US stands strong with India against terrorism, PM Modi has our full support: State Department

New York/Washington: The United States stands strong with India against terrorism, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi “has our full support”, the State Department said, underlining that Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges India and Pakistan to work towards a responsible resolution that maintains long-term peace and regional stability in South Asia. State Department Spokesperson Tammy…

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Delhi govt launches 20-day cleanliness drive, bans single-use plastic in religious places, markets

New Delhi: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday launched a 20-day intensive cleanliness drive across Delhi, promising a visible transformation in public spaces under the “triple-engine” government model. She also announced a ban on the use of single-use plastics in religious places, schools, and markets. The cleanliness campaign, which begins Friday, will focus on large-scale…

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Columnist-M.S.Shanker

Deport Them, Pakistan Be Damned

India is facing a diplomatic absurdity that borders on farce. The Pakistani government is brazenly refusing to take back its nationals, even those carrying valid Pakistani passports, as New Delhi finally musters the political will to deport illegal immigrants who pose a growing internal security risk. This isn’t just an international embarrassment; it’s a direct…

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