Month: July 2022

Saudi Prince denies involvement when Prez Biden holds him responsible for Khashoggi’s murder

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U.S. President Joe Biden had always hold Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman responsible for the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.    However, on his trip that Biden made to reset relations with a country he had called a pariah after Khashoggi’s killing in 2018, the kingdom’s de facto ruler, known as MbS, denied involvement in the murder and said he had held those responsible to account. “With respect to the murder of Khashoggi, I raised it at the top of the meeting, making it clear what…

Its NDA’s Droupadi Murmu vs Opposition’s Yashwant Sinha in India’s Presidential race today

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The two candidates in the race for the Rashtrapati Bhavan, National Democratic Alliance‘s (NDA) presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu and Opposition’s joint pick Yashwant Sinha, will go head-to-head on Monday with more than 4,000 MPs and MLAs casting their votes to elect the 15th President of India. Murmu, a former Jharkhand governor, has found support from several regional parties, with the numbers in clear favour of the NDA nominee. These parties include the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik’s Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S), Shiromani Akali Dal, Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), AIADMK, TDP, YSRCP and…

Congress claims police charges against Ahmed Patel ‘mischievous & manufactured’

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The Congress hit out on Saturday that the Gujarat Police’s “mischievous” and “manufactured” claims against its late leader Ahmed Patel were part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s “systematic effort” and that this was done to clear himself of any blame for the 2002 communal bloodbath. The Congress’ reaction came after the Gujarat Police denied activist Teesta Setalvad’s bail application on Friday. In an affidavit filed before the sessions court,  the Special Investigation Team stated that Teesta was part of a “bigger plot” carried out at the request of late Congress leader…

Political opposition should not translate into hostility: CJI N V Ramana

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Political opposition is translating into hostility which is not a sign of a healthy democracy, Chief Justice of India N V Ramana said on Saturday. He was speaking at an event organised at the Rajasthan Assembly by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), where the CJI further said that there used to be mutual respect between the government and the opposition, which is diminishing. “Political opposition should not translate into hostility, which we have been sadly witnessing these days. These are not signs of a healthy democracy,” Ramana said.  “There used to be…

French envoy says all 36 Rafale fighter jets been delivered to India

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The French Envoy in India, Emmanuel Lenain, while speaking on the sidelines of the French National Day celebrations on Thursday said that France has delivered all 36 Rafale fighter jets to India. However, while 35 jets have arrived in India, one jet still remains in France, official sources said. This is the Rafale jet, which is the instrumented aircraft on which the 13 India specific enhancements (ISE) are being tested, and is still in France. This is also the Rafale built for India and designated RB008. RB stands for former…

US warning to use force to prevent getting nuclear weapon irks Iran

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Following U.S. President Joe Biden’s warning that he would use force as a last resort to prevent Tehran getting a nuclear weapon, the Iranian military cautioned the United States and Israel on Friday against threatening Iran. “The Americans and Zionists (Israel) know very well the price for using the word ‘force against Iran,’” Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, spokesman for the Iranian armed forces, was quoted as saying by Iranian media. “Biden must have been drowsy when he threatened Iran,” he said, adding, “Watch your soldiers’ pants – they might get wet…

Chief of Army Staff Proceeds on a Three Day Visit to Bangladesh

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Continuing with the excellent bilateral defence ties between India and Bangladesh, General Manoj Pande, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has proceeded on a visit to the Bangladesh from 18 to 20 July 2022. This is the first foreign visit by General Manoj Pande since assumption as Army Chief. The Army Chief will commence his visit by paying tributes to the brave-hearts who made the supreme sacrifice during the Liberation War of 1971 by laying a wreath at the Shikha Anirban on 18 July 2022. During the day, the COAS…

PM Modi casts vote in President election, urges MPs to make Monsoon session ‘fruitful, productive’

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PM Modi in Parliament: Speaking with reporters, Modi said the best decisions are taken in Parliament with everyone’s ‘prayaas’ (efforts) and urged parliamentarians to make full use of this session. PM Modi in Parliament: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged members of Parliament (MPs) to make the Monsoon session of Parliament fruitful and productive, by holding discussions, and even debating with an open mind. He spoke to reporters today, ahead of the start of Parliament’s Monsoon Session. He also cast his vote to elect the new President of India. Speaking…

All eyes on Droupadi Murmu-vs-Yashwant Sinha battle as India elects its next President today

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Elected MPs and MLAs will vote today to elect the 15th President of India. Backed by the BJP, its allies and several non-NDA parties, Droupadi Murmu has the edge over Opposition’s Yashwant Sinha. Nearly 4,800 elected MPs and MLAs will vote today (July 18) to elect the 15th President of India, with NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu having a clear edge over Opposition’s Yashwant Sinha. The polling will take place in Parliament House and state legislative assemblies for which ballot boxes have already reached their destinations. The counting of voteshttps://spoindia.org/if-elected-president-will-ensure-caa-is-not-implemented-says-yashwant-sinha/ will…

MoS Culture Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal opens the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav- 22nd Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2022

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Ministry of Culture, Government of India is celebrating India’s 75th year of Independence as Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. On this occasion, National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi is organizing a festival “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav- 22nd Bharat Rang Mahotsav, 2022 (Azadi Segment)” to remember and pay tribute to our freedom fighters, under “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav 2022” from 16th July to 14th August 2022. The opening ceremony of the festival was inaugurated by  Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Culture, Govt. of India Sh. Arjun Ram Meghwal. Ms. Malini…