Singapore, May 31 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has called on America's allies in the Indo-Pacific region to increase defence spending and strengthen military preparedness to counter China's growing influence and military expansion, according to a report.
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders on Sunday cited the remark made by historian Ramachandra Guha against Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, to criticise the LoP. They referred to LoP Gandhi as a "major burden" on the grand old party.
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) When Union Home Minister Amit Shah set out to review and secure India's international borders, it may have appeared to be a routine exercise. After all, border security falls squarely within the Home Ministry's responsibilities. But there is something different about this exercise.
Kolkata, May 31 (IANS) After six people were arrested in connection with the attack and harassment of Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee in Sonarpur, the party on Sunday claimed that the police action was merely a formality and alleged that the actual perpetrators were linked to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday reviewed the rescue and relief operation at the site of the four-storey building collapse in south Delhi's Saidulajab area near Saket metro station, which has claimed at least two lives so far. She assured strict action against unauthorised buildings and officials responsible for them.
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Sunday said criminals involved in the murder of 17-year-old Surya Pratap Chauhan would not be spared under any circumstances after the main accused, Asad, was killed in a police encounter in Ghaziabad.
Kolkata, May 31 (IANS) Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee was injured while submitting a memorandum at Chanditala police station in West Bengal's Hooghly district on Sunday to protest the arrest and detention of party workers. He claimed that a stone was hurled at him.
New Delhi, May 31 (IASN) A political storm erupted in West Bengal after Trinamool Congress National General Secretary and Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee was attacked by a mob during his visit to Sonarpur, with Union Minister of State Sukanta Majumdar condemning the attack while asserting that Banerjee would have to face the consequences of his statements.
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke about the return of rare Chola-era copper plates to India from the Netherlands, describing the development as a "moment of immense pride" for the country.
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised a citizen-led cleanup of the polluted Manorama river in Basti district of Uttar Pradesh, where a group of youngsters, shifting from complaints to direct action, gradually restored a section of the river, inspiring community environmental initiatives.
