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    Russia Concert Hall Attack Highlights News: Russian President Vladimir Putin says the perpetrators of the Moscow concert hall attack are 'radical Islamists'

    26 Mar, 2024 | 12:26:21 AM IST
    Russia Concert Hall Attack Highlights News: Russian President Vladimir Putin says the perpetrators of the Moscow concert hall attack are 'radical Islamists'
    Russia Concert Hall Attack Highlights News: The deadly attack on a concert hall near Moscow was conducted by radical Islamists, but the shooting fits in a wider campaign of intimidation by Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.

    "This atrocity may be just a link in a whole series of attempts by those who have been at war with our country since 2014 by the hands of the neo-Nazi Kyiv regime," Putin said.

    According to him those who planned the attack "hoped to sow panic and discord in our society, but they met unity and determination to resist this evil."
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    02:42:11 PM IST, 25 March 2024

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    02:31:56 PM IST, 25 March 2024

    Lok Sabha Elections 2024: MDMK leader Durai Vaiko files his nomination from Tiruchirappalli constituency

    Tamil Nadu: After filing his nomination from Tiruchirappalli constituency for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, MDMK leader Durai Vaiko says, "With the blessings of our alliance leader and CM MK Stalin and our leader I have filed my nomination today... About the symbol, we are waiting for the reply of the election commission. We are expecting 40 out of 40 seats, including Puducherry and across the country, INDIA alliance will thrive."
    02:27:18 PM IST, 25 March 2024

    Our preparations were underway from a long time, and candidates for all four seats have been declared. I wish them luck. We will surely win all the four seats in Himachal Pradesh

    - BJP leader and former Himachal Pradesh CM Jairam Thakur

    02:24:09 PM IST, 25 March 2024

    Holi is special this year due to Ram temple inauguration, says Amit Shah in Gujarat

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    Delhi LG VK Saxena visited 'all women's police post' at Shradhanand Marg on Holi

    01:53:28 PM IST, 25 March 2024

    Airbus to acquire Infodas and strengthen its cybersecurity portfolio-Reuters Report

    01:47:32 PM IST, 25 March 2024

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    China says supports new UN Security Council draft resolution on Gaza ceasefire

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    Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 328 runs in first Test

    01:20:11 PM IST, 25 March 2024

    Mahakal Temple Fire Incident: PM Modi wishes speedy recovery to injured devotees

    01:03:12 PM IST, 25 March 2024

    I wish everyone a very happy Holi. We hope that under the leadership of PM Modi, the country progresses and prospers. Today, we are celebrating Holi, but on (June) 4, the country will celebrate Holi once again with the resolve of 'Viksit Bharat'

    - BJP president JP Nadda

    12:53:27 PM IST, 25 March 2024

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    12:40:28 PM IST, 25 March 2024

    Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini takes part in 'Phoolon Wali' Holi in Chandigarh

    12:38:52 PM IST, 25 March 2024

    I extend greetings to everyone on #Holi. This is my 'janmabhoomi' and it has called me back, I am fortunate...If they choose me, I will serve them. I am overwhelmed, this is an emotional day for my family and me. I express heartfelt gratitude to BJP chief JP Nadda...BJP's culture is one of cooperating with one another. Believing in the same, I will walk with them and we will win...We will have a big campaign

    - Kangana Ranaut

    12:37:34 PM IST, 25 March 2024

    Nikhil Kumaraswamy on JD(S), BJP alliance

    JD(S) Youth Wing President Nikhil Kumaraswamy said, "As JD(S) and BJP made an alliance, Congress leaders know the result very clearly. In Karnataka, we have 28 seats and in all these constituencies we have a very natural alliance and healthy atmosphere. Congress clearly knows they will be restricted to single-digit numbers and people won't fall for their guarantees."
    12:13:22 PM IST, 25 March 2024

    Anurag Thakur reiterates 'Ab ki baar 400 paar' slogan amid Holi celebrations

    Union Minister Anurag Thakur said, "I would like to extend my greetings to the people of the country on this festival of colour, Holi. I appeal to all to keep blessing. In the last 10 years, the country has reached new heights. He (PM Modi) is going to be elected for the third term and we will become the third-largest economy in the world. I think the entire country has only one message of 'Ab Ki Baar 400 Paar', Tickets have been allotted on the winability factor of the candidates, I would like to congratulate all those who have received the ticket."
    11:45:32 AM IST, 25 March 2024

    Former Congress leader Naveen Jindal says stint with BJP will be his second innings

    "I would like to extend my greetings for all on this occasion of Holi. I have taken an important step, like a second innings by joining the BJP and by showing faith in me, they (the BJP) have given me the ticket. For this, I am grateful to PM Modi. The people of Kurukshetra are my family... We will work together to achieve the dream of PM Modi, that is of 'Vikasit Bharat'... What has been the condition of Congress is due to negative works but I believe in positive things," he said
    11:43:15 AM IST, 25 March 2024

