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PM Modi suggests panel of NDA spokespersons for 'united face' on important issues Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the creation of a panel of NDA spokespersons to ensure a unified front for alliance partners to address key issues. He highlighted the importance of maintaining decorum in parliamentary proceedings and unity amo...
02 Jul, 2024, 11.33 PM ISTLt Gen Manjinder Singh assumes charge of South Western Command Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh assumed command of the Sapta Shakti Command after paying tribute at Prerna Sthal. He is marked by an illustrious military career with commands and staff roles in Jammu and Kashmir and the Western Front, including c...
01 Jul, 2024, 05.26 PM ISTIndia rejects 'deeply biased' US report on religious freedom The US State Department's 'Religious Freedom Report 2023' released by Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Wednesday noted violent attacks on minority groups, especially Muslims and Christians, including killings, assaults and vandalism of houses...
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Embassy in constant touch with Indian nationals in Lebanon, advisory issued for abundant precaution: MEA Lebanon shares border with Israel in south. The MEA said there is an "evolving situation" in Lebanon. The Indian Embassy had on Thursday shared an advisory in a post on X, saying it is an "advisory for Indian nationals in Lebanon".
28 Jun, 2024, 09.47 PM ISTMEA rejects US report on religious freedom as 'deeply biased, motivated by votebank considerations' MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed the media, stating, "We have noted the release of the US State Department’s report on international religious freedom for 2023. As in the past, the report is deeply biased, lacks an understanding of India's...
28 Jun, 2024, 05.49 PM ISTUS Religious Freedom Report 'Biased and Misrepresentative'; driven by votebank consideration: MEA MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed the media, stating, "We have noted the release of the US State Department’s report on international religious freedom for 2023. As in the past, the report is deeply biased, lacks an understanding of India's...
28 Jun, 2024, 05.45 PM ISTBJP hits out at AAP after waterlogging reported in several parts of Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized the Aam Aadmi Party-run Delhi government after several areas reported waterlogging following heavy rains early Friday. Poonawalla specifically pointed out waterlogging at Minto ...
28 Jun, 2024, 11.06 AM ISTWatch: Fiery exchange at US State Dept briefing over 'Assange's actions put people in danger' remark The day WikiLeaks founder and whistleblower Julian Assange walked free after signing a plea deal with the United States, the US State Department termed his actions for which he pleaded guilty as putting the lives of people, especially Washington's a...
27 Jun, 2024, 05.08 PM ISTState Department briefing interrupted by a “rather large cockroach” The US State Department’s press briefing was interrupted for a short while when its Spokesperson spotted a “rather large cockroach” on the wall near a reporter. The issue was resolved before the briefing continued.
21 Jun, 2024, 09.46 PM ISTIndia in touch with family of Nikhil Gupta, Indian suspect in Sikh murder plot in US Nikhil Gupta, extradited to the United States this month after his arrest in Prague last year, has been accused by U.S. federal prosecutors of unsuccessfully plotting with an Indian official to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a U.S. citizen. Gupta, 52...
21 Jun, 2024, 06.49 PM ISTHeatwave delays IndiGo flight from Delhi to Bagdogra by 4 hours; Here's what happened The IndiGo flight delay, caused by the ongoing heatwave in Delhi where temperatures have soared to 45°C, led to flight 6E 2521 departing significantly later than its scheduled time of 2:10 PM. According to FlightRadar24, the flight eventually took o...
17 Jun, 2024, 06.46 PM ISTCongress spokesperson accuses journalist Rajat Sharma of using obscene language during live debate: Viral Video Congress spokesperson Dr. Ragini Nayak has accused senior journalist Rajat Sharma of verbally abusing her during a live debate on the 2024 Lok Sabha election results. Nayak shared a video clip on social media showing Sharma allegedly using a Hindi e...
11 Jun, 2024, 10.55 AM ISTYemen's Houthis say they launched missile attack on US aircraft carrier Eisenhower in Red Sea Yemen's Houthis launched a missile at the U.S. aircraft carrier Eisenhower in the Red Sea, retaliating against U.S. and British strikes on Yemen. Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree reported that these strikes killed 16 and injured 41, including civilia...
31 May, 2024, 05.03 PM ISTMEA on cancelling JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna’s diplomatic passport 'We had initiated action' While addressing a press briefing External Affairs Minister spokesperson Randir Jaiswal on May 30 informed that MEA had initiated action against suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna. The action has been initiated under the provisions of Passport A...
31 May, 2024, 09.26 AM ISTArmy defuses 3 IEDs in Imphal Defence sources said the IEDs were discovered on the road connecting Nongdam Tangkhul and Etham Tangkhul villages, near Maphou Dam. A defence spokesperson said during a routine area surveillance operation, army personnel noticed the three IEDs place...
27 May, 2024, 12.14 AM ISTECI must consult an ENT specialist: BJP spokesperson BJP's Samik Bhattacharya questions ECI's decision, criticizes inaction on PM's attacks. Trinamool Congress defends former judge accused of insulting a woman near AIIMS, New Delhi.
22 May, 2024, 01.12 AM ISTBJP's Shehzad Poonawalla on AAP-Congress alliance: 'Delhi me nikah hai lekin Punjab me teen talaq' BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla says, "Although they (AAP & Congress) are friends in Delhi, they fight in Punjab, 'Delhi me nikah hai lekin Punjab me teen talaq' that Charanjit Singh Channi has opened up the entire scheme and scam of AA...
16 May, 2024, 12.24 PM ISTMadhya Pradesh BJP spokesperson Govind Maloo dies of heart attack He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead, he said. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav reached Indore on Thursday morning to attend the last rites of Maloo. Yadav reached the Regional Park Mukti Dham in the city and laid ...
09 May, 2024, 02.15 PM ISTSudhanshu Trivedi blasts Rahul Gandhi for mocking PM Modi's Dwarka visit 'Disrespect for Hindus...' BJP’s National Spokesperson lashed out at Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on PM Modi’s ‘Dwarka Darshan’. Rahul Gandhi had termed it “drama”. “Sometimes he speaks about Pakistan, sometimes he goes under water to do drama...he has mocked politics,” Rahul...
04 May, 2024, 06.16 PM ISTMaharashtra Congress spokesperson Raju Waghmare joins Shiv Sena Raju Waghmare, Maharashtra Congress spokesperson, joined Shiv Sena under CM Eknath Shinde's leadership at 'Anand Ashram'. Shinde appointed Waghmare as deputy leader and spokesperson, criticizing opposition negativity and announcing Mahayuti alliance...
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