Govt committed to welfare of poor, middle class: Prez Murmu in Parliament address

IANS | January 31, 2025 11:49 AM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu in her address to the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on Friday highlighted the government's various schemes and goals. She said the government was committed to fulfilling the welfare of the poor and the dreams of the middle class and also was aiming to make India a global innovation powerhouse.

Israel PM Netanyahu welcomes home released hostages

IANS | January 31, 2025 6:34 AM

Jerusalem, January 31 (IANS) Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a statement welcoming home the three Israelis who were released on Thursday from captivity in Gaza -- Agam Berger, Arbel Yehud and Gadi Moses.