Former Italian PM and billionaire Berlusconi dies at age 86

Former Italian PM and billionaire Berlusconi dies at age 86

Milan: Former Italian Prime Minister and billionaire media tycoon Silvio Berlusconi, who was hospitalized in Milan's San Raffaele hospital for scheduled follow-up tests for a blood condition last week, died aged 86, the Corriere della Sera newspaper reported on Monday.

by Trans World Features June 12, 2023

Criminal Sanjeev Jeeva shot dead inside court premises

Criminal Sanjeev Jeeva shot dead inside court premises

Lucknow: Dreaded criminal of western Uttar Pradesh Sanjeev Maheshwari alias Jeeva was shot dead by an assailant inside the district court premises in Kaisarbagh area of the state capital on Wednesday, police sources said here.

by Trans World Features June 07, 2023

US: Shooting outside high school graduation venue leaves 2 persons dead

US: Shooting outside high school graduation venue leaves 2 persons dead

Washington: At least two people were killed and five others were injured in a shooting incident that occurred during a high school graduation ceremony in Richmond city the US, media reports said on Wednesday.

by Trans World Features June 07, 2023

Coromandel Express collides with freight train in Odisha's Balasore, derails; many feared dead

Coromandel Express collides with freight train in Odisha's Balasore, derails; many feared dead

Balasore : A passenger express train met with a massive accident near Bahanaga railway station in Odisha's Balasore district as at least eight bogies of 12841 Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express derailed after colliding with a freights train on Friday evening.

by Trans World Features June 02, 2023

BJP not 'inclusive', they don't embrace everyone: Rahul Gandhi

BJP not 'inclusive', they don't embrace everyone: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi/UNI: Accusing the BJP of doing 'divisive' politics, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said the saffron party is not "inclusive" as they don't embrace everyone, and added that it is "damaging" the country.

by India Blooms News Service June 02, 2023

Section 124A dealing with Sedition law should be retained, says Law Commission

Section 124A dealing with Sedition law should be retained, says Law Commission

New Delhi : The Law Commission of India (LCI) in its latest report said section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) dealing with sedition law should be retained with certain safeguards to prevent its misuse and also suggested an enhancement in punishment.

by Trans World Features June 02, 2023

US: Senate passes debt ceiling bill, averts first-ever default

US: Senate passes debt ceiling bill, averts first-ever default

Washington: The US Senate on Friday passed the debt limit bill.

by Trans World Features June 01, 2023

India is different from what it was in 2013, gained position: Morgan Stanley Research report

India is different from what it was in 2013, gained position: Morgan Stanley Research report

A report published by Morgan Stanley Research said India has gained positions in the world order with significant positive consequences for the macro and market outlook.

by Trans World Features May 31, 2023

Civil societies of Manipur assure peace: Home Minister Amit Shah

Civil societies of Manipur assure peace: Home Minister Amit Shah

Imphal: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said he held a meeting with a group of women leaders (Meira Paibi) in Manipur and reiterated the significance of the role of women in the society of Manipur.

by Trans World Features May 30, 2023

New Parliament building is going to fill all of us with pride and hope: PM Modi

New Parliament building is going to fill all of us with pride and hope: PM Modi

New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi on Sunday said the New Building of the Parliament is going to fill the countrymen with pride and hope.

by Trans World Features May 28, 2023

New Parliament inauguration: PM Modi takes part in puja, installs holy 'Sengol' beside Speaker's chair

New Parliament inauguration: PM Modi takes part in puja, installs holy 'Sengol' beside Speaker's chair

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in a mega puja to mark the formal inauguration of the new Parliament building.

by Trans World Features May 27, 2023

Congress takes swipe at PM Modi over inauguration of new Parliament building

Congress takes swipe at PM Modi over inauguration of new Parliament building

New Delhi : Stepping up its attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Congress on Thursday said it is one man's "ego" and desire for "self-promotion" that has denied President Droupadi Murmu to inaugurate the new Parliament building.

by Trans World Features May 25, 2023

Kazakhstan to host Astana International Forum in June to address key global challenges

Kazakhstan to host Astana International Forum in June to address key global challenges

Astana/New Delhi: While the international community moves towards an era of increased polarization and geopolitical division, Kazakhstan has launched a new international conference, the Astana International Forum, to join efforts on tackling key global challenges.

by Trans World Features May 25, 2023

Narendra Modi leaves for home after completing his three-nation tour

Narendra Modi leaves for home after completing his three-nation tour

New Delhi/Sydney: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday left for home after successfully concluding a three-nation tour.

by Trans World Features May 24, 2023

'BJP govt of bulldozer, by bulldozer, for bulldozer': Mamata Banerjee meets Arvind Kejriwal over AAP vs Centre row

'BJP govt of bulldozer, by bulldozer, for bulldozer': Mamata Banerjee meets Arvind Kejriwal over AAP vs Centre row

Kolkata : Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann met Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata during which the Bengal Chief Minister pledged support to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi against the Centre's move on officers' posting in the national capital.

by Trans World Features May 23, 2023

Narendra Modi receives rockstar welcome in Sydney event, highlights cricket and other aspects which connect two nations

