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Ex-Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar On Priyanka Gandhi’s Poll Debut

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Rajeev Chandrasekhar was a minister in the Modi 2.0 cabinet. New Delhi: Following the Congress’s announcement that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will contest from Wayanad, while Rahul Gandhi will retain the Raebareli seat, former Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajeev Chandrashekhar on Monday hit out at the party, alleging that there is “shamelessness”…

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Rajasthan Cop Manhandled By Woman Over Land Dispute In Bikaner, 5 Arrested: Cops

June 17, 2024 admin

A woman caught the SHO from behind and manhandled him, police said (Representational) Jaipur: The SHO of Jasrasar Police Station of Bikaner was manhandled over a land dispute in Rajasthan’s Bikaner on Monday, officials said. Five accused, including a woman, have been arrested, Bikaner SP Tejaswani Gautam said. The woman is alleged to have grabbed…

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Home Ministry To Talk To Kukis, Meiteis To Bridge Ethnic Divide: Amit Shah

June 17, 2024 admin

Ethnic violence broke out in Manipur on May 3, 2023. New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will talk to both Meitei and Kuki communities at the earliest so as to bridge the ethnic divide in Manipur. Reviewing the security situation in Manipur here, Mr Shah…

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Man Who Kidnapped 16-Year-Old Noida Girl Charged With Rape: Police

June 17, 2024 admin

The accused was produced in a local court, police said (Representational) Noida: A 22-year-old man who allegedly kidnapped a 16-year-old girl was arrested on Monday and charged with raping the minor, police said. The alleged incident occurred on May 10 when the girl was visiting her relative’s residence for a housewarming. She was allegedly “lured”…

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China blames Philippines for ship collision in South China Sea. Manila calls the report deceptive

June 17, 2024 admin

The Philippine government accused Chinese ships of ramming and damaging their boats in the South China Sea during a confrontation in waters off the Second Thomas Shoal, home to a garrison of Filipino troops. | Photo Credit: AFP A Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship collided near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South…

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Death of Indians in Russia-Ukraine war Status and accountability of mercenaries in international law

June 17, 2024 admin

The story so far: On June 11, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) acknowledged the tragic loss of two Indian nationals who were recruited by the Russian Army amidst the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The MEA in a press statement said that the Indian Embassy in Moscow has strongly raised this issue with…

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Gaza hostilities continue despite Israeli armed forces announcement, UNRWA chief says

June 17, 2024 admin

Israeli soldiers stand on a tank near the border with the Gaza Strip. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Hostilities continue in Rafah and southern Gaza despite the Israeli military’s announcement on Sunday of tactical pauses in operations to allow humanitarian aid to enter, UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini told reporters in Oslo on June 17. Israeli…

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Indian firms’ Q1 revenue growth likely to slow: ICRA

June 17, 2024 admin

Image used for represenattive purpose only | Photo Credit: Getty Images Revenue growth for Indian companies on a sequential basis is expected to taper in Q1 FY25 because of headwinds including a slowdown in government spending due to the Lok Sabha elections but their operating profit margin (OPM) would remain steady in the range of…

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Philippines Accuses Chinese Ships Of “Ramming”, Damaging Boats

June 17, 2024 admin

The Philippine government statement did not specify which boats were rammed. (File) Manila: The Philippine government on Monday accused Chinese ships of ramming and damaging its boats in the South China Sea during a confrontation in waters off the Second Thomas Shoal, home to a garrison of Filipino troops. “The People’s Liberation Army-Navy, China Coast…

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Boy, 15, Drowns In Water Pit At Under-Construction Site In Haryana: Cops

June 17, 2024 admin

Police said they have registered a case against the accused (Representational) Ambala, Haryana: A 15-year-old boy drowned in a water pit while he was working at an under-construction house here on Monday, police said. The incident took place in the Barara area here where the boy Sumit was assisting a plumber at the site, they…

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