Saini takes oath as Haryana CM for second time

Chandigarh: OBC leader Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday took oath as the chief minister of Haryana at a ceremony in Panchkula attended by a galaxy of NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Anil Vij, Krishan Lal Panwar and Rao Narbir Singh were among those administered the oath of office by Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya….

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Where is the Indian Opposition Heading?

Our Political Desk Recent developments in India’s political landscape, particularly regarding foreign policy, are deeply concerning. The ongoing tension between India and Canada over the alleged killing of pro-Khalistan terrorist Harjit Singh Nijjar has exposed a troubling rift between the party in power and the Opposition. This divide not only weakens India’s foreign policy but…

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Enlightenment or entitlement: Rahul Gandhi’s pursuit of power

In the labyrinth of Indian politics, Rahul Gandhi stands as a figure both central and controversial. His leadership of the Congress party, which once dominated the political landscape, is now often scrutinised, with questions arising over whether his actions stem from a genuine vision for India’s future or a sense of political entitlement. His tireless…

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SC upholds validity of Section 6A of Citizenship Act which grants citizenship to immigrants in Assam

New Delhi: In a majority verdict, the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act which grants Indian citizenship to immigrants who came to Assam between January 1, 1966 and March 25, 1971. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said the Assam Accord was…

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President Murmu meets Mauritania counterpart, discusses ways to further strengthen ties

Nouakchott (Mauritania): India and Mauritania on Thursday signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), including on diplomat training and visa exemption, during President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to the African nation. President Murmu met with her Mauritania counterpart Mohamed Ould Ghazouani on Thursday at the Presidential Palace in Nouakchott. Both leaders discussed ways to strengthen their relationship…

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Nijjar killing: Canadian PM Trudeau admits he had no hard proof when he alleged Indian agents’ involvement

Ottawa: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday acknowledged that he had only intelligence and no “hard evidentiary proof” when he alleged the involvement of Indian government agents in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year. Testifying before the public inquiry into foreign interference in federal electoral processes and democratic institutions, Trudeau claimed…

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