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‘India-US partnership weathered transitions’: What MEA said ahead of Trump-Putin talks; announces 21st ‘Yudh Abhyas’ joint exercise in Alaska | India News

File photo NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Thursday expressed confidence in India-US ties amid tariff war, saying that the two nations have “weathered several transitions and challenges”. This comes a day before Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin’s crucial meet, the outcome of which would impact India as it faces additional 25% tariffs […]

‘1 person 1 vote exists since 1951’: EC slams Rahul Gandhi, oppn’s use of term ‘vote chori’; seeks proof | India News

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday hit back at Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc parties over their repeated use of the term “vote chori,” saying such “dirty phrases” were aimed at creating a false narrative. The poll body called it a direct attack on crores […]

BLA labelled foreign terrorist org as Trump plans to develop Pakistan’s ‘huge oil reserves’ | India News

Despite being designated as Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) in 2019, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) surprisingly evaded being labelled as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) until now. However, the US state department’s sudden interest in the rebel group, particularly its subsidiary Majeed Brigade, has raised eyebrows and sparked curiosity about possible motivations.The development comes […]

Bid that bagged the 12 Earth Observation satellites PPP Project quoted Rs 0 | India News

BENGALURU: In what’s unprecedented, the L1 quotation (lowest bid) by the consortium that won the 12 Earth Observation satellites project being implemented as a PPP by IN-SPACe, is Rs 0 (zero rupees). The consortium comprising Pixxel, PierSight, SatSure and Dhruva, which will bear the financial cost of the project, will invest more than Rs 1,2000 […]

Typo in high court order ‘swaps’ verdicts for father & son seeking bail | India News

BHOPAL: A “typographical error” in an Aug 7 verdict by Madhya Pradesh high court almost triggered a procedural misstep when a murder accused who was denied bail, and another whose plea was accepted, swapped places in the printed document uploaded to the court website.This curious case of clerical oversight got more curious still when the […]

‘Vote-chori in 48 Lok Sabha seats’: Rahul Gandhi tells Congress leaders – Report | India News

Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged “vote-chori” (vote theft) in 48 Lok Sabha constituencies, including Bengaluru Central, which he had previously flagged, news agency ANI reported. According to Congress sources, Gandhi told a meeting of senior party […]

Ukraine-Russia war: Zelenskyy dials PM Modi, raises issue of oil trade; to meet in-person soon | India News

NEW DELHI: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday said he had a ‘lengthy conversation’ with PM Modi.Press Information Bureau (PIB) confirmed the talks between the two leaders. In a statement, PIB said: “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the President of Ukraine, H.E. Mr Volodymyr Zelenskyy. President Zelenskyy shared his […]

‘Irresponsible state with nuclear weapons’: Govt hits out at Pakistan army chief Asim Munir’s remarks; calls it ‘part of pattern’ | India News

The central government hit back strongly at Pakistan army chief General Asim Munir’s recent remarks targeting India from the US soil, calling Pakistan “an irresponsible state with nuclear weapons,” confirmed news agency PTI quoting sources.“There is real danger of nuclear weapons falling in the hands of non-state actors in Pakistan,” government said.According to government sources, […]

Kerala nurse in Yemen: Victim’s brother seeks execution of Nimisha’s death sentence | India News

KOCHI: Brother of the Yemeni man for whose murder Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya has been sentenced to death has made a fresh plea for her execution.In a Facebook post on Saturday, victim Talal Abdo Mahdi’s sibling Abdul Fattah said he had met Yemen’s deputy attorney-general (AG) for the third time to demand immediate implementation of […]

‘Sab ke boss to hum hain’: Rajnath Singh’s big veiled attack on Trump tariffs; ‘bid to damage economy’ | India News

NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday took a veiled jab at US President Donald Trump over the recent tariff hikes on Indian goods, accusing unnamed global powers of trying to derail India’s economic momentum. Without naming Trump, Singh said, “Some ‘boss’ is jealous, unable to accept India’s growth; trying to disrupt the country’s […]