"The call for a nationwide ban on firecrackers is heartbreaking It is not just about celebrations - it is about the lives of lakhs of families in Sivakasi & across India who depend on this industry for survival," Manickam Tagore said in a social media post on Friday.
"So now it is official. The PM will spend less than 3 hours in Manipur tomorrow. This visit instead of providing a force for peace and harmony is actually going to be a farce," Jairam Ramesh said in a post on X.
Calling the project a "crucial initiative" to link the state with the rest of India, Vaishnaw said engineers had to tackle loose sand and difficult Himalayan geology.
Navarro, who serves as Trump's trade adviser, has in recent weeks taken repeated jibes at New Delhi, accusing India of profiteering from discounted Russian crude and claiming its tariffs are "costing American jobs."
It is alleged that SHO paid sports kit expenses and gym fees for a judge; therefore, an FIR should be registered against him as taking or giving a bribe is a crime.
Welcoming the appointment of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as Nepal's interim Prime Minister, former Indian Ambassador to Nepal Jayant Prasad said her leadership comes at a "dire time" and will help bring stability to the crisis-hit country.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy held a high-level review on preparations for Godavari Pushkaralu 2027, calling it the "Kumbh Mela of South India." He directed officials to prioritise temple development, permanent ghats, and infrastructure to handle lakhs of devotees.
Mortal remains of senior Congress leader P.P. Thankachan were brought to his Kochi residence for public homage. Kerala Congress chief Sunny Joseph and LoP V.D. Satheesan condoled his death, calling it a huge loss for the party and the state.
The UN Security Council condemned Israel's attack on Doha and called for de-escalation, emphasizing support for Qatar and the release of hostages. Acting US Ambassador Dorothy Shea criticised the strike, while Qatari and UN officials warned of regional instability. Widespread backing for Qat