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24 Apr

France Waives Transit Visa for Indians, Move Seen as Boost to Travel and Bilateral Ties

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New Delhi: In a major relief for Indian travellers, France has done away with the requirement of an airport transit visa for Indian nationals passing through its airports. The new policy, now in force, is expected to make international travel smoother and more efficient. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that Indian citizens holding valid passports can transit through French airports without obtaining a separate visa, as long as they do not leave the international transit zone and are travelling onward to another country. The change comes after high-level discussions between Narendra Modi and Emmanuel Macron earlier this year, where…

24 Apr

India Registers Strong Protest Over Trump-Shared Remarks, Calls Them ‘Misplaced and Offensive’

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has voiced strong objection after controversial comments about several countries, including India, were circulated online by Donald Trump, with officials in New Delhi describing the language as inappropriate and disconnected from reality. The remarks originated from US radio personality Michael Savage during a discussion centred on immigration laws and citizenship rights in the United States. The comments gained international attention after being shared on social media by Trump, triggering diplomatic unease. Reacting to the development, the Ministry of External Affairs made it clear that such statements do not reflect the depth and strength of ties…

23 Apr

India slams Trump’s ‘hellhole’ repost as ‘uninformed’ and ‘in poor taste’

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India issued a sharp rebuke on Thursday, April 23, 2026, describing a social media repost by US President Donald Trump as “uninformed, inappropriate, and in poor taste.” The controversy erupted after Trump shared a transcript and video from conservative radio host Michael Savage, which referred to India and China as “hellholes” and described Indian and Chinese immigrants as “gangsters with laptops.” The remarks were made in the context of Savage’s critique of birthright citizenship laws in the United States. He argued that the current legal system allows immigrants to exploit a loophole by arriving in their…

23 Apr

PM Modi Appeals for Enthusiastic Voting in Tamil Nadu and Bengal Assembly Elections

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called on citizens in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal to participate actively in the ongoing Assembly elections, stressing that voting is a vital responsibility in a democratic nation. Through messages shared online, the Prime Minister encouraged people to come out in large numbers and take part in the electoral process. He made a special mention of young voters and women, urging them to play a key role in achieving a high turnout. In Tamil Nadu, polling is being conducted in a single phase across all constituencies, while West Bengal has…

23 Apr

Delhi Murder Probe Deepens as Accused Linked to Prior Crime in Rajasthan

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Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The investigation into the killing of a 22-year-old woman in New Delhi has uncovered disturbing details, with police confirming that the main suspect was allegedly involved in another serious offence in Alwar shortly before the incident. The victim, the daughter of a senior IRS officer, was found unresponsive inside her home in the Kailash Hills area on Wednesday. She was alone at the time, as her parents had stepped out. Despite being rushed to a hospital, doctors declared her dead. Initial assessments suggest she was attacked and later strangled. Police have arrested Rahul Meena, a former domestic…

23 Apr

10 killed as truck collision sparks blaze in two cars in UP’s Mirzapur

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Gurpreet Singh :- At least 10 people were killed in a horrific road accident in Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur district on Wednesday night after a High Speed truck rammed into two cars, triggering a massive fire that engulfed the vehicles. Nine occupants of the cars were burnt alive, while the truck’s cleaner also lost his life in the incident. According to officials, the accident took place near the Barka Ghuman turn under the Drummondganj police station limits. A Bolero and a Swift Dzire car were travelling behind a trailer coming from the Madhya Pradesh side when a speeding truck loaded with…

23 Apr

High Voter Turnout Expected as Tamil Nadu Polls Begin with Robust Arrangements

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Chennai (Rajeev Sharma): The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections got underway on Thursday morning, with polling beginning at 7 am under stringent security measures across the state. Early visuals showed enthusiastic voters arriving at polling centres, forming queues well before voting hours in several districts. The electoral battle features a strong contest between the incumbent Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its principal rival, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). Adding a new dynamic to the race are emerging political players such as Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and Seeman-led Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), both aiming to make significant…

23 Apr

Phase One of West Bengal Assembly Elections Underway Across 152 Constituencies

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Kolkata (Rajeev Sharma): Voting for the opening phase of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections began on Thursday morning, covering 152 constituencies across diverse regions of the state. The polling process commenced at 7 am with a steady turnout reported in several districts. From the northern hills of Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri to the plains of Murshidabad, Nadia, Birbhum, and Hooghly, voters were seen queuing outside polling booths from early hours, indicating strong participation. The first phase is being closely watched as it covers more than half of the total 294 seats and is expected to influence the momentum of the…

22 Apr

Kedarnath Temple Reopens, Marking Beginning of Char Dham Pilgrimage

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Rajeev Sharma :- The portals of the Kedarnath Temple were ceremonially opened on Wednesday, signalling the commencement of the annual Char Dham Yatra and drawing devotees from across the country to one of the holiest shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomed pilgrims on the occasion and extended his greetings, expressing hope for a safe and spiritually enriching journey for all visitors. The reopening ceremony was conducted with traditional rituals and Vedic chants, creating a deeply devotional atmosphere. Earlier, the ceremonial procession carrying the deity’s palanquin from its winter seat at Omkareshwar Temple had already…

22 Apr

Haryana Fugitive Nabbed After Gunfight with Chandigarh Police

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) : A joint operation by the Chandigarh Police led to the arrest of a wanted criminal from Haryana after a brief but intense exchange of gunfire in the city on Tuesday morning. The accused, Mukesh Golu, who hails from Gohana, was intercepted by the police following a tip-off about his movement into Chandigarh. Officials said he was allegedly planning to carry out a criminal act. Acting on the information, a team from the Operations Cell tracked and surrounded the suspect near the Sector-25 rally ground. As police attempted to apprehend him, the accused reportedly opened fire in…