What warranted censorship, says BJP as Centre seeks return of Nehru's letters from Rahul Gandhi

IANS | December 16, 2024 12:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The BJP on Monday raised questions on the 'censorship' of some letters written by India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to some leading world dignitaries. This comes after the Prime Minister's Museum and Library (PMML) wrote to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to return the collection of historical letters belonging to Nehru.

Congress amended Constitution for gains, says Nirmala Sitharaman in RS

IANS | December 16, 2024 12:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who initiated the debate on the Constitution in Rajya Sabha on Monday, launched a sharp attack on Congress, accusing the party of amending the Constitution repeatedly to restrict civil liberties and for their gains.

India, Bangladesh 1971 war veterans' exchange visit to commemorate Vijay Diwas

IANS | December 16, 2024 7:30 AM

Dhaka, Dec 16 (IANS) Eight Indian military veterans of Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War reached Dhaka while eight officers of Bangladesh Army arrived in Kolkata to join the Vijay Diwas celebrations in the two countries, officials said.

Israeli PM Netanyahu confirms 'very friendly' call with Trump about need for 'victory' against Iran

IANS | December 16, 2024 5:49 AM

Tel Aviv, Dec 16 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President-elect Donald Trump about Israel's determination to continue acting against Iran and its armed proxies whenever they try to harm the Jewish state, the premier said in a video statement.

EAM Jaishankar meets President Dissanayake, highlights Sri Lanka's role in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy

IANS | December 16, 2024 1:52 AM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, on Sunday met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is on a three-day state visit to New Delhi, and highlighted the "island nation's prominent role in India's Neighbourhood First policy and SAGAR Outlook".

Myanmar's civil war: A regional crisis with deep implications for Bharat (IANS Analysis)

Yash Tanwar | December 15, 2024 11:50 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Myanmar's escalating civil war, marked by a fractured opposition and a weakened military regime, has far-reaching implications for regional stability. With over 300 armed groups pursuing varied agendas, the conflict threatens Bharat's northeastern states through increased cross-border violence, drug trafficking, and refugee influx.

Hindi is India's soul and identity: LS Speaker Om Birla

IANS | December 15, 2024 10:30 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Sunday that Hindi is India's soul and identity. He also stressed that Indian languages, especially Hindi, have played a significant role in the development of society and the nation.

Delhi BJP leaders stay overnight in 1,194 slum clusters

IANS | December 15, 2024 9:38 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) In a bid to build bridges with voters in slum clusters, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Sunday led party leaders and workers to take part in a programme to undertake overnight stays and hold dialogue in 1,194 slum clusters across the city.

AAP, BJP making false promises to slum dwellers for votes: Delhi Congress

IANS | December 15, 2024 9:34 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee President Devender Yadav said on Sunday that the AAP government and the BJP, who had both ignored slum dwellers over the past 10 years, were making false promises to them with the intent of winning their votes.

Israel to close embassy in Ireland due to 'extreme anti-Israeli policies': Foreign Minister

IANS | December 15, 2024 9:14 PM

Jerusalem, Dec 15 (IANS) Israel announced Sunday that it will close its embassy in Ireland, attributing the decision to the Irish government's "extreme anti-Israeli policies".

Politics

What warranted censorship, says BJP as Centre seeks return of Nehru's letters from Rahul Gandhi

Congress amended Constitution for gains, says Nirmala Sitharaman in RS

India, Bangladesh 1971 war veterans' exchange visit to commemorate Vijay Diwas

Israeli PM Netanyahu confirms 'very friendly' call with Trump about need for 'victory' against Iran

EAM Jaishankar meets President Dissanayake, highlights Sri Lanka's role in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy

Myanmar's civil war: A regional crisis with deep implications for Bharat (IANS Analysis)

Hindi is India's soul and identity: LS Speaker Om Birla

Delhi BJP leaders stay overnight in 1,194 slum clusters

AAP, BJP making false promises to slum dwellers for votes: Delhi Congress

Israel to close embassy in Ireland due to 'extreme anti-Israeli policies': Foreign Minister

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