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TREND | 15 Jul 2025, 04:25PM

PM Modi hails Shubhanshu Shukla's return after historic space mission

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Shubhanshu Shukla and three other astronauts returned aboard the Dragon 'Grace' spacecraft, which splashed down off the coast of San Diego, California, after a 22.5-hour journey from space

'Inspired Billion Dreams': PM Modi, Others Celebrate Shubhanshu Shukla, Rest Of Axiom Crew's Return To Earth

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TREND | 15 Jul 2025, 03:34PM

Rahul Gandhi slams EAM's China policy, calls it a 'full blown circus'

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The Congress on Tuesday hoped that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will "finally agree" to a discussion on China in the forthcoming Monsoon session of Parliament, and said that when Parliament could debate the border situation during the 1962 Chinese invasion then why not now. Tagging a media report on External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar calling on Chinese President Xi Jinping and apprising him about the recent development in India-China bilateral ties, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at him, saying he is "now running a full blown circus aimed at destroying India's foreign policy". "I guess the Chinese foreign minister will come and apprise Modi about recent developments in China-India ties. The EAM is now running a full blown circus aimed at destroying India's foreign policy," Gandhi said in a post on X. Jaishankar and his counterparts from the SCO member nations on Tuesday met Chinese President Xi. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh pointe

Four-engine govt failed: Kejriwal after bomb threats to Delhi institutions

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TREND | 14 Jul 2025, 09:18PM

ED questions Robert Vadra for 5 hours in Sanjay Bhandari-linked PMLA case

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Robert Vadra, the businessman husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, was on Monday questioned for about five hours by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case linked to UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari and some others, official sources said. The 56-year-old Vadra arrived at the federal probe agency's office located in central Delhi after 11 am. He was accompanied by Priyanka Gandhi, MP from Kerala's Wayanad Lok Sabha seat. The session ended shortly after 5 pm, during which Vadra once went out during lunch hour. The businessman's statement was recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the sources said. They said he may be called again for questioning as he allegedly "failed" to answer certain questions regarding his financial links with Bhandari and his family members. He was called by the agency twice last month for questioning in this case, but he sought deferment of his summons as he reported being unwell during the first summ

National Herald case: Court reserves order on ED chargesheet cognisance

Business Standard | 14 Jul 2025, 12:17PM

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TREND | 14 Jul 2025, 07:34PM

Need curbs on MNCs marketing junk food: Milind Deora on oil-sugar directive

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In the wake of the Health Ministry's directive on displaying oil and sugar content of snacks in all government canteens, Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora on Monday pitched for uniform regulations across all food categories so that Indian food is "not unfairly targeted". He also said that the Parliamentary Committee on Subordinate Legislation, which he heads, is currently reviewing plans of the country's apex food regulator, FSSAI, to tackle India's growing obesity crisis, in line with Prime Minister Narendramodi's vision for a healthier nation. "We have unanimously advocated uniform regulations across all food categories, including alcohol, so Indian food isn't unfairly targeted while MNCs continue to market Western junk unchecked (sic)," Deora said in a post on X, referring to ministry's move to "to inform consumers about ingredients in samosas and jalebis". The Union health ministry has urged all ministries, departments and autonomous bodies to display "oil and sugar board" mentioning th

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TREND | 13 Jul 2025, 11:44PM

Singapore is at the heart of India's act east policy: EAM Jaishankar

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India will play an increasingly important role globally as the world "inexorably" transitions into multipolarity, Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said after holding talks with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar on Sunday. Jaishankar, who was in this city-state as part of his two-nation trip, also met President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong. Singapore is at the "heart" of India's Act East Policy, Jaishankar said after his meeting with Balakrishnan. From Singapore, he travels to China. India-Singapore relations were elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country in September last year. "As the world inexorably transitions into multipolarity, India will play an increasingly important role as one of these major poles of opportunity," Balakrishnan said in a social media post. The two sides also decided to hold the third India-Singapore ministerial roundtable in New Delhi...

Congress to hold strategy meet on July 15 for upcoming Parliament session

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TREND | 13 Jul 2025, 11:28PM

PM Modi Spoke To Me In Marathi: Ujjwal Nikam On RS Nomination

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Nikam referred to his role in high-profile cases such as the 26/11 terror attack and the conviction of Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab, the 1993 Mumbai blasts, and several other criminal trials.

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TREND | 13 Jul 2025

Migrant auto driver thrashed in Maharashtra for 'anti-Marathi' comments

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A viral video shows a group of people, allegedly from Shiv Sena (UBT), slapping the driver and making him publicly apologise for his 'anti-marathi' remarks

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TREND | 13 Jul 2025

BJP set to reach century mark in Rajya Sabha with latest nominations

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With four new nominations to the Rajya Sabha, including key figures like Harsh Vardhan Shringla and Ujjwal Nikam, the BJP is on the brink of reaching the century mark in the Upper House

Veteran Telugu actor, former BJP MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao passes away at 83

Business Standard | 13 Jul 2025

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TREND | 12 Jul 2025

BJP office as centre of 'Vikasit Keralam' more important than CM post: Shah

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that it was more important for the BJP to ensure that its state office here becomes the centre of 'Vikasit Keralam' than having a Chief Minister in the government. Shah made the statement while addressing a massive gathering of party activists and supporters at a ward-level leadership meeting at Putharikandam Maidan here after inaugurating the new BJP state committee office. Shah also launched the logo and motto of the party's 'Vikasit Keralam' mission. He said that the route to 'Vikasit Bharat' goes through 'Vikasit Keralam' only. "Therefore, from now on, the basic aim of the BJP will be a 'Vikasit Keralam'," he said. Shah inaugurated the new BJP state committee office, Mararji Bhavan, here ahead of launching the party's campaign for the upcoming local body polls this year and the assembly elections next year. The Union Home Minister, who arrived in Kerala late Friday night, also paid floral tributes to a bronze half-bust of late fo

Rahul, Kharge accuse BJP of poll manipulation in Bihar; slam ECI

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TREND | 12 Jul 2025

Bhagwat sets off jitters at 75: BJP's shift towards empowering youth

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BJP had no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to the Vajpayee-Advani era