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Time of India
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Evening news wrap: Bangladesh opens trial of ex-PM Sheikh Hasina; Severe floods in Assam disrupt life, and more
NEW DELHI: Congress leaders on Sunday raised concerns about the sudden India-Pakistan ceasefire brokered by the US, calling for parliamentary scrutiny and clarity on military losses and defence preparedness. Meanwhile, Bangladesh opened the trial of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, accused of orchestrating a deadly crackdown during last year's protests, with extensive evidence presented amid political tension. Assam faces a severe flood crisis with multiple rivers above danger levels, disrupting transport and prompting large-scale rescue operations, including by the Indian Air Force. Here are the top five stories of the evening: Congress questions US role in India-Pakistan ceasefire Congress leader Pawan Khera criticised the sudden ceasefire announcement and questioned the US's involvement after Donald Trump claimed credit. Defence chiefs acknowledged early operational losses, prompting demands for a parliamentary session on national security. Read full story Bangladesh opens trial of fugitive ex-PM Sheikh Hasina Sheikh Hasina faces charges of orchestrating a violent crackdown on protests that killed hundreds. Despite her exile in India, the trial proceeds with evidence including videos and intercepted calls, amid political turmoil. Read full story PSG Champions League win marred by violence and arrests Celebrations across France after PSG's first Champions League title turned chaotic, with two fans dead, a police officer injured, fires, looting, and hundreds arrested as police deployed tear gas and water cannons. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Read full story Severe floods in Assam disrupt life and trigger rescues Rivers remain above danger levels in Assam, affecting 78,000 people and causing deaths. Transport services are suspended, while the Indian Air Force rescued 14 people trapped in swollen rivers amid ongoing relief efforts. Read full story Mumbai Indians prepare for IPL Qualifier 2 against Punjab Kings MI, bolstered by recent wins and key players' form, aim for a sixth IPL title in Ahmedabad. Punjab Kings face pressure after a heavy defeat, with both teams adapting to a high-scoring pitch. Follow live updates
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Breaking News Live Updates: Defence, trade and technology discussed during Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's visit to US
Breaking News Live Updates: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited Washington DC from May 27 to 29, where he held a series of high-level engagements with senior officials of the US Administration. Foreign Secretary Misri held wide-ranging discussions with counterparts across the Department of State, National Security Council, Department of Defence, Department of the Treasury, and the Department of Commerce, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. The visit was a follow-up to the Prime Minister's visit to the United States on February 13, during which both sides launched the India-U.S. COMPACT (Catalysing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) for the 21st Century. Deputy National Security Advisor Pavan Kapoor was also part of the Indian delegation. According to MEA, at a luncheon meeting with Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, both sides reviewed the full spectrum of the bilateral agenda. They underscored that Technology, Trade, and Talent would be the key pillars shaping the India-U.S. partnership in the 21st century. A bridge collapse causes a train to derail in Russia, killing at least 7 people, officials say A passenger train derailed in western Russia late Saturday after a bridge collapsed because of what local officials described as 'illegal interference,' killing at least seven people and injuring 30. The bridge in Russia's Bryansk region, which borders Ukraine, was damaged 'as a result of illegal interference in transport operations,' Moscow Railways said in a statement, without elaborating. Russia's federal road transportation agency, Rosavtodor, said the destroyed bridge passed above the railway tracks where the train was traveling. Photos posted by government agencies from the scene appeared to show passenger cars from the train ripped apart and lying amid fallen concrete from the collapsed bridge. Other footage on social media appeared to be taken from inside other vehicles that narrowly avoided driving onto the bridge before it collapsed. "Did you make deal over Sindoor out of fear of losing trade?": Pawan Khera seeks clarification from PM Modi on Trump's claim Congress leader Pawan Khera on Saturday sought clarification from Prime Minister Narendra Modi over US President Donald Trump's recent statement, in which he claimed that trade diplomacy helped de-escalate tensions between India and Pakistan after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking to ANI in Delhi, Khera said, "Prime Minister Modi is going around the country, doing a fancy dress competition. He hasn't brought up Donald Trump even once." He insisted that only the Prime Minister could provide clarity on the matter, saying, "Now, only our Prime Minister can respond for Donald Trump, you and I certainly cannot. What is this pressure to respond, what is this fear about?" He added, "We are repeatedly asking: Did you make a deal over Sindoor (Operation Sindoor) out of fear of losing trade? That has been our question from day one." Russia launches air attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv, mayor says Ukraine's air defence units were trying to repel a Russian air attack on