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Encourage fair, transparent legal proceedings: US on Kejriwal’s arrest

New York, Mar 27 (PTI): After India summoned a senior US diplomat to lodge a protest over remarks on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Washington on Wednesday stressed that it encourages fair, transparent, timely legal processes and “we don't think anyone should object to that". “We continue to follow these actions closely, including the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal,” US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said. Miller was responding to a question during the State Department briefing over India summoning Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Gloria Berbena in New Delhi earlier in the day as well as on freezing of Congress party’s bank accounts. “We are also aware of the Congress party's allegations that tax authorities have fro...
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Kamal Kishore Appointed Special Representative Of UN Disaster Risk Reduction

New Delhi: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday announced the appointment of Kamal Kishore as the Assistant Secretary-General and Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction at the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). Kishore succeeds Mami Mizutori from Japan. UN Secretary-General Guterres expressed gratitude for Mizutori's dedication and service to the organisation and also commended Paola Albrito, the current UNDRR Director, who will continue serving as the Acting Special Representative until Kishore assumes his new role. With an extensive career spanning nearly three decades in disaster risk reduction, climate action, and sustainable development at various levels, Kishore ...
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Bhagya Lakshmi: Major DRAMA! Malishka gets shocked to see Lakshmi alive, What will Rishi do? | SBS

Watch Saas Bahu aur Saazish (SBS) on ABP News daily at 2:30 PM to know what's happening in Indian television and bollywood industry with Aditi Arora Sawant. Presenting you the latest updates and daily dose of entertainment in the form of star cast interviews, gossips, updates of reality shows, behind the scenes, twist in serials. Join the non stop entertainment with Saas Bahu aur Saazish for all the cool and juicy news. Source link
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Moscow Attack: Will Russia Escalate War Efforts On The Eastern Front?

With more than 139 Russians killed and over 100 more injured in the attack (combination of an explosives-led strike) that took place at a popular theatre on the outskirts of Moscow on March 22, experts termed it one of the deadliest terror incidents in Russia since the Beslan school siege of 2004, and the deadliest attack in the capital city since the Nord Ost theatre siege of 2002. According to a former Russian security service official, the four gunmen entered into the Crocus City Hall, almost 20 km from the main Moscow's city centre, after suppressing the building’s non-armed security staff. The attackers dressed in military camouflage (many termed it as Russian uniforms but it remains unconfirmed) opened fire and reportedly threw explosives inside th...
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Israel Calls Back Its Negotiators From Doha, Says Gaza Truce Talks ‘At A Dead End’

Israel has called its team of negotiators back from Doha after the talks on the Gaza truce reportedly met "a dead end" due to the "delusional" demands made by Hamas, a senior official said on Tuesday. News agency Reuters reported that the official, who is close to Israel's intelligence agency Mossad, accused Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar of sabotaging the diplomacy "as part of a wider effort to inflame this war over Ramadan".  The warring sides had stepped up negotiations for a six-week ceasefire in exchange for the release of 40 out of the 130 Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.  According to the Reuters report, the Palestinian militant group sought to negotiate a deal to end the fight and hasten the withdrawal of Israeli forces. Qatar and Egypt f...
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Fellow Democracies Should Act Responsibly: India Tells US On Kejriwal’s Remarks

India on Wednesday "strongly" objected to the US State Department Spokesperson's remarks regarding Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest. In a statement issued shortly after summoning a senior US diplomat in response, the Ministry of External Affairs said, "We take strong objection to the remarks of the Spokesperson of the US State Department about certain legal proceedings in India". "In diplomacy, states are expected to respect each other's sovereignty and internal affairs. This responsibility is especially important when dealing with other democracies. Otherwise, it may set unhealthy precedents," the ministry stated. The MEA stated that India's legal processes are based on an independent judiciary, adding that "casting doubt on that is unwarra...
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Biden Hails Indian Crew On Ill-Fated Ship For Mayday Call, Says Alert ‘Saved Lives’

Following the Baltimore bridge collapse, US President Joe Biden in a statement thanked the Indian crew onboard the Singapore-flagged cargo ship Dali for alerting the Maryland Department of Transportation that they had lost control of their vessel. Due to this, the bridge could be closed to traffic and “it undoubtedly saves lives”. The Singapore-flagged container ship 'Dali' had reported a power outage before impact. MDT officials had stopped traffic on the bridge before it collapsed. “Personnel on board the ship were able to alert the Maryland Department of Transportation that they had lost control of their vessel, as you all know and have reported.  As a result, local authorities were able to close the bridge to traffic before the bridge was struck, whi...
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Munawar Faruqui Shares First Post After Being Detained And Released For Smoking Hookah

