PM Modi, J.D. Vance discuss Indian investments in U.S. nuclear technology
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance discussed India investing in U.S. nuclear technology according to the Vice President’s office. The two men met in France where they are both attending the AI Action Summit, co-chaired by Mr Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Manipur crisis drags on as BJP weighs its options
The Manipur administration remained in a state of uncertainty on Tuesday (February 11, 2025) evening as the Union government waited for an alternative leadership to emerge within the State’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), two days after N. Biren Singh stepped down as Chief Minister.
PM Modi arrives in Marseille with French President Macron, hails Veer Savarkar’s bravery
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, upon arriving in Marseille, paid tribute to the city’s historical “significance” in India’s freedom struggle, recalling the “courageous escape” attempt of “Veer” Savarkar and thanking the French activists who supported him during his time of peril.
805 apps, 3,266 websites blocked due to national security reasons: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah informed a parliamentary committee on Monday (February 10, 2025) that 805 mobile applications and 3,266 website links have been blocked so far due to “national security” reasons.
Netanyahu threatens to end Gaza ceasefire if Hamas does not return hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (February 11, 2025) threatened to resume fighting in the Gaza Strip unless its hostages in Gaza are released.
Salman Rushdie testifies against man charged with stabbing him
Author Salman Rushdie took the stand in a New York courtroom on Tuesday (February 11, 2025) to testify against the man charged with stabbing him in a frenzied knife attack.
‘No Vehicle Zone’ enforced in Maha Kumbh area as authorities appeal for public cooperation
The influx of devotees travelling to the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj resulted in chaos and congestion on roads leading up to civic authorities declaring the whole area as a ‘no vehicle zone’ until Wednesday’s (February 12, 2025) Magh Purnima Snan. Devotees have been directed to park their vehicles in designated zones along specific routes.
Inspector of elite commando unit C-60 killed in Naxal encounter in Gadchiroli
An inspector of special commando unit C-60 died of injuries he suffered during an exchange of fire with Naxalites in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra on Tuesday, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Tuesday.
Trump pauses foreign bribery Act in a possible reprieve for Adani, others
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday (February 10, 2025) signed an executive order pausing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) of 1977 for a period of at least 180 days, until the Attorney General completes a review of the legislation.
Final chance for England to break free against cavalier India
India beat England 4-1 in the T20Is and holds a 2-0 lead going into Wednesday’s third and final ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium here. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are back among the runs and speed merchant Mohammed Shami is fully fit. If Virat Kohli regains his touch, the turnaround will be complete.
Published - February 12, 2025 07:05 am IST
