India-China bilateral ties on positive path since PM Modi-Xi meeting in Kazan last year, says Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday noted that the bilateral relationship between India and China has been steadily improving following the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kazan in October 2024. His remarks came during his televised opening statement at a meeting with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng.
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SC flags misuse of free speech in cartoonist’s plea over PM Modi, RSS posts, calls content ‘objectionable’
The Supreme Court on Monday remarked that the right to freedom of speech and expression was being “abused” while hearing a plea filed by cartoonist Hemant Malviya. Malviya has been accused of sharing allegedly objectionable cartoons featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) workers on social media platforms.
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Punjab Cabinet approves Anti-Sacrilege Bill proposing life imprisonment for offences against scriptures
In a major development aimed at preserving communal harmony and religious sanctity, the Punjab Cabinet on Monday approved the Punjab Prevention of Offences Against Holy Scripture(s) Bill, 2025, which prescribes life imprisonment for acts of sacrilege against any holy scripture. The decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann at his official residence in Chandigarh.
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Assam man arrested for creating, posting AI-generated pornographic pics, videos of woman online
A man has been arrested in Assam’s Tinsukia district for allegedly creating and circulating AI-generated pornographic content using morphed photographs of a woman. The arrest was made following a complaint lodged by the victim, police said on Sunday.
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Video: Former Himachal CM Jairam Thakur narrowly escapes landslide amid heavy rains in Mandi
A major mishap was narrowly avoided in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district when stones suddenly rolled down from a hillside and struck the car of former chief minister and Leader of Opposition in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly Jairam Thakur. The incident occurred near Shankar Dehra while he was returning from Karsog to Thunag in the rain-hit Seraj region.
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PTI launches early protest in Lahore demanding Imran Khan’s release amid rising political tensions
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has unofficially launched a protest movement from Lahore demanding the release of its incarcerated leader and former Prime Minister Imran Khan, nearly two weeks ahead of its previously announced schedule. The sudden initiation of the campaign has heightened political tensions across Lahore and drawn swift action from law enforcement.
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Telangana Jagruthi workers storm MLC Mallanna’s office, gunman fires in air to disperse mob
Tensions flared in Medipally on Sunday after a group of Telangana Jagruthi workers allegedly stormed the office of Congress MLC Chintapandu Naveen, popularly known as Teenmaar Mallanna, prompting his gunman to fire into the air to disperse the mob. According to police, the attackers were reportedly enraged by Mallanna’s recent remarks against BRS MLC and Telangana Jagruthi leader K Kavitha. The protest turned violent as the group vandalised furniture and allegedly assaulted staff members inside the premises.
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Bridging Delhi-Dehradun: Expressway to slash travel time to 2.5 hours, boost tourism and trade
The long and often arduous journey between Delhi and Dehradun is set to become significantly smoother and quicker. The much-anticipated Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is nearing completion, with work on the final phase progressing rapidly. Authorities expect the remaining construction to be wrapped up within the next two to three months, after which the expressway will be inaugurated and opened to the public.
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KL Rahul creates history at Lord’s with second century at home of cricket during IND vs ENG 3rd Test
India batter KL Rahul created history at Lord’s with yet another century at the home of cricket during the third Test against England. Rahul, who is the most capped Indian batter in England, slammed a masterful hundred on Day 3 of the Lord’s Test.
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India’s Operation Sindoor signals strategic shift in South Asia: US warfare expert John Spencer
Operation Sindoor was not just a four-day military engagement — it was a message. That’s the assessment of John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute, and one of the leading urban combat experts in the world. In an exclusive interview with ANI’s Smita Prakash, Spencer hailed the operation as a turning point in India’s strategic doctrine, stating that the offensive demonstrated India’s precision, preparedness, and political will in responding to cross-border terrorism.
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