Talks with Iran ended without reaching agreement, says US Vice President Vance

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Islamabad:  US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday that the Islamabad Talks with Iran failed as the two sides could not bridge the gulf of differences despite hectic efforts spreading more than 21 hours. Vance addressed a press conference here after "substantive discussions" in direct talks between the two sides -- the first since 1979 at this level --mediated by Pakistan. "We have been at it now for 21 hours, and...

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Narendra Modi calls for women’s quota rollout by 2029 polls

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the time has come for the implementation of the Women's Reservation Act in its true spirit and the 2029 Lok Sabha elections and Assembly elections are to be conducted with the quota for women in place. In a letter to the floor leaders of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, ahead of the three-day special sittings of Parliament, Modi also asked all members...

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President Murmu expresses condolences over Katihar road accident

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Patna: After the devastating road accident in Bihar’s Katihar district , Saturday evening claimed 10 lives and 25 others were injured, President Droupadi Murmu expressed deep condolences to those who lost their loved ones. While releasing a statement on her official X handle, the President said, “The news of the deaths of people in a road accident in Katihar, Bihar, is extremely heartbreaking. I express my condolences to the bereaved families...

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TMC, BJP manifestos target women, youth, welfare voters in Bengal polls

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Kolkata: The TMC and BJP, through promises made in their respective manifestos for the West Bengal polls, have made it clear that they are fighting to woo the same bloc of voters “ women, youth and welfare scheme beneficiaries “, even as they seek to shape the contest through different pitches on identity, minorities, polarisation and nationalism. While Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is banking on the social coalition of women, minorities...

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Headmaster of Odisha govt school suspended for ‘negligence, financial irregularities’

Berhampur: A headmaster in charge of a state government-run upper primary school in Odisha's Ganjam district has been suspended for negligence in duty and alleged involvement in financial irregularities, officials said Sunday. The district administration Friday suspended the in-charge headmaster of Upper Primary School, Landajuali in Aska block and has also held up the monthly salaries of...

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Puri: SJTMC says it may move court over ‘off-calendar’ festivals by ISKCON

Puri: Raising concern over what they termed ISKCON's "deliberate deviations" from traditional practices, the authorities of the Jagannath temple in Odisha's Puri said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been apprised of it, and legal recourse is being considered. At a meeting of the 'Aikya Sthapana Mandali', chaired by Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb, who heads the Shree Jagannath...

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passes away at 92

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passes away at 92

Mumbai: Asha Bhosle, India's beloved singing icon, died Sunday following multiple organ failure, doctors treating her said. She was 92. "She passed way due to multi-organ failure a few minutes ago," Dr Pratit Samdani told PTI. Bhosle was admitted to Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai Saturday evening due to chest infection and exhaustion, her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle...

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First-ever life-size Vivekananda statue in US unveiled in Seattle

New York: The first-ever life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda in the US was unveiled in Seattle, honouring the renowned Indian philosopher and spiritual leader. The life-size bronze statue, installed at the busy Westlake Square in downtown Seattle, is the first such installation hosted by a city government anywhere in the US, officials said. Sculpted by Indian artist...

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JD Vance leaves Pakistan after Iran talks impasse

Islamabad: US Vice President JD Vance boarded his government plane at 7:08 am local time in Islamabad, planning to depart Pakistan after he said that Iran declined to back down on developing a nuclear weapon. That's according to a reporter travelling with Vance. The war with Iran started at the end of February and the extensive talks...

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IPL 2026: Nitish Rana penalised for Code of Conduct breach

Mumbai: Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Nitish Rana has been penalised for Code of Conduct breach during the IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Rana has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee and has also accumulated 1 demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the IPL's Code of Conduct...

Asha Bhosle hospitalised, remains critical after cardiac complications

Asha Bhosle hospitalised, remains critical after cardiac complications

Mumbai: Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, who has been admitted to a private hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest and pulmonary complications, remains in a critical condition, sources said Sunday. The 92-year-old singer was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital in South Mumbai Saturday evening "She is in the ICU. She remains in critical condition," the sources...

 

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