Opposition plans to move fresh notice seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

New Delhi: Undeterred by the rejection of their earlier notices, opposition parties are planning a fresh move to seek the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, sources said Saturday. According to highly placed sources, leaders from several opposition parties are in talks, and at least five senior MPs from different parties -- including the Congress, the Trinamool Congress, the Samajwadi Party and the DMK -- are working on drafting a...

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Iran says it is reviewing new proposals put forward by US

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Dubai: Iran Saturday said that it is reviewing new proposals put forward by the US. Iran's Supreme National Security Council said in a statement that Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir, serving as an intermediary, presented the proposals to Iran when he recently visited Tehran, and they were still under review. It was not revealed what was in the proposals. The council said Iran has yet to respond, but further talks would...

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Allahabad court restrains FIR order against Gandhi

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Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has restrained its order directing an FIR against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in connection with the alleged dual citizenship controversy. The court will now hear the parties on whether prior notice to the accused was legally required. A bench of Justice Subhash Vidyarthi, which had on Friday in an oral order observed that prima facie cognisable offences appeared to be made out...

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India summons Iran envoy over incident of firing at ships in Strait of Hormuz

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New Delhi: India Saturday summoned Iranian envoy Mohammad Fathali and conveyed its strong protest after two Indian-flagged vessels had to reverse course in the Strait of Hormuz following an incident of firing by Iran's Revolutionary Guards. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri conveyed to the envoy India's "deep concern" at the shooting incident involving the two ships, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. The foreign secretary noted the "importance that India attached...

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Opposition plans to move fresh notice seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

New Delhi: Undeterred by the rejection of their earlier notices, opposition parties are planning a fresh move to seek the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, sources said Saturday. According to highly placed sources, leaders from several opposition parties are in talks, and at least five senior MPs from different parties -- including the Congress, the...

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Govt says El Nino threat to agri sector ‘manageable’ due to better irrigation and reserves

New Delhi: The government Saturday said it expects any damage to agriculture from a potential El Nino weather pattern this year to be limited, citing improved irrigation infrastructure, higher reservoir levels and better-prepared farmers than during previous such episodes. The assurance came as Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a preparatory meeting for the Kharif crop season,...

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Manipur: Two Naga civilians shot dead in Ukhrul district; ethnic tensions escalate ​

Imphal: Two persons belonging to the Naga community were shot dead along the Imphal-Dimapur National Highway (NH-2) in Manipur Saturday after unidentified armed assailants opened fire on vehicles heading towards Ukhrul district.​ A senior police official in Imphal confirmed that the deceased have been identified as Chinaoshang Shokwungnao (45) and Yaruingam Vashum (42). Shokwungnao is the son...

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Iran says it is reviewing new proposals put forward by US

Dubai: Iran Saturday said that it is reviewing new proposals put forward by the US. Iran's Supreme National Security Council said in a statement that Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir, serving as an intermediary, presented the proposals to Iran when he recently visited Tehran, and they were still under review. It was not revealed what was in...

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Allahabad court restrains FIR order against Gandhi

Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has restrained its order directing an FIR against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in connection with the alleged dual citizenship controversy. The court will now hear the parties on whether prior notice to the accused was legally required. A bench of Justice Subhash Vidyarthi, which had on Friday in...

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India summons Iran envoy over incident of firing at ships in Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi: India Saturday summoned Iranian envoy Mohammad Fathali and conveyed its strong protest after two Indian-flagged vessels had to reverse course in the Strait of Hormuz following an incident of firing by Iran's Revolutionary Guards. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri conveyed to the envoy India's "deep concern" at the shooting incident involving the two ships, the Ministry...

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Odisha tehsildar attacked with tractor during anti-mining operation

Jajpur: Miscreants allegedly attempted to mow down a tehsildar-cum-executive magistrate with a tractor while he was conducting a raid against illegal soil mining in Odisha's Jajpur district Saturday, police said. The incident took place near Minabazar Chhak within Korei police limits. The injured officer has been identified as Vyasanagar tehsildar Prashant Kumar Panda. Acting on a tip-off...

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IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals beat RCB by 6 wickets

Bengaluru: David Miller struck two sixes in a tense last over as Delhi Capitals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets in their Indian Premier League match Saturday. Delhi Capitals bowled with a lot of discipline to restrict RCB to 175 for 8. In reply, the visitors completed the chase of 176 with a ball to spare....

 

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