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NEW DELHI, July 13: Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Special Public Prosecutor in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case Ujjwal Nikam, Kerala BJP leader C Sadanandan Master and Delhi-based historian Meenakshi Jain have been nominated to the Rajya Sabha. In a notification issued late Saturday night, the Union Home Ministry said the President has nominated the four to the Rajya Sabha. "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (a) of clause (1) of article 80 of the Constitu ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: It was May 2016. Speaking at a rally in Kasaragod, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held up the hand of C Sadanandan Master as he lamented the silence imposed on the story of the victim of barbaric poll violence. Coming from a family of hardcore CPM members, the 30-year-old school teacher was influenced by the writings of poet Akkitham and turned into a votary of RSS's philosophy of cultural nationalism. He was dubbed a traitor by his comrades, who punished the defection by hacking off bo ...Read More >
Three Indian fertilizer companies -- IPL, KRIBHCO and Coromandel -- have signed agreements with Ma'aden, the Saudi Arabian major, for importing 3.1 million metric tonnes of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) per annum for five years from 2025-26. The agreements were signed during Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister JP Nadda's visit to Dammam and Riyadh between July 11 [...] Three Indian fertilizer companies -- IPL, KRIBHCO and Coromandel -- have signed agreements with Ma'aden, the Saudi Arabian major, f ...Read More >
PM Narendra Modi praised Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Ujjwal Nikam, C Sadanandan Master, and Meenakshi Jain. They have been nominated to the Rajya Sabha. Modi acknowledged their contributions to India. He highlighted their expertise in diplomacy, law, social work, and history. The President nominated these individuals. They are eminent figures in their respective fields. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the contributions of former foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, special public ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Sunday met two newly-nominated Rajya Sabha Members - former Indian Foreign Service officer Harsh Vardhan Shringla and noted historian Dr Meenakshi Jain - to extend congratulations on behalf of the people of Delhi. Sachdeva, along with a party delegation, met Shringla and greeted him for his upcoming innings in the Upper House. Shringla brings with him a rich experience in diplomacy and international affairs. He played ...Read More >
Benaulim (Goa) [India], May 4 : Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari arrived in Goa on Thursday afternoon to attend the Foreign Ministers' meeting of the SCO member states. Zardari, the first Pakist foreign minister to visit India in almost 12 years, said he looks forward to constructive discussions with his counterparts from friendly countries. "I am happy to arrive in Goa for participating in the Shanghai Cooperation Orgsation. I am leading the Pakistan delegation at SCO and hope ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday congratulated former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, eminent public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, veteran social worker C. Sadanandan Master, and noted historian Meenakshi Jain on their nominations to the Rajya Sabha by the President. In a post on social media platform X, Shah lauded their contributions in their respective fields and expressed confidence that their presence in the Upper House would enrich national di ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 13 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday congratulated four eminent persons who were nominated to Rajya Sabha and said their vast knowledge, experience and prowess will further enrich the national discourse in the Parliament. Former foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, special public prosecutor in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case Ujjwal Nikam, Kerala BJP leader C Sadanandan Master and Delhi-based historian Meenakshi Jain have been nominated to the Rajya Sabha. " ...Read More >
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu has nominated four distinguished individuals to the Rajya Sabha, recognising their exceptional contributions in law, diplomacy, social work, and academia. The nominees include veteran public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, social worker and teacher C Sadanandan Master, and historian Meenakshi Jain. The appointments reflect a diverse representation of professional excellence and public service. Prime Minister Narendra ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on being nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President, stating that Shringla's unique experience would enrich Parliamentary proceedings. Shringla is among four eminent personalities nominated to the Upper House under Article 80(1)(a) of the Constitution, read with clause (3) of the same article. The nominations come in the wake of vacancies created by the retir ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on being nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President, stating that Shringla unique experience would enrich Parliamentary proceedings. Shringla is among four eminent personalities nominated to the Upper House under Article 80(1)(a) of the Constitution, read with clause (3) of the same article. The nominations come in the wake of vacancies created by the retirem ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a significant move aimed at enriching parliamentary deliberations, President Droupadi Murmu has nominated four well-known individuals to the Rajya Sabha. The nominations were made under Article 80(1)(a) of the Constitution and fill the vacancies left by the retirement of earlier nominated members. Among the nominees is senior public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, best known for leading the prosecution in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case. With a long and successful career in criminal ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 13 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the contributions of former foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, special public prosecutor in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case Ujjwal Nikam, Kerala BJP leader C Sadanandan Master and historian Meenakshi Jain after they were nominated to the Rajya Sabha. In a notification issued late Saturday night , the Union Home Ministry said the President has nominated the four to the Rajya Sabha. "Shri Ujjwal Nikam's devotion to ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a blunt warning that has confirmed the worst fears of Indian security establishment, a senior Nepalese govt advisor has cautioned that Pakistan-based terrorist organisations were likely to exploit Nepal's geography to launch attacks on India.During a seminar on challenges to regional peace and security in South Asia in Kathmandu, Sunil Bahadur Thapa, principal political advisor to the president of Nepal and former minister of industry, said Pakistan-based UN-designated terrorist gr ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Delhi HC on Tuesday criticised Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale for filing a flawed affidavit in his appeal against a defamation order directing him to pay Rs 50 lakh to former diplomat Lakshmi Puri. A bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Renu Bhatnagar objected to the affidavit for reproducing alleged oral court observations. "This is not done... you first withdraw the affidavit," the court said, asking Gokhale to file a revised one. The matter is next listed for July 22. Seni ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP and national spokesperson Saket Gokhale to withdraw his