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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. Vice President JD Vance took a significant step towards strengthening economic ties on Monday, announcing the Terms of Reference (TOR) for a bilateral trade agreement (BTA). The move marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to foster a results-driven, mutually beneficial partnership between India and the United States. The announcement came after the two leaders met in the national capital, where they discussed various aspects of the potential agreement. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer confirmed that the TOR, finalised between the U.S. Trade Representative’s office and India’s Ministry of Commerce and…

Washington, D.C.: Following the arrest of Harpreet Singh, alias Happy Passia, in the United States on April 18, FBI Director Kash Patel has assured that justice will be delivered. Singh, a wanted terrorist linked to at least 14 terror attacks in Punjab, was apprehended in Sacramento, California, in a joint operation led by the FBI Sacramento Field Office and U.S. Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). Singh is alleged to have ties to Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), a Khalistani terror group, and is also suspected of coordinating with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Taking to social media platform X, FBI Director Patel…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 17th Civil Services Day on Monday, called on India’s civil servants to evolve into dynamic agents of change who are technologically equipped, globally aware, and deeply rooted in citizen-centric governance. Emphasizing the need to remain relevant in an era of rapid transformation, PM Modi urged the bureaucracy to “create its own standards” and adapt to emerging global and domestic challenges. “The civil services must now adapt themselves to contemporary challenges — only then can they remain relevant. We must regularly set new benchmarks and strive not just to meet them, but to…

Lucknow: In a case that could have significant implications for Rahul Gandhi’s membership in the Lok Sabha, the Allahabad High Court has directed the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to submit a detailed report by May 5 clarifying whether the Congress leader holds dual citizenship, including British nationality. The development came during a hearing on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by S. Vignesh Shishir, a BJP member and lawyer from Karnataka. The petitioner has alleged that Gandhi holds both Indian and British citizenship, which, if proven, would violate Indian law that prohibits dual citizenship and could potentially disqualify…

Team Goemkarponn SIOLIM: In a major breakthrough, the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of Goa Police has arrested a man from Kerala with LSD worth ₹11.07 crore in Siolim. The accused, identified as Mohammad, was apprehended following a targeted operation by the ANC. According to sources, Mohammad had been residing in Goa for the past five years and was allegedly involved in drug trafficking while also running a rental business, including apartments and taxi services. The seizure is being hailed as one of the largest LSD busts in recent times in the state. Officials are now probing deeper into the network, suspecting…

New Delhi: Tahawwur Hussain Rana, an accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case, has approached a special court seeking permission to communicate with his family members. The 64-year-old Pakistani-origin Canadian national filed the plea through his legal counsel on April 19. Special Judge Hardeep Kaur, who is presiding over the matter, has directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to file its response by April 23. Rana, a close associate of David Coleman Headley — the key conspirator behind the 2008 attacks — is currently in NIA custody, having been remanded for 18 days by the court on April 10.…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized the deepening strategic relationship between India and Saudi Arabia, calling the Kingdom a “trusted friend” and highlighting the “limitless potential” of bilateral cooperation. His remarks come ahead of a significant two-day visit to Jeddah, which began on April 22, at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This marks PM Modi’s third official visit to Saudi Arabia, following trips to Riyadh in 2016 and 2019. Speaking to Arab News before his departure, the Prime Minister expressed pride in the enduring and evolving partnership between the two nations. “I take great pride…