India assumes G20, UN Security Council presidencies; Global South to remain focus

Firmly establishing its might in global leadership, India today took over the twin presidencies of G 20 and UN security council. Tackling terrorism would remain the focus on both these global platforms platforms and issues relevant to the Global South countries would be prioritised. Leading with the “Five S’s” approach charted out by Prime Minister […]

Railway Track Explosion: Rajasthan Police Suspect Terror Angle; NIA May Conduct Probe

The Rajasthan Police have registered a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), suspecting the explosion on the railway track between Jaipur and Ahmedabad was an act of terrorism. The New Indian also learned that India’s anti-terror probe agency, the National Investigative Agency (NIA), may take over the probe into the matter. Sources also […]

IndiGo Plane Catches Fire: Narrow Escape For 177 Passengers, 7 Crew Members

The falling standards of IndiGo once again came to the fore as at least 177 passengers and seven crew members had only the almighty to thank after a near-death experience on Friday.

Congress: Sonia’s ‘Sigh Of Relief’ As Kharge Officially Takes Over

On Wednesday, when Congress’ interim president officially absolved herself of the responsibility, with veteran Mallikarjun Kharge taking over, Sonia Gandhi acknowledged that she is "feeling a sigh of relief".

Nitesh Was Killed For Being A Bajrang Dal Worker: Alleges Family

The family members also alleged that more than three people were involved in the brutal attack on gym trainer Nitesh Phore, who succumbed to his injuries on Saturday.

Was Waiting For It, Says Sonia As Cong Votes For Non-Gandhi President

I have been waiting for a long time for Congress presidential elections, asserted Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi as party delegates across India voted on Monday to choose a new non-Gandhi chief for the first time in 22 years. Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge and former UN diplomat Shashi Tharoor are fighting […]

On Karwa Chauth, 2 Women Pray For Long Life Of This BJP MP

Married Hindu women observed a day-long fast and prayed for the long life of their husband on the occasion of the Karwa Chauth festival in different parts of India on Thursday. Social media platforms are flooded with photos and videos of couples celebrating the festival together. While most men celebrated the festival of love, togetherness […]

Kharge’s Election Pitch: Toeing The Party Lines

In his maiden campaign pitch in the capital, Kharge gave ample evidence that he would toe the party line as he blamed the central government for misusing the central probe agencies – a view totally in coherence with the party lines.

Kanhaiya Lal Murder Case: Main Witness Suffers Brain Haemorrhage

The main witness in the Kanhaiyalal murder case in Udaipur, Rajkumar Sharma (50), had suffered a brain haemorrhage and was admitted to the hospital.

To Strengthen Party: Why Kharge Running For Congress President Post

Two days after Mallikarjun Kharge filed his papers to contest elections for Congress president, the veteran leader on Sunday said that he had entered the race not to oppose anyone but to strengthen the party.