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Cong accuses US of aiming for maximum profit from India, following Trump's F-35 Jet deal announcement

As US President Donald Trump announced plans to sell F-35 stealth fighter jets to India, Congress MP Tariq Anwar on Friday criticised the move, stating that the US' primary goal is to secure as many profitable deals as possible with India, without any true regard for honouring or respecting the country.

Feb 14, 2025

"Women can end wars, unite the world": Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at IWC 2025 [Full speech]

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar emphasized that women are the cornerstone of positive change and that their empowerment is essential for the progress of families, communities, and nations.

Feb 14, 2025

President Droupadi Murmu's inspiring address at IWC 2025 in B'luru Art of Living Int'l Center [Full Speech]

President Droupadi Murmu encouraged attendees to look within, recognize their strengths, and harness their potential for the betterment of humanity. Read the full speech by President Murmu.

Feb 14, 2025

K'taka govt to shut 9 new universities; Bidar varsity to escape axe

The Karnataka government will bring the shutters down on nine of the 10 new universities that were established during the tenure of the BJP government after it was found that only one of them was fully-functional, sources confirmed on Friday.

Feb 14, 2025

SC extends relief to ex-IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar

The Supreme Court on Friday extended the operation of an earlier interim order directing that no coercive action be taken against sacked Maharashtra cadre probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who allegedly submitted false OBC and PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) certificates and fraudulently availed attempts beyond the permissible limits provided for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) by faking her identity.

Feb 14, 2025

Thousands spent holy 'Shab-e-Barat' in prayer, penance in Kashmir

Thousands of Muslim devotees spent the holy night of 'Shab-e-Barat' in prayer and penance in Kashmir as mosques and shrines reverberated with praises of Allah and reverence to the Prophet.

Feb 14, 2025

India and Nepal agree to accelerate talks on stalled hydroelectric projects

India and Nepal have agreed to resume talks on various mechanisms related to three multipurpose hydroelectric power projects - Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project, Saptakoshi High Dam Multipurpose Project and Sunkoshi Storage cum Diversion Scheme - the local media in Kathmandu reported on Friday following a meeting of the power exchange committee held in New Delhi, earlier this week.

Feb 14, 2025

Places of Worship Act: Centre yet to file counter affidavit, SC to hear petitions on Feb 17

The Centre is yet to file its counter affidavit to a clutch of petitions pertaining to the Places of Worship Act, 1991, though the Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday the pleas challenging the validity of the contentious law, which prohibits the filing of a lawsuit to reclaim a place of worship or seek a change in its character from what prevailed on August 15, 1947.

Feb 14, 2025

International Women's Conference 2025: President Murmu inaugurates event, Gurudev joins

The 10th International Women's Conference (IWC), hosted by the Art of Living, was inaugurated by the President of India Droupadi Murmu. The conference aimed to inspire women to discover their inner strength and make a positive impact on society.

Feb 14, 2025

Massive crowd at Aero India 2025 cause 2-km traffic congestion around YAF Station in Bengaluru

Massive crowds thronged the 'Aero India 2025' event on Friday, the last day of the 15th edition of the country's prestigious aerospace exhibition, resulting in traffic jams around the Yelahanka Air Force Station and forcing vehicles to move at a snail's pace.

Feb 14, 2025

Honour to meet PM Narendra Modi, says Elon Musk

It was an honour to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said billionaire Elon Musk on Friday, after the duo met and discussed on a host of issues like space, mobility, technology, and innovation.

Feb 14, 2025

11 labourers killed in bomb blast in Pakistan

At least 11 labourers were killed and seven others critically injured when a bomb, planted on a road in the Shahrag area of Harnai in Pakistan's Balochistan province, exploded on Friday.

Feb 14, 2025

Centre - Farmers meeting in Chandigarh today to discuss long-pending demands, MSP

The Centre will hold a meeting with protesting farmers late Friday afternoon in Chandigarh to discuss their long-pending demands, including a legal guarantee on minimum support price (MSP) for crops.

Feb 14, 2025

AI, trade, defence, energy, cooperation: All these diverse topics PM Modi and Trump discussed

In a significant reaffirmation of their partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump highlighted the robust India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, rooted in mutual trust and shared democratic values.

Feb 14, 2025

Maha Kumbh: 300 sanitation workers create history with Guinness World Record

In a groundbreaking achievement, 300 sanitation workers at the Maha Kumbh 2025 have made history by securing a Guinness World Record for the first-ever coordinated river cleaning effort.

Feb 14, 2025