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Soon after Russia invaded Ukraine, Finland laid out its argument for joining NATO.
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"Like Bullet Train": Congress On Events Leading To Rahul Gandhi Setback
The Congress on Friday said the sequence of events connected with Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from Lok Sabha unfolded with the speed of a "bullet train" and alleged that the BJP expects him to "apologise" to "people who have run away" after taking people's money from India.
Addressing a press conference at the Rajiv Bhawan, Congress media and publicity...
Putin Allies Must Decide Whether to Host a Wanted Man
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"For Nurturing Its Politics...": Trinamool Attacks BJP Over Howrah Clashes
A day after clash erupted between two groups amid Ram Navami celebrations in Howrah, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Friday, launched a fresh round of attacks on the Bharatiya Janata Party for "spoiling" the atmosphere in the state and creating "enmity" among the people.
Addressing a press conference, here on Friday, Abhishek Banerjee, said,...
Tamil Nadu Woman Forced To Remove Hijab, 6 Arrested: Cops
Six persons who forced a woman to remove her hijab and videographed it when she was visiting the historic Vellore Fort here earlier this week were arrested by the North Police here on Thursday, a senior police official said.
A 17-year old among the gang that coerced the unwilling woman to remove her hijab was sent to the government home, while the...
The U.S. imposes sanctions on a Slovakian accused of trying to broker a Russia-North Korea arms deal.
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Haryana Cop Arrested For Raping Woman Who Sought Help In Fraud Case
Police on Thursday arrested the Station House Officer (SHO) of City Police Station in Nuh for allegedly raping a 45-year-old woman several times over the last one month.
The woman alleged that SHO Bijender Rathee raped her several times in his home and even at the police station. The matter was booked at Women Police Station, Nuh.
SHO Rathee has been...
The U.S. imposes sanctions on a Slovakian accused of trying to broker a Russia-North Korea arms deal.
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Nothing Wrong In Caring For Endangered Species: Minister Amid Crane Row
There is nothing wrong in caring for an endangered species but one should inform the authorities about it, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Thursday, responding to a question on Uttar Pradesh forest department filing a case against a man for allegedly "illegally" keeping and nursing an injured Sarus crane.
Arif Khan Gurjar, 35, a...
"Sanatan Doesn't Need Any Certificate": RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said that the 'Sanatan' dharma doesn't need any "certificate" as it has been proven true to the test of time.
"Today you are taking the resolve to enhance the prestige of the saffron colour by donning it. The one that is 'Sanatan' doesn't need any certificate. In English, they say, "time proven"....
Man Killed Over Suspicion Of Theft In Gurugram, 2 Arrested: Police
The Gurugram police have arrested a plot owner and his servant on the charge of murder after one of the two people they suspected to be thieves died after being thrashed and locked in a room.
The incident took place on Tuesday night and one of the suspects was found dead on Wednesday morning, police said.
According to the police the arrested accused...
Russia and Ukraine are ramping up forces in the region of a nuclear complex, the U.N.’s watchdog warns.
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Putin’s top security adviser holds talks with India’s prime minister as Moscow seeks closer ties.
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Ukraine, Poland and six other countries call for Meta and other tech giants to fight disinformation.
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Congress MPs Skip Breakfast Meeting With President Droupadi Murmu
The Congress on Wednesday skipped a breakfast meeting hosted by President Droupadi Murmu for MPs from various states where Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also present.
President Murmu hosted MPs from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and some northeastern states.
Sources told PTI the President had invited MPs from states of Uttar Pradesh (only Lok Sabha),...
A Child’s Drawing, a Dad’s Antiwar Posts, and Russia’s Latest Orphan
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Protests At Jamia Millia Islamia In 2019 Was An Unlawful Assembly: Court
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday held that the December 2019 protests organised at Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia was an unlawful assembly and the mob gathered at the spot with the intention to violate the law.
"The common object of the assembly was to march to the Parliament for registration of their protest against the Government policies of NRC...
Toddler, Alone At Home In Gurugram, Dies In Fire
A one-and-a-half-year-old child was burnt alive in a fire that broke out in a house in Ghata village on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
The incident happened in Harijan Colony at around 2 pm, they said, the child was identified as Manoj.
A fire broke out at the rented accommodation of Satish Kumar, a native of Rajasthan's Bharatpur.
Mr Kumar's wife...
