‘India must wake up morally’: Rahul Gandhi urges PM Modi to ‘speak loudly’ on Iran crisis

'India must wake up morally': Rahul Gandhi urges PM Modi to 'speak loudly' on Iran crisis

New Delhi: Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government was urged on Tuesday to take a clear and moral stand amid the escalating hostilities between the United States, Israel and Iran.Rahul said in a post on “The escalating hostilities between the United States, Israel and Iran are pushing this fragile region into a … Read more

Two titans, two models: How Jyoti Basu & Mamata Banerjee defined Bengal politics

Two titans, two models: How Jyoti Basu & Mamata Banerjee defined Bengal politics

This image is used for representation purpose only (AI-generated) On 20 May 2011, it was a humid summer afternoon in Kolkata. Crowds gathered outside Raj Bhavan as Mamata Banerjee took oath as the first woman chief minister of West Bengal. The moment marked the end of a 34-year Left Front rule and the beginning of … Read more

NMC validates medical college’s patient load with digital system

NMC validates medical college’s patient load with digital system

NEW DELHI: A quiet change is taking place in the way India’s medical colleges are evaluated. The National Medical Council (NMC) now wants to validate its clinical work through a digital system, rather than relying primarily on exam visits and paperwork.In a recent communication, the regulator asked all medical colleges to submit details of the … Read more

J&K protests against Khamenei’s death, candle march held in Raipur

J&K protests against Khamenei's death, candle march held in Raipur

SRINAGAR/JAMMU: Security restrictions tightened in the Kashmir Valley on Monday as protests over the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei entered their second day, with protests spreading to Jammu region and triggering candlelight vigils in Chhattisgarh state capital Raipur.Police in J&K fired tear gas and carried out lathi charges in several hotspots, while authorities throttled mobile internet … Read more

‘Abdend, not neutral’: Sonia Gandhi slams PM Modi for silence on Khamenei assassination

'Abdend, not neutral': Sonia Gandhi slams PM Modi for silence on Khamenei assassination

On May 23, 2016, Prime Minister Modi met with Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. MP Party Chairman Sonia Gandhi Iranian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government remained silent on Tuesday over the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, describing it as an “abdication” rather than neutrality.Sonia Gandhi said in an opinion … Read more

Prime Minister Modi’s YouTube account has surpassed 30 million subscribers and remains the most followed platform leader in the world

Prime Minister Modi’s YouTube account has surpassed 30 million subscribers and remains the most followed platform leader in the world

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi YouTube has surpassed 30 million subscribers, further solidifying his position as the most followed global leader on the platform.Prime Minister Modi has the most subscribers on YouTube among global leaders. He has more than seven times as many subscribers as US President Donald Trump, underscoring the scale of his … Read more

Rare moment: India’s Sunnis and Shiites unite to mourn Khamenei’s death

Rare moment: India's Sunnis and Shiites unite to mourn Khamenei's death

New Delhi: The death of 86-year-old Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the latest US-Israeli attack on Tehran has triggered an unusual reaction among India’s Muslim community. Condolence meetings, absentee funeral prayers and online messages in Lucknow, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Aligarh showed that Shias and Sunnis appeared to be mourning the same leader in … Read more

93-year-old American woman who spent time in India shares her secret to a long, happy life: “Absolutely not…”

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In a world obsessed with anti-aging trends, 93-year-old Sushumna is proving that true longevity comes from within. Sushumna, a Bay Area native who found a second home in India more than two decades ago, is a testament to the power of simplicity in her daily life. Whether she’s riding her bike down the street or … Read more

Breaking with tradition, government and parties in government are divided on Iran’s stance

Breaking with tradition, government and parties in government are divided on Iran's stance

NEW DELHI: The US-Israeli attack on Iran and its aftermath, including the killing of its supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marks the clearest rupture yet between opposition parties, particularly the Congress and the Left, and the government over worrying developments in foreign affairs, an issue that has traditionally seen some convergence in the interests of … Read more

India condemns attacks on Gulf states, PM says committed to protecting Indians

India condemns attacks on Gulf states, PM says committed to protecting Indians

NEW DELHI: After condemning attacks on the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to the leaders of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain and condemned Iran’s military attacks on these countries. Although he did not name Iran, he expressed deep dissatisfaction with Tehran’s indiscriminate targeting of Gulf countries. The prime minister spoke to … Read more