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‘Relief must rise above politics’: Priyanka Gandhi hits out at Centre after Wayanad floods; questions insufficient aid | India News

Priyanka Gandhi (ANI image) NEW DELHI: Congress General Secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday sharply criticised the Central government for its insufficient response to the recent landslide disaster in Kerala’s Wayanad district.She highlighted that while the state requested Rs 2,221 crore to support relief and reconstruction efforts, the Centre approved only ₹260 […]

US government shutdown: Deadlock may continue for three days- Take a look at past shutdowns

The United States government officially shut down at 12:01 am Wednesday (October 1) after Congress and Republicans failed to reach a funding deal, and now the stalemate may stay for at least three days. The Senate is expected to commence its next rounds of voting on government funding after 1.30 pm on Friday, according to […]

‘Full five-year term’: Another Cong MLA roots for DKS as Karnataka CM; Siddaramaiah holds ground | India News

NEW DELHI: After a fresh debate on change of guard was reignited, Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that will complete the full term as Karntaka chief minister.“I will be chief minister for full five-year term,” Siddaramaiah said.This comes after Kunigal Congress MLA H D Ranganath said that he wished to see his “political Guru,” deputy chief […]

US govt heads for first shutdown in 7 years: Why stakes are higher this time – 10 FAQs answered

A bitter standoff in Washington over health care and spending has pushed the United States to the brink of its first government shutdown in seven years. Unless lawmakers strike a deal before midnight, large parts of the federal government will be forced to suspend operations, with hundreds of thousands of workers either furloughed or asked […]

Is Syria’s Ahmad al-Sharaa ignoring domestic challenges?

Syria interim President Ahmad Al-Sharaa addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (Image credits: AP) For Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, this week’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York marked a milestone in his career and in the recognition of the country.“Syria is reclaiming its rightful place among […]

At least 19 injured in Peru anti-government protests

Riot police throws a tear gas canister to an anti-government protesters (Image credits: AP) LIMA: At least 19 people, including a police officer, were injured during protests against the government of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte and Congress over the weekend, authorities and human rights advocates said Sunday.Hundreds of people marched over the weekend toward the […]

‘America first’: US Supreme Court sides with Trump; $4B foreign aid withheld

The US Supreme Court on Friday sided with President Trump, allowing his administration to withhold roughly $4 billion in foreign aid approved by Congress for the current fiscal year, granting emergency relief in line with his “America First” agenda.The Supreme Court’s ruling follows an earlier order by Chief Justice John Roberts that temporarily blocked a […]

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‘Hydrogen bomb’ incoming? Rahul Gandhi to hold special presser on Sept 18; ‘vote chori’ row set to intensify | India News

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will hold a “special press briefing” on Thursday, days after he hinted of dropping a “hydrogen bomb” on the alleged voter theft charges.In a social media post on X, Congress leader Pawan Khera sent out invitation saying, “Tomorrow, 18 September, Special Press Briefing by the Leader of the Opposition […]

‘Congress has sworn to insult her’: BJP on AI video of PM Modi’s mother; blames Rahul Gandhi’s ‘arrogance’ | India News

PM Modi and his mother Heeraben Modi (File photo) NEW DELHI: The BJP on Thursday slammed the Congress over an AI-generated video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother Heeraben, accusing the party of taking a vow to “repeatedly insult” her. The clip was posted by the Bihar unit of the Congress.“The Congress […]