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Storm over Modi’s remark on Muslims as national burden
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s election speech in Rajasthan’s Banswara has raised a controversy over his references to Muslims, with leaders of the Opposition bloc INDIA calling the speech an attempt to divert attention from “real issues”. “This ‘urban Naxal’ mindset, mothers and sisters, they will not even leave your...
Musk attributes India visit change to ‘very heavy Tesla obligations’
Tesla chief Elon Musk this morning said he has postponed his planned trip to India due to “very heavy Tesla obligations”, a day before his visit was expected to begin. Musk, who owns Tesla and SpaceX, was to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his two-day visit and announce...
Iran warns Israel of ‘maximum level’ response
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Friday that Iran will respond at an immediate and “maximum level” if Israel acts against its interests. “If Israel wants to do another adventurism and acts against the interests of Iran, our next response will be immediate and will be at the...
Gunfire exchange near Manipur polling booth
Gunshots were fired near a polling booth in Manipur this morning. A 25-second video circulating online shows commotion and people shouting before two shots are heard in quick succession. A third shot is then heard, presumably in response to the first two. After this a volley of gunshots –...
Missionary school attacked after students object to saffron attire
A mob vandalised a missionary school in Telangana’s Mancherial district and manhandled the institution’s staff after the principal questioned some students wearing religious attire to campus. Following a complaint from the students’ parents, police have registered a case against two staff members, including the principal, under sections related to...
US cautious over Modi remark about terrorists being killed
The US has encouraged India and Pakistan to avoid escalation and find a resolution through dialogue, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Tuesday. Asked whether the Biden administration is concerned about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s remarks that India will not hesitate to...
Cong protests envoy’s ‘single dynastic party’ jab
The Congress has objected to an Indian envoy accusing a “single dynastic party” of corruption in remarks published in a leading Irish daily. Akhilesh Mishra, the Indian ambassador to Ireland, made the remarks in a rejoinder after the embassy termed an editorial published in The Irish Times “highly biased...
Ramdev, aide in Supreme Court today
Yoga guru Ramdev and his aide Balkrishna are in the Supreme Court today as it hears the contempt case against Patanjali Ayurved in connection with its misleading ads and Covid cure claims. The court had come down heavily on the Patanjali founders during the previous hearing last week. It...
Indian nationals in Israel urged to follow safety protocols
As Iran launched drones and missiles at Israel – marking a new and more volatile phase of the Middle East conflict – India yesterday urged its nationals in Israel to “stay calm” and follow the safety protocols issued by the local authorities. The Indian embassy in Israel also issued...
Air India flights avoid Iranian airspace amid rising tensions
Air India flights will be avoiding Iranian airspace amid soaring Middle East tensions as warnings grew of retaliation for Israeli strike on Iran’s embassy, sources said today. A London-bound Air India flight took longer route to avoid Iranian airspace this morning, tracking website Flightradar24 showed. The flights may now take...
Kejriwal moves Supreme Court against arrest in liquor case
A day after the Delhi High Court dismissed his petition challenging his arrest in the liquor policy case, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal approached the Supreme Court today. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader’s counsel will raise the matter before Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud around 10.30 am and...
Kamal Nath’s son Nakul is richest candidate in phase 1
Congress MP Nakul Nath – the son of former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath is the richest candidate in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections with assets of Rs 717 crore, according to an analysis done by Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR). Nath senior and junior...
Chief Justice urges judges to uphold loyalty to Constitution
While every Indian is likely to harbour a political ideology or inclination, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud emphasized today that the loyalty of lawyers and judges should be directed towards the Constitution. Making the remarks just days before the Lok Sabha elections begin, the Chief Justice stressed the...
Cong manifesto focuses on unemployment, Caste Census
The Congress has released its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, with jobs creation, development of infrastructure, and a national caste census among the major highlights. The manifesto was released in Delhi by party boss Mallikarjun Kharge, who was flanked by senior leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi....
Rahul’s poll affidavit shows Rs 20 cr assets
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has assets worth Rs 20 crore, but owns no vehicle or residential flat, according to his affidavit to file nomination for the Lok Sabha election in Kerala’s Wayanad. Mr Gandhi has declared about Rs 9.24 crore in movable assets. This includes Rs 55,000 cash, Rs...
Arvind Kejriwal unwell in jail, has lost 4.5 kg weight
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is unwell and has lost 4.5 kg since he was arrested on March 21, sources in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have said. Authorities in Tihar jail, however, have said he is fine, and jail doctors have not flagged his health condition. Kejriwal, arrested...
Supreme Court declines to accept Ramdev ‘apology’
Yoga guru Ramdev today appeared in the Supreme Court over Patanjali Ayurved’s “misleading advertisements”. The Supreme Court during the last hearing severely criticised Patanjali for failing to obey its directives and directed Ramdev and company’s Managing Director Balkrishna to be personally present before the court today. After the hearing,...
Kejriwal sent to judicial custody till April 15
The Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, has been sent to judicial custody until April 15 by Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court. This decision comes after his custody with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) concluded. Kejriwal was produced before Special Judge Kaveri Baweja in a jam-packed courtroom with high security. During this development, AAP ministers Atishi, Saurabh Bhardwaj, and Kejriwal’s wife Sunita Kejriwal were present in court1. The ED had moved an application...
