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Rahul Gandhi, a senior leader of Congress party, speaks during a media briefing at the party headquarters in New Delhi, India, June 6, 2024. — Reuters Rahul’s ‘surrender’ comment draws fierce BJP backlash.Sudhanshu Trivedi calls INC leader “Rahul Munir” and “Rahul Sharif”.Congress questions impact of foreign visits by parliamentarians. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi …

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia October 23, 2024. — Reuters Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to make his first visit to Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) since a conflict between Pakistan and India last month, inaugurating a strategic railway to the mountainous region, his office said on Wednesday. …

A boy lies unconscious following a stampede outside a cricket stadium in Bengaluru, India, June 4, 2025 — Reuters BENGALURU: A stampede broke out on Wednesday as a tightly packed crowd celebrated the victory of their home cricket team in the Indian city of Bengaluru, resulting in deaths, a senior government official said. India media reported as many as 11 …

India’s Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has said that language is not a significant hurdle when it comes to holding talks between India and Pakistan, but rather the absence of a shared commitment to decency and peace. Speaking on Tuesday, Tharoor emphasised that New Delhi would be open to talks with its neighbour only if Islamabad takes demonstrable action against the …

The combined image shows Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi. — Reuters/AFP/File Gandhi makes remarks mocking Modi’s response to international pressure. Politician takes aim at dysfunction within his own party, warns against “lame horses”. Opposition leader accuses government of lacking conviction and giving in too easily. KARACHI: India’s opposition leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

Senior Kashmiri leader and Acting Chairman of JKLF Raja Muzaffar. —  Reporter DALLAS: Senior Kashmiri leader and Acting Chairman of JKLF Raja Muzaffar has appealed to the Indian and Pakistani delegations present in the United States to pursue a peaceful resolution for lasting regional peace.  In a passionate appeal addressed to Bilawal Bhutto Zardari — head of the Pakistani delegation, …

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, on October 23, 2024. — Reuters Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not expected to travel to Canada for the next G7 Summit due to tense relations between Ottawa and New Delhi, Indian media reported, citing sources. The insiders said neither the Indian side told about the visit …

Rafale fighter jet taxis on the tarmac during its induction ceremony at an air force station in Ambala, India, September 10, 2020. — Reuters India blocks French audit of Rafale fleet. Indonesia launches review of Dassault defence deal. Paris blames pilots, defends Rafale’s reputation. ISLAMABAD: A deepening rift has emerged between France and India over the performance of the Dassault …

Demonstrators hold placards during a protest against what they say is hate speech against Muslims by Hindu leaders, in New Delhi, India, December 27, 2021 — Reuters Indian police have arrested scores of people for “sympathising” with Pakistan, a month after the worst conflict between the arch-rivals for decades, a top government official said on Sunday. The arrests took place …

Women commute in cycle rickshaws through a flooded street after heavy rains in Guwahati, in India’s Assam state on May 31, 2025 — AFP Flash floods and landslides after torrential monsoon rain over the last two days killed at least 30 people in India’s northeast, officials said on Sunday. State disaster management officials said eight people died in Assam, and …