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New Delhi: India has summoned Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to New Delhi, Muhammad Riaz Hamidullah, to register a formal diplomatic protest after threats were directed at the Indian High Commission in Dhaka and anti-India statements were made by Bangladeshi political leaders. The move follows comments by National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah, who publicly threatened to isolate India’s northeastern states, often referred to as the “seven sisters.” Abdullah also claimed that his party would provide refuge to separatist groups from India’s northeast if Bangladesh faced destabilization. The incident comes shortly after Bangladesh celebrated its Victory Day with a cultural programme…

New Delhi: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has criticized the BJP for repeatedly blaming Punjab farmers for Delhi’s air pollution, questioning why the national capital is facing a crisis despite no current stubble burning. Mann noted that following every paddy harvest, BJP leaders have historically linked Delhi’s poor air quality to stubble burning in Punjab. However, he pointed out that the Air Quality Index (AQI) in major Punjab cities currently ranges between 70 and 130, while Delhi’s AQI is dangerously high at 450 to 500. “No smoke is coming from Punjab, yet Delhi’s situation is worsening. At least now they…

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that India and Israel share a firm policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism, underlining the strong convergence between the two countries on security and counterterrorism. The remarks were made during his two day visit to Israel while addressing the media alongside Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Moshe Sa’ar. Jaishankar strongly condemned the recent terror attack during Hanukkah celebrations at Bondi Beach in Sydney, expressing deep condolences for the loss of lives. He said the attack was condemned in the strongest terms and reiterated India’s solidarity with Israel in the fight against terrorism.…

New Delhi: Vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control certificate will not be allowed to refuel at petrol pumps across Delhi from December 18, as the government steps up measures to curb air pollution in the national capital. Vehicle owners have been given a one day window to ensure compliance with the mandatory pollution norms. Under the new system, cameras installed at petrol pumps will automatically identify vehicles that do not have a valid PUC certificate. Such vehicles will be denied fuel without any manual intervention, confrontation, or disruption. The move is intended to ensure smooth enforcement while improving overall…

New Delhi: The government has informed Parliament that no cases of infiltration have been reported along the India China border since 2014, even as security agencies have arrested thousands of infiltrators along other international frontiers during the same period. According to official data presented in the Lok Sabha, a total of 23,926 infiltrators have been apprehended along India’s borders with Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, and Bhutan from 2014 up to November 2025. The figures highlight continued infiltration attempts along India’s western and eastern borders, while the northern frontier with China has remained free of reported cases. The data shows that…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held wide ranging talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali in Addis Ababa, marking a significant moment in bilateral relations during his first official visit to the African nation. The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors of mutual interest and reinforcing the long standing partnership between the two countries. Upon his arrival from Jordan, Prime Minister Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the National Palace. In a warm and personal gesture, Prime Minister Abiy received him at the airport and personally drove him to his hotel. During the…

CANACONA: In a dramatic mid-sea ordeal, a fishing boat (Path) with four local fishermen went missing off the Talpona coast after a motor engine failure, drifting deep into the Arabian Sea and straying towards Ankola in Karnataka, before all four were finally rescued and escorted safely back to Talpona Jetty by the Talpona Coastal Police late Tuesday evening. The fishermen were initially assisted mid-sea by a Kerala-based fishing trawler, which provided them with fuel, water, ice, charged their mobile phone and crucially guided them with navigational directions to head back towards Goan waters. Boat Drifts After Engine Breakdown The incident…