Starmer told a special meeting of his Cabinet that "now was the right time to move this position forward" because of the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza and the diminishing prospects of a peace process.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that no leader in the world told India to stop Operation Sindoor, carried out to retaliate against the Pahalgam terror attack.
Addressing the Lower House on debate on Operation Sindoor, the Congress MP claimed that the Indian government directly told Pakistan that they do not have "political will" to fight while citing the remarks of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
"How did the government back down? What was the reason for which the government had to announce a ceasefire? I had a hope that the government will announce the ceasefire. But their friendship is very deep, so they told their friend (US) that you should only announce the ceasefire, we don'
"Operation Sindoor was a successful mission. Terrorist hideouts were destroyed. Our armed forces gave a blunt answer to Pakistan. Rajnath Singh is a respected Defence Minister. He could also have informed the country about what happened. Not every question must come from the opposition. I
"With regard to the diplomacy, cordiality with different countries. We had a very good tradition, started from the period of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi...In that case, we had a position in the world. However, it is diminishing now. That's what we have said. The international d
Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the Association for Democratic Reforms, told the apex court about the poll panel's statement that 65 lakh persons have not submitted the enumeration forms during the SIR process as they are either dead or have permanently shifted elsewhere.
BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda, during the discussion on Operation Sindoor in Parliament, told the House that it appears that at least one terrorist involved in the Pahalgam attack has been neutralised in an ongoing anti-terror operation, Mahadev, in Jammu and Kashmir.
"Under 'Safai Apnao Bimari Bhagao' Campaign (Adopt cleanliness, get rid of diseases), we are engaging different types of stakeholders. In this episode, today, we organised a workshop to understand the sanitation and cleanliness needs of transgender communities. We are identifying the issues
"We were absolutely delighted that Prime Minister Modi took the decision to come to the UK and make time in his very busy schedule," Scott told ANI, describing the visit as "a real warm meeting" that showcased strong mutual engagement.
"Strict action should be taken against such people. They should be boycotted socially. They are not any religious leaders or 'Thekedar' of the religion. They have no right to make such comments for any woman," the Samajwadi Party MP told ANI.