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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticized Pakistan for its persistent sponsorship of terrorism, asserting that normal relations would ensue if Pakistan ceased its support for terrorism. He highlighted India's firm stance against cross-border terrorism since 2014, emphasizing a low tolerance for such activities and the consequences faced by perpetrators. Jaishankar also discussed India's strained relations with Pakistan post-2019 and the complexities of dealing with China, particularly co
The Congress says it will bring back Article 370 again, he remarked, adding that the opposition party also says Pakistan has nuclear bomb, but the party does not realise that Pakistan does not have the money to maintain the bomb.
Madhya Pradesh CM criticizes AAP for Swati Maliwal's assault at Kejriwal's home. BJP demands action. Yadav travels to UP for a public meeting and party members visit Ram temple in Ayodhya.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, addressing a rally in Barabanki, said that people are against Congress and INDI alliance's divisive policies. He highlighted PM Modi's vision of 'Aatmanirbhar' and 'Viksit Bharat'. Modi, at the rally, praised BJP's development efforts in Uttar Pradesh, promising pucca houses for the poor. Barabanki will vote on May 25, with RajrRawat of BJP and Tanuj Punia of Congress as candidates.
The revolt by six former Congress MLAs, who supported BJP nominee Harsh Mahajan in the Rajya Sabha polls, was a rebuke to Congress for deceiving Himachal Pradesh residents with false promises, stated state BJP chief Rajiv Bindal. He criticized the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led state government for lacking achievements after 15 months in power. The defection of leaders to BJP underscores public disillusionment with Congress, said Bindal.
Thousands of people participated in two rallies organized by the Zo Re-Unification Organisation (ZORO) in Mizoram to protest against the Indian government's decision to fence the India-Myanmar border and abolish the Free Movement Regime (FMR) between the two countries. The peaceful demonstrations took place in Zokhawthar and Vaphai villages in Champhai district, which border Myanmar. ZORO's general secretary, L. Ramdinliana Renthlei, reported a significant turnout, resulting in the closure of go
BJP's National President JP Nadda intensifies election campaign in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, holding a grand roadshow and fielding Aparajita Sarangi against BJD's Manmath Routray. Nadda expresses confidence in BJP's victory, criticizing Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik. The state's assembly and Lok Sabha polls are being held in four phases, with results on June 4.
NCP chief Sharad Pawar criticises PM Modi for losing confidence amid calls for political change. He also slams NCP leader Praful Patel for placing a 'jiretop' on Modi's head, citing a 'slavish attitude'. Ajit Pawar's absence from events noted as well.
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut criticizes PM Modi for holding inhuman roadshow in Mumbai's Chheda Nagar area where 16 died. A giant hoarding collapse incident occurred. PM Modi's roadshow caused inconvenience ahead of elections in Maharashtra, canvassing support for BJP candidates. Mumbai Metro services suspended for security reasons during the event.
Kolkata faces extreme heat and heat waves with inadequate measures to protect residents. Commuters seek refuge in a glass-walled bus shelter with malfunctioning air conditioners. Local authorities' plans to install cooled cabins have not been fully realized. Mayor Firhad Hakim expresses concerns about the city's lack of heat resilience efforts and high death toll.
Over 350 individuals were granted Indian citizenship through CAA, 2019, with Amit Shah acknowledging 25,000+ applications. The process involved the Election Commission of India (ECI) and district-level committees (DLC) chaired by senior superintendents.
CAA: MHA issues first set of citizenship certificates under new rules to 14 people
Arvind Kejriwal, the AAP national convener and Delhi Chief Minister, rallied support for INDIA bloc candidates during a roadshow in Model Town. He urged voters to reject the BJP and choose candidates from the AAP and Congress alliance in the Lok Sabha elections in Delhi. Kejriwal highlighted his past imprisonment, linking it to his government's efforts in providing education, healthcare, and free medicines.
Billionaire entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath recently praised Bengaluru, India's startup capital, in a YouTube podcast. Despite acknowledging challenges like traffic, he highlighted Bengaluru's standout feature as its people, emphasizing their warmth and love for the city. Kamath also praised Bengaluru's talent pool, calling it unmatched globally for startups due to its access to skilled individuals at a reasonable cost.