New Delhi: Stand-up comedian and 'Bigg Boss 17' winner Munawar Faruqui posted for the first time after his brief detention by Mumbai police for smoking hookah. Munawar and 13 others were detained after they were found smoking hookahs during a raid in south Mumbai. He was released shortly after.  Munawar's post after being releasedMunawar took to Instagram stories and shared a selfie in which he is seen flashing a smile, donning a blue T-shirt and a cap. The picture is presumably taken post his release. Alongside the picture, he wrote, "Tired and travelling (sparkles emoji)," tagging his location as Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.  The Social Service branch of the Mumbai police conducted a raid at a hookah parlour in the Bora ...
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Pentagon Chief Says Civilian Death Toll ‘Far Too High’ In Gaza Day After US Abstained From Key UN Vote

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Tuesday said that the civilian death toll is “far too high” in the Gaza Strip, expressing concern to Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, Al-Jazeera reported. The development follows a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in the war-torn Palestinian enclave. On Monday, despite the US abstaining from the ceasefire vote, the UN Security Council overwhelmingly passed the resolution urging the urgent need to halt the violence in Gaza. As per media reports, the conflict has claimed the lives of over 32,000 Palestinians since Israel initiated its military offensive in early October. During a meeting with Gallant in Washington, DC, Austin said that the humanitarian aid reaching Gaz...
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Indian Student Dubbed ‘Fascist’ At Top London University, Says ‘Cancelled’ For Supporting BJP

An Indian student named Satyam Surana, pursuing an LLM at the London School of Economics, United Kingdom, alleged that hate and smear campaigns were being carried out against him during the student union elections at LSE this year. In his social media post, he stated that he was slurred and cancelled for supporting PM Modi, BJP, India, and speaking out against terorrism. Earlier, he was in the limelight for picking up the Indian flag from road, defying the attack at the Indian High Commission by extremist elements last year. Surana alleged that a very 'well-planned' campaign was being run against him which was launched just 12 hours before the voting. This campaign called him a 'fascist,' linked him with the Bharatiya Janata Party, and also asked people ...
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Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapses After Cargo Ship Collides With Support Column — IN PICS

The structure was completely destroyed in seconds, plunging into the river in a terrifying collapse that could disrupt a vital shipping port for months. (Image Source: Getty Images)According to the Associated Press, six people are missing and presumed dead, and the search will be suspended until Wednesday morning. (Image Source: Getty Images)The ship's crew issued a mayday call just before the crash that brought down the Francis Scott Key Bridge. (Image Source: Getty Images)According to the Associated Press, Maryland's governor has authorised authorities to limit vehicle traffic on the span. (Image Source: Getty Images)As the vessel approached the bridge, puffs of black smoke could be seen as the lights flickered ...
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Kundali Bhagya Team Pampers Sana Sayyad During Ramadan: ‘Get Proper Rest, Work For Limites Hours’

New Delhi: Actress Sana Sayyad has shared how during Ramadan the team of her show 'Kundali Bhagya' has been incredibly supportive, and takes care of her as she is fasting. As the holy month of Ramadan unfolds, Sana has been fasting through the day amidst her busy shooting schedules. The evening prayer marks the end of her fast, and she eagerly looks forward to indulging in the array of iftar delicacies together with her team. She shared that fasting is not just about refraining from physical nourishment, but also about cultivating a deeper connection with spirituality and being grateful to God for everything. Sana said: "For me, fasting is not just about abstaining from food and drink; It's about exercising patience, empathy, and self-control. The unit a...
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Breaking News LIVE — Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Strikes Fiji’s Suva, National Centre For Seismology Reports

Breaking News LIVE: Hello and welcome to the live blog of ABP Live. Please follow this space for all the breaking news and latest updates from India and around the world. LS polls: UP CM Adityanath to interact with intellectuals in 15 districts from March 27-31 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will interact with people in different districts through meetings with the intellectuals and present a complete account of the work done by the government to them in the run up to the Lok Sabha elections. The meetings with the intellectuals are going to start from western Uttar Pradesh, where elections are also going to be held in the first few phases. Through these conferences scheduled till March 31, the chief minister will establish dialogue with the people here and will once again ...