Chandigarh, May 6 (IANS) The Opposition in Punjab on Wednesday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government as two back-to-back blasts rocked the state within three hours, first in Jalandhar and then Amritsar, alleging a collapse of law and order. However, no casualty has been reported. Sources said a team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is heading to Jalandhar and Amritsar to gather more information about the incident and assist the police in the investigation.Shiromani Akali Dal (…
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New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condemned the attack on the UAE’s Fujairah that resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals and termed the targeting of civilians and infrastructure “unacceptable.” PM Modi expressed India’s solidarity with the UAE and reiterated support for the peaceful resolution of all issues through dialogue and diplomacy.”Strongly condemn the attacks on the UAE that resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals. Targeting civilians and infr…
Sanaa, May 5 (IANS) The United Nations (UN) has called for accountability and stronger protection for civil society workers and public officials following the abduction and killing of a government official in Yemen’s southern port city of Aden.In a statement posted on Monday on the social media platform X, UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg strongly condemned the incident.”I strongly condemn the abduction and assassination of Wissam Qaed in Aden. His legacy must carry on,” Grundberg said,…
Jaipur, May 4 (IANS) Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday credited the West Bengal mandate to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the organisational strategy of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while also acknowledging the efforts of party workers. He said the verdict carries national significance, reflecting the people’s desire for change and stability in a strategically important region.“The outcome reflects a strong public mandate in favou…
Tehran, May 3 (IANS) Iran has outlined a new diplomatic proposal aimed at ending its ongoing confrontation with the United States and Israel, as senior officials briefed foreign envoys in Tehran on Saturday, signalling a renewed push for negotiations while maintaining a firm security posture. Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi met ambassadors and representatives from several countries to explain Tehran’s latest initiative. According to Iranian o…
Chennai, May 2 (IANS) The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay, on Saturday urged the state election machinery to strengthen security arrangements at counting centres across Tamil Nadu ahead of the Assembly election results on May 4.A delegation led by TVK General Secretary (Election Campaign Management) Aadhav Arjuna met Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik at the Secretariat and submitted a detailed representation highlighting concerns over law and order d…
Kolkata, May 1 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday directed the general observers for all the 294 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal to be present at the respective counting centres and the counting halls before the counting of votes at 8 a.m. on May 4 and be present there till the counting is completed and the winning certificates are handed over to the elected candidates. An insider from the office of the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) said that the Commissio…
Thiruvananthapuram, April 30 (IANS) In a significant step to fortify election security, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has rolled out a QR code-based photo identification system to regulate entry into vote counting centres ahead of the crucial counting day on May 4.The new system, integrated through ECINET, will be implemented during the counting of votes for the Assembly elections in Kerala, Assam, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry, along with by-elections in seven Assembly constit…
Washington, April 29 (IANS) King Charles III of the United Kingdom called for a renewed United States-United Kingdom partnership, warning that global instability and conflict require deeper cooperation between the two allies.Addressing a joint meeting of Congress, Charles said the two nations face “times of great uncertainty… in times of conflict from Europe to the Middle East,” with consequences felt across both societies.He also referred to a recent violent incident near the Capitol, say…
Washington, April 23 (IANS) Powerful American lawmakers across party lines called for deeper India-US cooperation on security, trade and global stability, even as some flagged strains in ties over tariffs and policy differences.At an “Exhibition on Human Cost of Terrorism,” organized by Indian Embassy at the Capitol Hilll, members of Congress described India as a key strategic partner, underscoring shared democratic values and the need for closer coordination in addressing global challenges,…