BJP rides 'Modi magic' to clinch MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh; Cong bags Telangana consolation

BJP rides 'Modi magic' to clinch MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh; Cong bags Telangana consolation

New Delhi: The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) is headed towards a huge victory, clinching three of the four states, for which Assembly elections were held in the last week of November. For Congress, the performance was a disappointing one, as it managed to win only the southern state of Telangana, allowing the party a face-saving reprieve amid a three-state loss against the BJP.

by Trans World Features December 03, 2023

Powerhouse American diplomat and disputed Nobel laureate Henry Kissinger dies aged 100

Powerhouse American diplomat and disputed Nobel laureate Henry Kissinger dies aged 100

Henry Kissinger, the former US Secretary of State and a master of realpolitik known for his crucial yet polarising role in American foreign policy during the period of the Cold War, has died at the age of 100.

by Trans World Features December 01, 2023

How Henry Kissinger evolved from India-critic to advocate of strong India-US ties

How Henry Kissinger evolved from India-critic to advocate of strong India-US ties

Washington: Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who had held India and the Indians with contempt and disregard, especially concerning New Delhi’s role in the Bangladesh Liberation War, but later advocated strong ties with the country, passed away on Wednesday in Connecticut.

by Trans World Features November 30, 2023

In a setback for Delhi govt, Supreme Court clears Centre's proposal to extend 6-month extension for top officer

In a setback for Delhi govt, Supreme Court clears Centre's proposal to extend 6-month extension for top officer

New Delhi: The Delhi government suffered a major setback Wednesday after the Supreme Court cleared the Centre's proposal to extend the tenure of Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar.

by Trans World Features November 30, 2023

Cabinet extends free foodgrains for 81.35 crore beneficiaries for five years

Cabinet extends free foodgrains for 81.35 crore beneficiaries for five years

The Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided that the Central government will provide free food grains to about 81.35 crore beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) for a period of five years with effect from Jan 1, 2024.

by Trans World Features November 29, 2023

PM Narendra Modi to visit Dubai this week to attend World Climate Action Summit

PM Narendra Modi to visit Dubai this week to attend World Climate Action Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling to Dubai to attend the World Climate Action Summit on Nov 30.

by Trans World Features November 28, 2023

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Top NDMA member says evacuation process may take 3-4 hours

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Top NDMA member says evacuation process may take 3-4 hours

A top National Disaster Management Authority member on Tuesday said the entire evacuation process to pull out trapped labourers from a Uttarkashi tunnel might take three to four hours.

by Trans World Features November 28, 2023

With helicopter on standby, Israel all prepared to receive Gaza hostages as part of 4-day truce deal

With helicopter on standby, Israel all prepared to receive Gaza hostages as part of 4-day truce deal

New Delhi: With just a few hours left in the release of 13 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza as part of a four-day truce deal, Israel said it is completely prepared to receive them.

by Trans World Features November 24, 2023

Israel-Hamas conflict: Four-day truce begins

Israel-Hamas conflict: Four-day truce begins

The truce between Israel and Hamas members appears to be taking effect after more than a month-long conflict which has left at least 14,500 people dead, as claimed by Palestinians.

by Trans World Features November 24, 2023

NIA raids multiple locations in Punjab, Haryana over attacks on Indian consulate in San Francisco

NIA raids multiple locations in Punjab, Haryana over attacks on Indian consulate in San Francisco

As part of its continuing investigations into the attacks on the Consulate General of India, San Francisco,USA, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday raided multiple locations across Punjab and Haryana.

by Trans World Features November 22, 2023

Vajra Prahar 2023: India, USA's Joint Special Forces exercise begins in Meghalaya

Vajra Prahar 2023: India, USA's Joint Special Forces exercise begins in Meghalaya

India and the USA's Joint Special Forces exercise 'Vajra Prahar 2023' began at the Joint Training Node in Meghalaya's Umroi region on Tuesday.

by Trans World Features November 21, 2023

Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army's Chinar Corps members install 104 feet long national flag along LoC in Kupwara

Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army's Chinar Corps members install 104 feet long national flag along LoC in Kupwara

Army’s Chinar Corps on Tuesday installed a high mast 104 feet national flag along the Line of Control at Teetwal area of Jammu Kashmir’s Kupwara district.

by Trans World Features November 21, 2023

Israel designates LeT as a terror organisation to mark 15th anniversary of 2008 Mumbai attacks

Israel designates LeT as a terror organisation to mark 15th anniversary of 2008 Mumbai attacks

The Israeli government has designated Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) as a terrorist organization, just days before India marks the 15th anniversary of the Mumbai terror attack.

by Trans World Features November 21, 2023

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers drill new tunnels for trapped workers, pipe installed to supply food

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers drill new tunnels for trapped workers, pipe installed to supply food

Silkyara/IBNS: As the 41 labourers remain trapped inside an under-construction tunnel in Uttarakhand following a wall collapse for more than a week, the agencies involved in the rescue operation are working on an alternative plan which involves tunnelling sideways and boring from the top to build a vertical shaft.

by Trans World Features November 20, 2023

Israel-Hamas crisis: IDF shares video of tunnel located under Shifa Hospital in Gaza

Israel-Hamas crisis: IDF shares video of tunnel located under Shifa Hospital in Gaza

