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Rs 43 crore JKCA scam case: Court issues non-bailable arrest warrant for Farooq Abdullah

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Rs 43 crore JKCA scam case: Court issues non-bailable arrest warrant for Farooq Abdullah

National Conference Chairman Farooq Abdullah New Delhi: A local court in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against former chief minister Farooq Abdullah over alleged financial irregularities in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association.Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar Tabassum issued the arrest warrant after Abdullah failed to appear in court either in … Read more

‘Parting ways’: Mani Shankar Aiyar, Shashi Tharoor clash in bitter open letter war

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'Parting ways': Mani Shankar Aiyar, Shashi Tharoor clash in bitter open letter war

New Delhi: A public spat broke out between Mani Shankar Aiyar and Shashi Tharoor on Thursday, with the two exchanging sharply worded open letters on foreign policy, ideology and personal remarks.The confrontation began after Aiyar published an open letter to Tharoor in Frontline magazine, criticizing comments he made during a televised discussion of the ongoing … Read more

‘No one in Lok Sabha is above rules’: Om Birla returns as chairman after House rejects resolution to oust him

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'No one in Lok Sabha is above rules': Om Birla returns as chairman after House rejects resolution to oust him

Speaker of the People’s House of Bila New Delhi: Speaker of Lok Sabha About Birla Trump returned to the chamber on Thursday after the House of Representatives rejected a motion of no confidence in him brought by the opposition, ending two days of intense debate that lasted nearly 12 hours.Speaking on the House floor after … Read more

“Jaishan Jaishankar spoke to Iranian Foreign Minister 3 times”: India raised concerns about ship safety and energy security

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"Jaishan Jaishankar spoke to Iranian Foreign Minister 3 times": India raised concerns about ship safety and energy security

New Delhi: Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently held three rounds of talks with his Iranian counterpart, with the discussions focusing on maritime transport security and India’s energy security.Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told a weekly media briefing, “External Affairs Minister Dr Jaishankar and … Read more

Into Darkness on Shadow Voyage: How India-bound Ships Cross the Strait of Hormuz

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Into Darkness on Shadow Voyage: How India-bound Ships Cross the Strait of Hormuz

NEW DELHI: One of the first crude oil tankers to cross the Strait of Hormuz has reached Mumbai port since the Iran-US conflict broke out.The Liberian-flagged oil tanker Shenlong Suezmax docked at Mumbai Port at 1 pm on Wednesday and at Jawahar Dweep at 6:06 pm, news agency ANI reported. The tanker loaded crude oil … Read more

‘Can see a big problem coming’: Rahul Gandhi issues big warning on LPG crisis triggered by Middle East conflict

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'Can see a big problem coming': Rahul Gandhi issues big warning on LPG crisis triggered by Middle East conflict

New Delhi: Congress leaders and opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi The country’s energy security could face serious challenges as an escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupts global fuel markets, it warned on Thursday.Talking about the potential impact of the crisis on India’s fuel supply, Rahul said the government must urgently prepare for possible shortages of … Read more

The Liberian-flagged oil tanker Shenlong loaded with Saudi crude oil entered India through the Strait of Hormuz

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The Liberian-flagged oil tanker Shenlong loaded with Saudi crude oil entered India through the Strait of Hormuz

NEW DELHI: A crude oil tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz has arrived at the port of Mumbai, becoming one of the first vessels to reach India via the crucial shipping lane amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The Liberian-flagged Shenlong Suezmax tanker, piloted by an Indian national and carrying crude oil loaded in … Read more

Farooq Abdullah’s first reaction after assassination attempt: ‘The murderer always has an advantage’

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Farooq Abdullah's first reaction after assassination attempt: 'The murderer always has an advantage'

Farooq Abdullah (PTI file photo) New Delhi: After attempt on his life, former jammu and kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference President Farooq Abdullah reflected on the incident on Thursday, saying: “God saved me.”Sharing brief details of tense moments at a wedding in Greater Kailash district of Jammu, the NC chief told reporters: “When I … Read more

Middle East crisis: India backs UN Security Council resolution condemning Iran’s attacks on Gulf states

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Middle East crisis: India backs UN Security Council resolution condemning Iran's attacks on Gulf states

NEW DELHI: India along with nearly 140 member states on Thursday backed a United Nations Security Council resolution condemning Iran’s attacks on Middle Eastern countries, which continued after a joint US-Israeli operation in Tehran. The 15-member Security Council adopted resolution 2817 (2026) with 13 votes in favor, with China and Russia abstaining. The resolution condemned … Read more

Motion to remove speaker after heated debate in parliament defeated

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Motion to remove speaker after heated debate in parliament defeated

New Delhi: Opposition resolution to remove Speaker About Birla Defeated by voice vote in Lok Sabha on Wednesday after two days of discussions with Home Minister Amit Shahfierce counterattack, especially against Rahul Gandhi. Shah slammed the proposal to put the chairman’s “dignity” in the dock and asked the Opposition not to view the House as … Read more