Author: Urvashi Khona

Jodhpur, the vibrant desert city of Rajasthan, renowned as the Sun City and the Blue City, is buzzing with political fervour as the upcoming polls draw near. While the city boasts rich historical attractions, including forts, a clock tower, bustling bazaars, and an array of culinary delights, the residents are putting tourism at the forefront […]

NEW DELHI: Following a recent diplomatic clash between India and Canada, resulting in the suspension of visa services in Canada on September 21, there’s news of a positive turn. India has officially reinstated e-visa services for Canadian nationals after a hiatus of almost two months. External Affairs Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, addressed the press during a post-G20 […]

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs advised Indian nationals in Myanmar to avoid non-essental travel owing to tensions between the junta government and the pro-democracy rebel forces, on Tuesday. New Delhi advised all Indian nationals living in Myanmar, except short-term tourists, to register themselves with the Indian Embassy in Yangon by filling up the […]

NEW DELHI: In a notable departure from its usual stance, India voiced its support for Palestinians during the BRICS+ virtual summit on November 21, convened to address the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. Prime Minister Narendra Modi opted to skip the summit due to a busy schedule involving elections and rallies in Rajasthan, and instead, External Affairs Minister […]

NEW DELHI: The 14th Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue concluded between India and Australia on November 21 in New Delhi. India’s Foreign Ministers Dr. S Jaishankar and his Australian counterpart Penny Wong discussed various critical subjects including the Indo-Pacific, Quad Alliance, Israel-Hamas tensions, and Khalistani radicalisation in Canada. The discussion emphasised the call for a ‘free, open, […]

NEW DELHI: As the current chair of the G20, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lead a virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit on Wednesday, focusing on providing guidance and discussions related to the implementation of the New Delhi Declaration. The announcement came from G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant during a press briefing in New Delhi. FLASH: As […]

JODHPUR: Among the 200 Rajasthan Assembly constituencies, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s bastion of Sardarpura is one of the most important and will be in the spotlight as he faces off against Bharatiya Janata Party’s Dr Mahendra Singh Rathore.  Sardarpura constituency and Gehlot’s name go hand in hand as it was from here that he became […]

As Rajasthan approaches its imminent elections, the narrow lanes of Jodhpur inside Jalori Gate come alive post-midnight with the traditional "Hatai" gatherings.

Ahead of the Rajasthan assembly elections, the Union Minister for Jal Shakti and Lok Sabha MP, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, speaks to The New Indian, shedding light on the upcoming elections, discussing his political journey, his commitment to the Bhartiya Janta Party, and the key issues facing the state. Urvashi: As Rajasthan is going for its […]

NEW DELHI: Amid the power struggle between the Nationalist Congress Party uncle-nephew duo of Sharad and Ajit Pawar, the latter found his way to Home Minister Amit Shah’s residence in Delhi on Diwali, alongside other NCP MPs Sunil Tatkare and Prafful Patel.  Ajit was earlier seen at Senior Pawar’s residence in Mumbai for a family […]