The I.O.C. defers discussion on whether Russian and Belarusian athletes will compete in the 2024 Olympics.
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After Indian-Origin Doctor's Suicide, UK To Review Hospital's Support Culture
An independent review into the culture at one of the UK's major National Health Service (NHS) hospital trusts on Tuesday recommended greater support for doctors in training who are concerned about their mental health, in the wake of the suicide of an Indian-origin doctor.
Dr Vaishnavi Kumar, who worked at Birmingham Queen Elizabeth Hospital, died aged...
Promised tanks arrive in Ukraine from Germany and Britain.
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"We're Watching Rahul Gandhi's Case In Indian Courts": US
The United States is watching Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's case in Indian courts, US Department of State Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said on Monday (local time), adding that the US engages with the Indian government on a shared commitment to democratic values, including freedom of expression.
"Respect for the rule of law and judicial...
Paul Rusesabagina, ‘Hotel Rwanda’ Dissident, Departs Rwanda for Qatar
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Scotland’s Top Party, Reeling From Divisions, Picks a New Leader
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Madhya Pradesh Man, Son Jump Into River To Save Pet Dog, Drown: Cops
A man and his son drowned in Narmada river in Khargone in Madhya Pradesh while trying to save the former's wife and their pet dog, a police official said on Monday.
The dog entered the river at Sahastradhara and its owner Sapna Singh jumped in to rescue the animal, he said.
"Soon Sapna's husband Aman Singh Kanwar and their son Rudraksh also went into...
Hours After Atiq Ahmed Moved To UP Jail, Gangster's Brother Joins Him
Gangster-politician Khalid Azim alias Ashraf was brought to the Naini Central Jail in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh Monday evening amid tight security arrangements, hours after his brother Atiq Ahmed was escorted to the prison from Gujarat.
Ashraf and Atiq will be produced before a court on Tuesday, when it is likely to pass an order in a 17-year-old...
Protests Erupt in Israel After Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister
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Man Who Sheltered Amritpal Singh's Close Aide Arrested: Punjab Police
Punjab Police on Sunday arrested Balwant Singh, from Khanna city in Ludhiana district of Punjab, the man who had harboured Khalistan sympathiser Amritpal Singh's close aide Tejinder Singh Gill.
Khanna Police said that they have arrested Balwant Singh, the one who harboured Amritpal Singh's close aide Tejinder Singh Gill.
"His questioning is underway,"...
1,385 Kg Marijuana Seized In West Tripura By Border Force, 3 Arrested
The Border Security Force (BSF) has arrested three suspects from West Tripura and seized 1,385 kg of marijuana (ganja) from their possession in a joint operation with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), the official said on Sunday.
The official said that a joint operation was carried out in the house of a suspected person of Urabari village...
"We Will Keep Fighting": Ashok Gehlot On Rahul Gandhi Disqualification
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Sunday slammed the BJP over its allegation that Rahul Gandhi insulted OBCs with his "Modi surname" remark in 2019 and said his party has done a lot for the backward classes, including making an OBC leader like him Chief Minister thrice.
He also pointed out that his Chhattisgarh counterpart Bhupesh Baghel was also...
Bansuri Swaraj Appointed Co-Convener Of Delhi BJP's Legal Cell
Bansuri Swaraj, the daughter of late Sushma Swaraj, has been appointed as co-convener of the legal cell of Delhi BJP, paving her entry into active politics.
Ms Swaraj practices law in the Supreme Court.
Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva, in his first appointment in the state unit, after taking over as full-time state president of the party, appointed...
"Mamata Banerjee Is Like A God We Worship: West Bengal Minister
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee can do no wrong as she is like a god, West Bengal minister Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay said on Sunday, asserting that even priests sometimes turn out to be thieves, but not gods.
Mr Chattopadhyay's comments, which triggered a controversy, came as the TMC battles allegations of irregularities in school recruitments with several...
Before 12:01 A.M., Migrants on Foot Dashed Into Canada to Beat Deadline
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Amit Shah To Attend These Events In Poll-Bound Karnataka On Sunday
Union Home Minister Amit Shah would hoist a 103 ft high national flag and inaugurate the 'Gorata Shaheed Smarak' and memorial of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Gorata ground in Bidar district on Sunday.
The senior BJP leader will then fly to Gabbur in Raichur district where he will address a public meeting and participate in an inauguration and foundation...
