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Also read: Congress moves EC against Anurag Thakur's 'property to Muslim' remark, says it 'violates standards of decency & truth' Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar also condemned Channi's remarks as "shameful." "Ghastly statement by CWC member Channi belittling the valour of our brave soldiers is no less a crime and an insult to the nation. Channi's shameful statement on the attack on our Air Force personnel in Poonch calling their valour as a stunt shows the bankruptcy and frustration of Channi," he said.

Lok Sabha elections 2024: In a sharp dig at the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Kerala unit of Congress shared a screenshot of an online order and said someone ordered a spine for the EC. The jibe is ahead of the third phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024, during which 95 seats spread across 12 states and Union Territories (UTs) will be voting. “Someone ordered a spine for @ECISVEEP.

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said even if the BJP opens the door for him, he will not go back to his former ally, accusing the saffron party of sinking his government in 2022 through «treachery». Addressing a rally at Alibaug in Maharashtra's Raigad district, Thackeray claimed if the BJP wins the Lok Sabha polls, crackers will be burst in India as well as in China as there will be a «timid» government in New Delhi. He slammed the BJP over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks that Pakistan was eager to make Congress MP Rahul Gandhi India's next PM. Thackeray said the former ally resorts to fearmongering using Pakistan's name during polls. Referring to the Poonch terror attack, Thackeray said the PM and Union Home Minister Amit Shah won't go there, but visit Maharashtra to destroy him.

Kangana Ranaut says Jawaharlal Nehru's father Motilal Nehru was Ambani of his time, Congress files complaint with EC Reacting to her remarks, the Congress filed a complaint with the Election Commission (EC), alleging that she has used "derogatory and insulting" remarks against senior leaders of the party and tried to compare "freedom fighter Motilal Nehru with one of the top businessmen of the country".

Kshatriya leaders associated with the BJP in Gujarat on Sunday appealed to the community to forgive Union minister Parshottam Rupala for his remarks and vote for the saffron party in the nation's interest. Rupala is the BJP candidate from Rajkot Lok Sabha constituency. Barring Surat, where the party nominee has won unopposed, the other 25 seats in the state will go to polls in the third phase on May 7. Kshatriyas, also known as Rajputs, have been protesting in different parts of Gujarat over Rupala's alleged derogatory remarks about former rulers, urging people to vote against BJP candidates across the state. With just two days left for polling, BJP's Kshatriya leaders on Sunday issued a joint statement appealing to the community to show a big heart and embrace the Sanskrit verse «kshama virasya bhushanam» (forgiveness is the ornament of the brave).

Secularism means respect for all religions and it does not mean that you deny your own religion or are somehow not proud of your culture and heritage, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday, clarifying what he means by the concept. His remarks came during an interactive session in Odisha's Cuttack while campaigning for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) amid Lok Sabha elections. On being asked how secularism can be incorporated in the country's foreign policy, EAM Jaishankar explained, «Now first of all let us be very clear what we mean by secularism. Secularism means respect for all religions. Secularism does not mean. that you deny your own religion or you are somehow not proud of your culture and heritage. Today's Bharat there are history, culture, and traditions.»

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen argues that a fractured democracy can have destructive effects on the economy

Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar stoked controversy by claiming that former ATS chief Hemant Karkare was «not killed by terrorists during the 26/11 attack but by a police official close to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh», Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora said that such remarks made by Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Assembly are shameful and the opposition party is busy giving «clean chit to the Pakistan». «It is a very shameful statement. During the 26/11 attack. I saw the pain, suffering and terror that the people of South Mumbai, Maharashtra and India had to witness. Why are they trying to appease Pakistan and blame one community? As an Indian, a responsible leader from an Opposition party is making this statement for the second time from the same party and giving a clean chit to Pakistan,» Milind Deora told ANI. After the outrage, Vijay Wadettiwar issued a clarification, saying that these are not his words and it has been mentioned in the book authored by SM Mushrif, a former Inspector General of Police, Maharashtra.

Manjummel Boys. The film's exploration of friendship has struck a chord with many. One viewer expressed, «Good one. It is simple, clean and they showcased the value of friendship beautifully.» They also praised Soubin Shahir’s performance, adding to the film’s appeal. Another viewer, after watching the film for the first time, remarked, “Deserves all the praise and more. Sent shivers down my spine. Outstanding cinematography and sound design.” The impact of the film's climax was evident as one user shared, “Literally tears for this climax (heart emojis). One of the best film[s] from Mollywood. Must watch.”

PTI citing police officials, Bakshish Singh, a resident of Talli Gulam village, allegedly tore some pages of the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of Sikhs, after entering the premises of the gurdwara in Bandala village. Lakhwinder Singh, the father of the victim, stated that his son Bakshish had a mental illness and was receiving treatment for it. The police have filed an FIR against the youth for the alleged sacrilege.

