Columnist M S Shanker, Orange News 9

Jagdeep Dhankhar: The Man They Loved to Hate

The crocodile tears are flowing. Statements are being issued. Hushed tones of sympathy are being spun into “grave concern for democracy.” But let’s not be fooled. The sudden resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar—citing health reasons—has sent the usual suspects into performative overdrive. The same Opposition leaders who mocked, vilified, and tried their best to…

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Owaisi urges PM Modi to ensure India doesn’t join countries complicit in Israel’s ‘crimes’

Hyderabad: Accusing Israel of committing “genocide” against Palestinians in Gaza, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure that India does not join countries complicit in those “crimes”. In a post on ‘X’, the Hyderabad MP said India has always supported Palestine and opposed Israeli apartheid. “Israel is committing genocide…

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Oppn doing ‘gundagardi’, India not a dharamshala: BJP on protests against SIR in Parliament

New Delhi:  The BJP on Tuesday slammed opposition parties over their protest against the Bihar voter list revision, accusing them of resorting to “gundagardi (hooliganism)” so that foreigners, including Bangladeshi and Rohingya “infiltrators”, can get the right to vote in elections. Opposition members forced adjournments in the Lok Sabha by raising slogans and waving placards…

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Apache helicopters for Indian Army, to be deployed in Jodhpur, arrive at Hindon airbase from US

Jodhpur: The first batch of Apache helicopters, received from the United States, finally arrived at the Hindon Airbase on Tuesday. The Indian Army said that the other procedures, such as assembling, the Joint Receipt Inspection (JRI), and induction, would be followed as per the protocol. The Indian Army added that three Apache attack helicopters were…

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