GDP, account for
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Uzbekistan this week on a two-day state visit, with New Delhi setting a target of pushing bilateral trade to $5 billion by 2030. The Adani Group has expressed interest in investing in new hydropower and pumped-storage hydropower projects in the Central Asian republic, building on talks that began in
Agartala: Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Sunday listened to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s radio programme “Mann Ki Baat” at Muktadhara Hall in Agartala, along with minister Santana Chakma, Health Secretary Kiran Gitte, and several mandal-level office-bearers and party workers. Special arrangements were made at the venue for the broadcast, which covered various national issues,
Agartala: The traditional Khunti Puja was held on Sunday morning at Ramnagar Sanhati Club in Agartala, formally launching this year’s Durga Puja preparations amid festive enthusiasm. Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor Deepak Majumder attended the ceremony along with club officials and members, as the puja was completed through religious rituals. The club also outlined its plans
Agartala: Sports Correspondent, Agartala, August 30: The Tripura Para Olympic Association on Saturday organised a special felicitation ceremony in Agartala, honouring several distinguished personalities from the world of sports. Arjuna Award-winning Olympian Ashok Kumar Singh, son of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, attended as the special guest, lending the event a memorable touch. Two celebrated
