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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 […]

‘Tariffs a mistake’: Bolton urges India-US talks; slams Donald Trump’s ‘incoherent’ approach | India News

Former US national security advisor John Bolton said that the punitive tariffs imposed by the US on India under President Donald Trump have complicated negotiations. He described the US tariff policy on India as a mistake and said the priority should be reaching a deal that lowers tariffs while keeping negotiations open.“I think the whole […]

‘Our soldiers brought Pakistan to its knees’: PM Modi refers to JeM commander’s video; hails Operation Sindoor | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday referred to the Jaish-e-Muhammed commander’s confession video and lauded the military for the success of Operation Sindoor which “brought Pakistan to its knees within the blink of an eye.” In the video, a top JeM commander admitted that the terror organisation supremo Maulana Masood Azhar’s family was […]

SC slams Maharashtra poll panel for ‘inaction and incompetence’ | India News

NEW DELHI: Extending the Sept 30 deadline for completion of the Maharashtra local body elections by four months to Jan 31 next year, Supreme Court on Tuesday upbraided the state election commission (SEC) for its inability to complete the delimitation process and requisition adequate number of EVMs and poll staff.Though it acceded to the SEC’s […]

US Prez dials PM: Modi thanks ‘friend’ Trump for b’day wishes; assures ‘new height’ in India-US ties | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday thanked US President Donald Trump for his 75th birthday greetings during a phone call, in which he also backed Trump’s initiative for a peaceful resolution.PM Modi said he is “fully committed to taking the India-US Comprehensive and Global Partnership to new heights”. “Thank you, my friend, President […]

Justice Sundar of Madras HC appointed CJ of Manipur HC | India News

CHENNAI: The law ministry on Monday notified the appointment of Justice M Sundar of Madras high court as the chief justice (CJ) of Manipur high court. In another order, Justice Soumen Sen of Calcutta high court has been appointed as the acting chief justice of that HC.Justice Sundar takes charge from incumbent chief justice Kempaiah […]

‘Khada ho!’: Nitish Kumar turns crowd conductor as he orders standing ovation in Bihar rally; watch PM Modi’s reaction | India News

NEW DELHI: The stage in Purnea turned into something of a classroom moment on Monday when Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi, went beyond pleasantries and started instructing the audience, quite literally, to stand up and applaud.“I once again congratulate and thank him. He is doing so much for the entire country […]

Heavy rains batter Hyderabad: 2 people feared swept away; shocking visuals emerge | India News

NEW DELHI: Torrential rains battered Hyderabad late Sunday, flooding roads and sweeping away vehicles and people. Dramatic videos online show a man narrowly rescued from raging waters, while a motorbike was carried off by the current.Two people were feared washed away in Afzalsagar prompting search operations by the authorities.“Due to heavy rains two persons were […]

‘Steadily progressing’: Russia reaffirms strong bond with India; asserts US attempts to disrupt alliance will fail | India News

PM Modi and Russian President Putin Moscow on Sunday praised its longstanding relationship with Delhi, describing it as “reliable and steadily progressing” and warning that any effort to disrupt the partnership is “destined to fail.”The Russian foreign ministry welcomed India’s commitment to continue and expand multifaceted cooperation with Russia, despite pressure from US President Donald […]

Nepal president announces polls: Himalyan nation to elect govt in March; oppn fumes | India News

Nepal’s President Ram Chandra Poudel dissolved the parliament following a recommendation by the interim government led by former Supreme Court chief justice Sushila Karki, and also announced that fresh elections will be held on March 5 next year.President’s decision to dissolve parliament received backlash from several parties. Major political parties denounced his decision, calling it […]