Israel says Ali Larijani killed in strike

Jerusalem: The Israeli defence minister said Tuesday that the Israeli military killed top Iranian security official Ali Larijani in an overnight strike. Israel Katz made the announcement. The Israeli military also announced it killed Gholam Reza Soleimani, the head of the Revolutionary Guard's all-volunteer Basij force. The killings again strip...

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ECI transfers 19 senior police officers in West Bengal

Kolkata: The Election Commission Tuesday ordered the transfer of 19 senior police officers, including two ADGs, in another reshuffle ahead of the assembly elections in the state. IPS officer Rajesh Kumar Singh was appointed the new Additional Director General (ADG) of South Bengal, while K Jayaraman was named the ADG of North Bengal. Both belonged to the 1997 batch, according to a statement. New commissioners of police (CP) were appointed for...

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Over 200 senior citizens, including bureaucrats criticise Rahul Gandhi over Parliament conduct

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New Delhi: Over 200 prominent senior citizens, including former ambassadors, retired army officers, bureaucrats and senior advocates,Tuesday raised their voice against the alleged conduct and demeanour of Rahul Gandhi, the senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LOP), alleging that it weakens the dignity and effectiveness of the country’s Parliament. The letter is signed by 204 prominent citizens, including 116 retired army officers, 84 former bureaucrats, four ambassadors and...

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Afghanistan warns of ‘teeth-breaking response’ to Pakistan’s strike in Kabul

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Kabul: Afghanistan's Ministry of Interior spokesperson Abdul Matin Qane Tuesday warned that the country will give a 'teeth-breaking response' to the airstrikes carried out by Pakistan in Kabul, local media reported. Afghan officials said that the strike targeted the 2,000-bed Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital in Kabul's Pul-e-Charkhi area, killing at least 400 people and injuring 250 others. Qane said recovery efforts were being made Tuesday as emergency teams were searching for...

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Pakistan trying to dress up massacre as military Op: India condemns Kabul hospital strike

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New Delhi: India Tuesday condemned the Pakistani airstrikes on a hospital and rehab centre in Kabul, where over 400 civilians were killed and at least 250 were injured and said that Islamabad is "now trying to dress up a massacre as a military operation". Pakistani airstrike on the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital in Kabul killed more than 400 people and injured at least 250 others, Taliban officials said, in what could...

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NHRC seeks report from chief secretary on Odisha hospital fire

Bhubaneswar: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg to submit a report on the devastating fire at government-run SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack that has claimed 12 lives. While hearing a complaint lodged by one Manoj Jena, the NHRC Monday directed the chief secretary to submit the report within...

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RS polls: Congress writes to Speaker against 3 MLAs for cross-voting

Bhubaneswar: Congress Party leader Ramachandra Kadam has written to the Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly seeking action against three party MLAs for alleged cross-voting in the recent Rajya Sabha elections. Kadam requested a change in the seating arrangement of the three legislators in the House following their suspension from the party. He also sought action against...

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Israel says Ali Larijani killed in strike

Jerusalem: The Israeli defence minister said Tuesday that the Israeli military killed top Iranian security official Ali Larijani in an overnight strike. Israel Katz made the announcement. The Israeli military also announced it killed Gholam Reza Soleimani, the head of the Revolutionary Guard's all-volunteer Basij force. The killings again strip away top leaders from the Iranian theocracy...

ECI transfers 19 senior police officers in West Bengal

Kolkata: The Election Commission Tuesday ordered the transfer of 19 senior police officers, including two ADGs, in another reshuffle ahead of the assembly elections in the state. IPS officer Rajesh Kumar Singh was appointed the new Additional Director General (ADG) of South Bengal, while K Jayaraman was named the ADG of North Bengal. Both belonged to the...

FIFA World Cup 2026 uncertainty grows as Iran eyes venue change

New Delhi: Iran’s participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026 is uncertain as the country’s football federation is in talks with FIFA to move its scheduled matches in the United States to Mexico due to rising security concerns. Iranian football president Mehdi Taj confirmed this development. He stated that safety assurances are a major issue. “When Trump...

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Over 200 senior citizens, including bureaucrats criticise Rahul Gandhi over Parliament conduct

New Delhi: Over 200 prominent senior citizens, including former ambassadors, retired army officers, bureaucrats and senior advocates,Tuesday raised their voice against the alleged conduct and demeanour of Rahul Gandhi, the senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LOP), alleging that it weakens the dignity and effectiveness of the country’s Parliament. The letter is signed by...

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Israel claims killing of Iran Basij commander Soleimani

Dubai: Israel said Tuesday it had killed the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' all-volunteer Basij force, a key force used to suppress demonstrations in the Islamic Republic. The Israeli military said a strike Monday killed Gholamreza Soleimani. Iran did not immediately acknowledge Soleimani's killing. The Basij forces are part of the armed apparatus of the Iranian...

 

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