Israel’s Defense Minister Says Government Should Halt Contentious Judicial Plan
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Pics: Delhi Saves 279 Megawatts Of Electricity During Earth Hour
Delhi saved 279 MW of electricity during 'Earth Hour' as electric appliances were switched off across the city from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm on Saturday, discom officials said. They said last year, 171 MW of power was saved as Delhi observed Earth Hour.
In the areas covered by BSES discoms BRPL and BYPL, 178 MW of power was...
"Give Driver's Seat To Strong Regional Parties": Tejashwi Yadav To Congress
Bihar deputy chief minister and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday said the Congress is the biggest party in the Opposition but wherever regional parties are strong, they should be allowed to sit in the "driver's seat" to take on the BJP in the 2024 general elections.
Yadav also said that former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad and current CM Nitish...
Bihar Court Acquits BJP Leader, 22 Others In 9-Year-Old Rail Blockade Case
A Bihar court on Saturday acquitted Union minister Giriraj Singh and 22 other people in connection with a nine-year-old case that was lodged after they staged a rail blockade.
Giriraj Singh, along with LJP MP Veena Devi and BJP leaders Ram Surat Rai and Suresh Sharma, was among those who appeared before the MP/MLA court at Muzaffarpur in connection...
Army Missile Misfires In Rajasthan's Pokhran, Probe Ordered
A case of missile misfire was reported when an Army unit was carrying out field firing practice at Pokharan ranges in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
According to Indian Army officials, the missile detonated in flight but the debris fell into the adjoining fields.
Army said there was no loss of life or property. An investigation into the matter was initiated.
"No...
The U.N. says at least 40 prisoners of war have been executed after capture in Ukraine.
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Punjab Police Releases 44 Who Had "Minimum Role" In Amritpal Singh Case
Punjab Police on Friday said they have released 44 people taken into preventive custody during a crackdown on radical preacher Amritpal Singh and handed them over to their family.
"In the larger interest of the public and keeping in view that youngsters should not suffer, Punjab Police have decided to release those persons who have a minimum role or...
Senators Urge Biden to Send Evidence of Russian War Crimes to the I.C.C.
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Supreme Court To Hear Request Against Alleged Misuse Of Central Agencies
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to list for hearing on April 5 a plea by 14 opposition parties, led by the Congress, alleging arbitrary use of central probe agencies against political opponents.
A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud took note of the submissions of senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for the opposition parties, and...
"Ram Is Not God Of Hindus Only, But Of Everyone": Farooq Abdullah
Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and NC chief Dr Farooq Abdullah on Thursday hit out at the BJP saying that the party only uses Ram's name to stay in power, but Ram is not Hindus' god alone.
"Bhagwan Ram is not the god of Hindus only. Please remove this notion from your mind. Bhagwan Ram is god of everyone - be it a Muslim or Christian or American...
American Hopes for Canadian Military Leadership in Haiti Likely to Be Dashed
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Spain’s prime minister plans to visit Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping on China’s peace framework.
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Slovakia Makes Its First Delivery of Pledged Soviet-Era Fighter Jets to Ukraine
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PM Modi To Visit Varanasi Today, Unveil Projects Of Over Rs 1780 Crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on Friday to dedicate and lay foundation stone of various projects worth more than Rs 1780 crores.
At around 10:30 am, Prime Minister will address One World TB Summit at Rudrakash Convention Centre.
At around 12 noon, he will dedicate and lay the foundation stone of various projects worth more than Rs....
Will Challenge "Erroneous" Judgment: Congress On Rahul Gandhi Conviction
The conviction of Rahul Gandhi by a Surat court in a defamation case was "erroneous and unsustainable" and will be challenged in a higher court, the Congress said on Thursday while expressing hope that the judgment will be stayed and quashed.
Mr Gandhi was sentenced to two years in jail by the court in the 2019 criminal defamation case over his "Modi...
Attempt To "Suppress" Opposition: Sharad Pawar On Rahul Gandhi's Jail Term
NCP supremo Sharad Pawar came out in support of Rahul Gandhi on Thursday, saying his conviction in a criminal defamation case was an attempt to "suppress the voice" of opposition leaders.
Mr Pawar also drew parallels between the conviction of Gandhi and NCP leader and former Lok Sabha member from Lakshadweep PP Mohammed Faizal, who was disqualified...
