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From ceasefire to misfire: Trumps claims stir concerns in India

By equating the two countries and ignoring terrorism concerns, the US leader risks undermining years of de-hyphenated diplomacy and fueling skepticism in India over trade and defense ties with Washington

US President Donald Trump's loose and uninformed remarks in the aftermath of India's military action against Pakistan following the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 have cast a s

Himachal apple farmers demand complete ban on Turkish imports citing support to Pakistan

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], May 20 (ANI): Apple farmers in Himachal Pradesh have demanded a complete ban on the import of Turkish apples into India, citing Turkey's political stance during heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.

A joint delegation of fruit growers and farmers, led by Himachal Pradesh Sanyukt Kisan Manch Convener Harish Chauhan, submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister and Presi

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari supports Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Operation Sindoor, slams EAM Jaishankar

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 20 (ANI): Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Tuesday supported Rahul Gandhi's remark accusing External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar of informing Pakistan before the strikes on terror infrastructure under Operation Sindoor.

Pramod Tiwari, blaming Jaishankar, said that if our Armed Forces have not got the desired results, it is due to EAM.

'I fully support Rahul Gandhi's state

V Hanumanth Rao hits back at Kishan Reddy for "anti-national" jibe at Rahul Gandhi, calls it "cheap politics"

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 20 (ANI): Congress leader V Hanumanth Rao on Tuesday hit out at Union Minister and Telangana BJP President G Kishan Reddy over the latter's social media remarks accusing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of working against national interest.

Responding to Reddy's post on X, Rao said it was 'really unfortunate' that such a statement was made about the Gandhi family, which has 'sacrifi

Telangana: Scuffle at BJP's Tiranga Rally in Khammam

Khammam (Telangana) [India], May 20 (ANI): A scuffle broke out during the BJP-organized Tiranga Rally in Khammam city of Telangana after two youths from different communities got into an argument with a traffic constable at Illendu Cross Road, police said on Tuesday.

According to the police, the constable had requested the youths to wait due to the rally yesterday, but they claimed they were on urgent business.

"Important for Netherlands, India to continue to count on each other," Netherlands PM says

The Hague [Netherlands], May 20 (ANI): Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof said he discussed the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday in The Hague.

Schoof said they also discussed Strategic Partnership concerns of long-term cooperation between the Netherlands and India in areas such as trade, innovative technology, agriculture and security.

In a post on

Five-member TMC delegation to visit Srinagar, Poonch, and Rajouri, from May 21-23

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 20 (ANI): A five member-delegation of Trinamool Congress will visit Srinagar, Poonch, and Rajouri area of Jammu and Kashmir from May 21 to May 23 to express solidarity with the people affected by cross-border attacks by Pakistan.

TMC MP Derek O'Brien, MP Md. Nadimul Haque, West Bengal Minister Manas Ranjan Bhunia, MP Sagarika Ghose and MP Mamata Bala Thakur are part of the deleg

"Person who went to eat biryani with Nawaz Sharif deserves Nishan-e-Pakistan": Pawan Khera lashes out at BJP

New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): Congress leader Pawan Khera on Tuesday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after its IT cell in-charge Amit Malviya posted an edited photo of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, comparing him with Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir, and suggesting that he might receive Nishan-e-Pakistan - highest civilian award in the neighbouring country.

Without naming Prim

Mamata Banerjee names Abhishek Banerjee to represent AITC in all-party delegation

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 20 (ANI): The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) has announced that its Chairperson, Mamata Banerjee, has nominated National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee to represent the party in an all-party delegation for India's global outreach against terrorism.

https://x.com/AITCoffici

PoJK activist Amjad Ayub Mirza seeks to join Indian Parliamentary delegation to brief foreign governments on Op Sindoor

London [UK], May 20 (ANI): Amjad Ayub Mirza, a prominent political analyst, author, and human rights activist from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), has formally offered his services to the Government of India to join the 59-member parliamentary delegation.

The delegation is scheduled to brief Western governments and international stakeholders on Operation Sindoor and ongoing provocations by Pakistan, i

Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha chairs meeting of unified command at Raj Bhawan

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 20 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a meeting of the unified command at the Raj Bhawan in Srinagar on Tuesday.

Earlier on May 17, the LG on his visit to Kupwara took assessment of the damage caused due to the shelling by Pakistan.

Sinha said, the administration is working on a comprehensive plan to seek centre's help to rehabilitate

Yogi Adityanath lays foundation for Rs 724 crore development projects in Kasganj

Kasganj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 20 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday participated in the foundation laying ceremony of various development projects worth Rs 724 crore in Kasganj district.

Speaking at the event, CM Yogi lauded the strength of the Indian Army under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

'Under Prime Minister Modi's guidance, India's brave soldiers have d

73 Pakistani agents behind bars now: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 20 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that 73 individuals allegedly working as 'Pakistani agents' have been arrested so far as part of the state's ongoing crackdown on anti-national activities.

Taking to social media platform X, Sarma posted, 'It is unfortunate that some individuals enjoy every privilege India offers -- salary, power, and position -- yet

"Why does the PM not open his mouth and speak on such a matter?" CPI' D Raja backs Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): CPI General Secretary D Raja on Wednesday backed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for his remarks questioning the loss of aircraft during the Operation Sindoor and questioned why the Prime Minister does not open his mouth and speak on such a matter.

He further stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) should respect the parliamentary democracy. Parliament and the opposition.

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Rahul Gandhi either doesn't understand or is trying to politicize national security: BJP leader Prakash Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 20 (ANI): BJP leader Prakash Reddy on Tuesday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi either does not understand the process of information sharing between the two countries or 'is intentionally trying to politicise' the issue with his remarks on remarks on the India-Pakistan ceasefire.

'Once again, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar has made it clear that India did not shar