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After Abhishek Banerjee, attack against Kalyan Banerjee ignites row, Mamata to protest on June 2; BJP says reflection of public anger
6+ min ago (1169+ words) Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 31: Former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Sunday met with party MP and her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, as the political fiasco continues in the state over an alleged attack against…...
Trump defends anniversary plans as protests, political tensions grow
6+ min ago (498+ words) Washington, May 31 As the United States prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of its independence next month, the Trump administration is facing a series of political and legal challenges, from questions over anniversary celebrations in Washington to growing controversy surrounding immigration…...
1. 5 crore water conservation structures built under Jal Sanchay Abhiyaan, says Jal Shakti Minister Paatil - www. lokmattimes. com
4+ hour, 16+ min ago (277+ words) Ahmedabad, May 31 Union Jal Shakti Minister, C. R. Paatil said on Sunday that under the 'Jal Sanchay Abhiyan' (water conservation campaign), launched on September 6, 2024, about 1. 5 crore water conservation units have been successfully built till date. Addressing the media in Navsari, the Union…...
Pakistan charging fee for visit to Kartarpur Sahib leads to politicisation of religion: Report
27+ min ago (266+ words) New Delhi, May 31 The Pakistani government and the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) charging Indian pilgrims a fee of $20 and Non-Resident Indian (NRI) pilgrims $5 for visiting the Kartarpur Sahib, has remained a subject of continuous controversy, wrote Sudeep Singh in…...
AIADMK MP flags "conflict of interest, questions TN Minister Aadhav Arjuna holding dual roles
16+ min ago (308+ words) Chennai, May 31 AIADMK Rajya Sabha MP I. S. Inbadurai on Sunday raised concerns over Tamil Nadu Sports Development Minister Aadhav Arjuna simultaneously holding positions as both a government regulator and a sports administrator, alleging that the arrangement could lead to a conflict…...
Taiwan warns Chinese apps could undermine democracy and national identity - www. lokmattimes. com
8+ hour, 22+ min ago (279+ words) Taipei [Taiwan], May 31: Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te has warned that the growing influence of Chinese social media platforms among young people could evolve into a serious national security challenge. Speaking at a youth forum in Taipei, Lai emphasised the…...
Cash-strapped Pakistan spends millions to mask terror track record in US: Mahesh Sachdev
32+ min ago (307+ words) New Delhi [India], May 31: Reeling from military humiliation on its borders and facing isolation on the global stage, a financially bankrupt Pakistan is pumping millions of dollars into high-priced Washington lobbying firms. The massive spending blitz is a desperate bid…...
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumes command as 27th Chief of Naval Staff
12+ hour, 7+ min ago (203+ words) New Delhi [India], May 31: Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on Sunday assumed command as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS). He emphasised that maintaining peak operational readiness and driving technological modernisation will be his topmost priorities amid a challenging regional security…...
Israeli military destroys three Hamas Gaza weapons storage facilities
55+ min ago (180+ words) Tel Aviv [Israel], May 31 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) said that, in order to "remove a threat" to its forces, it destroyed Hamas weapons storage facilities in Gaza. The Israel Air Force, attacked and destroyed three weapons storage…...
Odisha: Rights of every citizen must remain intact: Naveen Patnaik participates in SIR
12+ hour, 52+ min ago (325+ words) Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 31: Leader of the Opposition in the Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik, on Sunday, participated in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and urged citizens to verify their voter rights as the statewide exercise commenced. Patnaik…...