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G-7 leaders say Iran attack on Israel risks provoking an uncontrollable regional escalation; UNSC convenes emergency meeting

[ad_1] Washington, Apr 14 (PTI): Unequivocally condemning in the strongest terms Iran’s direct and unprecedented attack against Israel, the G-7 leaders on Sunday said the development risks provoking an uncontrollable regional escalation even as permanent members of the UN Security Council announced to convene an emergency meeting on the issues in New York. “With its actions, Iran has further stepped toward the destabilisation of the region and risks provoking an uncontrollable regional escalation. This must be avoided. We will continue to work to stabilise the situation and avoid further escalation,” G-7 leaders said in a joint statement after a conference call among them initiated by President Joe Biden. The US assisted Israel in shooting down dozens o...
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Morning Digest | Supreme Court asks Centre, six States to respond to plea on lynchings; INDIA MPs to visit Manipur, and more

[ad_1] The National Federation of Indian Women highlighted how the 2018 judgment of the apex court in Tehseen Poonawala case had foretold that lynchings and mob violence were “creeping threats” and need to be nipped in the bud. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Supreme Court asks Centre, six States to respond to plea on lynchingsThe Supreme Court on July 28 asked the Centre and at least six States to respond to a plea about lynchings and mob violence refusing to stop. The plea said gruesome incidents of mob fury and vigilantism continue to happen despite a five-year-old apex court judgment, which had made the government machinery squarely accountable for protecting the lives of victims, including minority community members.G20 environment meeting ends without a final communique on climate ...
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Morning Digest | ED does not have power to seek police remand: T.N. Minister Senthil Balaji argues in SC; NCW chief meets victims of sexual violence in Manipur, and more

[ad_1] Tamil Nadu Minister for Electricity and Prohibition and Excise V Senthil Balaji addressing the media at Secretariat in Chennai. The Minister who is facing money-laundering charges in the cash-for-jobs scam, said on July 26, 2023 in the Supreme Court that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) does not have the power to seek his police custody. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam ED does not have the power to seek police remand, Tamil Nadu Minister Senthilbalaji argues in Supreme CourtTamil Nadu Minister V. Senthilbalaji, who is facing money-laundering charges in the cash-for-jobs scam, said on Wednesday in the Supreme Court that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) does not have the power to seek his police custody.NCW chief meets victims of sexual violence in ManipurThe National Commissio...
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WATCH: Mohammad Siraj’s verbal spat with Phil Salt | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Mohammed Siraj lost his cool during his team's IPL 2023 clash against Delhi Capitals. Both Siraj and DC batsman Phil Salt were involved in a heated exchange.The incident happened in the penultimate over of the Powerplay during Delhi Capitals' run chase. Salt, who was in sublime touch, hit Siraj for two sixes and a four on the trot, which rattled the RCB pacer.A disappointed Siraj bowled a short-pitched delivery to Salt that was called a wide by the umpire.The 29-year-old Siraj wasn't happy with the umpire's decision as he approached Salt and gave the batter a mouthful.Delhi Capitals captain David Warner tried to act as a peacemaker, but Siraj was in no mood to listen to his first IPL captain and also gave him the same treatment. The pac...