'Honour to serve our nation‘, PM Modi thanks VP Radhakrishnan for greetings

IANS | October 9, 2025 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed gratitude after Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan extended heartfelt wishes on his completing 24 years of public service and entering into the 25th year as the head of government -- first as Chief Minister of Gujarat and then as PM of India.

PM Modi announces opening of 9 British university campuses in India

IANS | October 9, 2025 3:14 PM

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) In a historic move to strengthen educational ties between the UK and India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced the opening of nine British university campuses, including the universities of Southampton, Surrey and Lancaster, in India.

Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference: CM inaugurates trade show, exhibition

IANS | October 9, 2025 3:09 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 9 (IANS) The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference kicked off on Thursday, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurating the Trade Show and Exhibition in Mehsana. Union Minister for Railways, I&B and Electronics & IT Ashwini Vaishnaw was also present at the inaugural ceremony.

Maha leaders back PM Modi's criticism of 26/11 attack response; Congress hits back

IANS | October 9, 2025 3:03 PM

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Leaders of Maharashtra's Mahayuti on Thursday backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks that criticised the Congress for not responding militarily to the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks amid alleged foreign pressure, saying the nation's posture has fundamentally changed under the BJP-led government since 2014.

On-ground realities, regional security imperatives in engaging with Kabul

IANS | October 9, 2025 2:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has been busy urging the global community to support the beleaguered nation since assuming office in August 2021. He has visited several countries in this effort, with the requisite exemption from the United Nations that imposes a travel ban on Afghan officials.

India should get rightful place in UNSC: UK PM Keir Starmer

IANS | October 9, 2025 2:50 PM

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday said New Delhi should get its 'rightful place' on the UN Security Council, highlighting India’s remarkable growth story and its potential to play a key role in global affairs.

Gujarat leading the nation's energy transition: Karan Adani

IANS | October 9, 2025 2:47 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 9 (IANS) As India moves towards a cleaner, more sustainable future, Gujarat is leading the nation's energy transition, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) Managing Director Karan Adani said on Thursday.