Kuwait City, Dec 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was bestowed with Kuwaits highest honour The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer on Sunday. Prime Minister Modi received the honour from Kuwaits Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The award was given to Prime Minister Modi for strengthening the good relations between the two nations, Kuwaits state-run news agency KUNA reported. The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer is a knighthood order of Kuwait. This is the 20th international honour given to PM []

Jaisalmer, Dec 21: The 55th GST Council meeting which is expected to decide on reducing tax rate on health and life insurance, besides considering rate rejigs on 148 items began here on Saturday. The GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minster Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising her state counterparts, is also expected to deliberate on bringing Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) in Goods and Services Tax fold. One of the major items on the agenda of the Council is to decide the [] The post GST Council

JAGDALPUR (CHHATTISGARH), Dec 16: A comprehensive three-pronged strategy is being adopted by the government to free all Naxal-affected areas in the country from the menace, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News Paying tributes here to all those who laid down their lives fighting Naxalism, Shah said as part of this strategy, first, those who are willing to renounce violence and ready to return to the mainstream [] The post

Singapore, Dec 15: The multi-millionaire tag does mean a lot to new world champion D Gukesh but he doesnt play the game for material gains but for that unbridled joy, which he has been able to retain since the time a chess board used to be the coolest toy for him. Gukesh, the 18-year-old from Chennai, is now richer by Rs 11.45 crore which he will receive from FIDE as prize money for beating Ding Liren of China in the [] The post Money isnt the reason I play chess: Gukesh on being new multi-milli

NEW DELHI, Dec 15:Indias import of Russian crude oil dropped in November to its lowest level since June 2022 but the Kremlin continues to be the biggest source of oil for India, according to a monthly tracker report of a European think tank. India became the second biggest buyer of Russian crude oil since Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022, with purchases rising from less than one per cent of the total oil imported to almost 40 per cent [] The post Indias import of Russian oil drops in Nov

NEW DELHI, Dec 15:Mexico, Canada, and 10-nation Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN benefited more from the US-China trade war than India, economic think tank GTRI said in a report. It said that India has to strengthen its local supply chains and produce critical intermediates to reduce reliance on China, while improving cost efficiency and ease of doing business to enhance competitiveness of domestic industries and increase exports to the US. With Donald Trump again becoming the US President, the evolv

NEW DELHI, Dec 13: Members of several opposition parties on Friday moved a notice in the Rajya Sabha for the impeachment of Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav over his alleged controversial remarks at a recent VHP event, sources said. The notice for moving the impeachment motion was signed by 55 opposition MPs, including Kapil Sibal, Vivek Tankha, Digvijaya Singh, John Brittas, Manoj Kumar Jha and Saket Gokhale. These MPs met the Rajya Sabha secretary general and handed over [] The p

New Delhi, Dec 12: A year after a security breach in Parliament, sources in the Delhi Police said they have submitted clinching evidence and made a watertight case against the six accused. The security breach happened on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack on December 13, 2023 and the accused have been booked under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The trial in the case is yet to start as the Delhi Polices probe is underway. But officials [] The post One year o

Jammu, Dec 9: An organisation of migrant Kashmiri Pandits said on Monday that it has filed a police complaint against the alleged derogatory and inflammatory remarks by Iltija Mufti, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and daughter of former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. In a statement, a Kashmiri Pandit organisation called Youth 4 Panun Kashmir said on Monday that a police complaint has been filed against Iltija Mufti for allegedly derogatory and inflammatory remarks against

NEW DELHI, Dec 8: The BJP on Sunday alleged that former Congress president Sonia Gandhi has links to an organisation financed by the George Soros Foundation and which has backed the idea of Kashmir as an independent nation. This association shows the influence of foreign entities in Indias internal affairs, the ruling party said in a series of posts on X. Meanwhile, notwithstanding the US dismissal of BJPs allegations that it is backing attempts to destabilise India, party MP Nishikant [] The po

Jodhpur, Dec 9: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said India will soon create a comprehensive anti-drone unit to secure its borders as the menace of unmanned aerial vehicles is going to get serious in the coming days. Addressing BSF troops during the 60th Raising Day event of the force here at its training camp, about 300 km from the India-Pakistan border, Shah said the initial results of a laser equipped anti-drone gun-mounted mechanism have been encouraging. This has [] The post India To

New Delhi, Dec 8: Security was tightened at Delhis Singhu border on Sunday ahead of a protest march by farmers to the national capital to press their various demands, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP). A group of 101 farmers will resume their foot march to Delhi at 12 noon from the Shambhu border point between Punjab and Haryana. Delhi Police is on alert and security has been tightened at the Singhu border. A skeletal deployment has [] The post Security beefed up at Del

Lucknow, Dec 1: Top seeds P V Sindhu and Lakshya Sen produced commanding performances to claim the womens and mens singles titles, respectively, at the Syed Modi International badminton tournament here on Sunday. Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, ended her long title drought by outplaying Chinas world number 119 Wu Luo Yu 21-14, 21-16 to lift the trophy for the third time, having previously triumphed in 2017 and 2022. In the mens singles final, Lakshya, a 2021 World Championships bronze [] T

