‘When will West understand the futility’: Russia defends India’s role in Zapad drills; slams EU pressure

Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova on Friday strongly defended India’s participation in the Zapad 2025 military drills in Belarus, lashing out at Western criticism and cautioning the European Union against trying to dictate terms to sovereign states.“I would like to say that I would prefer not to comment on the relationships between third countries,…

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‘Online voter deletion not possible’: EC refutes Rahul Gandhi’s claim; cites law and due process | India News

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Friday refuted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi‘s charges, claiming that “no deletion of votes can be done online by any member of the public.”The poll body, in a point-wise statement, said that the no name is deleted from the roll without issuing a notice to the affected person.“No Deletion of…

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Connor McDavid’s contract uncertainty looms large as Edmonton Oilers enter another season without a long-term commitment | NHL News

Connor McDavid (Getty Images) The Edmonton Oilers are preparing for another grueling NHL season, but the biggest storyline has nothing to do with the ice. Connor McDavid, the face of the franchise and widely regarded as the best hockey player in the world, has yet to commit to a new deal beyond the 2025-26 season….

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Pahalgam attack: NIA court extends custody by 45 days; accused’s forensic, DNA and mobile data reports awaited | India News

NEW DELHI: A special NIA court in Jammu has given investigators 45 more days to keep two men in custody over the Pahalgam terror attack, extending their remand beyond the usual 90-day limit.On September 18, special judge Sandeep Gandotra allowed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to continue its probe against Bashir Ahmad Jothat, a resident…

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US embassy’s ‘plain and straight’ message to visa applicants: Anyone involved in illegal drug trade will…

The US Embassy in India has revoked the visa of an Indian executive and family over involvement in trafficking of controlled substances, allegedly fentanyl precursors. In a post on X, the embassy said “Stopping the flow of fentanyl and its precursors into the United States is one of our highest priorities.” “We have revoked visas…

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Ex-Nepal PM KP Oli’s clarification on violence: ‘Conspirators who infiltrated caused violence’ – read full post

Ex-Nepal PM KP Oli on Friday offered clarification on violent protests saying that the government “did not order the demonstrators to be fired upon”. He added that the “conspirators who infiltrated caused violence” and questioned the use of “automatic weapons” by the police “which they did not possess” against the protestors.“Conspirators who infiltrated caused violence,…

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From Kanpur to Oman: Vinayak Shukla — Data operator, idolises ‘guru’ MS Dhoni, and Kuldeep Yadav’s childhood friend | Cricket News

Kanpur’s Vinayak Shukla moved to Oman in 2021 and made his debut with the national side in 2024. (Image credit: Special arrangement) NEW DELHI: ‘Garda uda denge’ [We will create chaos] were the first words Vinayak Shukla said when asked about his preparation for the Asia Cup. Coming into the tournament, the wicketkeeper from Kanpur…

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‘Prepared to demonstrate’: France president Emmanuel Macron to show ‘scientific proof’ in US court that wife Brigitte Macron is not transgender; what lawyer said

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron arrive in Downing Street on July 9, 2025 in London, England. (Getty Images) French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron plan to submit “photographic and scientific evidence” in a US court to counter claims that Brigitte was born male, BBC reported, citing the lawyer…

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Spent 9 days under army security: Deposed Nepal PM Oli moves to private house; fled during violent protests

Deposed PM KP Sharma Oli (PTI file photo) Days after massive unrest upended Nepal’s political situation, deposed Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has shifted from army protection to a private residence. According to news agency PTI, citing Nepal army sources, Oli spent nine days under army security before moving out.Oli had flown to an army…

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