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Kharge highlights Sonia Gandhi's editorial on PM Modi, says "preaching consensus, provoking confrontation"
Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of not reflecting on the message sent by voters in the recent parliamentary elections. Kharge highlighted an editorial by Congress leader Sonia Gandhi in a leading English daily on Saturday.
UK's Nigel Farage says the West provoked Putin's invasion of Ukraine
The remarks, made in an interview with the BBC aired late on Friday, drew strong criticism across the British political spectrum ahead of a July 4 election in which Farage's party is predicted to win millions of votes. Farage said he stood by comments made shortly after Moscow's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, when he posted on social media that the move was a "consequence of EU and NATO expansion". He said he had been predicting a war in Ukraine as early as 2014.
Amid run-ins with Philippines, China says US provoking arms race in South China Sea
"At present, the biggest security challenge in the South China Sea comes from outside the region," Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong said in comments published by his ministry, after attending a meeting on East Asian cooperation in Laos.
INDIA bloc questioning EVM silenced; they tried to provoke violence between June 1 and 4: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took a dig at opposition parties over their repeated allegations of EVM tampering, saying that all of them went mum on the evening of June 4.INDIA bloc questioning EVM silenced; they tried to provoke violence betwe...
Kremlin says NATO 'provoking' Ukraine to prolong conflict
The Kremlin accused NATO of provoking Ukraine to extend the conflict by encouraging the use of Western-supplied weapons against Russia. As NATO foreign ministers met in Prague, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claimed the US and European allies were deliberately escalating tensions. Ukraine has been urging its supporters, particularly the US, to permit strikes inside Russia, but the US and Germany have resisted, fearing direct conflict with Moscow.
G-7 leaders say Iran attack on Israel risks provoking an uncontrollable regional escalation; UNSC convenes emergency meeting
Iran fired more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel overnight, which Tehran said was in response to the April 1 strike on its consulate in Syria.
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Kim Jong Un vows to deal 'death-blow' to enemy if provoked: KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to strike a "death blow" against the country's enemies, according to state media reports. Kim's comments come amid escalating tensions, with North Korea declaring South Korea its "principal enemy" and making aggressive military threats. Kim's remarks were made during a visit to a military university on the same day as South Korea's parliamentary elections, which saw a defeat for the ruling party.
North Korea's Kim says he has no desire for talks and repeats a threat to destroy South if provoked
While most South Korean officials and experts have downplayed the possibility that Kim has real intent to engage in a war, concerns about a direct military provocation have grown as the North may try to ramp up pressure in an election year in South Korea and the United States.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma asks police to file case against Rahul Gandhi for provoking crowd
Sarma said that the videos posted on his social media accounts would be utilized as evidence. The chief minister stated, "These actions go against the values of Assamese culture. Our state is recognized for its peaceful nature. Such 'naxalite tactics' are completely foreign to our societal norms." Sarma also mentioned, "Your disruptive behavior and failure to adhere to agreed-upon guidelines have led to a considerable traffic congestion in Guwahati currently."
FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders in Assam for 'violence, provoking crowd'
The state police didn't allow the Gandhi-led yatra to enter the capital city, triggering protests from Congress workers who removed barricades, resulting in a clash in which some Congress leaders, including state party president Bhupen Borah suffered minor injuries. Reacting strongly to the action of Congress supporters trying to remove barricades, Sarma said he has instructed the Director General of Police to register a case against Gandhi for "provoking the crowd".
Study reveals words learned early & those provoking emotion stand the test of time
The research reveals that words learned early in life and those with emotional resonance, described as "arousing" and evocative, are more likely to stand the test of time.
North Korea's Kim orders military to 'thoroughly annihilate' US, South Korea if provoked
Experts say small-scale military clashes between North and South Korea could happen this year along their heavily armed border. They say North Korea is also expected to test-launch intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the mainland US and other major new weapons.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un warns of 'nuclear attack' if provoked with nukes -KCNA
Kim Jong Un warned of swift nuclear retaliation against any provocation with nuclear weapons during a meeting with soldiers after North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) drill. He emphasized a readiness to launch a nuclear attack in response to enemy nuclear provocations, highlighting the country's evolving nuclear strategy. The DPRK's latest ICBM test aimed to assess its nuclear force amid growing U.S. hostility, drawing condemnation. Kim urged further enhancement of military capabilities, while his sister criticized the UN Security Council for addressing their right to self-defense amid tensions fueled by the U.S. and South Korea.
EU debates how to handle rising security challenges as Israel-Hamas war provokes new concerns
European Union interior ministers met to discuss the impact of the war between Israel and Hamas on the bloc, following recent incidents of violence in Belgium, France, and Germany. The meeting focused on handling incidents where the Quran is burned and addressing rising tensions between religious communities in Europe. The war between Israel and Hamas has resulted in high casualties on both sides.
"Not looking to provoke India, want answers": Canada PM Trudeau urges India to take Nijjar's killing seriously
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stated that Canada is not seeking to provoke India as he called on the Indian government to take the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar seriously. The Canadian government recently expelled a top Indian diplomat and accused India of having links to Nijjar's killing. India rejected the claims and responded by expelling a senior Canadian diplomat. The tensions between the two countries have strained bilateral ties, leading to the freezing of talks on a bilateral free trade agreement.
5 Hollywood movies starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan you can't miss
Set against the backdrop of the fall of the Roman Empire, "The Last Legion" featured Aishwarya as Mira, a fierce warrior. The film's historical setting allowed her to display her action skills and explore a character with strength and determination.
Legendary 'Star Trek' icon William Shatner engages in thought-provoking battle with AI chatbot
William Shatner, known for his role as Captain Kirk in 'Star Trek,' has been exploring artificial intelligence (AI) with the ProtoBot device. He questioned whether AI can understand concepts like love, sentience, emotion, and fear.
Uncensored chatbots provoke a fracas over free speech offering unrestricted possibilities
Several uncensored and loosely moderated chatbots have sprung to life in recent months under names such as GPT4All and FreedomGPT.
Uncensored chatbots provoke a fracas over free speech
Several uncensored and loosely moderated chatbots have sprung to life in recent months under names such as GPT4All and FreedomGPT. Many were created for little or no money by independent programmers or teams of volunteers, who successfully replicated the methods first described by AI researchers. Only a few groups made their models from the ground up.
PM Modi says Uniform Civil Code being used to mislead and provoke Muslims
Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the party workers said the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is envisioned in Constitution & Supreme Court has also asked for it to be implemented but those who are hungry for votes get in the way. UCC is being used to mislead and provoke Muslim community, he added.
Putin says Ukraine drone strikes on Moscow aim to scare and provoke Russia
Russia said eight drones targeted civilian areas of Moscow and the Moscow region - with a population of over 21 million - in the early hours of Tuesday but were either shot down or diverted with special electronic jammers. Putin cast the assault, which brought the 15-month war in Ukraine to the heart of Russia, as a terrorist response that came after Russia struck at Ukraine's military intelligence headquarters several days ago.
'Star Wars' actress Carrie Fisher's Walk of Fame star provokes family wars
Fisher, who played Princess Leia in the highest-grossing sci-fi film franchise of all time, died of a heart attack in 2016. She is survived by her daughter, actress Billie Lourd.
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