Niger terror attack: Two Indians killed, one abducted; Omar Abdullah seeks MEA intervention | India News

J&K CM Omar Abdullah (PTI) NEW DELHI: Two Indian nationals were killed and another, Ranjeet Singh from Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district, was abducted in a terror attack in Niger’s Dosso region on Tuesday. The attack took place when unidentified armed assailants ambushed a Nigerien army unit guarding an electrical line construction project, according to…

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Omar Abdullah demands immediate statehood for J&K; rules out ‘hybrid model’ of governance; hints at legal battle against Centre | India News

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Chief minister Omar Abdullah has made a sharp and clear demand for the immediate restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, asserting it as a “fundamental right” of its people and warning against any half-measures like a “hybrid system” where key powers remain with the Centre.In a…

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Monsoon session: Centre open to Operation Sindoor debate, says Rijiju; impeachment motion against Justice Varma picks up steam | India News

NEW DELHI: Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said the government is open to discussing key issues like Operation Sindoor in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, provided discussions are held in accordance with the “rules and traditions” of the House.“There are several issues that parties have expressed interest in discussing in Parliament. We…

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PM Modi to visit UK, Maldives from July 23 to 26: Malé outreach, bilateral relations among agenda – full schedule | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a two-nation visit to the United Kingdom and the Maldives from July 23 to 26, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) announced on Sunday. The visit aims to bolster India’s economic, strategic and regional partnerships with both countries.PM Modi will be in the UK on July 23…

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Stage set for a stormy Monsoon Session; Centre, opposition to face-off over Pahalgam attack, Trump’s claim: Here’s what to expect | India News

NEW DELHI: The Monsoon Session of Parliament, beginning Monday, is expected to be stormy as the opposition INDIA bloc and the BJP-led government prepare to face off on several issues.The opposition has demanded discussions on the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor, and what they term as a “drift” in foreign policy, insisting that Prime Minister…

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Patna hospital shooting: Main accused Taushif alias Badshah detained from Kolkata – Chandan Kumar Mishra’s murder case | India News

CCTV cameras at the hospital showed the gangsters pulling out their guns, loading the weapons, opening the cabin’s door and then escaping. They killed Chandan Mishra. NEW DELHI: The main accused has been detained in Bihar’s Paras hospital murder case, where five gunmen walked into the room and shot a man who was undergoing treatment.Bihar…

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All-party meet: Pahalgam terror attack, Trump’s ceasefire claims among issues flagged by oppn; key points | India News

NEW DELHI: Day before the start of Parliament Monsoon session, an all-party meeting was convened by the government to seek cooperation for the smooth functioning of the House. However, the meeting quickly turned into a platform for opposition parties to put forward a list of pressing issues they plan to raise during the session.Top among…

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‘Friend reached Dubai and am still stuck here’: Instagram post on Bengaluru traffic goes viral; netizens react | India News

NEW DELHI: It seems that people in Bengaluru will take more time to reach their destination as compared to taking a flight and going to another country. It’s not research, but an Instagram post claimed that her friend arrived in Dubai while she remained stuck in the city’s traffic.A user on Instagram shared a video…

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‘Need to cooperate …’: Shashi Tharoor answers question on ‘loyalty’ amid Congress rift buzz; quotes Nehru | India News

NEW DELHI: “Who lives if India dies?” Congress MP Shashi Tharoor invoked Jawaharlal Nehru’s famous words while responding to a high school student’s question about party loyalty at an event in Kochi on Saturday.The Thiruvananthapuram MP, who has been facing criticism within the Congress, affirmed that national interests must transcend party lines.“Politics is, unfortunately or…

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‘Being still is a challenge’: Shubhanshu Shukla shares video of floating in space – Watch | India News

NEW DELHI: Days after returning from space, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla posted a video of himself “floating” inside the International Space Station.In a video shared on Instagram, Shukla was seen practicing staying absolutely still in microgravity.“From the time we reached the ISS, we were quite busy chasing the timeline and completing our tasks and experiments….

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