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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called on India’s young generation to take greater responsibility for the country’s development, saying their decisions and achievements will play a crucial role in shaping India’s journey towards a ‘Viksit Bharat’. Addressing the 57th convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Modi expressed confidence in the abilities of the country’s youth and stressed that India needs their energy, ideas and skills. “We have faith in you. The country needs you,” the Prime Minister said, urging graduates to consider the national impact of their choices and careers. He said every generation…

New Delhi: Students protesting in Ranchi have decided to continue their agitation despite what both sides described as a positive meeting with the Jharkhand government. The students said they welcomed the government’s willingness to discuss their concerns but would not call off the protest until concrete action was taken. A delegation of student representatives met government officials on Thursday and presented their demands. The students said the government acknowledged that their concerns were genuine and assured them that the issues would be examined. Student representatives described the first round of discussions as encouraging and said further meetings were expected. However,…

New Delhi: The US Senate has passed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill that could pave the way for tariffs of up to 100 percent on countries that remain among the largest purchasers of Russian oil and natural gas, including India and China. The legislation was approved by an overwhelming 86 to 11 vote, reflecting broad bipartisan support for tougher measures against Moscow over the continuing Ukraine conflict. The bill will now move to the House of Representatives for consideration when it reconvenes on August 31. The proposed legislation would give US President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs on the…

New Delhi: India has initiated efforts to join a sixth generation fighter aircraft development programme as it looks to strengthen its future air power. The Defence Ministry has told a parliamentary panel that efforts are underway to participate in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), led by France. The initiative comes as major military powers accelerate the development of next generation combat aircraft. A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence has urged the government to prepare a clear roadmap for the development and acquisition of sixth generation fighters to ensure India does not fall behind in advanced air warfare capabilities. Two…

The Aam Aadmi Party has once again raised the question of Opposition unity in Goa, but in doing so it has also exposed the contradiction at the heart of its own politics. On one hand, AAP says it wants a united Opposition to defeat the BJP in the 2027 Assembly elections. On the other, its national convenor Arvind Kejriwal continues to attack the Congress and ask voters to choose AAP. If this is the language of an alliance partner, what exactly does AAP mean by alliance? The latest remarks are revealing. Kejriwal, during his visit to Goa, said AAP has…

New Delhi: India has officially standardised the names of 27 prominent geographical and strategic locations in Arunachal Pradesh on Survey of India maps, marking a significant step toward strengthening geographical and administrative clarity along the country’s northeastern frontier. The exercise was carried out in consultation with the Arunachal Pradesh government and covers a wide range of locations, including mountain passes, lakes, settlements, historic areas and sites associated with India’s military heritage. Arunachal Pradesh shares international borders with China, Bhutan and Myanmar, making accurate mapping and official recognition of locations particularly important for administration, infrastructure planning and border management. The newly…

New Delhi: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has taken a political swipe at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks on women’s empowerment, questioning whether the Congress leader’s message signals a change in his approach. Rahul Gandhi, in a social media video, stressed the need to bring women back into public conversations and give them greater freedom to pursue their ambitions. He argued that India cannot achieve its full potential unless women are able to express themselves freely and participate equally in society. Responding to the remarks, Rijiju described the message as positive but questioned whether it represented…