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Foreign Secretary Updates House Panel on PM’s US Visit; Tharoor Describes It as a “Positive Briefing”
Speaking to a news agency post-meeting, Tharoor noted that due to the private nature of the meeting, he could not share specific details discussed. However, he emphasized that the committee received an excellent briefing from the Foreign Secretary on current foreign policy matters, particularly focusing on the PM’s recent visit to Washington, D.C.
He stated that committee members raised numerous questions about India-US relations in the context of PM Modi’s trip, and the Foreign Secretary addressed all queries comprehensively. Discussions regarding the Emir of Qatar’s visit to India and PM Modi’s engagements in France were postponed for a future meeting.
Tharoor remarked, “We received a very informative briefing from the Foreign Secretary on contemporary foreign policy issues. While there was a significant focus on the US due to the Prime Minister’s visit to Washington, we had a detailed discussion with members posing many questions. Although I can’t disclose specifics from the meeting, I assure you that every question regarding the Indo-US relationship was thoroughly examined and answered.”
He added that discussions on other pressing topics such as Bangladesh, the Amir of Qatar’s visit, and the Prime Minister’s upcoming trip to France would be addressed at subsequent meetings, highlighting the extensive discussions on the US. “The quality of participation and dialogue speaks volumes about the diligence of the committee members regarding the challenges in our country’s foreign policy,” he remarked.
When asked about his response to the Trump administration’s withdrawal of funding, Tharoor stated, “I have no comments to offer, as this is a closed-door meeting and detailed discussions remain confidential. What I can confirm is that the dialogue was comprehensive, covering a broad range of topics, which is essential for maintaining ongoing communication between the ministry and the MPs.”
PM Modi’s two-day visit to the US took place from February 12-13, during which he met with US President Donald Trump at the White House. The leaders shared a warm embrace as they greeted each other. This marked Modi’s first visit to the United States since Trump began his second term on January 20, making him one of the initial global leaders to visit the US under the new administration, shortly after his inauguration.
In addition to his meeting with Trump, the Prime Minister engaged in bilateral discussions with figures such as US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, and US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
New Delhi: Delhi Police solved the murder case of Delhi University professor Debosmita Paul within three days.
Investigators found that the accused had travelled nearly 1,400 km from West Bengal to Delhi to carry out the crime.
Police used CCTV footage, cab booking records, and GPS data to trace the suspects.
Seven special teams conducted raids across four states and arrested the accused in Bardhaman, West Bengal.
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The investigation revealed that the murder was linked to a property dispute involving Paul’s ancestral property.
The swift and technology-driven investigation has been widely praised.
New Delhi: Former IAS officer and the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Dhanendra Kumar, died after a fire broke out at his house in Delhi’s Hauz Khas area on Thursday night. He was 80.
According to police, the fire was suspected to have started after an air conditioner blast inside the house. At the time of the incident, five people, including family members and domestic staff, were present in the house.
Firefighters and police teams rushed to the spot and rescued the people trapped inside. Dhanendra Kumar and his son were taken to a nearby hospital. Kumar died during treatment due to smoke inhalation. His son suffered injuries and is now out of danger.
Police said no foul play is suspected in the incident. The house was badly damaged in the fire.
Dhanendra Kumar was a 1968 batch IAS officer. During his long career, he served in several important positions in the central and Haryana governments. He worked in ministries such as Defence, Road Transport, and Culture.
He also served as the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India from 2009 to 2011. He played an important role in strengthening competition laws and economic reforms in the country.
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Even after retirement, he remained active in public policy and corporate affairs.
Lucknow: A young woman was found hanging at her in-laws’ house just six months after her marriage in Lucknow. The deceased has been identified as Shweta Singh.
According to her family, Shweta married Bhupendra Singh on November 22, 2025. Her father, Umesh Kumar Singh, alleged that her husband and his family harassed her regularly for dowry and demanded a car. He also claimed that Shweta faced mental torture from her husband and in-laws after marriage.
The incident took place at her in-laws’ house in the Thakurganj area of Lucknow. Shweta was rushed to a hospital, but doctors declared her dead.
Her parents suspect murder and alleged that the family tried to present the death as suicide by hanging the body. Based on the complaint, police registered a case against Shweta’s husband and his family under Sections 80 and 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act.
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Police said the accused family members are absconding, and a search operation is underway. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and further action will be taken after the report arrives.
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