Bong, whose Oscar-winning film 'Parasite' garnered global acclaim, is serving as this year's jury president. He was welcomed with a standing ovation at the opening ceremony and spoke about his early days in filmmaking, expressing his enduring passion for cinema.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday welcomed India's latest economic performance figures, describing the country's 8.2 per cent GDP growth in the second quarter of 2025-26 as a strong endorsement of the nation's reform-driven development path.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed his happiness over global football star Lionel Messi's upcoming visit to Hyderabad during the GOAT India Tour 2025. He said that the city is excited to host the Argentine footballer.
Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain welcomed the announcement that India will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, saying the move will motivate the younger generation to pursue sports and aspire to represent the nation on the global stage, bringing pride to the country.
Despite tensions, the situation remained peaceful, with Muslim community representatives reiterating their commitment to maintaining communal harmony. Hindu groups too publicly welcomed the restraint shown by the local Muslim population.
Citing The Hill, Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) wrote on X, "The Afghan terrorist who shot 2 National Guard heroes in D.C. was welcomed into this country with open arms by Joe Biden." He went on to say, "We must IMMEDIATELY BAN all ISLAM immigrants and DEPORT every single Islamist who is liv
US President Donald Trump blamed poor vetting for allowing Afghan refugee Rahmanullah Lakanwal into the country after he allegedly shot two National Guard soldiers, saying the suspect "went cuckoo" (foolish). He clashed with a reporter who insisted refugees had been screened, calling the
Athletes, coaches and officials across the country have expressed their excitement after Ahmedabad was officially ratified as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) confirmed the development on Wednesday, marking the country's return to hosting
"After having remained in the same movement for 50 years, I warmly welcome brother Sengottaiyan along with everyone who has joined him to work with us, with the confidence that his political experience and decades of field work will be a great strength to our Tamil Nadu Vetri Kazhagam," t
Visuals outside the party saw a bus full of supporters in front of the TVK office while the party's General Secretary N Anand welcomed the supporters who had come from Gobichettipalayam, the assembly constituency represented by Sengottaiyan.
Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey welcomed India's selection as host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games, praising its sporting legacy and Ahmedabad as the venue. PM Modi celebrated the win on X. The decision was ratified by 74 Commonwealth member nations in Glasgow.