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Since India’s Independence in 1947, the role of Prime Minister has been central to shaping the country’s political, social, and economic trajectory. Leading the world’s largest democracy demands not just administrative skill but visionary leadership capable of managing diverse populations, geopolitical challenges, and rapid development. Over the decades, India has seen 14 Prime Ministers whose…

Test firing of Pralay tactical missle (ANI) NEW DELHI: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Tuesday carried out two back-to-back successful flight tests of the newly developed tactical missile Pralay, capable of carrying a conventional warhead, from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast, according to a statement from the office…

File photo: Defense minister Rajnath Singh (Picture credit: IANS) NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said India is ready to assist Pakistan in combating terrorism, asserting that Indian forces are capable of tackling terror threats across the border as well. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha during a special discussion on Operation Sindoor, Singh…

Vikram Doraiswami (File photo) LONDON: Indian high commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami has defended India buying oil from Russia and its close relationship with Moscow, saying to a British journalist: “Do you want us to switch off our economy?”Doraiswami was speaking to Times Radio when asked by its political editor, Kate McCann, whether he…

Mallikarjun Kharge; DK Shivakumar NEW DELHI: Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday defended Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge‘s recent comments on being “overlooked” for the Karnataka chief minister’s post in 1999, saying there was “nothing wrong” in a senior leader expressing his emotions.He, however, cautioned that one should not express his/her sentiments in public.“What…

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday lashed out at Union home minister Amit Shah for bringing up former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi while addressing the Lok Sabha during the marathon debate on Operation Sindoor.Priyanka accused the Centre of evading accountability for the Pahalgam attack by “listing out…

NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Loktantrik Party leader and Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal made an unusual remark in Parliament on Tuesday during a discussion on Operation Sindoor, likening Pakistan to India’s “wife” following the military action.“It is very unfortunate that the incident took place on 22nd April and Operation Sindoor started on the night of May 7….

Govt aims to hardness centuries-old wisdon for modern application NEW DELHI: Students who have studied in traditional gurukuls, even without formal academic degrees, will now have the opportunity to earn recognised qualifications and receive generous scholarships for research at premier IITs. The move marks a major shift in India’s education policy, opening up elite research…

NEW DELHI: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over US President Donald Trump announcing the ceasefire, saying the incident “reflects the irresponsibility of our Prime Minister”.“For first time in history of our country, war is halted and it is not announced by our government or Army but US President,”…

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday locked horns with several MPs in Lok Sabha over the identity of the Pahalgam terror attack victims, countering repeated interruptions during day two of the discussion on the April 22 attack.During her speech, the Wayanad MP said she would read out the names of the 25…