Bengaluru, Mar 3 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Tuesday said it would examine and initiate action if any violation of law was found during protests in Bengaluru to condemn the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, state Home Minister G. Parameshwara said the law is equal for everyone and any breach would invite action.Referring to the protests, he said, “If they wanted to stage a protest, they should have done it at Freedom Park. It does…
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Gold Coast, March 3 (IANS) The Iranian women’s national soccer team made a silent protest during the opening match of the Women’s Asian Cup, as they refused to sing their national anthem, which was played over the speakers at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast. Ahead of the game against South Korea, the players were in their customary line before their match when the Iranian national anthem began to play, none of the Iranian players or even head coach Marziyeh Jafari sang along as they wer…
Bengaluru, March 3 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticised Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday for his comments on sensitive international issues during the ongoing conflict between Israel-US and Iran, accusing him of making impulsive remarks on India’s foreign policy.In a strongly worded statement addressed to Siddaramaiah, the Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka stated, “Karnataka expects ‘maturity’ from its Chief Minister and not commentary that could create controversy d…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has criticised the Central government’s silence regarding the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during the joint US-Israel airstrikes. She stated that the lack of any official statement on this matter is not neutral; rather, it amounts to an “abdication” of responsibility.Gandhi also highlighted Tehran’s support for New Delhi at the UN when the Kashmir topic was raised in 1994.In a…
Tehran, March 3 (IANS) Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday responded sharply to remarks made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, asserting that there was never any “Iranian threat” and blaming what he termed “Israel Firsters” for the bloodshed of both Americans and Iranians.Rubio had said on Monday (local time) that Washington launched strikes on Iran after learning that its ally Israel was preparing to act and amid concerns that Tehran would retaliate against American forces in …
Srinagar, March 3 (IANS) Authorities imposed restrictions on Tuesday for the second consecutive day across the Kashmir Valley to maintain law and order in the aftermath of the developments in Iran.Police said these restrictions are purely preventive in nature to ensure that anti-national elements and miscreants are prevented from exploiting the public sentiment.All public and vehicular movement is being disallowed in Srinagar city as heavy deployments of police and the CRPF on road intersections…
Srinagar, March 3 (IANS) As authorities decided to continue preventive restrictions across the Kashmir Valley for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, Jammu and Kashmir Police issued a strong appeal to the public to maintain peace, stressing that violence only leads to destruction and hardship. In a series of posts on X, the police stated, “Appeal for Peace and Restraint Amid Current Developments. In view of recent developments in the Middle East, we respect citizens’ right to peacefully…
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephone conversation with King Abdullah II of Jordan, expressing India’s deep concern over the rapidly deteriorating situation in West Asia.The call came amid escalating military confrontations involving the US, Israel and Iran, which have reportedly drawn in several neighbouring countries through retaliatory strikes and missile attacks.In a post on X, the Prime Minister said he had spoken with the King of Jordan to convey…
Jerusalem, March 2 (IANS) Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Monday said that Israel and the United States (US) are controlling the skies of Iran and are continuing to target over 2,500 military targets. In an exclusive chat with IANS, he also expressed hope that a regime change will take place in Iran. Azar stated that Israel has been able to neutralise and intercept majority of missiles that are coming towards the country. He asserted that Israel, just like India, always seeks peace…
Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) The killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US‑Israel strike is the latest chapter in decades of hostilities against Iran, an Iranian diplomat said on Monday, highlighting long-standing grievances against both countries.Speaking to IANS, Iran’s Consul General in Mumbai, Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh, said: “We have grown accustomed to the assassinations that have been carried out over the years since the very beginning of the Revolution. This is not thei…