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Rahul Gandhi Writes to Jaishankar Over Arrest of Indian Fishermen

16 Dec 2024 12:49 PM IST

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition (LOP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, wrote to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, requesting him to raise the issue of the arrest of Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan authorities during the visit of Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to India. The Congress

Sitharaman Criticizes Congress, Cites Historical Restrictions on Free Speech

16 Dec 2024 12:42 PM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a strong critique of the Congress party during a debate on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha on Monday. She accused the Congress of curbing free speech and restricting the expression of dissent, particularly under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi. Sitharaman pointed

Sri Lankan President Dissanayake Given Ceremonial Reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan

16 Dec 2024 11:23 AM IST

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake received a ceremonial reception at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday, marking the second day of his state visit to India. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President

PM Memorial Requests Return of Nehru’s Letters from Sonia

16 Dec 2024 11:17 AM IST

The Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library (PMML) has formally requested Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to return personal letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru, which were reportedly taken by Sonia Gandhi during the UPA regime. In a letter dated December 10, PMML member Rizwan Kadri appealed to Rahul Gandhi to either retrieve

BRS to File Breach of Assembly Notice Against Telangana Finance Minister

16 Dec 2024 11:01 AM IST

The opposition party in Telangana, Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi (BRS), will file a breach of assembly notice against Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Monday. The party accuses him of spreading false information about the state’s debt. RBI Report Contradicts Minister’s Claims KTR, the former minister and working president of BRS, referred

India and Russia Plan Visa-Free Exchange for Tourists Starting 2025

16 Dec 2024 10:47 AM IST

India and Russia are set to implement visa-free travel for Indian nationals starting in the spring of 2025. This move follows discussions in June 2024 between the two countries about a bilateral agreement to simplify visa procedures, including the possibility of visa-free group tourist exchanges. Since August 2023, Indians have

Vijay Diwas: PM Modi Honours The Legacy Of 1971 War Heroes

16 Dec 2024 10:27 AM IST

India marked Vijay Diwas on Tuesday with a sea of tributes pouring in from President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, paying homage to the heroes of the 1971 war. This historic victory did not only ensure India‘s military victory over Pakistan but also birthed

Shiv Sena MLA Resigns from Party Posts After Being Overlooked for Cabinet Position

16 Dec 2024 09:56 AM IST

Shiv Sena MLA Narendra Bhondekar has resigned from all party positions, expressing disappointment at not being included in the Maharashtra cabinet. Speaking to reporters in Bhandara on Sunday, Bhondekar, who served as the deputy leader and coordinator for eastern Vidarbha districts, claimed that Shiv Sena chief and Deputy Chief Minister

Chilly Mornings Continue in Delhi as Temperature Hits 4.5°C, AQI Worsens

16 Dec 2024 09:37 AM IST

Residents of Delhi-NCR woke up to another cold morning on Monday, with the minimum temperature dipping below 5°C for the second consecutive day. The Air Quality Index (AQI) also worsened, moving into the ‘very poor’ category. On Monday morning, Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 4.5°C at 5:30 am, with

Farmer Leader Sarwan Singh Pandher Calls for Punjab’s Participation in ‘Rail Roko’ Protest

16 Dec 2024 09:21 AM IST

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher urged the people of Punjab to take part in the ‘Rail Roko’ protest scheduled for December 18. Pandher said, “I want to appeal to the people of Punjab to participate in the ‘Rail Roko’ agitating on December 18. We request all the people of all

Rajya Sabha Set for Heated Constitution Debate Amid No-Confidence Motion Row

16 Dec 2024 08:53 AM IST

The Rajya Sabha is set to begin a two-day debate on the Constitution today, against the backdrop of the ongoing no-confidence motion against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. This debate comes amid a tense parliamentary session, with the Opposition’s no-confidence motion adding fuel to the fire. BJP leaders JP Nadda and Amit

Manipur: Two Bihar Youths Shot Dead in Kakching; CM Biren Singh Calls It “Act of Terrorism”

16 Dec 2024 08:17 AM IST

The deceased — Dasharat Kumar (17) and Sunalal Kumar (18) were residents of Rajwahi village of Bihar’s Gopalganj district. Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh condemned the “act of terrorism” and expressed condolences to the grieving family. He also announced Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia to the families of the deceased. “I