Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday slammed the BJP government in the state over the alleged gang rape near Maa Baliharachandi temple in Puri District, saying that it is heart-rending to witness "horrifying patterns of violence against women reported across Odisha".
Bharatiya Janata Party National Secretary Anil K Antony on Tuesday lauded the recently announced Goods and Services Tax reforms, saying that almost 99% of the goods across the country will see a price decrease, which will help every common man.
During an interview with Al Jazeera, Dar stated that Islamabad has raised the issue of third-party mediation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, to which the US official responded that India does not support any outside involvement.
Union Minister SP Singh Baghel defended the Rs 1,600 crore relief package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for flood-hit Punjab, saying the Centre had also directed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the state to release Rs 12,000 crore.
Former cricketer Atul Wassan defended Indian players as they refused to shake hands with the Pakistan team after their Asia Cup 2025 clash, saying that if the Suryakumar Yadav-led side is not willing, then why are the Men in Green insisting on it.
The Trump administration and China have reached a framework deal to keep TikTok running in the US, CNN reported. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent credited Trump's leadership, saying the agreement balances US security concerns with China's interests. Trump will meet Xi Jinping Friday to final
US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) warned that he would take federal action and call national emergency if Washington DC authorities end cooperation between the Metropolitan Police Department and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), saying he "won't allow crime to retu
Suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who is facing allegations of sexual misconduct, stated his loyalty to the party, saying that he will always be a Congress worker. Rahul also added that the truth should come out, no matter what.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday extended greetings on the foundation day of All India Mahila Congress, saying that his party remains committed to protecting the rights and dignity of women.
After a convincing seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav dedicated the victory to the Indian armed forces and paid a heartfelt tribute to the victims and families affected by the Pahalgam terror attack, saying, "We stand with them."
UNHCR has closed several aid centers in Afghanistan due to restrictions on women employees, saying it cannot operate effectively without them. Women's rights activists warn the decision will hurt the economy, while the Taliban criticises aid agencies for linking assistance to conditions.
Five UN experts condemned China's interference in the Dalai Lama's succession, saying the decision belongs to the Dalai Lama, Tibetans, and the Buddhist community. They called for governments to reject Beijing's candidate, safeguard religious freedom, and apply targeted sanctions, highlig