Friday, May 23, 2025

Topic: India

258 crore rupees spent on PM Modi’s foreign visits between May 2022 and Dec 2024: Data

The Union government has incurred nearly ₹258 crore on 38 foreign visits undertaken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi between May 2022 and December 2024, according to data shared in the Rajya Sabha. 

“Indian nationals abroad must comply with local laws, regulations”: MEA on US deporting Indian students

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) emphasized on Friday that Indian nationals living abroad are expected to adhere to the laws and regulations of their host countries, following reports of Indian students facing arbitrary deportation and detention in the United States for their involvement in Palestine solidarity protests.

India was world’s second-largest arms importer in 2024: SIPRI Data

India emerged as the world’s second-largest importer of major arms in 2024, accounting for 8.3% of global arms imports, according to the latest report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

India get their hands on a third Champions Trophy title 

India continued their dominance in international cricket, securing their third ICC Champions Trophy title with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Stadium. 

“There is something called Article 21,” SC slams UP Govt for demolishing houses in 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for demolishing a house in Prayagraj in 2021 without providing sufficient time for the homeowner to contest the action, stating that such measures send a "shocking and wrong signal."

“She was not given justice,” says father of Shahzadi Khan executed  in UAE, alleged lack of support from government

Sabbeer Khan, father of Shahzadi Khan who was executed in Abu Dhabi, has blamed the Abu Dhabi authorities and India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for informing the family about her execution more than 15 days after it occurred.