New Delhi: Leaders from 23 opposition parties convened at the Constitution Club of India on Monday, June 8, for a crucial INDIA bloc strategy meeting intended to sharpen parliamentary coordination and present a united front against the ruling government. The meeting, scheduled to begin at 12:00 noon, brought together a heavy-hitting group of opposition figures even as notable parties stayed away. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha leader Rahul Gandhi led the Congress delegation. Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav and other senior leaders…
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Iran and Israel carried out direct strikes against each other for the first time since a ceasefire, with Iran attacking Israeli air bases on Sunday and Israel hitting military targets inside Iran early Monday. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it launched attacks against Israeli air bases Nevatim and Tel Nof in response to an Israeli strike on radar sites within Iran, the Iranian FARS news agency reported. The IRGC said it was ready for any scenario and for widespread operations on all fronts, according to FARS. Local media reported sounds of explosions in Tehran, Tabriz and Isfahan early Monday…
The protest by the members and the followers of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) that took place at Jantar Mantar today has concluded. Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, has left the Jantar Mantar protest site, where the Cockroach Janta Party has been holding a demonstration. Abhijeet Dipke, in his latest address mentioned that his mother was very scared that the government would throw him in jail. “In this country, every mother feels this fear when their child raises their voice against this government. How long will we live in fear of this government?” he asked. मेरी माँ…
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said she had spoken to Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda and urged him to accelerate work on the AIIMS Awantipora project to ensure its completion without further delay. In a post on X, Mufti said the Union Minister assured her that the prestigious healthcare institution would be completed within the stipulated timeframe. She said she had impressed upon him the need to expedite the ongoing construction work so that the facility could become operational at the earliest. Spoke with Union Health Minister JP Nadda ji & requested him to expedite…
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the online movement Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), joined the planned demonstration at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Saturday, organised amid heavy security. The founder of the satirical online “Cockroach Janta Party”, Abhijeet Dipke said he is “looking forward to meet all at Jantar Mantar”, as he arrived in the capital city, from the United States. “We have to lead this movement with love and peace!” he added in a post on X. Earlier this week, Dipke had announced that he would return to India from Boston to launch a peaceful protest seeking the resignation of Union…
A fresh debate over political unity in Jammu and Kashmir emerged on Thursday after PDP president Mehbooba Mufti declined to give a direct answer on the proposed “joint effort” to seek restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s constitutional rights, as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called for political parties to set aside differences and launch a collective movement on issues concerning the Union Territory. The development comes days after Mehbooba wrote to political leaders across party lines, urging a joint outreach to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to seek dialogue and address issues affecting Jammu and Kashmir.…
Kashmir’s cherry season continue to go on a promising note, with newly introduced imported varieties continuing to command premium prices in wholesale and retail markets across the Valley. According to the details available, although erratic weather conditions during the flowering stage have reduced overall production this year, growers and traders remain optimistic as strong market demand is ensuring attractive returns. The early-ripening cherry cultivars, particularly those imported from Italy and Bulgaria, have already reached markets and are fetching significantly higher prices compared to previous years. Their arrival has provided a boost to growers at a time when traditional cherry varieties…
Israeli airstrikes continued across Lebanon on Friday despite a newly announced U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement between Lebanese and Israeli officials in Washington, D.C., as the death toll from more than two months of fighting climbed past 3,500. At least 3,526 people have been killed and 10,733 wounded in Israeli strikes on Lebanon since March 2, the country’s Health Ministry said. Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem rejected the ceasefire deal as a “farce” and warned that northern Israel will remain a target for fighters as long as Israel continues to bomb Lebanon. In Washington, President Donald Trump branded as “unpatriotic” lawmakers who voted…
National Conference (NC) senior leader and Srinagar MP Syed Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Thursday said any fight for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood and constitutional guarantees must be based on “consistency and credibility”, not “theatrics or optics”. MP Ruhullah said credibility of the political leadership was at stake as people were asking questions. “The condition is that there should be sustainability and consistency. If there is no consistency, then there will be theatrics,” the MP said. Ruhullah who claimed he was not invited to yesterday’s party meeting, said a serious movement required a roadmap and outreach across Kashmir…
The Meteorological Centre in Srinagar has forecast widespread rain, thunderstorms, hailstorms, and strong gusty winds across Jammu and Kashmir on June 4 and 5, with a potential threat of flash floods and landslides in vulnerable areas. According to the weather department, most parts of the Union Territory are likely to experience one or two rounds of rainfall, thunderstorms, hail, and high-speed winds over the next two days. Some areas may also see brief but heavy downpours. On June 6, the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy, with isolated light showers at a few places. Between June 7 and June…