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Congress on Thursday cited excerpts from Pyarelal’s book to claim Mahatma Gandhi described the RSS as a «communal body with a totalitarian outlook.» Jairam Ramesh highlighted that Sardar Patel had warned the organisation’s activities created an atmosphere contributing to Gandhi’s assassination. The remarks came after PM Modi praised the RSS during its 100th anniversary celebrations, calling it committed to «nation first.»
Prime Minister Narendra Modi contacted Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge to inquire about his health. Kharge, 83, was hospitalised in Bengaluru after experiencing uneasiness and breathlessness, undergoing an angiogram and pacemaker procedure. Doctors report him stable in cardiac ICU, with a viral fever noted earlier.
At the UN, India slammed Pakistan for hypocrisy on human rights and support for terrorism. Indian diplomats rebuked Pakistan’s claims as propaganda, citing its persecution of minorities and recent civilian deaths in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. India also criticised Pakistan’s sheltering of terrorists and duplicity at global forums. Earlier, India had rebuked Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif’s UNGA remarks as absurd theatrics and misinformation
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticized Pakistan's intentions regarding the Sir Creek dispute, warning of a decisive Indian response to any misadventure. He highlighted India's capabilities demonstrated during Operation Sindoor, which neutralized hidden enemies and exposed Pakistan's air defence, while reiterating that escalating war is not India's objective.
[New Times] Rwanda's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb. Martin Ngoga, on Tuesday, September 30, told the Security Council that recent UN reporting on eastern DR Congo omits critical facts, such as hate speech and the implication of MONUSCO's support to the Congolese army despite its documented alliance with the genocidal forces of FDLR.
[DW] Joseph Kabila remains a prominent figure in the DRC, which he led from 2001 to 2019. The death sentence imposed on him by a military court on charges of supporting M23 rebels has sparked concern in the volatile country.
Fears have been raised a new 'mega-town' for 25,000 homes dubbed an 'abomination' and 'tomorrow ghetto' could bring Bristol's roads to a grinding halt.
Labour has seen a slump in support since Keir Starmer stepped up his personal abuse of Nigel Farage, a survey found yesterday.
Greta Thunberg has been hauled off her 'Freedom Flotilla' by Israeli naval forces as it neared the besieged Gaza Strip.
The Oscar-winning actor, 61, stars as Joseph in the unconventional retelling of the biblical story which, it's writer and director claims, is based on the apocryphal Infancy Gospel of Thomas.
Baroness Mone has been embroiled in controversy for years over the PPE equipment her husband Doug Barrowman's firm PPE Medpro supplied to the Government at the height of the pandemic.
A landmark defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea has been approved by PNG's cabinet, marking Australia first new alliance in more than 70 years.
President Lazarus Chakwera is set to attend the inauguration of President-elect Peter Mutharika and Vice-President-elect Jane Ansah at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre this Saturday—an event that is shaping up to be a watershed moment in Malawi’s democratic journey. According to Ministry of Information and Digitalisation Principal Secretary Baldwin Chiyamwaka, Vice-President Michael Usi will also be […] The post Chakwera Set to Make History by Attending APM’s Inauguration appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
The 16th September General Election has produced a fragmented Parliament where independents, not political parties, are set to become the decisive force in shaping Malawi’s legislative agenda. Final results for 224 out of 229 constituencies, declared by the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) on Wednesday night, show that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leads with 77 […] The post Parliament Without Clear Majority: Will Independents Define the Balance of Power in the House? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
The Malawian passport, once a proud symbol of national identity, has become a source of anger and humiliation as revelations emerge that the document is being printed thousands of kilometres away in India. Despite government assurances on security, insiders at the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services have confirmed what many feared: the country has […] The post National Embarrassment: Why Are Our Passports Made in India? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Malawians are reeling under the weight of yet another wave of price hikes after the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) announced a sharp increase in fuel pump prices this week. Less than 24 hours after the adjustment, minibus operators across the country wasted no time in raising passenger fares, deepening the cost-of-living crisis. On Tuesday, […] The post Fuel Price Hike Pushes Minibus Fares Beyond Reach as Malawians Struggle Under Rising Costs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Malawi has once again fallen short of its own promises on gender equality, with the September 16 elections exposing the steep and stubborn climb that women continue to face in breaking into political decision-making spaces. Statistics released by the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) show that 49 women have been elected into the 229-member Parliament. While […] The post Women Still Facing an Uphill Task in Malawi Politics Despite Modest Gains appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
