Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Donald Trump in Washington for the first time since Trump began his second term. PM Modi is one of the first global leaders to visit the US following Trump’s electoral victory. The two leaders engaged in bilateral talks at the White House, focusing on trade, tariffs, and immigration. Before the meeting, they exchanged greetings and praised each other’s leadership. “I appreciate how President Trump always keeps his country first. I do the same," said PM Modi, to which Trump responded, "He is doing a great job in India, and we will continue to
In a tragic incident, two Indian Army personnel, including a captain, were killed, and another was injured when suspected terrorists triggered an improvised explosive device (IED) near the Line of Control (LoC) in Akhnoor, Jammu, on Tuesday. The blast occurred around 3:50 PM while the soldiers were patrolling near a forward post in the Bhattal area. The injured personnel were rushed to a hospital, where two, including Captain Karanjit Singh Bakshi, succumbed to their injuries, while the third soldier remains in stable condition.The White Knight Corps, also known as the XVI Corps, paid tribute to the fallen soldiers, stating that
Gyalo Thondup, the elder brother of the Dalai Lama and a key figure in Tibet’s struggle against Chinese rule, passed away on February 9 at his home in Kalimpong, West Bengal, at the age of 97. His death was widely reported in Tibetan media, though no official cause was given.A major yet often unseen force in Tibet’s political history, Thondup played a critical role in both armed and diplomatic efforts to counter China’s control over Tibet. Unlike his younger brother, the Dalai Lama—who became the global face of Tibetan spirituality and resistance—Thondup operated behind the scenes, engaging in secretive negotiations,
The BJP's victory in the 2025 Delhi Assembly Election has been a long time coming—nearly three decades—but its scale and impact have redefined the party’s acceptability across various caste and religious groups. Given Delhi's representation as a miniature of India, the results offer hope for the BJP’s prospects in other states as well.The Congress has repeatedly questioned the BJP’s acceptance among Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Castes, emphasizing the need for a caste census. However, the BJP has made significant strides in winning OBC support, particularly in Maharashtra and other states. The Delhi election results further reinforce this shift, with
True to his word, Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, ensured his son Jeet Adani’s wedding remained a simple and traditional affair. Despite widespread speculation that the wedding would be an extravagant event, the billionaire industrialist kept it intimate and marked the occasion with an extraordinary philanthropic gesture—a donation of ₹10,000 crore towards various social causes.Sources close to Adani stated that his philanthropic commitment is driven by his social philosophy: "Seva sadhana hai, seva prarthna hai aur seva parmatma hai" (Service is devotion, service is prayer, and service is divinity). The substantial donation will be directed towards infrastructure projects
India Energy Week (IEW) 2025, set to take place in Delhi from February 11-14, will bring together energy ministers from over 20 countries and leading executives from some of the world’s largest energy companies. The event, organized by the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI) under the patronage of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, will be hosted at Yashobhoomi, India's largest convention centre in Dwarka.IEW 2025 is positioned as the second-largest energy event globally in terms of participation, exhibition space, and sessions. It will host more than 70,000 delegates from 120 countries and feature 700 exhibitors. With 10
Long-haul flights, perilous sea voyages, gruelling hikes through treacherous terrain, and dark cells at the US-Mexico border—all for a dream that ended in deportation. A total of 104 Indian migrants were sent back to India after facing the harsh realities of illegal immigration under the US President Donald Trump's strict policies.Harvinder Singh, a resident of Punjab’s Tahli village, had paid an agent Rs 42 lakh for a promised US work visa. However, he was instead put on an intricate route through multiple countries. His journey took him from Delhi to Qatar, then Brazil, where he was informed of a non-existent
A one-member Judicial Commission led by retired High Court judge Justice Shameem Akhtar has recommended the sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) in Telangana into three categories to ensure fair implementation of the 15% reservation quota. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy tabled the report in the Assembly during a special session on Tuesday.As per the commission's report, 59 SC communities have been divided into three groups. Group I includes 15 of the most socially, economically, and educationally backward communities, constituting 3.288% of the SC population, with a recommended 1% reservation. Group II, comprising 18 moderately benefitted SC communities (62.74% of the
In a major step to strengthen security along the Indo-Pak border, the Punjab Police is set to install 2,300 CCTV cameras at 703 strategic locations from Pathankot to Fazilka. Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, announced this initiative on Monday while inaugurating key police infrastructure projects in Pathankot. The ₹45-crore project aims to enhance surveillance capabilities and strengthen the second line of defence against potential security threats.Speaking at the event, DGP Yadav highlighted the importance of technology in modern policing. The newly established Cyber Crime Police Station, located on the second floor of Police Station Division-1 in Pathankot,