Israel Defense Forces on Sunday (November 19, 2023) shared a video of a tunnel believed to be dug by Hamas operatives underneath the Shifa Hospital complex in Gaza.

by Trans World Features November 20, 2023

Israel-Hamas crisis: IDF shares video footage of hostages taken inside Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza

Israel-Hamas crisis: IDF shares video footage of hostages taken inside Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza

Israel Defense Forces on Sunday (November 19, 2023) released a video which showed hostages being taken to Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital following the deadly attack conducted by Hamas on October 7.

by Trans World Features November 20, 2023

Amit Shah unveils Telangana BJP election manifesto

Amit Shah unveils Telangana BJP election manifesto

Hyderabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah released the BJP election manifesto, titled "Sakala Janula Saubhagya Telangana," on Saturday for the upcoming assembly elections scheduled for November 30.

by Trans World Features November 18, 2023

Israeli Defence Forces says allowed evacuation from Shifa hospital in Gaza strip via secure route

Israeli Defence Forces says allowed evacuation from Shifa hospital in Gaza strip via secure route

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Saturday that it had allowed a number of people to evacuate from the Shifa hospital in the Gaza Strip via a safe route, and that medical personnel will remain at the facility to assist patients who are unable to evacuate.

by Trans World Features November 18, 2023

India, Australia to hold two-plus-two ministerial dialogue in Delhi on Nov 20

India, Australia to hold two-plus-two ministerial dialogue in Delhi on Nov 20

New Delhi: The second two-plus-two ministerial dialogue between the Defence and Foreign Ministers of India and Australia will be held here on Monday.

by Trans World Features November 18, 2023

Rescue work in Uttarakhand tunnel collapse put on hold after loud 'cracking sound' was heard

Rescue work in Uttarakhand tunnel collapse put on hold after loud 'cracking sound' was heard

The Uttarakhand tunnel rescue work hit another roadblock Friday as the drilling operations were put on hold after 2:45 pm following a large cracking sound. A meeting of experts has been called.

by Trans World Features November 18, 2023

'Unconstitutional': Court scraps Haryana's 75 pct quota in private sector

'Unconstitutional': Court scraps Haryana's 75 pct quota in private sector

New Delhi: The Punjab and Haryana High Court Wednesday scrapped the controversial Haryana law mandating 75 percent reservation for state residents in private-sector jobs terming it unconstitutional.

by Trans World Features November 18, 2023

Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter breaks out in Rajouri

Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter breaks out in Rajouri

One terrorist was reportedly killed as a gunfight broke out between terrorists and security forces in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.

by Trans World Features November 17, 2023

Friday prayers not allowed at Jamia Mosque for sixth consecutive week

Friday prayers not allowed at Jamia Mosque for sixth consecutive week

Srinagar, Nov 17 (UNI) For the sixth consecutive Friday, congregational prayers were not allowed at Kashmir’s historic Jamia mosque.

by Trans World Features November 17, 2023

Deepfake videos can create lots of problems: Narendra Modi

Deepfake videos can create lots of problems: Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (November 17, 2023) raised concerns over the misuse of artificial intelligence and termed that creating the deepfake videos is a "big issue" for society.

by Trans World Features November 17, 2023

Body of 19-year-old Israeli woman soldier, who was kidnapped by Hamas, recovered from Gaza

Body of 19-year-old Israeli woman soldier, who was kidnapped by Hamas, recovered from Gaza

The Israel Defence Forces on Friday (November 17, 2023) said the body of a 19-year-old Israeli soldier, who was kidnapped by Hamas members on October 7, has been found adjacent to the Shifa Hospital in Gaza.

by Trans World Features November 17, 2023

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Workers to squeeze through pipes less than 3-foot wide, escape plan reveals

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Workers to squeeze through pipes less than 3-foot wide, escape plan reveals

New Delhi: Five days after an under-construction tunnel collapsed in Uttarakhand trapping 40 labourers, a special machine has been flown to the spot to expedite the rescue work, media reports said.

by Trans World Features November 17, 2023

Security forces trap two terrorists in Kashmir's Kulgam amid clash

Security forces trap two terrorists in Kashmir's Kulgam amid clash

Kulgam: A gun battle erupted between security forces and militants in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday.

by Trans World Features November 16, 2023

Sahara Group founder Subrata Roy dies at 75 after prolonged illness

Sahara Group founder Subrata Roy dies at 75 after prolonged illness

Mumbai: Sahara Group founder Subrata Roy died on Tuesday after a prolonged illness at the Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. He was 75.

by Trans World Features November 15, 2023

Rajnath Singh discusses Indo-Pacific with UK Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps

Rajnath Singh discusses Indo-Pacific with UK Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with UK Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps on Monday (November 13, 2023) when they discussed a range of defence and security issues with particular emphasis on the Indo-Pacific.

by Trans World Features November 14, 2023

Delhi: 40-year-old woman dies, 26 rescued as fire breaks out at building in Shakarpur

Delhi: 40-year-old woman dies, 26 rescued as fire breaks out at building in Shakarpur

A 40-year-old woman died, and 10 persons were injured after a fire broke out at a building in East Delhi’s Shakarpur on Tuesday, Delhi Fire Service said.

by Trans World Features November 14, 2023