Washington, April 2 (IANS) Indian Overseas Congress chief, Satyanarayan Pitroda, popularly known as ‘Sam’, on Thursday urged for free education and healthcare for all citizens, alleging that an “industry” has been made out of the two sectors. During an interaction with IANS, Pitroda also called Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, as the “custodian of the idea of India”.Here are some excerpts from the interview:IANS: There is a debate going on in India about whether Muslims should also …
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New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) In a social media post amid the global fallout from the US-Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Malviya has drawn a historical parallel to underscore the need for diplomatic restraint. Malviya, who heads the BJP’s National Information and Technology Department and co-incharges West Bengal operations, shared a quote from India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru regarding the execution …
Tehran, Feb 28 (IANS) Iran on Saturday declared that it would respond to the United States and Israel with “authority and strength,” asserting its right to defend itself against what it described as a military assault on its sovereignty and territorial integrity.The United States and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran on Saturday, significantly intensifying tensions in the Middle East. The development raises concerns of a widening confrontation that could have far-reaching geopoliti…
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Barbados PM Mia Amor Mottley on her third consecutive electoral victory. PM Modi expressed readiness to work closely with Mottley to further strengthen bilateral ties for the benefit of the people of the two nations. “Warm congratulations to Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley on her historic third consecutive electoral victory. India deeply values its long-standing friendship with Barbados, which continues to expand acros…
Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) Citing deep-rooted ties in shared histories, common struggles, and aspirations for development and self-reliance, a report has detailed that India, through its efforts in diplomacy, economic cooperation, and strategic partnerships, is poised to play a pivotal role in the evolving dynamics of the Global South. Over the years, India’s role has changed from being a leader in the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to becoming an important player in South-South cooperation, Ambass…
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 3 (IANS) The CPI(M) leadership and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, on Saturday, condemned the US for what they described as an “imperialist military aggression” against Venezuela, calling for global condemnation and urging the Indian government to take a clear public stand against the action. Reacting to reports of the US airstrikes on strategic and civilian locations in Venezuela, Chief Minister Vijayan accused the US of acting like a “rogue state” and …