Evening News Report: MEA reacts to Trump’s ‘hell’ rhetoric; Hager says ‘will respond’ to EU Commission notice and more
- India responds to US President for first time
Donald Trump Regarding the controversial “hell” remarks, the company said it had seen relevant reports but did not respond in detail. - Reacting to the stern notice issued by the Election Commission, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said: “Our people will respond to this.
- Due to poll violence, the turnout in West Bengal till 5 pm was close to 89.3% and in Tamil Nadu it was 82.2% till 5 pm.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has responded to opposition criticism over his unexpected halt in buying ‘jhalmuri’ during campaigning in West Bengal.
- The U.S. military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged oil tankers in Asian waters and diverted them from positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka as the naval blockade against Iran continues.
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‘We’ve seen some reports’: MEA reacts to Trump’s ‘hell hole’ comments
India has responded with restraint after US President Donald Trump retweeted a post describing countries such as India and China in derogatory terms. MEA spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said “we have seen some reports” but had no further comment. The remarks, made in the context of the U.S. immigration debate, sparked political reaction in India, with opposition parties calling it an insult and urging the government to respond strongly. Read more
‘As soon as the notification comes, we will respond’: Hague issues ultimatum to EU Commission over ‘terrorist’ rhetoric
Congress president Mallikarjun Haq said the party will respond to the Election Commission’s notice over his controversial “terrorist” remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and insisted “our people will respond to it.” The EC has given a 24-hour ultimatum to seriously consider the comment and possible violation of the Model Code of Conduct. The row has heightened political tensions, with the BJP demanding action. Hager earlier insisted his comments had been misinterpreted. Read more
‘Thunder’: PM Modi hits back at TMC’s ‘jhalmuri’ dig with ‘chili’ barb
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hit back at the Trinamool Congress party’s “jhalmuri” taunts during the campaign in West Bengal, saying his simple act of eating local snacks sent a “thundering shock” to the opposition. He used the “chili” metaphor, saying that while he liked the food, it made his competitors uncomfortable. Read more
US intercepts 3 Iranian oil tankers near India, Malaysia amid naval blockade
The United States has intercepted and redirected at least three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters near India and Malaysia as part of an expanded naval blockade of Iran. The move comes amid rising tensions following the U.S.-Iran conflict, with law enforcement now extending beyond the Strait of Hormuz. The interceptions disrupted global oil flows and highlighted rising geopolitical tensions as Washington seeks to curb Iran’s exports and diplomatic efforts remain stalled. Read more
WB Phase 1 estimates voter turnout at 89.93% as of 5 pm amid violence; 82.24% vote turnout in Tamil Nadu as of 5 pm
West Bengal recorded 89.93% turnout till 5 pm in the first phase of polling, while Tamil Nadu recorded around 82.24% turnout in the single-phase assembly elections amid reports of violence. Read more
