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The US elections: The Obamas endorse Kamala Harris’ candidature

July 26, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Former President Barack Obama, and his wife Michelle, have endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic presidential nominee, ending days of speculation over whether they would support her. In a joint statement, the Obamas said they believe Harris has the “vision, the character, and the strength that this critical moment […]

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Roving Periscope: Olympics 2024, beginning Friday, keep an alert France on edge

July 26, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: In the backdrop of looming political uncertainties, pro-Palestinian groups’ unease, and crumbling politico-security template in the West, including Europe, the Olympic Games 2024, beginning Friday in Paris, have put the host France on edge—because of potential terror attacks, despite unprecedented security arrangements. The Games will take place from July 26 to […]

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Kargil Vijay Diwas: PM Modi says Pakistan hasn’t learned lessons from defeat

July 26, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited Drass (Kargil) where he said Pakistan has not learned any lessons from history and continues to wage a proxy war in the garb of terrorism to stay relevant, and warned that the evil designs of the enemy will not succeed. His remarks came on […]

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The Gaza War: Protestors shout “Allahu Akbar”, and burn the American flag in Washington

July 25, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Amid the ongoing Gaza War, as visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the US Congress in Washington on Wednesday, thousands of protestors shouted “Allahu Akbar” slogans and burned the American flag, the media reported on Thursday. The war started when the Hamas terrorists, who rule the Gaza Strip, invaded Israel […]

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Diplomacy: India and the UK unveil TSA; to seal FTA soon

July 25, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: India and the United Kingdom on Wednesday said they are moving towards signing a free-trade agreement (FTA) soon as they firmed up a landmark Technology Security Initiative (TSI) for collaboration in a range of “priority” sectors including telecom, critical minerals, semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI), with a broader aim to elevate […]

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Roving Periscope: Forced to quit, Biden claims he passed the torch to Harris to “save democracy”

July 25, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Four days after quitting the race under mounting Democratic pressure and falling health, and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the November 5 presidential election as his successor, US President Joe Biden on Wednesday claimed that he has passed the torch to the next generation to “save democracy.” In his first […]

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Roving Periscope: Security concerns prompt Trump to skip outdoor rallies

July 24, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Former US President Donald Trump, who survived an assassination attempt on July 13, is planning to stop holding poll campaign rallies outdoors, the media reported on Wednesday. A 20-year-old man, Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire at Donald Trump, which narrowly missed his face and grazed the Republican presidential nominee’s ear. The […]

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Mishap: Pilot survives but 19 onboard dead in Nepal aircraft crash, fire

July 24, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: At least 19 people, including two crew members, on board, died while the pilot survived when their aircraft crashed and burst into flames soon after it tried to take off at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, the media reported. The plane skidded off the runway soon after […]

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Our visit will boost ties of friendship between Bhutan and Bharat: Bhutanese PM

July 24, 2024 Vinayak Barot

Ahmedabad, Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, who along with his King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck wrapped up their three-day visit to Gujarat on Wednesday, said the trip would strengthen the ties of friendship between Bhutan and Bharat”. In the last leg of their programme in the state, the King and PM of the neighbouring nation […]

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Union Budget FY25: Defense gets highest priority, allocated over Rs. 6 lakh crore

July 23, 2024 virendra pandit

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Given what the first Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), the late General Bipin Rawat, emphasized that India must prepare for a “two-and-a-half front war” (meaning China, Pakistan, and internal challengers), the FY25 Budget has allocated over Rs. 6 lakh crore this year—the highest allocation to any ministry. This is only 1.9 […]