Trump warns Hamas of 'deadly consequences' if hostages in Gaza not released before his inauguration

IANS | January 8, 2025 7:53 AM

Washington, Jan 8 (IANS) US President-elect Donald Trump has warned that "all hell will break out" if Hamas did not release hostages in Gaza before January 20, when he will be sworn in as the 47th President of the US, offering one more stark indication of how much the incoming President would prefer to avoid inheriting the Israel-Hamas war as he prepares to take office in less than two weeks.

V. Narayanan appointed new ISRO chief, to succeed S. Somnath on Jan 14

IANS | January 8, 2025 5:33 AM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) V. Narayanan has been appointed as the next chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Secretary of the Department of Space, according to an official announcement made on Tuesday. He is set to take over from the current ISRO chief, S. Somnath, on January 14.

PM Modi sets example by not using taxpayer money for personal festivities, RTI discloses

IANS | January 7, 2025 9:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to frugality and ethical governance has once again been highlighted through a response to a Right to Information (RTI) query. It was revealed that neither PM Modi nor late former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh utilised government funds for personal Diwali celebrations during their respective tenures.