Mehbooba Mufti: ‘I regret it’: Mehbooba Mufti claims Jantar Mantar remark a slip of tongue, apologises | India News

File photo: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti SRINAGAR: Under fire for her Jantar Mantar remark that appeared to justify the use of force in Kashmir on grounds of “militancy”, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti Tuesday apologised, but claimed it was a slip of tongue and accused governing NC and chief minister Omar Abdullah of deliberately misinterpreting her…

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Indian Seafarers Safety: ‘Every possible measure must be taken’: Shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal says no Indian seafarer should be caught in crossfire | India News

Safety of Indian mariners remains the government’s top priority, Sonowal said NEW DELHI: Amid escalating geopolitical tensions affecting key global shipping routes and posing risks to Indian sailors, shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal Tuesday directed officials to ensure “no Indian seafarer finds himself caught in the crossfire of geopolitical conflict”.Safety of Indian mariners remains govt’s top…

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After SC order, West Bengal govt says no action against NEET protesters, except those with criminal records | India News

A protest over the NEET paper leak issue, in Kolkata, West Bengal. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: The West Bengal government on Tuesday announced that it would not take any coercive action against students who participated in protests over the NEET (UG) paper leak issue.However, the BJP-led state government clarified that the relief would not apply…

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Gandhi siblings vs Pralhad Joshi: ‘Defender of rapists’ charge meets ‘authenticate it’ challenge | India News

Pralhad Joshi; Priyanka Gandhi Vadra NEW DELHI: Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of appointing as the new education minister a leader who had “expressed happiness over the release of those who raped a pregnant woman.“Union minister Pralhad Joshi has been given additional charge of the…

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Evening news wrap: Govt, oppn clash as Lok Sabha discusses new anti-paper leak law; India rejects PoK legislative polls, and more | India News

Lok Sabha debate; PoK polls The Lok Sabha witnessed a clash between the government and the opposition as the House took up the Centre’s proposed amendments to the anti-paper leak law amid nationwide demands for stricter safeguards after the NEET (UG) paper leak. A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kyushu region, triggering tsunami warnings…

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