Narendra Modi receives rockstar welcome in Sydney event, highlights cricket and other aspects which connect two nations

Sydney: Indian PM Narendra Modi received a rockstar welcome as he addressed a special community event in Sydney on Tuesday when he said India and Australia are connected by the Indian Ocean.

by Trans World Features May 23, 2023

Papua New Guinea prime minister James Marape creates Twitter account to thank Narendra Modi

Papua New Guinea prime minister James Marape creates Twitter account to thank Narendra Modi

Papua New Guinea prime minister James Marape, who touched Narendra Modi's feet as he arrived in his country recently, has created a new Twitter account to thank the Indian PM.

by Trans World Features May 23, 2023

'Now the country will be united': Nitish Kumar meets Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi

'Now the country will be united': Nitish Kumar meets Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi/IBNS: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who has taken it upon himself to reach opposition unity ahead of the 2024 general elections, met Congress supremo Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi in Delhi on Monday.

by Trans World Features May 22, 2023

Congress backs AAP govt against Centre's move on Delhi officers' posting

Congress backs AAP govt against Centre's move on Delhi officers' posting

New Delhi : The Congress Monday said it will support Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and will oppose the Centre's executive order on transfers and postings in the national capital during the monsoon session of Parliament, which begins in July, media reports said.

by Trans World Features May 22, 2023

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Sydney amid warm welcome from Indian community members

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Sydney amid warm welcome from Indian community members

New Delhi/Sydney: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday evening arrived in Sydney, Australia, on the final leg of his three-nation tour and was greeted by an enthusiastic Indian diaspora crowd.

by Trans World Features May 22, 2023

BJP all set to win 2024 LS elections: Minister Anurag Thakur

BJP all set to win 2024 LS elections: Minister Anurag Thakur

Una: The BJP is all set to win the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and make Narendra Modi the Prime Minister of India for the third time in succession, senior leader and Union Minister Anurag Thakur said.

by Trans World Features May 21, 2023

PM Modi receives warm welcome in Papua New Guinea; counterpart James Marape touches feet to show respect

PM Modi receives warm welcome in Papua New Guinea; counterpart James Marape touches feet to show respect

Port Moresby: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea, on Sunday, continuing his three-nation tour.

by Trans World Features May 21, 2023

RBI to withdraw Rs. 2000 notes by Sept 30, will remain legal tender

RBI to withdraw Rs. 2000 notes by Sept 30, will remain legal tender

New Delhi : The Reserve Bank of India Friday announced that it will withdraw Rs.2,000 notes from circulation and people can exchange or deposit them in their bank accounts by Sept 30.

by Trans World Features May 19, 2023

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Japan to attend G7 Summit

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Japan to attend G7 Summit

New Delhi/Hiroshima: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Japan's Hiroshima city where he will attend the G-7 Summit.

by Trans World Features May 19, 2023

India, Australia working together to secure Indo-Pacific region: Aussie minister Tim Watts

India, Australia working together to secure Indo-Pacific region: Aussie minister Tim Watts

Kolkata: Australia’s Assistant Foreign Minister Tim Watts on Thursday said India and his nation are working more closely than ever before to ensure that the Indo-Pacific region remains not only prosperous but also peaceful and secure.

by Trans World Features May 18, 2023

Karnataka's next CM Siddaramaiah, his deputy DK Shivakumar attend legislature meeting in Bengaluru

Karnataka's next CM Siddaramaiah, his deputy DK Shivakumar attend legislature meeting in Bengaluru

Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka's next Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar were given a grand welcome as they reached Bengaluru to attend the legislature meeting of the party where the formal election will take place.

by Trans World Features May 18, 2023

Supreme Court seeks response from Delhi Police on student activist Umar Khalid's bail plea

Supreme Court seeks response from Delhi Police on student activist Umar Khalid's bail plea

New Delhi : The Supreme Court Thursday issued notice to the Delhi Police and sought its reply on the bail plea filed by former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student and activist Umar Khalid in connection with the Delhi riots conspiracy case.

by Trans World Features May 18, 2023

Congress announces Siddaramaiah as Karnataka CM, DK Shivakumar his deputy

Congress announces Siddaramaiah as Karnataka CM, DK Shivakumar his deputy

New Delhi/Bengaluru : The Congress on Thursday declared Siddaramaiah as the next Karnataka Chief Minister and state president DK Shivakumar as the former's deputy, resolving the deadlock five days after the election results were announced.

by Trans World Features May 18, 2023

Karnataka govt formation: DK Shivakumar convenes CLP meeting today evening

Karnataka govt formation: DK Shivakumar convenes CLP meeting today evening

Bengaluru : The process of forming a new government in Karnataka has almost been drawn up with Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar shooting a letter to all MLAs to attend the Congress Legislature Party meeting here on Thursday evening.

by Trans World Features May 18, 2023

Karnataka CM race: Shivakumar meets Kharge

Karnataka CM race: Shivakumar meets Kharge

New Delhi: Amid the tussle over the Chief Minister post, Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar, who is one of the front runners for the coveted post, met party's national president Mallikarjun Kharge here on Tuesday evening.

by Trans World Features May 16, 2023