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Namaskar! Your Excellency, President and my brother Prabowo Subianto, Delegates from both nations, Friends from the media, Indonesia holds a special place in India’s history, having been the Chief Guest at our very first Republic Day. As we celebrate our 75th Republic Day, it is a matter of immense pride…

India and Indonesia reaffirmed their partnership by agreeing to deepen bilateral ties and explore new avenues of collaboration, particularly in defense manufacturing and supply chains. The discussions took place during wide-ranging talks hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in New Delhi on January 25, 2025….

The U.S. Supreme Court has dismissed the review petition filed by Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, clearing the path for his extradition to India. Rana, 63, is accused of playing a key role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that claimed over 160 lives. Background on Rana’s Case Rana has…

The newly sworn-in Trump administration has issued a sweeping order to freeze all U.S. foreign aid, with exceptions for Israel and Egypt, according to an AFP report. This move aligns with President Donald Trump’s “America First” policy, aimed at restricting overseas assistance. Details of the Order An internal memo from…

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, addressed the inaugural event of the International Year of Cooperatives 2025 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. During the event, he also inaugurated the corporate office of the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation (NUCFDC). The event was attended by Minister of…

NITI Aayog unveiled the inaugural issue of the “Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2025” on January 24, 2025, in New Delhi. The report, launched by the Hon’ble Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, Dr. Arvind Panagariya, provides a detailed assessment of the fiscal health of 18 major Indian states. The event…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report concerning the tragic death of a lineman employed by the Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN). The incident occurred on January 21, 2025, in Sikanderpur Badha, Gurugram, Haryana, when the lineman was electrocuted while…

Ten opposition members of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill were suspended for a day on Friday, following allegations of misconduct during a meeting. The suspended MPs accused the panel’s chairperson, BJP leader Jagdambika Pal, of acting unilaterally and humiliating them. In a letter to Lok…