May 25, 2025 9:15 PM

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Iran Slams Trump’s Plan to Rename Persian Gulf as Cultural Attack

US President Donald Trump’s now-aborted move to rename the Persian Gulf as the 'Arabian Gulf' or 'Gulf of Arabia' stirred sharp condemnation from Iranian officials. Iran saw it as a politically charged attack on it’s national identity and historical legacy. The suggestion reportedly emerged ahead of...

May 25, 2025 9:09 PM

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Punjab: SAD Councilor Harjinder Singh Shot Dead in Amritsar

In Punjab, a Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) councillor, Harjinder Singh has been shot dead in Amritsar by some unidentified assailants, today. According to Addl Commissioner of Police, Harpal Singh Randhawa, two motorcycle-borne persons had come and fired shots at him. The councillor succumbed in the hos...

May 25, 2025 9:05 PM

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NDA Synonymous with Progress, Welfare Through People-Centric Policies: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah who attended the NDA Chief Ministers' Conclave in New Delhi today said that through its people-centric initiatives, the NDA has today become synonymous with progress and welfare. In a social media post, Mr Shah said that the conclave focused on uplifting more people fro...

May 25, 2025 7:35 PM

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Southwest Monsoon Hits Karnataka; Red Alert in Coastal Areas

South West Monsoon has advanced in Karnataka, with coastal Karnataka receiving copious rainfall. Mangaluru, Panambur and Karwar received maximum rainfall. The Met department has issued a red alert in the coastal belt. In Dakshina Kannada district, relentless rain and gusty winds have uprooted trees ...

May 25, 2025 7:31 PM

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Rising North East Investors Summit Attracts Rs 4 Lakh Crore Investment Proposals

The Rising North East Investors Summit 2025, which was held in New Delhi, attracted investment proposals worth over 4 Lakh Crore rupees. Delegations from over 80 countries, from Japan to Europe to ASEAN nations, participated in the two-day summit, which culminated yesterday.   In his valedictory add...

May 25, 2025 7:04 PM

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IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Mumbai; Orange Alert for 11 Districts in Maharashtra

The India Meteorological Department in Mumbai has issued a yellow alert of moderate rain for Mumbai and suburban Mumbai. The IMD has also issued an orange alert of moderate rain and thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds for Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Nashik, Ahmednagar, Pune, Satara, Ratnagiri, Amrav...

May 25, 2025 8:19 PM

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Prime Minister chairs meeting on good governance with CMs of NDA ruled states

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a day-long conclave of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers in New Delhi. During the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasised the need to add momentum to development trajectories and ensure the benefits of a double-eng...

May 25, 2025 6:34 PM

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Iranian Director Jafar Panahi Takes Top Honour at Cannes Film Festival

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has won the top honour at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. His film, It Was Just an Accident, took home the prestigious Palme d’Or. The festival featured 22 films in its main competition. Panahi, known for his bold criticism of the Iranian government, has faced multiple ...