affidavit tendering an apology in a defamation case filed by former diplomat Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri. The Court stated that the contents of the affidavit, in its present form, were unacceptable and could not be considered on record. The oral observations were made by a Division Bench comprising Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Renu Bhatnag ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP and national spokesperson Saket Gokhale to withdraw his affidavit tendering an apology in a defamation case filed by former diplomat Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri. The Court stated that the contents of the affidavit, in its present form, were unacceptable and could not be considered on record. The oral observations were made by a Division Bench comprising Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Renu Bhatnag ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has levelled serious allegations against former Prime Ministers Rajiv Gandhi and Indira Gandhi, claiming that Rajiv Gandhi acted as a 'middleman' in a proposed fighter aircraft deal during the 1970s, citing a past WikiLeaks report. The BJP MP also accused former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi of 'excessive interference' in defence deals, citing those reports. In a social media post on X, Dubey wrote, 'In 2013, WikiLeaks made shocking revela ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 2 (PTI) Shashi Tharoor was a part of a government delegation that was sent abroad, and being a member, one has to defend the government, said Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan amid a row over the MP's recent remarks that have irked the party leadership. He, however, sounded cautious about "what happens to Mr Shashi Tharoor in future", saying, "I don't know and would not like to comment on that." Also Read | 'Janaki' Title Row: Malayalam Film Industry Holds Protest in Front of CB ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 2 (PTI) Shashi Tharoor was a part of a government delegation that was sent abroad, and being a member, one has to defend the government, said Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan amid a row over the MP's recent remarks that have irked the party leadership. He, however, sounded cautious about "what happens to Mr Shashi Tharoor in future", saying, "I don't know and would not like to comment on that." Both Chavan and Tharoor were part of the now-defunct 'group of 23' that had written t ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: (Bernama) India and Pakistan on Tuesday (July 1) exchanged the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in each other's custody. Pakistan handed over a list of 246 Indian or believed-to-be-Indian prisoners, including 193 fishermen, to an Indian diplomatic representative in Islamabad and India gave a list of 463 Pakistani or believed-to-be-Pakistani prisoners, including 81 fishermen, to a Pakistani diplomat in New Delhi. The two countries exchange such lists on the first day of Janu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 30 (PTI) The BRICS leaders' declaration to be unveiled at the grouping's annual summit in Rio de Janeiro is set to forcefully denounce the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack and call for a firm approach to unitedly confront the challenge of terrorism in line with India's expectation. The formulations in the declaration in reference to terrorism is going to be to our "satisfaction", Dammu Ravi, secretary (economic relations) in the external affairs ministry said on Monday. Prime Mi ...Read More >
Hyderabad: At least 16 Pakistani soldiers were killed in a suicide attack in the northwestern part of the country that was claimed by the Pakistani Taliban. The attack, particularly targeting security forces, is being described as Pakistan "tasting its own medicine", implying that the terror groups and the terror eco system it raised or funded for strategic reasons have come back to haunt it in a big way. The monthly security assessment issued by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Securit ...Read More >
Ravi Shankar Prasad criticised Pakistan's military for using terrorists against India. He highlighted India's IT and digital progress under Narendra Modi. Prasad contrasted this with Pakistan's failures and military control. He mentioned India's response to the Pahalgam attack. The delegation conveyed India's united stance against terrorism in Germany after visiting Belgium.BJP MP and leader of the all-party delegation Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday sharply criticised Pakistan's military establ ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): BJP MP Daggubati Purandeswari on Sunday emphasised that despite ideological divides, the Indian delegation stood united on the global stage to address threats to India's territory and civilians from a 'dysfunctional neighbouring country.' The BJP MP, who was part of the all-party delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, recently concluded a six-country tour to garner global support against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism following the April 22 Pahalgam attack ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], June 7 (ANI): As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the G7 summit to be held later this month in Canada, former diplomat Anil Trigunayat highlighted significance of the visit, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will talk with top leaders in the summit, especially after the hostilities by Pakistan post Operation Sindoor. Trigunayat said that as India looks to play a bigger role on the world stage and act as a 'bridge builder' East and West, the country has als ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The high-level Indian multi-party delegation led by Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) Supriya Sule on Friday met External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar after concluding a successful visit to Qatar, South Africa, Ethiopia and Egypt, conveying India's resolute stance against terrorism. "Nice to meet the All Party Delegation headed by Supriya Sule, which visited Qatar, South Africa, Ethiopia, and Egypt," the EAM posted on X. Sule, while speaking with me ...Read More >
New Delhi, May 22 (UNI) In a tit-for-tat move Pakistan on Thursday expelled a staff member of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad and asked him to leave the country within 24 hours, declaring him persona non grata. Pakistan's move comes a day after India expelled a Pakistani diplomat from New Delhi for indulging in activities not keeping in with his official status. The External Affairs Ministry said in a statement that India had declared a Pakistani official, working at the Pakistan High C ...Read More >
New Delhi: Fifteen years before the arrest of YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra for alleged espionage, India witnessed a shocking betrayal from within its diplomatic ranks. In 2010, Madhuri Gupta, a mid-level diplomat posted at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, was arrested for leaking classified defence information to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), in one of the most high-profile honeytrap espionage cases of the decade. A mole in the mission The alarm was first raised in early 201 ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The heads of the border guard forces of India and Bangladesh will meet in New Delhi in mid-February for the first time since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government to discuss key issues such as the fencing of the boundary and tackling trans-border crime. The director general of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Maj Gen Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui, will travel to India during February 16-19 for talks with the head of the Border Security Force (BSF), Daljit Singh Chawdhary, people f ...Read More >
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