    MEA Jaishankar meets Singapore FM

    11:30:33 AM IST, 25 March 2024

    Congress accuses Modi government of "crossing every line to violate the spirit of federalism, to sidestep the recommendations of Constitutional bodies, and to unleash their political vendettas"

    11:24:51 AM IST, 25 March 2024

    Kalyana Rajya Pragathi Paksha leader G Janardhana Reddy merges his party with BJP

    10:54:10 AM IST, 25 March 2024

    Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav on Mahakal temple fire incident

    On the fire in the 'garbhagriha' of Mahakal Temple during Bhasma Aarti, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav said, "A few priests have been injured and they have been admitted to hospitals in Indore and Ujjain. I am going there. It is all the blessing of god that it didn't turn out in a major incident but whatever has happened, I have ordered a magisterial investigation and will ensure that these things won't repeat. Action will be taken against those at fault."
    10:38:24 AM IST, 25 March 2024

    Merger with BJP ahead of Lok Sabha polls

    10:18:49 AM IST, 25 March 2024

    External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar met Singapore Minister of Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong

    10:13:04 AM IST, 25 March 2024

    Assam MLA Bharat Chandra Narah quits Congress

    09:36:20 AM IST, 25 March 2024

    Ujjain temple fire update

    Ujjain Collector Neeraj Kumar Singh said, "The incident happened at 5.50 am, while the 'bhasma aarti' was about to end and the 'kapur aarti' was about to begin. 14 priests suffered minor burn injuries. They were taken to the district hospital for treatment. Eight of them have been shifted to Indore. A magisterial probe has been ordered."
    09:23:22 AM IST, 25 March 2024

    North Korea says Japanese PM Fumio Kishida has proposed a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

    Reported by AP.
    09:18:24 AM IST, 25 March 2024

    Earthquake of Magnitude 4.6 hits Pakistan

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    BJP anticipating a third term

    Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Monday said, "We will win all the seven seats in Delhi, and help in making Narendra Modi the prime minister for the third time."
    08:57:30 AM IST, 25 March 2024

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    Delhi: Fire breaks out at a factory

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    President Murmu extends Holi wishes

    07:54:06 AM IST, 25 March 2024

    A mishap during Holi celebrations in Ujjain

    07:41:42 AM IST, 25 March 2024

    US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, celebrates Holi

    07:25:44 AM IST, 25 March 2024

    People celebrate Holi and Jewish festival Purim in Tel Aviv

    06:37:56 AM IST, 25 March 2024

    I thank PM Modi & BJP national president JP Nadda for giving me a chance again. I will live up to the expectations of PM Modi

    - Pratap Chandra Sarangi, on his candidature from Balasore Lok Sabha constituency

    06:36:45 AM IST, 25 March 2024

    Russia lowers flags to half-mast for mourning day

    Russia lowered flags to half-mast for a day of mourning and charged four men it accused of gunning down scores of people at a concert outside Moscow in the deadliest attack inside Russia for two decades, reported Reuters.
    06:36:03 AM IST, 25 March 2024

    JNU gets a new president; here's what he said post his win

    Newly elected JNU President Dhananjay said, "If there is anyone who has fought against fee hike it is the Left. It is the Left that has ensured a hostel for all and for that, the students have shown their trust in us."
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    It is unfortunate that a Chief Minister is inside the jail and because of his stubbornness he wants to burn the ministry from there. To date this has not happened...He (Arvind Kejriwal) is the leader of a gang. Only thieves run gangs from jail

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    06:33:06 AM IST, 25 March 2024

    Suspects admit guilt in Moscow concert hall attack

    Three out of four suspects accused of orchestrating the deadly concert hall attack in Moscow, which claimed over 130 lives, confessed to their involvement during a hearing in a Russian court on Sunday, reported PTI.The Basmanny District Court in Moscow formally charged Dalerdzhon Mirzoyev, aged 32; Saidakrami Rachabalizoda, aged 30; Mukhammadsobir Faizov, aged 19; and Shamsidin Fariduni, aged 25, with carrying out a terrorist attack resulting in fatalities. This offense carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.The court ruled that all four men, who are Tajikistan nationals, would remain in custody until May 22 for further proceedings.Mirzoyev, Rachabalizoda, and Shamsidin Fariduni confessed to their roles after being formally charged. However, Faizov, the fourth suspect, was brought to court directly from a hospital, confined to a wheelchair, and remained with his eyes shut throughout the proceedings. He was attended by medical staff, dressed in a hospital gown and trousers, and displayed several cuts.The other three suspects appeared in court with visible bruises and swollen faces, prompting speculation in Russian media that they may have been subjected to torture during interrogation by security forces.
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