NEW DELHI, Dec 1: Trading sentiment in the equity market this week will be guided by global trends, foreign fund movement, macroeconomic data announcements and RBIs interest rate decision, analysts said. The monthly auto sales data announcement would also be tracked by investors this week. Looking ahead, markets are likely to react to the disappointing GDP growth of 5.4 pc on Monday. The upcoming RBI policy will be crucial, with both the interest rate decision and commentary being key [] The po

NEW DELHI, Nov 30: In a security scare, a man was detained for allegedly splashing some liquid on AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal during his padyatra in south Delhis Malviya Nagar on Saturday, police said. Reacting to the development, AAP said, If a former chief minister is not safe in the national capital, where will the common man go? Kejriwal was greeting people standing behind a cordon when the man approached him and splashed the liquid on him, following which the [] The post Security scare duri

MUMBAI, Nov 27: Notwithstanding the posturing by his Shiv Sena cadre that he continue as Maharashtra Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde on Wednesday made it clear that he has assured PM Modi of abiding by whatever decision the BJP takes on naming his successor. Addressing a press conference at his house in Thane, Shinde (60) said he will fully support BJP leaderships decision to name the next CM, and wont be a hurdle in the process. I called PM Modi and [] The post Shinde Falls In Line, Decks Clear F

COLOMBO, Nov 26: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake plans to visit China following his proposed official trip to India, Cabinet spokesman Nalinda Jayathissa said on Tuesday. Jayathissa said an official invitation has been handed to Dissanayake by the Chinese Ambassador in Colombo. Dissanayakes first overseas visit will take place in the third week of December to India, a Cabinet spokesman said, adding that no dates have been fixed. On November 18, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said

MUMBAI, Nov 25:Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty surged more than 1 per cent on Monday, helped by a rally in blue-chip stocks and the BJP pulling off a stunning performance in Maharashtra, winning a record number of seats to propel the party-led ruling Mahayuti alliance to a landslide victory. Extending its previous days sharp rally, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 992.74 points or 1.25 per cent to settle at 80,109.85. During the day, it soared 1,355.97 points or [] The post Sensex recl

New Delhi, Nov 24: Amid demands from the opposition to discuss bribery charges against the Adani group, the government on Sunday said the business advisory committees of both Houses will decide on matters to be discussed in the Winter session and appealed to parties to ensure smooth functioning of Parliament. Ruling party leaders met floor leaders of political parties ahead of the start of the Winter session on Monday. After the meeting, Parliamentary Affairs minister Kiren Rijiju told reporters

Perth, Nov 24: Virat Kohli returned to form with a morale-boosting hundred after Yashasvi Jaiswals masterful century as India declared their second innings for 487 for six, setting Australia a victory target of 534 on day 3 of the opening Test, here Sunday. Kohli smashed eight fours and two sixes during his unbeaten 100 off 143 balls, forging a 89-run partnership for the sixth wicket with Washington Sundar (29) and unfinished 77 off 54 balls with Nitesh Reddy (38 not [] The post Jaiswal, Kohli S

RANCHI, Nov 23: Hemant Sorens JMM-led alliance was all set to retain Jharkhand as it was leading in at least 56 seats in the 81-member state assembly, as per Election Commission data on Saturday afternoon. The performance of the BJP-led NDA, which was confident about its prospects in the state after an aggressive campaign, was poorer than its expectations. It was leading in just 23 seats. The BJPs poll plank was driving out infiltrators from the Santhal Parganas region, but [] The post Hemant So

PESHAWAR, Nov 23: At least 18 people were killed and 30 others injured in sectarian violence in northwest Pakistans restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in the last 24 hours, police said. The clashes between the tribes of Alizai and Bagan in Kurram district bordering Afghanistan took place following Thursdays attack on a convoy of passenger vans in which 47 people were killed by militants. Gunfire is also continuing in Balishkhel, Khar Kali, Kunj Alizai and Maqbal. The tribes are targeting each [

WASHINGTON, Nov 22:President-elect Donald Trump has selected Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his nominee for Attorney General, hours after his initial pick Matt Gaetz withdrew his name amid controversy over alleged sexual misconduct. Former Congressman Gaetz on Thursday announced his decision to withdraw from the nomination process for the post. I am proud to announce former Attorney General of the Great State of Florida, Pam Bondi, as our next Attorney General of the United States, Trump

BHUBANESWAR, Nov 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are scheduled to attend the three-day All-India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police to be held in Bhubaneswar from November 29, official sources said on Tuesday. Apart from the PM and Union Home Minister, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and other senior officers of the Intelligence Bureau, all state DGPs, CRPF DG, chiefs of RAW, NSG and SPG will attend the three-day event, they

UDHAMPUR, Oct 25: Peace, prosperity, and the improved security situation in Jammu and Kashmir are a result of concerted and synergised efforts by the Army and other agencies, Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General M V Suchindra Kumar on Friday. Click Here To Join Daily Excelsior on WhatsApp And Get Latest News On the recent rise in terrorist attacks in Kashmir, he said it was discussed at a Unified Headquarters meeting in Srinagar on Thursday and a strategy was formulated. But [] The post Fo