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Parliament should not be used to pass resolutions on another country, says Om Birla
Parliamentary proceedings in a country shouldn’t be used to make allegations and counter-allegations against the parliament of another country, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said.
PM Modi inaugurates revamped temple destroyed by 15th century Gujarat ruler
Asserting that India is now witnessing “cultural independence that started with Sardar Patel renovating Somnath temple” after Independence, PM Modi on Saturday unfurled a flag after inaugurating a revamped Mahakali temple which was apparently destroyed by 15th century Gujarat ruler Mahmud Begda.
ED interrogation of Rahul Gandhi is to prevent him from contesting two constituencies, says Mallikarjun Kharge
Responding to a query on the Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioning of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha M. Mallikarjun Kharge said the Union Government had ordered ED to go after Mr. Gandhi and his mother, Sonia Gandhi, to ensure that he would not contest elections from two constituencies.
Anti-Agnipath agitation spreads
Hundreds of Israelis gather in Tel Aviv to watch Hamas release three Israeli hostages from Gaza.
U.N. chief demands respect for DRC's territorial integrity to avoid regional war at African Union summit.
Zelenskyy calls for European armed forces; Scholz defends democracy; Vance warns of free speech retreat; Trump-Putin peace talks.
First bus of freed Palestinian prisoners leaves Israeli jail Ofer, as 369 detainees set for release after hostage exchange.
Lebanon's President condemns attack on UN convoy in Beirut, vows to maintain security; protesters block roads in capital.
President Donald Trump seeks to reverse environmental standards for household appliances, yearning for old-school gas stoves and light bulbs.
Syrian forces uncover defunct drug factory in former Hezbollah stronghold near Lebanese border, cracking down on smugglers.
Cook Islands signs strategic partnership with China, raising concerns in New Zealand over growing Chinese presence in the Pacific.
Trump and Musk fire thousands of federal workers, sparking legal challenges and criticism over government downsizing efforts.
NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy discusses incomplete radio transmissions and altimeter issues in Black Hawk helicopter crash investigation.
Missouri judge blocks abortion restrictions, Planned Parenthood prepares to resume services, citing politically motivated barriers to care.
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Federal judges grant temporary restraining orders against Trump administration's executive order halting gender-affirming care for transgender youth.