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Crackdown on encroachments continues in districts along Nepal border

Lucknow, May 8 -- The drive against encroachments and unauthorised religious institutions in districts bordering Nepal continued on Thursday, following the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath... Read More


World Bank president in Lucknow on May 9

LUCKNOW, May 8 -- World Bank president Ajay Banga will be on a day's visit to the state capital on Friday, said a U.P. government spokesperson. Besides participating in a series of meetings and progr... Read More


US Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls for immediate de-escalation, dialogue between India and Pakistan

India, May 8 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday called for immediate de-escalation between India and Pakistan and urged both sides to engage in dialogue. "Secretary Marco Rubio spoke to... Read More


Election Commission interacts with BJP leaders as part of panel's outreach

India, May 8 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday interacted with senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders including party president JP Nadda as part of its outreach to understand ... Read More


"Whole country is united; have complete faith in our Army": RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Operation Sindoor

Patna, May 8 -- As India strikes against Pakistan in retaliation against the Pahalgam terror attack under 'Operation Sindoor', Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday expressed hi... Read More


"Contribute generously towards Red Cross fund": Himachal CM Sukhu on World Red Cross Day 2025

Shimla, May 8 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday met with a group of children and Red Cross Volunteers on the occasion of World Red Cross Day 2025. The Chief ... Read More


US focus is on preventing escalation, says State Department Spokesperson on India-Pak tensions

Washington DC, May 8 -- US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Thursday (local time) said that Secretary of State Marco Rubio's primary focus is to ensure the situation does not escalate furt... Read More


EAM S Jaishankar reiterates India's stand of firm response in case of Pak attacks

Orissa, May 8 -- India today reiterated that its intention is not to escalate the situation with Pakistan, but if there are military attacks, it will be met with a very firm response. This was stated ... Read More


Iranian FM in Delhi holds talks with NSA Doval, EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi/Tehran, May 8 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi today met with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi to discuss issues of mutu... Read More


ANALYSIS: IMF/World Bank meetings echo reasons Tinubu, African leaders must look inwards

Nigeria, May 8 -- The atmosphere was pleasantly warm and the venue was the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters in Washington DC, United States. Amid side-talks and banters, Ngozi Okonjo-Iwe... Read More