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New Delhi: The Indian National Congress has strongly criticised the notice issued by the Election Commission of India to its president Mallikarjun Kharge over his “terrorist” remark targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The party described the move as politically motivated, arguing that it does not indicate any clear violation of the Model Code of Conduct or existing laws. In its initial response, the Congress sought additional time to file a detailed reply and requested an opportunity for a senior delegation to present its case before the poll body. The party maintained that Kharge had already clarified his statement and that…

New Delhi: The first phase of the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 recorded a striking voter turnout of 92.89 percent, significantly higher than the 2021 figure. While this headline number has been widely celebrated as a strong sign of democratic participation, a closer look suggests the picture is more complex. A major factor behind the surge is the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls conducted by the Election Commission of India. The exercise removed an estimated 90.8 lakh names, roughly 12 percent of the electorate, including deceased, duplicate, and relocated voters. This reduced the total voter base to about 6.75…

New Delhi: Facing increasing water stress due to shrinking glaciers and erratic snowfall, Ladakh has launched an ambitious initiative titled Project Him Sarovar to secure water resources throughout the year. The project focuses on capturing and storing snowmelt and glacial runoff that would otherwise flow away unused during the brief summer season. The plan involves constructing 100 village level reservoirs within a year, with 50 already in progress during the first phase across Leh and Kargil. Each reservoir is designed to hold rainwater and glacial melt, helping bridge the gap between seasonal water availability and agricultural needs. These structures are…

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a high-level meeting with bank leaders to assess rising cybersecurity risks linked to advanced artificial intelligence systems. The discussion comes amid global concerns over powerful AI models and their potential misuse in exploiting digital vulnerabilities within financial systems. During the meeting, Sitharaman urged banks to adopt proactive measures to secure their IT infrastructure, protect customer data, and safeguard financial assets. She emphasised the need for a robust framework that enables real-time sharing of threat intelligence among institutions and agencies such as Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, ensuring early detection and swift response to…

New Delhi: Amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, the Indian government has confirmed that an Indian seafarer aboard a vessel detained by Iran is safe. The development follows a series of incidents involving foreign-flagged commercial ships in the region. According to officials, Iranian forces took control of two container vessels, including the Epaminondas and the Francesca, while a third ship, Euphoria, came under fire but continued its journey. Of the vessels involved, only one Indian national was on board the Epaminondas, while none were present on Francesca. Authorities confirmed that the Indian crew member is safe. In total,…

New Delhi: A fresh diplomatic exchange has emerged after Iran took a sharp dig at former US President Donald Trump over remarks describing India and other countries in derogatory terms. The Consulate General of Iran in Mumbai responded with a social media post suggesting that a visit to India could serve as a “cultural detox” for the US leader. The post featured a video highlighting the cultural richness and natural diversity of Maharashtra, while also including a pointed remark urging Trump to experience India firsthand before making such statements. The message combined humour with criticism, reflecting a broader international reaction…

New Delhi: India has strongly criticised remarks amplified by former US President Donald Trump after he reposted content that described India in derogatory terms. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the comments were uninformed, inappropriate, and in poor taste, making it clear that such views do not reflect the reality of India’s relationship with the United States. The response followed Trump’s sharing of material from Michael Savage, who, during an episode of his podcast Savage Nation, used offensive language while discussing the United States’ birthright citizenship policy. In his remarks, Savage referred to countries including India in disparaging terms…