More than 3,100 drivers of Singapore vehicles have been caught entering Johor without a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) tag since Malaysia stepped up enforcement on July 1.Johor's Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued 3,148 summonses amounting to RM944,400 (S$290,000), reported New Straits Times (NST).Each summons amounted to RM300, which must be settled before the vehicle is allowed to exit the country, JPJ director-general Aedy Fadly Ramli told local media on Oct 1.He continued that Singapore motorists must comply with VEP requirements as they are vital for road safety and preventing the misuse of foreign vehicles. «It allows authorities to monitor vehicles, enforce traffic laws and manage summonses during [Singapore motorists'] stay here. Enforcement will continue to be strengthened,» he said.Aedy added that the VEP scheme also prevents vehicles with invalid road tax and insurance from entering Malaysia.This scheme is not intended to burden drivers, but to ensure transparency, safety and accountability, he explained.
Two women are assisting police with investigations after a video surfaced on various social media platforms showing one woman kicking another at the Singapore Management University (SMU) on Tuesday (Sept 30).In the 21-second clip, which has since gone viral, a woman in pink can be seen kicking another older woman who was lying on the ground.Onlookers at the scene can be heard expressing concern, with some approaching the older woman to check on her.One person can be heard suggesting that the older woman had fainted and that campus security should be called, while another refers to her as a «housekeeper lady.» Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force confirmed that a call for assistance was made at about 2.10pm at 40 Stamford Road. A 61-vear-old woman was conveyed conscious to Raffles Hospital. Two women, aged 21 and 61, are assisting with investigations for voluntarily causing hurt and using criminal force. Police investigations are ongoing.
While making small talk with a cleaner in Singapore, an Australian tourist was surprised to learn that the man is 91 years old.Fitness influencer Jaden Laing said in an Instagram Reel on Monday (Sept 29) that he came across a «legend» in Singapore, who was «working hard in the bathroom».In the clip, Laing washes his hands in a toilet as he asks the elderly janitor — dressed in uniform with an ION Orchard nameplate pinned to his top — how his day is going.«My age?» the cleaner mishears. «91.»An astounded Laing reconfirms the elderly worker's age and initiates a fist bump.The two continue conversing, and the janitor reveals that he clocks out at 7pm and works a 12-hour shift.«How do you look so healthy...What's your diet?» Laing asks.The senior responds that he works and eats like «normal».«Never exercise. Work, go back [home to] sleep,» he says of his daily routine.To that, Laing compliments the cleaner that he is «the man» before passing him cash as a tip, estimated to be at least $200.
As the Ministry of Health and Wellness ramps up measures to prevent and manage non-communicable diseases (NCDs), psychiatrist at the Bellevue Hospital, Dr Brian Kazaara, is highlighting the connection between chronic diseases and the...
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Conservator of Forests at the Forestry Department, Ainsley Henry, was in the midst of a team-building exercise when he received the unexpected call informing him of his selection for the Order of Distinction (...
The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) has facilitated the opening of two new child-friendly spaces at its parish offices in St Ann and St James. The additions, located at 8 Park Avenue, St Ann’s Bay and 4 Kerr Crescent, Montego...
Western Bureau: When a group of former Ulster Spring Primary and Infant School students met up at the funeral of their former schoolmate, Dr Paul Robinson, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montego Bay, St James, it turned out to be more than...
WESTERN BUREAU: The Janet Richards Foundation, renowned for its charitable work in western Jamaica, on Wednesday launched its annual breast cancer education and screening programme for women at the Hospiten medical facility in Montego Bay, St James...
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