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After Congress snub, Tharoor thanks Centre for key role in India's anti-terror diplomatic reach

IANS | May 17, 2025 12:10 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Congress MP and former diplomat Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said he was "honoured" to be chosen by the Government of India to lead one of the all-party delegations travelling to key world capitals in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, asserting that when national interest is involved, he would "not be found wanting."

Refusal to fetch cigarette for stranger costs software engineer his life in Bengaluru; accused arrested

IANS | May 17, 2025 11:56 AM

Bengaluru, May 17 (IANS) A shocking incident came to light in Bengaluru on Saturday, where a software professional was killed following a petty quarrel over fetching a cigarette for another man. The stranger, who asked the software professional to fetch a cigarette for him, allegedly rammed his car into the man's motorcycle from behind and has now been arrested by the police.

Cong proposed 4 names for India's anti-terror global outreach; Tharoor didn't figure in list

IANS | May 17, 2025 11:35 AM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Just a while after the Centre announced the names of seven Members of Parliament (MPs) who would lead Indian delegations abroad to expose Pakistan's role in the recent Pahalgam terror attack, the Congress on Saturday revealed its own list of nominated MPs that it had sent to the government for the endeavour and notably senior leader and former diplomat Shashi Tharoor's name was missing from the list.

Shashi Tharoor, Supriya Sule among 7 MPs to lead Indian delegations abroad on Pahalgam attack

IANS | May 17, 2025 10:58 AM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) In a strong diplomatic counteroffensive following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, India has decided to dispatch multiple delegations of Members of Parliament (MPs) from across the political spectrum to key countries around the world.

SIA carries out multiple, simultaneous raids in Kashmir

IANS | May 17, 2025 10:54 AM

Srinagar, May 17 (IANS) The State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Saturday started multiple, simultaneous raids at several locations in the Kashmir Valley in connection with terror-related activities.

GeM empowers over 1.85 lakh women-led MSMEs, 31,005 startups: Piyush Goyal

IANS | May 17, 2025 9:47 AM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The Government-e-Marketplace (GeM) has empowered 1,85,408 women-led micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and 31,005 DPIIT-recognised startups, while redefining public procurement through transparency, efficiency and inclusion, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, said on Saturday.

India is elated and proud: PM Modi on Neeraj Chopra's 90.23m throw

IANS | May 17, 2025 9:18 AM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra for breaching the 90-metre mark for the first time in his career at the Doha Diamond League 2025, lauding the javelin thrower's "relentless dedication" and calling it a moment of national pride.

'Even US Prez had to reconsider his statement': MP CM on success of Operation Sindoor

IANS | May 16, 2025 11:25 PM

Bhopal, May 16 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, while inaugurating the “Trianga Yatra” (Indian Tricolour march), said that the victory in the latest conflict was achieved at an unprecedented pace, even prompting the US President to reconsider his statements, which the CM attributed to the power of India and strategic and decisive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Andhra Pradesh CM, his deputy participate in Tiranga Rally

IANS | May 16, 2025 11:01 PM

Vijayawada, May 14 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Friday participated in a massive Tiranga Rally here to celebrate the Indian Armed Forces' triumphant Operation Sindoor.

Election Commissioner Vivek Joshi reviews preparations for Bihar Assembly polls (Ld)

IANS | May 16, 2025 10:39 PM

Patna, May 16 (IANS) Election Commissioner of India Vivek Joshi on Friday chaired a high-level meeting in Patna to review preparations for the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls, an official said.

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After Congress snub, Tharoor thanks Centre for key role in India's anti-terror diplomatic reach

Refusal to fetch cigarette for stranger costs software engineer his life in Bengaluru; accused arrested

Cong proposed 4 names for India's anti-terror global outreach; Tharoor didn't figure in list

Shashi Tharoor, Supriya Sule among 7 MPs to lead Indian delegations abroad on Pahalgam attack

SIA carries out multiple, simultaneous raids in Kashmir

GeM empowers over 1.85 lakh women-led MSMEs, 31,005 startups: Piyush Goyal

India is elated and proud: PM Modi on Neeraj Chopra's 90.23m throw

'Even US Prez had to reconsider his statement': MP CM on success of Operation Sindoor

Andhra Pradesh CM, his deputy participate in Tiranga Rally

Election Commissioner Vivek Joshi reviews preparations for Bihar Assembly polls (Ld)

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