Israel and Iran exchanged condemnations during a tense United Nations Security Council session on April 14, following a series of provocative actions in recent weeks. Iran's unprecedented direct attack on Israeli territory, involving a swarm of explosive drones and missile fire, risked a significant escalation of hostilities. This attack came as retaliation for a suspected Israeli strike on Iran's embassy compound in Syria on April 1, which resulted in the deaths of top Revolutionary Guards commanders. These events unfolded against the backdrop of months of clashes between Israel and Iran's regional allies, sparked by the conflict in Gaza.
15 April,2024 02:09 PM IST
India’s former Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu joined Bharatiya Janata Party on March 19. He joined the party in the presence of BJP’s National General Secretary Vinod Tawde. Taranjit finished his mission as a diplomat in the US on January 3. Taranjit Singh Sandhu is likely to be fielded from the Amritsar Lok Sabha seat. "In the last 10 years, I have worked closely with PM Modi's leadership, especially in the relationship with the United States and Sri Lanka...PM Modi is development-focused. Development is very much needed today. This development should reach Amritsar too. So, I thank the party president, the Prime Minister, Home Minister who encouraged me for the new path of service to the nation that I am entering," the former diplomat said.
19 March,2024 05:45 PM IST
Ayesha Kanga, a loved internet fashion icon and actress from Netflix's popular show 'Class', has impressed the audience with both her acting skills and her fashion choices. In an exclusive interview with Mid-day.com, she spoke about her journey to landing the role of 'Yashika' and her personal fashion and style preferences. Ayesha shared some interesting insights, including her favourite shopping destinations in Mumbai and her love for the K-pop band BTS. Watch the interview to catch all the fun!
26 January,2024 02:17 PM IST
In a push for ‘Sabka Vikas’ south of the Vindhyas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 02 inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a bouquet of development projects worth over Rs 20,000 crore in Tiruchirappalli. Addressing the event, PM Modi in Tamil Nadu praised the culture of Tamil Nadu. “India is proud of the vibrant culture and heritage of Tamil Nadu... I had many Tamil friends and I got to learn a lot about Tamil culture from them. Wherever I go in the world I cannot stop myself from talking about Tamil Nadu...The sacred Sengol was installed in the new Parliament building, an attempt to draw inspiration from the model of good governance that the Tamil heritage has given to the country...” said PM Modi. “Today India is among the top five economies. Today India has emerged as a new hope in the world. Big investors are investing in the country and the people of Tamil Nadu and the country are getting benefits from it. Tamil Nadu is becoming the big brand ambassador of Make in India,” he added.
02 January,2024 04:56 PM IST
US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on November 03 inaugurated a photo exhibition of 104 AMCHAM companies in New Delhi. While addressing the event, Ambassador Garcetti praised the India-US relationship and said there’s never been a stronger US-India moment than right now. “There’s never been a stronger US-India moment than right now...In other words, it’s not the US plus India, it’s really the US times India. You feel this around the country, you feel this in every sector, you feel it in all aspects of this relationship. In fact, in less than a week, we will have the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defence here....”
04 November,2023 01:48 PM IST | Mumbai
India-Canada diplomatic relations after Canadian PM Trudeau’s allegation against India have reached an all-time low. Trudeau claimed of having “credible allegations of potential link between agents of India in killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar”. While addressing an event in Delhi, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti spoke up on the Nijjar row. Garcetti said that Canada is a dear friend and United States deeply cares for Canada just as it cares for India. Speaking on India-US relations after Trudeau’s allegation Garcetti said, “These moments don't define our relationship, but they certainly can slow down progress”. Thereafter, speaking on the criminal investigation of Nijjar’s murder case Garcetti said that he is not going to tell leaders of both countries what to do. Earlier today, India issued a travel advisory and urged its citizens in Canada to “exercise utmost caution” for those who contemplating travel. Hardeep Singh Nijjar, for whom Trudeau is raising his voice, was a designated terrorist of Khalistan Tiger Force. Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Nijjar was shot dead outside a Gurudwara in Canada’s Surrey in June 2023.
21 September,2023 11:28 AM IST
When asked whether Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the G20 Summit in Delhi or not, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov asked to wait for the official announcement by the President’s Office. “It is not my prerogative to make any announcements/statements regarding the President's schedule... I would suggest to wait for the official announcement by the President's Office regarding his participation in the G20 Summit,” he added.
28 August,2023 06:00 PM IST | Mumbai
Fashion is an integral part of every K-pop star’s life. Right from their debut days, idols in the Korean music industry are trained to dress to impress. From BTS to Blackpink, some of the biggest K-pop stars have been signed on as faces of global luxury brands who want to cash in on their global appeal to capture newer markets. Top luxury labels like Louis Vuitton, Tiffany, Cartier and Dior have appointed K-pop stars as their brand ambassadors. What makes these Korean idols so popular in the fashion circuits? Let's find out! #kpop #bts #blackpink #koreanstyle #fashion #jhope #Kimtaehyung #jungkook #minyoogi #rm #jimin #rose #jennie #danielle #iu #kai #leejeno
09 August,2023 06:00 PM IST
Actress Alia Bhatt made her appearance in a classic black cut-out dress at the Gucci Cruise 2024 show, in Seoul, South Korea. "I’m honoured to represent the house of Gucci, not only in India, but at a global stage. Gucci's legacy has always inspired and intrigued me and I’m looking forward to the many sartorial milestones we create together,” said the actress. Watch the video to find out more!
18 May,2023 02:50 PM IST | Mumbai
Eric Garcetti living his ‘fan-boy’ moment as the US Ambassador to India. During his visit to Mumbai, Ambassador Garcetti met with SRK at his residence. He discussed the huge cultural impact of Hollywood and Bollywood across the globe. Ambassador Garcetti also met Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani during his Mumbai visit. Earlier, Garcetti expressed his delight in attending an IPL cricket match in Ahmedabad. The US Ambassador Garcetti spotted witnessing IPL match in Ahmedabad alongside Jay Shah. He also visited the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad during his visit to Gujarat. Notably, Eric Garcetti officially took up the duties as US Ambassador to India on April 12.
17 May,2023 06:14 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
