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"Who are you to call me unworthy": After 'racist' taunt Paraguay Senator Amarilla wants Mbappe to apologise for his reaction
Asuncion [Paraguay], July 7 (ANI): Paraguay Senator Celeste Amarilla has demanded an apology from France captain Kylian Mbappe and threatened legal action, responding at length to the footballer's criticism following a controversy over her earlier remarks. The controversy erupted after the Paraguayan Senator called Mbappe a "colonised Cameroo
MEA considers emergency travel certificate to Indian origin lady stuck at Doha airport for 15 days
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has considered granting emergency travel permission to a 50-year-old Turkish citizen of Indian origin stuck at Qatar's Hamad International Airport in Doha for the past 15 days. While she has a valid residence permit, a Qatari ID, she is not being allowed in by the authori
"Accused will face harshest punishment to restore trust": BJP's Boora Narsaiah Goud on alleged Ram Mandir donation row
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 7 (ANI): BJP leader Boora Narsaiah Goud on Tuesday alleged that attempts were being made to politicise the alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement case and said those found guilty would face the strictest punishment following the investigation. Speaking to ANI, Goud said the alleged involvement of some emp
HMT forest land row: Karnataka minister Eshwar Khandre slams Kumaraswamy, says "no real estate allowed on non-diversified forest land "
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 7 (ANI): Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar Khandre has hit back at Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy over allegations of forest land encroachment by the Forest Department on HMT land in Bengaluru. Khandre said the central PSU HMT, not the Forest Department, had illegally encroached
Ayodhya Police to seek custody of 3 more in Ram Temple donation embezzlement case
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 7 (ANI): The investigation into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple has intensified, with Ayodhya Police preparing to seek the custodial remand of three more accused to further the probe. Ayodhya Police said they will move the court seeking the custody of Karunesh Pand
IMD warns of heavy to very heavy rain in four Himachal districts, issues public advisory
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 7 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday warned of isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall in four districts of Himachal Pradesh and urged people to remain cautious as the active monsoon is likely to trigger waterlogging, traffic disruptions and hazardous road conditions. According to
Main accused in Delhi firing, extortion cases injured in police encounter
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): The main accused in the recent firing and extortion cases reported from Delhi's Paharganj and Nabi Karim areas was injured in an encounter with the Central District Police late on Monday night, officials said. The accused, identified as Pawan Pehalwan, allegedly opened fire on a police team when officers attem
"PM's visit is significant step in advancing India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership": MEA
Jakarta [Indonesia], July 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at the Istana Merdeka, the Presidential Palace in Jakarta. Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said the visit marks a significant step in advancing the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partners