In Dubai, a young Indian boy, Muhammad Ayan Younis, earns praise from police for returning a lost watch, showcasing honesty and integrity. Dubai Police highlights his act on social media, urging others to emulate. The tourist's watch was reunited with its owner, emphasizing Dubai's security measures. Brigadier Al Jallaf applauds Younis, emphasizing UAE's moral standards. The incident mirrors a similar return of lost wallet in Israel, illustrating the value of honesty.
BJD promises free power supply for 90% of Odisha's population under Naveen Patnaik's government. VK Pandian announces the extension of Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojna for all, including government servants.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed his views on the Supreme Court's decision to grant interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal, stating that he believes it is not a routine judgment and that many people in the country perceive special treatment. The Supreme Court recently granted interim bail to the Aam Aadmi Party leader until June 1, 2024, in connection with the ongoing money laundering probe related to the Delhi Excise Policy case.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla claims BJP will come to power in Odisha as people seek change from the Biju Janata Dal government's misrule. He highlights Odisha's pride, praises PM Narendra Modi, and advocates for a double engine government for efficient development.
Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee Chief, Pratibha Singh, confident in winning all seats, including Mandi, despite BJP's surprise candidate Kangana Ranaut. The Mandi constituency, a Virbhadra family stronghold, holds symbolic importance. The upcoming elections will feature a contest between Kangana and Congress heavyweight Vikramaditya Singh.
Priyanka Gandhi appealed to the people to raise their voice and tell Modi that that they do not want to hear about buffaloes, 'mangalsutra', and temples and mosques at the time of elections. She asked them to tell the prime minister to talk about the solutions to their problems.
She was called the 'White Widow' jihadi bride after her husband Germaine Lindsay was held responsible for killing 25 people in the bomb attack in London on July 7, 2005. Samantha Lewthwaite denied any role or prior knowledge of the attack. Bella Ramsey will portray her in Bruce Goodison-directed 'Girl Next Door'.
Actress Kangana Ranaut, BJP candidate from Mandi Lok Sabha seat, filed her nominations with the support of her family. She expressed gratitude towards the people of Mandi and emphasized the need for women empowerment. Her entry into politics adds intrigue to the upcoming elections as she faces tough competition from Congress heavyweight Vikramaditya Singh.
Death toll in Ghatkopar's hoarding collapse reaches 14. NDRF Inspector Chauhan leads ongoing rescue operations. Mumbai police file case, CM Shinde announces ex-gratia. Presidents offer condolences and prayers for the injured.}
Mumbai Billboard Collapse: 8 people dead, CM Eknath Shinde announces Rs 5 lakh ex gratia for deceased's kin
The actor disclosed that he lodged a complaint with the Kaggalipura police station. Described as a road rage incident, it involved an intoxicated individual trying to race ahead of the actor's vehicle. One suspect has been apprehended, and further arrests are anticipated as the investigation progresses. He revealed that in addition to physical injuries, his car has also been damaged.
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PM Modi prioritizes voter participation in Lok Sabha elections, highlighting key constituencies, countering opposition claims, and expressing confidence in surpassing 400 seats despite challenging conditions.
After fulfilling his duty as a responsible citizen, the Padma Vibhushan spoke with the media and sent out an important message, encouraging citizens to practice their voting rights. I request people to exercise their right to vote. Please come and make use of your power, Chiranjeevi said.
Tornado, hail, wind gusts are likely to hit Texas cities such as Austin, San Antonio, Waco, Houston and Corpus Christi, Shreveport, New Orleans, and other parts of Louisiana, Southern Arkansas, and Mississippi.
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav rallied in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, supporting INDIA bloc candidate Tanuj Punia against BJP's Rajrani Rawat. Yadav emphasized the election's significance in protecting the Constitution from those seeking to change it. He criticized the BJP for inflation, farm laws, and lack of job opportunities, promising support for farmers and improved social welfare under an INDIA bloc government.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a rally in support of her brother Rahul Gandhi's candidacy in Rae Bareli, accusing him of favoring four or five rich people with the nation's wealth. She highlighted Modi's alleged lack of engagement with ordinary citizens, contrasting it with the approach of past Congress leaders like Rajiv Gandhi and Indira Gandhi, who interacted with villagers to understand their concerns.
