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PM Modi congratulates Carney on election win, says looking forward to strengthen India-Canada partnership together

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday became one of the first world leaders to congratulate Mark Carney on his election as the Prime Minister of Canada and to the Liberal Party on their victory.

PM Modi to chair second CCS meet tomorrow to decide next move against Pak

NEW DELHI: Looking to concretise India's next move against Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Wednesday, the second within a week of the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.

Nitish Kumar honours his party’s leaders during Danveer Bhamashah’s birth anniversary celebrations

PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday honoured his party’s leaders during Danveer Bhamashah’s birth anniversary celebrations at the JD-U office in Patna.

PIL filed against delay in municipal polls: Rajasthan HC seeks govt reply in 4 weeks

JAIPUR: After the postponement of panchayat elections in Rajasthan, the state government's decision to delay municipal body elections has now been challenged in the Rajasthan High Court.

K’taka Police registers FIR against woman dietitian over ‘anti-Hindu’ remarks

MANGALURU: Karnataka Police have registered an FIR against a woman dietitian for making anti-Hindu and anti-national remarks on the social media platform ‘X’ in Mangaluru city on Tuesday.

Karnataka: Sri Ram Sena organises 10-hour puja for Pahalgam victims, Indian Armed Forces

BENGALURU: The Sri Ram Sena has organised a 10-hour special puja on Tuesday on the occasion of Parshuram Jayanti, in Bengaluru, praying for the success of the Indian Armed Forces in the event of a war between India and Pakistan, following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives.

On Pahalgam attack, SP leaders sound like Pak spokesmen: CM Yogi

DEORIA: Hitting out at the Samajwadi Party and Congress, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday questioned the “anti-national” remarks made by leaders of these parties after the Pahalgam terror attack.

Andhra Dy CM Pawan Kalyan terms ‘gayab’ post a threat to PM

AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday called for filing a case over the Congress party's 'Gayab(Missing)' post, and said it was a threat to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announces Rs 10 lakh cash reward for Vaibhav Suryavanshi

NEW DELHI: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh for teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi who scored record breaking century in the IPL 2025 on Monday.

Mayawati defends Akash Anand’s return, asks party workers to encourage him

LUCKNOW: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) President Mayawati on Tuesday urged party workers to support and encourage her nephew, Akash Anand, who was recently reinstated in the party after being removed from key responsibilities.

PM Modi congratulates Carney on election win, says looking forward to strengthen India-Canada partnership together

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday became one of the first world leaders to congratulate Mark Carney on his election as the Prime Minister of Canada and to the Liberal Party on their victory.

SC rejects Sanjiv Bhatt’s plea for bail, suspension of sentence in custodial death case

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt's plea seeking release on bail and suspension of sentence in a 1990 custodial death case.

LoP Rahul Gandhi discusses projects in Raebareli; to visit Amethi tomorrow

RAEBARELI: Raebareli MP and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday visited his parliamentary constituency for the first time after General Elections and took stock of development projects and interacted with residents and party workers.

If we think being in majority will protect us, we will be wiped out: K’taka RSS leader on Pahalgam attack

KARNATAKA: Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat has stated that “if we believe that being in the majority alone will protect us and that no harm will come our way, we will be wiped out.”

Calcutta HC forms panel to hear case on harassment of lawyers involved in Bengal school job case

KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court has initiated suo motu proceedings on the harassment of advocates and the public maligning of a judge last week during protests by a group of people against senior lawyer and CPI(M) Rajya Sabha member Bikas Ranjan Bhattacharya.

'Why weren't these houses demolished earlier?' Alvi backs Trinamool leader's remarks on post J&K attack crackdown

NEW DELHI: The recent counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), following the Pahalgam terror attack that resulted in the deaths of 26 people, have ignited a political backlash over what they perceived as late demolition of homes allegedly linked to terrorists. Congress leader Rashid Alvi, on Tuesday, supported the stance of Trinamool Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghosh, questioning why these houses were not demolished earlier.

Indian youth ready and disruptive today, setting research milestones: PM Modi

NEW DELHI: The youth in India is ready and disruptive today, setting research milestones in different sectors, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the YUGM Conclave here on Tuesday.

Pahalgam attack impact: J&K govt closes 48 tourist destinations in Kashmir

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government said on Tuesday that 48 destinations across the Valley have been shut for tourists.

Punjab government is set to bring two major infrastructure projects to Lehragaga

LEHRAGAGA: The Punjab government is set to bring two major infrastructure projects to Lehragaga, further solidifying its commitment to the state's overall development.

'India must show we stand together against terrorism', Rahul Gandhi writes to PM for special Parliament session

NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to convene a special session of both Houses of Parliament at the earliest in the wake of the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

Pak exposed as rogue state fuelling global terrorism: India at UN

NEW DELHI: India has strongly raised the Pahalgam terror attack at the United Nations and also flagged a Pakistani minister's "confession" to training and funding terrorists.