UP Doctor Found Dead Under Mysterious Condition, Case Filed Against Wife
A case has been registered against four persons for allegedly killing an Unani doctor in Lucknow, said police officials on Wednesday.
The doctor was found dead under mysterious circumstances on January 27 at his home in Lucknow's Ghazipur police station area.
Shamsuddin, the brother of the doctor, filed a complaint against the deceased's wife, her...
Prince William makes a surprise visit to Poland to thank troops.
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UP Man Accused Of Raping Two-And-Half-Year-Old Girl Arrested: Cops
A man accused of raping a minor girl was arrested following an encounter with the police on Wednesday.
Superintendent of Police Ashok Kumar Shukla said the incident of rape of a two-and-a-half-year-old girl was reported at the Azim Nagar police station Tuesday night.
"The police team rushed the girl to the hospital in a critical condition...
Assam Man, 42, Dies After Elephant Attack, Minor Son Hospitalised
A 42-year-old man was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Nagaon district of Assam, a senior official said on Wednesday. His minor son sustained critical injuries in the attack, he said.
According to the senior district administration official, the incident took place at Rekapahar Reserve Forest area in Kaliabar sub-division of the district on...
Ship Tips Over at Edinburgh Port, Injuring Dozens
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19-Year-Old Woman Dies After Illegal Abortion Attempt: Haryana Police
A 19-year-old woman died after an illegal attempt at abortion went wrong in Hisar district of Haryana, police said on Tuesday.
The woman died during treatment at the Maharaja Agrasen Medical College in Agroha in Hisar district on Monday night. The police have started an investigation.
According to a press release issued by Maharaja Agrasen Medical...
Army Budget Should Have Deterrent Capacity For 2 Hostile Neighbours: Panel
The capital budget of the Indian Army should be increased to facilitate enhancing its deterrent capacity to ward off challenges from the two "hostile" neighbours, a parliamentary panel said on Tuesday in an apparent reference to Pakistan and China.
The committee appreciated the efforts made by the defence ministry towards indigenisation of military...
Aadhaar Body Suspends 1.2% Of Total Operators Over Fraudulent Activities
The Unique Identification Authority of India has suspended 1.2 per cent of Aadhaar operators in the last year for attempting fraudulent activities, an official statement said on Tuesday.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is estimated to have 99,000-1 lakh operators who enrol individuals as well as provide other Aadhaar services like...
"Nothing Discussed": Odisha Chief Minister On Forming Opposition Front
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday said nothing has been discussed as yet on forming an opposition front ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Mr Patnaik's statement came ahead of his scheduled “courtesy meeting” with Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Thursday.
Asked whether any discussion on forming a ‘third front' is on...
BJP "Stoking Fear In Minds Of Hindus For Political Gains": Tejashwi Yadav
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday launched a fresh attack on the BJP inside the state assembly where he charged the opposition party with stoking "fear in the minds of Hindus" for political gains.
Tejashwi Yadav was replying to the debate on budgetary allocation for the health department, a portfolio that he holds, amid a walkout...
Israel Votes to Scrap Law Barring Settlers at Four Evacuated West Bank Sites
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2nd Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft Launched In Kolkata
The second anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW SWC) named INS Androth was launched at Garden Reach Ship Builders in Kolkata
It is used to protect the coastal low draft region wherever they are deployed. The first one Arnala was launched last year.
The primary role of the ASW SWC is to conduct anti-submarine operations in coastal waters,...
There is no certainty that China will send arms to Russia, the White House says.
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A bill to raise the retirement age has become law. What happens next?
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Video: Madhya Pradesh Man Charged For Performing Car Stunts On Busy Road
An offence has been registered against a 23-year-old man for allegedly endangering lives by performing a drifting stunt in an expensive car on a busy road in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, police said on Monday. The video of the stunt, which was performed recently, has gone viral on social media.
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Xi refrains from mentioning Ukraine in Moscow, instead focusing on generalities.
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UP Woman's Rape Planned By Her Father, Stepmother; 2 Arrested: Cops
A woman was allegedly raped by her father's friend and the crime was orchestrated by her father and stepmother in Uttar Pradesh, police said on Monday. The accused father and his friend Rashid have been arrested while the stepmother is missing, they said.
The woman, in her complaint, alleged that her father called his friend to their home on March...
