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S Jaishankar said that global affairs are going through major changes, with sharp disruptions in the Middle East and West Asia due to ongoing conflict. External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Sunday called the Indian Ocean region a vital global lifeline and urged countries in the region to support each other, build on their strengths, and align policies to advance development, connectivity, maritime interests, and security. He was speaking at the inaugural session of the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat on “Voyage to New Horizons of Maritime Partnership.” “The Indian Ocean is veritably a global lifeline. Its production, consumption,…

At least 18 people were killed in the stampede that occurred at the New Delhi railway station on Saturday. The initial probe into Saturday’s deadly stampede at the New Delhi railway station that killed 18 people, found that the passengers got confused between ‘Prayagraj Express and Prayagraj Special’, and thought they might miss their train. The confusion occurred due to the announcement of the trains having same initial name ‘Prayagraj’. The announcement of the ‘Prayagraj Special’ arriving at Platform 16 led to confusion among the waiting passengers because the Prayagraj Express was already at Platform 14. People who were reaching…

On February 10, Mamta Kulkarni resigned as Mahamandaleshwar of Kinnar Akhada, slamming those who opposed her appointment. Former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni has rejoined the Kinnar Akhada as Mahamandaleshwar, days after announcing her resignation. In a video statement shared on Friday, Mamta Kulkarni confirmed her return, saying that Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi had refused to accept her resignation. Explaining her decision, Mamta Kulkarni said she initially stepped down in an emotional moment but later chose to continue serving Sanatan Dharma under her guru’s guidance. “Two days ago, some people made false allegations against my guru, Dr Acharya Lakshmi Narayan…

PM Narendra Modi US visit: PM Modi and Trump focused on trade, tariffs, and defence cooperation, targeting a $500 billion trade goal by 2030. PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump focused on trade, tariffs, and defence ties during their White House meeting on Thursday. While Donald Trump had previously threatened to impose tariffs, the two leaders signalled a willingness to negotiate, raising hopes of possible concessions from both sides. Donald Trump, known for his deal-making persona, admitted that PM Narendra Modi was a “much better negotiator” than him. In a lighthearted moment, Modi played on Trump’s iconic “MAGA”…

The pilots were instructed to bring the chartered fight back to Pune, after the former minister intervened, suspecting that his son had been ‘kidnapped.’ In a dramatic turn of events, a chartered flight from Pune heading to Bangkok was asked to return to the Maharashtra city, with the chaotic incident unfolding on the night of February 10. The plane was taking three passengers for a ‘business trip’ to Bangkok. The group included Rushiraj Sawant, whose father Tanaji Sawant is a politician in Maharashtra, and two friends of Rushiraj. The aircraft was ordered to turn around after Tanaji Sawant intervened, suspecting…

The request for sanction was made based on an Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation and the presence of “adequate evidence.” The ministry of home affairs (MHA) has requested the President to grant prosecution sanction against former Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain. The ministry has sought the sanction against the 60-year-old politician under Section 218 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, officials said. The request for sanction was made based on an Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation and the presence of “adequate evidence,” they added. Jain was booked by the Enforcement Directorate in a money-laundering case linked to…

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, after a mention was made by Allahabadia’s lawyer, said that the case will be listed for hearing soon. YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia has approached the Supreme Court seeking the clubbing of multiple FIRs filed against him in connection with allegedly obscene comments made during a guest appearance on the YouTube show India’s Got Latent. Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, after a mention was made by Allahabadia’s lawyer, said that the case will be listed for hearing soon. A controversy erupted after Ranveer Allahbadia posed an inappropriate question to a contestant: “Watch your…

Two flights are scheduled to land at the Guru Ram Dass International Airport in Amritsar on February 15 and February 16. Two flights carrying 119 Indian migrants deported from the US are expected to arrive at the Guru Ram Dass International Airport in Amritsar on February 15 and February 16. Most of the deportees on the flights are from Punjab (67). They are followed by people from Haryana (33), Gujarat (8), Uttar Pradesh (3), Maharashtra (2), Goa (2), Rajasthan (2) and one each from Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. The deportees scheduled to reach India include people who had…

Former chief justice of India DY Chandrachud questioned whether 75 years was too short a period to abrogate Article 370, which was a ‘transitional provision.’ Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud defended his stance on Article 370, saying it was always intended as a “transitional provision” in the Constitution. He questioned whether 75 years was too short a period to abrogate such a provision, emphasising that it was meant to fade away and merge with the Constitution over time. Chandrachud was responding to BBC journalist Stephen Sackur’s question in an interview about legal scholars’ disappointment with his stance on…

Aditya Thackeray criticised Eknath Shinde as anti-Maharashtra after Sharad Pawar honoured him, escalating tensions in the MVA.  Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aditya Thackeray hit out at Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, calling him “anti-Maharashtra” and saying those who betray the state are “anti-national”. His remarks came after NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar felicitated Shinde, triggering tensions within the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). Those who are anti-Maharashtra are anti-nationals. We cannot honour such persons who indulge in such dirty work. This goes against our principles. I am not aware of his (Sharad Pawar’s) principles,” Aaditya Thackeray said. Thackeray met…