'Don't read too much into it…': Rajnath Singh on PM's 'mangalsutra' remark "We will not have to use force to take PoK as people would say that we must be merged with India. Such demands are now coming," he said. The defence minister asserted that "PoK was, is, and will remain ours".

NASA wrote that Our solar system formed a long, long time ago in a galaxy right here, “creating planets and moons that share similarities with those in a galaxy far, far away".⁣ It further informed about Peridea and said it is the “extragalactic planet where Ezra Bridger and Grand Admiral Thrawn are banished, later found by Ahsoka Tano and Sabine Wren."A post shared by NASA (@nasa) “Peridea looks similar to Saturn, our solar system's most grand ringed planet. Image description: Saturn appears in shades of tan, its rings grey and surrounded by black space," it added. NASA noted that Mars is covered in dry red, brown, and tan regolith (soil) with dunes, mountains, and plains.

Tejashwi Yadav has decided to respond with humour to BJP Lok Sabha candidate Kangana Ranaut's gaffe on May 4. Speaking during an election rally on May 4, Ranaut, who is the BJP candidate from Mandi seat (Himachal Pradesh), seemingly launched an attack on Yadav, but mis-named him as fellow BJP leader Tejasvi Surya instead. Surya is the BJP LS candidate from Bengaluru South constituency in Karnataka.

Coimbatore: Tamil YouTuber 'Savukku' Shankar has been sent to judicial custody till May 17 by a court here, following his arrest allegedly for making defamatory remarks against women police officials, police said on Saturday. The Coimbatore Court sent Shankar to judicial custody till May 17, they added. The arrest was made based on a complaint by a Sub-Inspector of Police of Coimbatore City for allegedly making objectionable comments against women cops in a recent interview on a YouTube channel.

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telecallers. In a recent post on X, Zerodha's Nithin Kamath revelead that his phone has become useless due to telemarketing calls as he now keeps his phone silent. Taking a stroll down memory lane, reminiscing about his days working in a call center, he said perhaps this is 'karma'. Alongside his reflections, Kamath shared a series of throwback photos featuring his former colleagues. In a witty twist, he recounted how he used to make cold calls to individuals in the US during his tenure at the call center, only to find himself now keeping his phone on silent due to the inundation of telemarketing calls. “My phone has become unusable due to telemarketing and is always silent. Guess what goes around comes around,” Kamath quipped, reflecting on the irony of his present situation. “I spent four years at a call center, making unsolicited calls to people in the US. I guess Karma has a way of biting back,” he added.

Insolvency Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) declared 2023-24 as a landmark year, with the National Company Law Tribunal achieving a significant 43 per cent increase in resolutions, jumping from 189 cases last year to 270 this year. The IBBI is expected to submit a report to the government over the next 2-3 months for including «mediation» in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), which is currently under discussion and scrutiny. The regulator is also working on prepackaged insolvency for large corporate cases, which is only allowed in MSME cases as of now. For the first time in a year, the number of outputs has increased from the number of inputs, reducing the pendency across India, said Sudhaker Shukla, an IBBI whole-time member, while addressing the CII organised 7th Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code conclave.

One of the reasons why our economy's growing is because of you and many others. Why? Because we welcome immigrants," Joe Biden said at a Washington fundraising event, adding, “Why is China stalling so badly economically, why is Japan having trouble, why is Russia, why is India, because they're xenophobic.

Because we welcome immigrants," Joe Biden said at a Washington fundraising event, adding, “Why is China stalling so badly economically, why is Japan having trouble, why is Russia, why is India, because they're xenophobic. They don't want immigrants. Immigrants are what makes us strong," Joe Biden said.

India ranks below Pak at 159 among 180 countries in World Press Freedom Index Khan has lamented the sorry state of affairs in Pakistan where political leaders like him languish in jail and said all that is left for the powerful military leadership was to "murder" him. The powerful army, which has ruled Pakistan for more than half of its 75-plus years of existence, has wielded considerable power in matters of security and foreign policy.

women's leadership within India's Panchayati Raj system, saying, «India prides itself on a unique system of rural governance known as the Panchayati Raj--an emblem of decentralised power at the grassroots level.» Speaking at India's #CPD57 side event, «Localising the SDGs: Women in Local Governance in India Leads the Way,» Kamboj emphasised the transformative impact of women's empowerment at the grassroots level. «The Panchayati Raj is a sterling example of direct democracy that facilitates active participation from all residents of a Panchayat through the Gram Sabha,» Kamboj highlighted, underscoring the system's decentralised power structure. This unique aspect sets it apart from conventional municipal governance models found elsewhere in the world, making it a model for fostering inclusive decision-making processes.