Himachal is devbhumi and the land of Gods and Goddesses and the people never support the dishonest and the present election would decide that honesty should win and dishonesty must be defeated, Sukhu said while addressing a meeting at Kupvi in the Shimla district in support of Vinod Sultanpuri, the Congress candidate from the Shimla (SC) Lok Sabha seat.
On Saturday, Ghanshyam Tiwari, a senior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP, mentioned that the Congress has appointed individuals such as Mani Shankar Aiyar and Sam Pitroda as its primary spokespersons in a strategic move to enhance its minority vote bank. Tiwari said the Congress uses people like Pitroda and Aiyar for its divisive agenda'.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accuses Prime Minister Narendra Modi of deceit, alleging unfulfilled promises and emotional exploitation. Reacting to Modi's claim of opposition wanting to bury him alive, Siddaramaiah clarifies political opposition, emphasizing public disillusionment with Modi's governance. He asserts Modi's desperation and claims public awareness of his deceptive tactics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar for suggesting dialogue with Pakistan and accused Congress of fear-mongering. Modi also slammed Congress for their approach towards terrorism and blamed the grand old party for the terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. Aiyar had emphasized the need for dialogue with Pakistan to prevent a nuclear conflict.
Arunachal Pradesh police arrested 15 people, including six government servants, in connection with an inter-state sex racket. The girls were trafficked from Dhemaji, Assam, to Itanagar by two sisters running a beauty parlour. The girls were rescued and are currently in police custody.
N Chandrababu Naidu pledges to repeal AP Land Titling Act, accusing CM Reddy of land seizure. Naidu promises job creation and unemployment allowance. Elections for 25 Lok Sabha seats and 175 Assembly constituencies in Andhra Pradesh on May 13, results on June 4.
'People get killed in Pak, its not news': EAM S Jaishankar lambasts Pakistan, yet again
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari accuses the opposition of spreading misinformation, asserting that it was the Congress, not the BJP, that made 80 constitutional amendments. Speaking at a Maharashtra rally, he blames Congress' economic policies for poverty, urging voters to focus on development, not caste or religion, ahead of Beed's May 13 polls.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said some in the opposition want to bury him alive, but people of the country are his security shield and they won't let any harm come to him. Lashing out at the opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) headed by former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, the BJP stalwart asserted the akli (fake) Shiv Sena abuses him in such a way that it pleases its favourite vote-bank.
A Boeing 737 carrying 85 people caught fire and skidded off a runway at Senegal's main airport, injuring 10 people including the pilot. Passengers were evacuated from the burning aircraft, describing scenes of panic as they escaped. The Air Senegal flight, operated by TransAir, was headed to Bamako, Mali, when the crash occurred. The cause of the incident is unclear, and the injured are receiving treatment at a hospital. Boeing referred all requests for comment to the airlines involved. This inc
Boeing 737 skids in Dakar, injuring passengers. Cheick Siriman Sissoko's post captures the Air Senegal flight emergency. Transport Minister cites Bamako destination. Some hospitalized, others resting. Limited info, ASN and Flight Safety Foundation engaged.
West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose presented CCTV footage from May 2 to about 100 individuals amidst allegations of molestation by a female employee of Raj Bhavan. The footage from two CCTV cameras at the main gate was shown to people at the ground floor hall of Raj Bhavan. This comes after a contractual female employee filed a complaint with Kolkata Police accusing Bose of molestation.
A woman accuses Governor Bose of molestation. Raj Bhavan plans to show CCTV footage to 100 people, excluding Mamata Banerjee and her police. Governor criticizes Mamata Banerjee's 'dirty politics' over the allegation.
USA Today and Suffolk University contacted 1,000 registered voters by landline and cellphone between April 30 and May 3. It accepts to have a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points. Overall, 15% of the people polled expect Donald Trump to be convicted on all 34 felony counts, 50% on some of them, and 23% on none of them.