the capital Kyiv, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said early on Sunday on the Telegram messaging app on Sunday. "Pakistan used its nuclear power to shield its terrorist activities": Baijayant Panda stresses India's stance against terrorism Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Baijayant Panda, who is leading an all-party delegation to Algeria, slammed Pakistan on Saturday (local time), highlighting that the neighbouring country is using its nuclear power to shield its terrorist activities. Addressing the Algerian media, members of think tanks and the Indian diaspora, Baijayant Panda said, "Pakistan has used its nuclear power to shield its terrorist training, funding and arming program. When I say that they have been doing this with terrorists openly, it is not just me saying it. You can look it up on the internet. Everybody knows Pakistan has done this many times in the past." Referring to Pakistan's support in hiding Osama Bin Laden in the country, Panda said, "Remember Osama bin Laden, for years, they used to lie until the Americans intervened and took him out. They are doing the same thing, except there are 52 Osama bin Ladens." "The United Nations Security Council, of which Algeria is a member today, has sanctioned and banned a number of terrorist organisations and individuals, among them 52 terror organisations and terrorists are openly operating in Pakistan today," he added. Kanimozhi-led delegation lands in Madrid, to highlight India's fight against terrorism Group 6 of the all-party parliamentary delegation from India arrived in Madrid on the final leg of its multi-nation outreach. Led by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, the delegation was received by Dinesh K Patnaik, India's Ambassador to Spain. Speaking in Madrid, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Dr Ashok Kumar Mittal outlined the purpose of the visit. "Our final stop on this journey is Madrid, Spain, and first of all, we are meeting with the Indian diaspora here. We want to understand their sentiments and also make them aware of the sentiments of the Government of India and our Prime Minister," he said. The delegation aims to engage with local government representatives, policy think tanks and Spanish parliamentarians during its visit. Wild celebrations in Paris after PSG's Champions League win Thousands of Paris Saint-Germain supporters took to the streets of the French capital on Saturday to celebrate their club's victory in the Champions League final, but nearly 300 arrests were made after some clashes with police. The majority of fans celebrated peacefully, but Paris police said scuffles broke out near the city's Champs-Elysees avenue and PSG's Parc des Princes stadium, where 48,000 had watched the 5-0 win against Inter Milan in Munich on big screens. Most of the nearly 300 people detained were suspected of possessing fireworks and causing disorder, Paris police said. AFP journalists saw police use a water cannon to stop a crowd reaching the Arc de Triomphe. "Troublemakers on the Champs-Elysees were looking to create incidents and repeatedly came into contact with police by throwing large fireworks and other objects," police said in a statement. Outside Paris, police said a car careered into fans celebrating PSG's win in Grenoble in southeastern France, leaving four people injured, two of them seriously. Defence, trade and technology discussed during Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's visit to US Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited Washington DC from May 27 to 29, where he held a series of high-level engagements with senior officials of the US Administration. Foreign Secretary Misri held wide-ranging discussions with counterparts across the Department of State, National Security Council, Department of Defence, Department of the Treasury, and the Department of Commerce, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. The visit was a follow-up to the Prime Minister's visit to the United States on February 13, during which both sides launched the India-U.S. COMPACT (Catalysing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) for the 21st Century. Deputy National Security Advisor Pavan Kapoor was also part of the Indian delegation. According to MEA, at a luncheon meeting with Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, both sides reviewed the full spectrum of the bilateral agenda. They underscored that Technology, Trade, and Talent would be the key pillars shaping the India-U.S. partnership in the 21st century.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
No country called Pak terrorist state: Cong
New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera launched a sharp attack on the Centre's foreign policy on Friday, saying its result was seen during and after 'Operation Sindoor.' "No country called Pakistan a terrorist state," Khera said. While speaking to ANI, the senior Congress leader said, "The result of our failed foreign policy was seen post-Pahalgam, during Operation Sindoor. No country called Pakistan a terrorist state; this is the result of your failed foreign policy. Then you launched Operation Sindoor, and no country gave a statement in your favour. Now, after Operation Sindoor, Kuwait has lifted visa restrictions on Pakistan. Iran, UAE, and Gulf countries are signing MoUs with Pakistan, and the most shocking thing is that yesterday, Russia signed an MoU with Pakistan to revive its very old steel mill, under which Pakistan will get $2.6 billion from Russia." He added, "This is the result of your failed foreign policy." Khera also refuted BJP leader Sambit Patra's criticism, defending Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and reiterating Congress's right to question the government.