Pakistan violates ceasefire on J&K LoC for 5th consecutive day, India responds strongly

SRINAGAR: For the fifth consecutive day on Tuesday, the Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, which was befittingly responded to by the Indian Army.

Kerala: Husband and mother-in-law sentenced to life for 'starving' Tushara to death

KOLLAM: A court in Kerala's Kollam on Monday sentenced husband Chandulal and his mother Geethalal to life imprisonment in the bizarre 2019 dowry death case of Tushara, who was literally starved to death by them.

Investigation needed to identify who gained & suffered from Pahalgam attack: Rakesh Tikait

KARNAL: Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait on Monday called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack and stressed to uncover who gained from the attack, saying that everything should be brought to light.

Terrorists didn’t ask me about religion, but asked others: Deceased tourist Manjunath Rao’s wife

SHIVAMOGGA: The deceased tourist Manjunath Rao’s wife, Pallavi, said on Monday that terrorists didn’t ask them about their religion before killing Rao, but asked the other tourists about their identities during the mayhem in Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22.

Union Minister hails launch of Ayushman Vay Vandana Card in Delhi, elderly thank govt

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Monday rolled out its ambitious health insurance scheme and distributed Ayushman health cards to senior citizens aged 70 and above, making them eligible for free medical treatment worth up to Rs 10 lakh.

Kharge questions PM Modi's absence from all-party meeting on Pahalgam terror attack

JAIPUR: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, on Monday, criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his absence from the all-party meeting on Pahalgam terror attack, saying he is always busy with the election programmes across the country.

SC drops bail cancellation proceedings against Senthil Balaji after he resigns as TN minister

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday disposed of an application seeking recall of its decision which had enlarged DMK leader and former Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji on bail in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged cash-for-jobs scam.

'Rubbing salt into wounds', CM Fadnavis slams Wadettiwar for remarks on terrorists

MUMBAI: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday slammed the Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar over his statement that 'do terrorists have time to ask about religion before firing'.

‘India Got Latent' row: SC orders release of Ranveer Allahbadia’s passport

NEW DELHI: In another relief to popular YouTube Ranveer Allahbadia, the Supreme Court on Monday directed the return of his passport.

Will bring Pak to its knees, no compromise, says Hardeep Puri

NEW DELHI: In the backdrop of Pahalgam killings, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday accused Pakistan of using terror as an “instrument of state policy”, reiterating the Modi government’s resolve to bring “them down on their knees”.

From Kupwara to Kathua, people came out to protest: CM Omar Abdullah on Pahalgam attack

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday that for the first time, the people of the country are united, and this unity is needed to end militancy and terrorism.

Delhi CM launches Rs 10 lakh health insurance for 70-plus citizens; hails PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Calling it a historic day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday launched her government’s ambitious health insurance scheme by distributing Ayushman cards to elderly people aged 70 years and above, making them eligible for free medical treatment of up to Rs 10 lakh.

Guwahati to experience heavy rainfall all day today; several areas face power outage, flooding

GUWAHATI: Guwahati woke up to a power outage on the morning of Monday, as heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, strong winds, and overcast skies, swept through the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the rainfall is expected to continue through the rest of the day.

SC issues notice on plea to regulate explicit content on social media, OTT platforms

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine a plea seeking directions to the government to take immediate and decisive action to regulate explicit content on social media and OTT platforms.

Assam Panchayat polls: CM Sarma to campaign in three districts today

GUWAHATI: With Panchayat polls due in Assam within a week, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has been vigorously campaigning for the BJP candidates across the state.

Five killed as mound of soil collapses in UP's Kaushambi

KAUSHAMBI: In a tragic incident, at least five villagers lost their lives and three others were seriously injured when a mound of soil collapsed while they were digging in a pond at Tikar Deeh village in the Kokhraj police station area of Uttar Pradesh’s Kaushambi district on Monday, officials said.

Two crucial hearings on Bengal school jobs cases at Calcutta HC today

KOLKATA: Two crucial hearings related to irregularities in school job recruitments in West Bengal are scheduled before two division benches of the Calcutta High Court on Monday.

India bans 16 Pak YouTube channels for misleading content on Indian Army, security agencies

NEW DELHI: India has banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for spreading provocative and communally sensitive content, along with false and misleading narratives targeting India, its Army, and security agencies.

Number of Pakistani, Bangladeshi nationals living in India increased in BJP's rule: Shiv Sena(UBT)'s Saamana

MUMBAI: The Shiv Sena(UBT) in its mouthpiece 'Saamana' editorial on Monday took a swipe at the Centre over the presence of a large number of Pakistanis in the country, alleging that the number of Pakistani and Bangladeshi citizens has increased in the country during the tenure of BJP.

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