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PM Modi’s podcast with Lex Fridman. NEW DELHI: Congress party on Sunday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation in a podcast with computer scientist Lex Fridman, pointing out his reluctance to hold press conferences whilst engaging with a US podcaster.Jairam Ramesh, Congress general secretary for communications, contested the prime minister’s statement about “criticism is the…

NEW DELHI: Expressing admiration for Donald Trump’s courage and resilience, PM Narendra Modi said his connect with the US president was that they both put nation first and had dedicated themselves to the service of the nation.“Even after being shot (July 2024), he remained unwaveringly dedicated to America. His life was for his nation. Trump’s…

NEW DELHI: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Sunday highlighted the challenges posed by China’s rise as a dominant economic and strategic force, stating that it hampers India’s ability to position itself as the natural leader of the Global South.Speaking at the fourth General Bipin Rawat Memorial Lecture in Delhi, General Dwivedi pointed out…

SRINAGAR: The decomposed bodies of two Kashmiri brothers reported missing since Feb 13 along with a third person were found three days apart in a river in J&K’s Kulgam district, around 70km south of Srinagar.Showkat Ahmad Bajad’s putrefied corpse was discovered on Sunday at Vishaw, close to where his brother Riyaz’s body had been found…

NEW DELHI: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has paid around Rs 400 crore in taxes to the government over the past five years, trust secretary Champat Rai said on Sunday. He said that the amount was paid between February 5, 2020, and February 5, 2025.Of the total amount, Rs 270 crore was paid…

PM Modi reveals Obama’s light-hearted remark on his fasting NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi shared an interesting moment during his conversation with Lex Fridman from his visit to the White House during Barack Obama’s presidency, revealing how his practice of fasting became a topic of discussion As part of the formal itinerary, a high-level bilateral…

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke about the Russia-Ukraine war and said that India is “not neutral” in the conflict while reiterating that it stands “with peace”. “I have a close relationship with Russia and Ukraine alike. I can sit with President Putin and say that this is not the time for…

PM Modi with Chinese President Xi Jinping NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized that India and China should engage in a “healthy and natural” competition while ensuring that differences do not escalate into disputes. Speaking on India-China relations during the podcast with Lex Fridman, PM Modi highlighted the deep historical ties between the…

NEW DELHI: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon arrived in Delhi on Sunday for an official visit to India. He was received at the airport by minister of state for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, SP Singh Baghel.Luxon will be the chief guest and keynote speaker at the Raisina Dialogue, which will take place in…

Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP, Rahul Gandhi, has accused the ruling-BJP of attacking the “idea of India” and favouring a few businessmen close to PM Modi. In a video shared on X by Congress on Sunday, Congress MP from Rae Bareli said the country’s…