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New Delhi: Amid growing tensions in West Asia, India on Tuesday welcomed reports of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, expressing cautious optimism and reiterating its long-held stance that dialogue and diplomacy are the only viable paths to peace. The statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) came just hours after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire following a series of escalating military exchanges — including US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and Iranian retaliation targeting US military bases in Qatar. “We have been following the developments overnight with deep concern, especially regarding the conflict between Iran and…

New Delhi: Officials have confirmed that 259 victims of the Air India Boeing Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad have been identified, with 253 through DNA matching and six by facial recognition. So far, 256 bodies have been handed over to families. The flight to London crashed on June 12, seconds after take-off, hitting the BJ Medical College residential campus near the airport. Only one passenger of the 242 on board survived. The black box is under investigation by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu denied reports that it was damaged or sent abroad. Air India…

Patna: In a major boost to Bihar’s power infrastructure, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on Tuesday announced that the central government will assist the state in setting up its first nuclear power plant, along with a 1,000 MW battery energy storage system. The announcement was made following the Eastern Region Power Ministers’ Conference held in Patna. Addressing the media after the meeting, Manohar Lal lauded Bihar’s efforts in revamping its power distribution network and implementing structural reforms in the energy sector. “The state has done tremendous work, especially in reducing Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses and installing 80 lakh…

New Delhi: In a continued display of swift diplomatic and logistical action, Operation Sindhu has successfully brought back 2,858 Indian nationals from war-torn Iran, with another batch of 282 evacuees landing in New Delhi in the early hours of Wednesday. The evacuation mission was initiated by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in response to the escalating military conflict between Iran and Israel, which had plunged the region into uncertainty over the past few weeks. A temporary ceasefire was brokered on Tuesday, offering a brief respite to the violence. The latest special flight from Mashhad, Iran, touched down at 00:01…

New Delhi: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India is firmly on course to becoming a $5 trillion economy by 2027, expressing confidence that the nation will also emerge as the third-largest economy in the world within the next three years. Speaking at a webinar organised by the Merchants’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) on the theme ‘India’s March Towards a $5 Trillion Economy: Navigating Global Challenges’, Goyal highlighted the transformative strides made by the country under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. “India has moved from being part of the so-called ‘fragile five’ to now…

New Delhi: In a significant diplomatic engagement, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh departed for Qingdao, China on Wednesday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting, scheduled from June 25 to 26. The high-level conclave, hosted by China as the current SCO chair, is expected to deliberate on pressing regional security issues, with a strong focus on combating terrorism. Ahead of his visit, Singh took to X (formerly Twitter) and said, “Looking forward to presenting India’s vision for global peace and security and calling for joint and consistent efforts to eliminate terrorism.” He also highlighted the opportunity to engage…

The Modi government observes this day as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ so that the new generation is made aware of the pain and torture that the countrymen faced during the Emergency, he said. New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, calling the imposition of Emergency on June 25, 1975, a “reflection of the anti-democratic mentality” of one party and one individual, rather than a national necessity. Speaking on the occasion of ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ (Constitution Killing Day), Shah said that the 21-month period of Emergency marked one of the darkest chapters…