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

U.S. decision to ‘allocate’ funds for Pakistan’s F-16 maintenance raises questions: Congress

Representational image of an F-16 fighter jet landing in Malacky, Slovakia | Photo Credit: Reuters In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly allocating $397 million for Pakistan’s F-16 fleet maintenance, the Congress on Tuesday (February 25, 2025) questioned the Modi government’s diplomatic strategy and called for a reassessment of India’s foreign policy priorities … Read more

Tharoor posts selfie with Union Minister Goyal, U.K. Trade Secretary; hails revival of India-U.K. FTA talks

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, right, with Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, centre, and the UK’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds | Photo Credit: X/@ShashiTharoor Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor posted a selfie with Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and the U.K.’s Secretary of State for Business … Read more

Mallikarjun Kharge slams govt over ‘declining’ scholarships for SCs, STs, OBCs, minorities

Congress President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge | Photo Credit: ARUN KULKARNI Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday (February 25, 2025) alleged that the government has “snatched” the scholarships of the youth of SC, ST, OBC and minority communities, and claimed that its slogan of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” mocks the … Read more

Indian envoy, Sri Lankan minister discuss agriculture modernisation

Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha met Sri Lankan Minister K.D. Lalkantha to discuss opportunities for bilateral collaboration for the modernisation of agriculture in the island nation, on February 24, 2025. | Photo Credit: Xvia@IndiainSL Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha met Sri Lankan Minister K.D. Lalkantha and discussed opportunities for bilateral collaboration for the modernisation of … Read more