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Ukraine President says Modi hugged a criminal
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reacted sharply to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s brief visit to Russia and his interaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) Zelenskyy referred to Russia’s attack Monday – in which at least 37 people, including three children, were killed...
Mishap Mars Puri Rath Yatra as Idol Falls on Devotees
The ongoing Rath Yatra festival in Puri, Odisha, witnessed a worrying turn of events on Tuesday when the idol of Lord Balabhadra fell on a group of servitors, injuring nine. The incident occurred during the ‘Pahandi’ ritual, a customary practice that involves bringing the deities down from their chariots...
Rahul throws down Gujarat Gauntlet before Modi
Rahul Gandhi has one goal — to humble the Prime Minister — and he thinks the beginning must be made from Gujarat, which is Narendra Modi’s home turf. For the Congress in Gujarat, the latest slogan is “Daabon Aapo” or put pressure. This is for the Bharatiya Janata Party...
Modi conveys concern over Indians’ recruitment for war
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a two-day official visit to Russia, engaged in an informal meeting with President Vladimir Putin at the latter’s official residence in Novo-Ogaryovo, near Moscow. During their discussions, the leaders addressed critical global issues, including the ongoing Ukraine conflict, with PM Modi emphasizing that...
Rahul’s Manipur visit helps create confidence on both sides
Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi visited Manipur on Monday. This was his third visit to the northeastern state after ethnic conflict and violence hit Manipur in May 2023. The fact that Gandhi visited Imphal, Jiribam and Churachandpur was welcomed by the common...
Judge pulls up cops in Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case
The Mumbai police on Monday found itself in a spot with the application of a provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in the BMW-hit-and-run incident, among the first high-profile cases under the newly-introduced law that replaced the British-era Indian Penal Code. A woman was killed and her husband injured...
Booze party at Karnataka BJP MP’s event creates storm
Newly elected BJP MP from Chikkaballapur in Karnataka, K Sudhakar drew flak after a video of a truckload of liquor being distributed to the public at an event in Nelamangala surfaced on social media. The said event was reported to be jointly organised by BJP-JD(S) at Nelamangala to thank...
Cong blames AAP for Lok Sabha loss in Delhi, BJP victory
The Congress party has pointed fingers at its ally, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), for their defeat in the recent Lok Sabha elections in Delhi. The electoral alliance between the two parties failed to secure any seats, while the BJP emerged victorious, winning all seven constituencies for the third...
Modi statement ahead of Russia trip stresses stability, stronger ties
Ahead of his official visit to Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a statement emphasizing India’s commitment to playing a supportive role for a peaceful and stable region. This visit marks PM Modi’s first bilateral engagement in his third term and holds particular significance as it is also his...
Rahul Gandhi’s first trip to Manipur as Leader Of Opposition
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, is visiting Manipur today. This visit holds special significance as it marks his first official trip to the strife-torn state since assuming the role of opposition leader. Gandhi’s itinerary reflects his commitment to understanding the ground realities and connecting...
INLD to fight jointly with BSP again in Haryana polls
Indian National Lok Dal will enter into a tie-up with its former ally Bahujan Samaj Party for the Haryana Assembly polls, which are scheduled later this year, INLD’s state unit chief Rampal Majra said on Sunday. ”The two parties have in principle agreed to enter into an alliance for...
Naidu bats for Telangana-Andhra unity
In a spirited meeting on Sunday, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said that the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) will regain its former glory in Telangana. The TDP president held a meeting with party workers in Hyderabad after meeting Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Saturday. Stressing that...
BJP’s J&K manifesto set to promise recapture of PoK
The announcement of the Jammu & Kashmir assembly election — the first since the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A — is likely to be made “soon after” August 19, when the month-long Amarnath Yatra comes to an end. The BJP has started to warm up to the extent...
Storm over Kolkata Mayor’s call for conversion to Islam
Firhad Hakim, TMC leader and a close aide of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, made the contentious remarks on July 3 at Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium in Kolkata The Mayor of Kolkata Firhad Hakim stirred a massive controversy after he openly called people to convert to Islam and said...
Rahul to visit Gujarat game zone fire victim families
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will be on a visit to Ahmedabad city in Gujarat on Saturday, where he will address party workers, a leader said. Gandhi will also meet the family members of those who lost their lives in various tragedies in Gujarat in the recent past, including...
Reformist candidate leads in Iran presidential runoff vote
Iran’s reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian was leading in runoff presidential elections against ultraconservative Saeed Jalili, according to early results released on Saturday by the interior ministry. Officials have so far counted more than 11 million ballots for Pezeshkian and around 9 million for Jalili, electoral authority spokesman Mohsen Eslami...
BSP Tamil Nadu chief hacked to death by attackers on bike
Tamil Nadu chief of the Bahujan Samaj Party was hacked to death by six bike-borne men near his house in Chennai on Friday. The six men attacked Armstrong when he was having a discussion with a few party functionaries near his house in the city’s Sembium area and then...
Labour sweeps UK polls, Rishi Sunak’s party ousted
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s last-minute attempt to sway voters fell short as his Conservative Party lost the UK general elections. Ahead of voting, the Conservatives warned voters that opting for Labour would lead to higher taxes. Led by Keir Starmer, the Labour Party has crossed the majority mark of...
