"Space talk" between PM Modi and Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla at ISS
Watch the video of PM Narendra Modi in conversation with ISRO astronaut and IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla at the International Space Station (ISS) on an Axiom-4 mission, who said he understood the significance of the Indian motto of 'Unity in diversity' when he watched the lines and borders of the Earth fade away as a feeling of 'oneness' took over him in space.
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Time of India
21 minutes ago
- Time of India
BJP women wing holds mock Parl on 50 years of Emergency
1 2 Kanpur: The Bharatiya Janata Party's women's wing in the Kanpur region organised a grand mock Parliament event at the Kanpur University auditorium. The programme began with the lighting of a lamp by the chief guest, Rajya Sabha MP Rekha Sharma, regional president Prakash Pal, minister Rajni Tiwari, and legislator Pratibha Shukla. On this occasion, a special exhibition based on the Emergency was also inaugurated by Rekha Sharma and Prakash Pal. Addressing the inaugural session, they said that on June 25, 1975, the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi undermined the Constitution, crippling all major democratic institutions--the legislature, executive, judiciary, and the media. Thousands of opposition leaders were imprisoned under MISA and DIR, and censorship was forcibly imposed on the media. They emphasised the need for women to understand this history and question the moral grounds of those who cite the Constitution today. Prakash Pal questioned whether the Congress still justifies the Emergency or acknowledges it as a violation of the Constitution. As 50 years have passed, the public deserves to know whether Congress leaders will apologise if the Emergency was wrong or explain the rationale behind its imposition. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ai probleme cu picioarele umflate vara? Acești pantofi sunt soluția! Cumpără acum Undo The first session of the mock parliament commenced, with legislator Pratibha Shukla, acting as the prime minister, presenting a proposal stating, "The Emergency was the darkest chapter in Indian democracy and requires serious discussion in the House. " The entire assembly supported the proposal by voice vote. In the role of the opposition leader, Women's Commission member Poonam Dwivedi argued that the Emergency was imposed under Article 352, but political motives were predominant. She questioned the decision's legitimacy and criticised the ruling party sharply. Both sessions of the mock parliament saw intense debates between the ruling and opposition sides. The ruling side included Uttar Pradesh minister Rajni Tiwari, legislators Om Mani Verma, district council president Swapnil Varun, legislators Manisha Anuragi, Poonam Sankhwar, former state vice-president of the women's wing Ranjana Upadhyay, Farrukhabad district council president Monika Yadav, block heads Vijay Ratna Tomar, and Anuradha Awasthi, among others. On the opposition side, Women's Commission members effectively presented their arguments and questioned the ruling party's policies. Throughout the sessions, there were several disruptions, which were managed with restraint and firmness by mayor Pramila Pandey, acting as the speaker in the first session, and legislator Neelima Katiyar in the second session. At one point, the proceedings were adjourned.
NDTV
25 minutes ago
- NDTV
Mizoram May Seize IDs Of Refugees Who Often Cross Border To And From Myanmar
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Time of India
32 minutes ago
- Time of India
‘Only one to focus on New York': Republicans laud NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani; contrasts earlier criticism
Marjorie Taylor Greene (left), Zohran Mamdani (ANI,AP) In a surprising departure from usual partisan rhetoric, prominent Republican figures, including Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene and political commentator Tucker Carlson, have extended rare praise to New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, acknowledging his grassroots-focused campaign strategy, even as they continue to oppose his political ideology. Mamdani, a Muslim and Indian-American assemblyman,pulled a surprise victory in the Democratic primary this week, defeating former New York governor Andrew Cuomo. Carlson, on his show, lauded Mamdani's debate performance for staying focused on New York's local issues while other candidates discussed foreign policy. 'That guy was the only person in the New York City mayor's debate to say he wanted to focus on New York City. They were, all the candidates were asked if you could visit a foreign country, what would it be? And they all, of course, all had an answer. I think most said Israel,' Carlson said during the Friday episode of 'The Tucker Carlson Show.' Carlson remarked Mamdani was the only one to say he wouldn't travel abroad, he'd stay in New York and connect with constituents directly. The former Fox News host added about Mamdani's performance in the mayoral debate earlier this month, 'and he said, 'I wouldn't go anywhere. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo I'd stay in New York. And like, if I want to meet Jewish constituents, I go to their synagogues, their homes or whatever, but I'd be here in New York because that's what I'm doing. I'm running New York. That's my job,' adding, 'I totally oppose his program, but at least he's talking about economics and not just foreign affairs. ' Greene, who had earlier shared a doctored image of the Statue of Liberty in a burqa in response to Mamdani's rise, has since revised her stance. Speaking on Steve Bannon's podcast, she said, 'He really ran a campaign where he talked directly to the people… Even though his solutions are insane and socialist, he focused on their problems.' She also took a swipe at Cuomo, labelling him a 'dirty establishment Democrat' and praised Mamdani for offering 'unique and smart' outreach. Both Greene and Carlson have recently criticised the administration's handling of the Israel-Iran conflict, exposing growing rifts within the MAGA movement, between those who favour strong support for Israel and others who fear the US could be drawn into a broader war. Despite the acknowledgment, hostility remains strong in Republican circles. The New York Young Republican Club called for Mamdani's deportation under the Communist Control Act, while representative. Andy Ogles branded him 'antisemitic' and called for denaturalization proceedings. President Trump, writing on Truth Social, referred to Mamdani as a '100% Communist Lunatic,' adding, 'He looks terrible… and he's backed by AOC+3 and Cryin' Chuck Schumer.' Mamdani has responded positively to criticism from Republican lawmakers and even the president, who labeled him a '100% Communist Lunatic' due to his policy agenda. 'You know, this is not the first time that President Trump is going to comment on myself, and I encourage him, just like I encourage every New Yorker, to learn about my actual policies to make the city affordable,' Mamdani told ABC News's Rachel Scott in an interview Wednesday. Mamdani's campaign, which includes proposals such as free buses and rent freezes, continues to draw criticism from conservatives. Still, the recognition of his campaign tactics from unlikely quarters underscores a rare moment of bipartisan acknowledgment in an otherwise divided political landscape.
