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‘Driven by bigotry and hatred’: MEA hits back at Pakistan president, calls comments ‘absurd’

The spokesperson also criticised Pakistan’s human rights record, arguing that the Pakistani President’s remarks were misplaced given the country’s own challenges. NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday strongly rejected comments made by Pakistan’s president Asif Ali Zardari, snubbing the remarks as “unwarranted” and an attempt to interfere in India’s internal matters.MEA spokesperson...

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America@250 swathed in red, white, and blue — and green algae

What began as US President Donald Trump’s ambitious $14 million effort to beautify one of the nation’s most iconic landmarks ahead of America’s 250th birthday has rapidly transformed into a spectacle. TOI Correspondent from Washington: The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in the US capital was designed to mirror America’s greatness. Instead, it is currently redolent...

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Modi a tough cookie, 1 of my 2 favourite world leaders: Trump

‘I think Modi is very good. Yeah… He stays out of wars, which is smart’: Trump praises PM Modi TOI Correspondent from Washington: Fresh from their meeting at the G7 Summit in France, US President Donald Trump has lavished praise on PM Narendra Modi. “The real Modi is a very tough cookie… He’s been there...

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Petrol, diesel rates may ease as cheaper crude arrives, says oil minister Puri

Petrol, diesel rates may ease as cheaper crude arrives, says oil minister Union petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday indicated that petrol and diesel prices could be reduced if lower-priced crude oil purchased recently reaches Indian refiners, while asserting that domestic fuel prices have seen only a limited increase despite sharp...

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3 Indian-flagged oil tankers cross Strait of Hormuz, head home with 94 crew members

3 Indian-flagged oil tankers cross Strait of Hormuz NEW DELHI: Three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers carrying more than 8.6 lakh metric tonnes of cargo and 94 Indian crew members successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday and are now sailing towards India, Union ports, shipping and waterways minister Sarbananda Sonowal said.The development comes days...

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