India-China relationship entering ‘phase of recovery’: Chinese Envoy

 Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong. File. | Photo Credit: DEBASISH BHADURI India-China ties are entering the “phase of recovery” and the relationship between the two nations is “one of the most important” bilateral engagement globally, Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong said on Tuesday (February 25, 2025). In an address at an event, Mr. Xu also said that … Read more

Rajnath Singh describes Indian Coast Guard as one of world’s most efficient marine forces

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inspects the Guard of Honour during the Investiture Ceremony of Indian Coast Guard, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on February 25, 2025. | Photo Credit: ANI The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has grown into a formidable, trustworthy and one of the world’s most efficient marine forces, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh … Read more

Accepting Taliban nominee to embassy in Delhi would undermine India’s credibility: Experts at Afghan conference

Amidst a growing number of reports that India will accept a Taliban-appointed diplomat to head the Afghanistan Embassy in Delhi, speakers at a conference of prominent Afghan exiles here urged New Delhi to not “normalise” its engagement with the regime in Kabul. The reports carried by Afghan media, citing Taliban Foreign Ministry officials as well … Read more

Vaishnaw addresses closing ceremony of Asia’s first Global Hyperloop Competition in Chennai

File picture of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday (February 24, 2025) virtually addressed the closing ceremony of Asia’s first Global Hyperloop Competition 2025 organized in Chennai by the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. Mr. Vaishnaw highlighted the Modi government’s resolve to take the country ahead … Read more

Preity Zinta, Congress in X spat over loan waiver reports

File picture of Bollywood actor and Punjab Kings’ co-owner Preity Zinta during an IPL match | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar Actor Preity Zinta on Tuesday (February 25, 2025) termed “vile gossip” an X post by Congress’ Kerala unit alleging that she had handed her social media accounts to the BJP and got a ₹18 … Read more

22 Indian fishermen released from Pakistan jail reach Gujarat

Representational image of Indian fishermen behind bars after being detained in Pakistani waters | Photo Credit: Reuters Twenty-two Indian fishermen released from Pakistan’s Karachi jail reached Gir Somnath in Gujarat on Tuesday (February 25, 2025) and expressed happiness on being able to return to their country. They also urged the government to expedite the release … Read more