Business Standard
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Who are real 'saudagars'- Cong or Jaishankar: Telangana BJP slams Rahul
BJP slammed Rahul Gandhi and aide Pawan Khera for twisting a strong diplomatic warning to Pakistan into a bizarre tale, branding the Indian minister as an "informant" or "saudagar" (trader) In a strongly worded rebuttal to what it described as "deliberate distortion and dangerous rhetoric," the Telangana unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has condemned the Congress party's attempt to malign External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The BJP called out senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his loyalist Pawan Khera for twisting a firm diplomatic warning to Pakistan into a bizarre narrative, branding the Indian minister as an "informant" or "saudagar" (trader). The State BJP's Chief Spokesperson and Media In-Charge, NV Subash, minced no words in calling the Congress's statements "not just irresponsible, but laughably ignorant." He said, "It is unfortunate and disgraceful that the Congress, instead of standing with the Indian government and the Armed Forces after a successful and precise warning to Pakistan for its role in the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, is stooping to petty politics." First Published: May 20 2025 | 4:37 PM IST
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Pawan Khera jabs Tharoor for surgical strikes comment, quotes from his book
Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday took a dig at fellow party leader Shashi Tharoor after the latter clarified his comments about surgical strikes conducted under the BJP-led NDA government. In a post on X, Khera shared an excerpt from Tharoor's 2018 book 'The Paradoxical Prime Minister: Narendra Modi and His India', where he had accused the Modi government of "repeatedly using the army in its political propaganda". "I agree with what Dr Shashi Tharoor writes about surgical strikes in his book 'The Paradoxical Prime Minister'," Pawan Khera captioned the post. Recently, Tharoor, who was leading an all-party delegation in Panama, talked about the 2016 surgical strikes, saying 'that was something we had not done before". The remark did not go down well with some of the Congress leaders, who accused him of being the ruling BJP's 'spokesperson'. Congress leader Udit Raj said, 'Alas! I could prevail upon PM Modi to declare you as super spokesperson of BJP, even declaring as foreign minister before landing in India.' This tweet from Udit Raj was reposted by some senior Congress leaders, including Pawan Khera and Jairam Ramesh. Tharoor, however, clarified that his comments were taken out of context. 'After a long and successful day in Panama, I have to wind up at midnightvhere with departure for Bogota, Colombia in six hours, so I don't really have time for this - but anyway: For those zealots fulminating about my supposed ignorance of Indian valour across the LoC: in the past (sic),' he said in a post on X. "I was clearly and explicitly speaking only about reprisals for terrorist attacks and not about previous wars; & my remarks were preceded by a reference to the several attacks that have taken place in recent years alone, during which previous Indian responses were both restrained and constrained by our responsible respect for the LoC and the IB. But as usual, critics and trolls are welcome to distort my views and words as they see fit. I genuinely have better things to do. Goodnight (sic)," he added. Tharoor is currently leading an all-party delegation to countries like the United States, Panama, Guyana, Brazil, and Colombia as part of the government's diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor
