Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi, who shifted to Dubai a few years back, showed his faith in the strong bond shared by India and the UAE, calling it ‘a bridge of steel’ as he prayed for all those stuck in the conflict zone of the Middle East.The ‘Saathiya’ actor also applauded the UAE government and their armed forces for keeping the residents safe during these uncertain times.Vivek’s note on his X (Earlier known as Twitter) handle read, “To my extended family in the UAE, I kn…
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Tehran, March 1 (IANS) Massive groups of Iranians flooded into the streets of Tehran and various other cities throughout Iran overnight, rejoicing at the announcement of the death of the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a day of coordinated attacks by the US and Israel.Khamenei was killed in an epochal attack by the US and Israel, marking an inflexion point in the 46-year Shia-theocratic rule, as Tehran’s retaliation set off conflagrations in a swath of the Middle East. N…
Tehran, March 1 (IANS) Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has vowed to punish the “murderers” of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following the confirmation of his death by state television, and promised that the response will be the “most ferocious offensive operation in history” against the US and Israel. In a statement posted on its official Telegram page, the IRGC said, “The hand of revenge of the Iranian nation for a severe, decisive and regrettable punishment for the mur…
Tehran, Feb 24 (IANS) Despite “unprecedented external threats”, the government remains focused on keeping Iran away from the danger of war, a top administration official stated on Tuesday. Iran’s official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) quoted administration spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani as saying during a weekly media briefing on Tuesday that all sections of the Iranian government are working to steer the atmosphere toward calm despite social tensions and what she described as unprecedent…
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu said on Monday that Audit and Accounts Service officers are the custodians of public trust and the guardians of financial prudence.She was speaking during a meeting with Officer Trainees of Indian Audit & Accounts Service, Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service and Indian Trade Service.The President said that when officers like them work with commitment for the development of India and for the well-being of every citizen, our nation w…
Itanagar, Feb 8 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K. T. Parnaik (Retd.) on Sunday emphasised the need for the timely implementation of welfare schemes, prompt disbursal of financial assistance, and effective grievance redressal mechanisms for ex-servicemen across the state.The Governor reviewed welfare measures taken up by the state’s Rajya Sainik Board with the Director-cum-Secretary, Rajya Sainik Board, Air Commodore R. D. Mosabi (Retd.), at Lok Bhavan.They held detailed discussions on …
Gandhinagar, Feb 8 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has said that a cultural programme honouring gallantry and distinguished service awardees of the Indian Army formed the centrepiece of the Southern Command Investiture Ceremony 2026 in Gandhinagar.The programme, titled ‘Shaurya Sandhya’, was organised as part of the investiture ceremony on Saturday and brought together serving personnel, veterans and civilian dignitaries to recognise acts of courage and service.Lieutenant General D…
Kolkata, Feb 7 (IANS) The West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is now making an effort to understand public sentiment ahead of the upcoming state Assembly elections and before finalising its election manifesto. Accordingly, the Bengal BJP, on Saturday, launched the ‘Sankalp Patra Paramarsha Yatra’ (Manifesto Consultation Drive) programme from the party office in Salt Lake area of Kolkata.State BJP President Samik Bhattacharya, former Rajya Sabha MP Swapan Dasgupta, senior party leader Tapas …
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Senior BJP leaders on Wednesday strongly criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his reported “traitor” remark, calling it deeply offensive to the Sikh community and disrespectful to the armed forces, while also questioning the Congress party’s past actions and foreign engagements. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the exchange in question was clearly visible on television and stressed that the word “traitor” carries a grave meaning.“In English, ‘t…
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on the floor of the Parliament, quoting excerpts from what is claimed to be an “unpublished work” of former Indian Army chief, General M.M. Naravane (retd), and questioning India’s position on border issues with China has sparked a sharp political clash. Gandhi’s statement and subsequent insistence triggered an uproar in the House and have since spilt into a heated war of words outside the Parliament.The C…