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Congress ‘deeply pained, disappointed’ over Perarivalan’s release, slams government
The country is saddened and disappointed by the decision of the Supreme Court to release A.G. Perarivalan, who was convicted in the assassination of the former Prime Minister, the Congress said on Wednesday and blamed the Narendra Modi government’s “inaction” that allowed the court to take such a decision.
Intelligence Bureau gets ₹138 crore, months after Amit Shah’s push to upgrade counter-terrorism grid
Intelligence Bureau gets ₹138 crore, months after Amit Shah’s push to upgrade counter-terrorism grid
India successfully test-fires naval anti-ship missile
An indigenously developed Naval Anti-Ship Missile was successfully test-fired for the first time from a naval helicopter from Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off Odisha coast on May 18. It is the first indigenous air-launched anti-ship missile system for the Indian Navy, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said in a statement.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal resigns
Demetrius Frazier, convicted of murder, faces execution in Alabama, using nitrogen gas, despite pleas from his mother and advocates.
US government vessels can now transit the Panama Canal for free, saving millions annually, amid tensions with China.
Iran condemns Trump's plan to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza as a violation of international law.
South Korea mandates bird detection technology at airports following fatal Jeju Air crash, aiming to prevent future accidents.
Israeli PM Netanyahu supports Trump's idea of displacing Palestinians from Gaza, drawing international criticism and condemnation from rights groups.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba visits the U.S. to discuss trade, defense, and energy security with President Trump.
Nationwide protests against Trump administration's policies, including immigration crackdown and transgender rights rollback, spark resistance movement.
Rahim Al-Hussaini named new Aga Khan V, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, succeeding his father, Aga Khan IV.
Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from girls' sports, sparking controversy and legal challenges.
Iran's Foreign Minister criticises Trump's "maximum pressure" policy, denies nuclear ambitions, and calls for diplomatic talks.
President Trump signs executive order preventing transgender women and girls from participating in female sports, sparking controversy.
U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy announces new support package for Ukraine, including aid for energy system and grain exports.
Argentina withdraws from WHO due to health management differences, echoing Trump's move, citing lack of independence and sovereignty concerns.