'The Earth missed you': PM Modi welcomes Sunita Williams and Crew-9 astronauts after extended space mission

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed the safe return of NASA’s Crew-9, which included astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who had been stranded in space for nearly nine months.  

Taking to the social…

Bangladesh: Fissures appear as BNP alleges conspiracy to make party meet same fate as Awami League

Dhaka (IANS) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Wednesday claimed that some sections are trying hard to make sure that the party meet the same fate as Awami League, local media reported. 

Khaleda Zia's BNP emerged as the largest…

Israel conducts 'extensive airstrikes' on Hamas in Gaza, cites stalled ceasefire talks

Jerusalem (IANS) Israel launched a series of heavy airstrikes on Hamas targets across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, marking the first major military operation since the ceasefire began on January 19. 

The renewed offensive follows the collapse…

Putin aide says Russia has not lost hope for ceasefire in Ukraine

Moscow (IANS) Hours before the much-anticipated phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, the latter's top aide on Tuesday stated that Moscow has not lost hope of a possible ceasefire in Ukraine.

"It…

Trump shares PM Modi's 3-hr podcast on his social media platform

Washington (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday morning (Indian time) shared Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-hour-long podcast with US-based podcaster Lex Fridman on his social media platform, Truth Social.   

During the conversation,…

Russia rejects possible deployment of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine

Moscow (IANS) Russia has rejected the possible deployment of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine, suggesting unarmed observers or a civilian monitoring group sent there to oversee a potential peace deal.

Discussions on peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine…

Yemen's Houthi group targets US aircraft carrier amid fresh airstrikes

Sanaa (IANS) Yemen's Houthis on Monday launched a second attack targeting a US aircraft carrier in the northern Red Sea after the US military conducted fresh airstrikes on Houthi targets. 

"In response to the continued American aggression…

British PM stresses commitment to Ukraine peace but avoids specifics

London (IANS) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed his commitment to securing lasting peace in Ukraine as Britain hosted a virtual meeting with more than 25 political leaders. However, no detailed or updated defence measures were announced. 

New Zealand PM, accompanied by Indian diaspora members, to arrive in Delhi today

New Delhi (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to arrive in Delhi on Sunday for an official visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.  

He will land in Delhi at around 2:30 pm later in the day.

India, New Zealand launch FTA negotiations as PM Luxon arrives in Delhi

New Delhi (IANS) India and New Zealand on Sunday announced the launch of negotiations for a comprehensive and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. 

The announcement came as New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon…