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05 July,2024 10:28 AM ISTOn Wednesday, a US military aircraft carrying over 100 Indian citizens who allegedly migrated to the US illegally landed in Amritsar. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stated that while the US has the right to deport people who stay there illegally, the way they were deported was unnecessary. Tharoor emphasized that these individuals were not criminals and had no ill intentions. He suggested that the deportation could have been done in a more humane way, such as using a commercial or civilian flight instead of a military one. He also pointed out that more than 1,100 Indians were deported under the Biden administration in 2024.... [Read More]
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24 January,2025 01:36 PM ISTPermanent Roommates, India`s first web series, has completed 10 years since its release. After 3 seasons, the story of Mikesh and Tanya remains one of the most endearing and whacky love stories on the Indian web space. As the series completes a milestone, actors Sumeet Vyas, Nidhi Singh and Shishir Sharma recall fond memories of making the show at a time nothing like this existed on the internet. The cast share their reaction to the characters on the show and how they look back at it today. And yes, they do hint at the possibility of another season of Mikesh and Tanya. Watch the interview to relive some magic of Permanent Roommates... [Read More]
30 October,2024 07:00 PM ISTBJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi recently claimed that a massive drug seizure worth Rs 5,600 crores occurred in Delhi, dwarfing the Rs 768 crores seized during the UPA government`s tenure from 2006-2013. He also stated that the BJP government seized Rs 22,000 crores worth of drugs between 2014-2022. Trivedi linked Tushar Goyal, the alleged kingpin of the drug syndicate, to the Indian Youth Congress RTI Cell, raising questions about the Congress party`s connections with Goyal. Specifically, Trivedi inquired about the nature of the Congress party`s relationship with Goyal, potential financial ties to the party`s elections, and possible arrangements between party leaders and drug peddlers. BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi said, "Yesterday in Delhi, drugs worth Rs 5,600 crores were seized. This quantity is important as during the UPA government (2006-2013) only drugs worth Rs 768 crores were seized across India...The BJP government from 2014-2022 has seized drugs worth Rs 22,000 crore. The main accused and kingpin in the drug syndicate, Tushar Goyal is the chief of Indian Youth Congress RTI Cell...What relations does the Congress party have with him (Tushar Goyal)?... Was this money being used in elections by the Congress party?... Does some leaders of the Congress have any arrangements with the drug peddlers?... Congress especially the Hooda family should reply what is your connection with Tushar Goyal?..."... [Read More]
03 October,2024 02:45 PM ISTIn the ongoing 79th Session of the UN General Assembly, Bhutan`s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay voiced support for United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reforms, emphasizing that India deserves a permanent seat due to its impressive economic growth and leadership role in the global south. This endorsement is timely, as India has been actively pushing for UNSC reforms to better reflect the contemporary global order.... [Read More]
28 September,2024 01:19 PM ISTWhile India is yet to attain a permanent seat in the UNSC council, United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on September 27 extended support to India as a permanent member of UN Security Council. Take a look at what he said.... [Read More]
27 September,2024 05:08 PM ISTAmid the ongoing discussions on the Olympics gender controversy, Italian PM Meloni expressed her anger over the issue. Italian PM Georgie Meloni waded in on the debate calling the match unfair. She further stated that ‘athletes who have, male genetic characteristics shouldn’t be allowed to compete in women`s competitions’. Angela Carini quit her 66 kg women’s category boxing match against Algeria’s Imane Khelif sparking gender row at the Paris Olympics. The Italian boxer quit the match within 46 seconds into the match handing Imane Khelif a win in the opening round. Notably, Imane Khelif who’s a biological male was banned from competing in world championships following failures in testosterone and gender eligibility tests. The match sparked a gender row drawing adverse reactions from fans all around the world questioning the gender of Khelif. Post Backlash, IOC responded to controversy over Algerian Boxer Khelif stating ‘Every person has right to practise sport’.... [Read More]
03 August,2024 11:26 AM ISTThe Olympics 2024 has been keeping sports enthusiasts hooked on the wins, the misses and everything around it. Be it American gymnast Simone Biles’s greatest comeback or the gender controversy, the International event has been keeping fans engaged and talking about the event from its highs to lows. Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor spoke to Indian Gymnast Dipa Karmakar in an exclusive interview about the ongoing event, India’s performance, Simone Biles win and the ways to improve India’s performance at the worldwide event. Watch this exclusive video interview to know Dipa Karmakar’s views on the ongoing Olympics in Paris and the impact of India.... [Read More]
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