‘Hurt religious sentiments’: Image of Jesus Christ replaced by Lord Krishna in Durga puja pandal; move comes after VHP protest | India News

NEW DELHI: An image of Jesus Christ inside a ‘Vatican City-themed’ Durga Puja pandal in Ranchi was replaced on Friday with that of Lord Krishna.The development came following objections raised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP). The VHP alleged that the marquee, organised by R R Sporting Club at Ratu Road, was made to “hurt…

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Who is Petal Gahlot? Indian diplomat who delivered sharp rebuttal to Shehbaz Sharif at UN; countered Pak claims | India News

NEW DELHI: India’s first secretary at India’s permanent mission Petal Gahlot on Saturday dismantled Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s claims on Operation Sindoor and the recent conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. Delivering India’s Right of Reply, Gahlot accused Pakistan of shielding terrorist outfits and peddling falsehoods while attempting to portray defeat as victory.She reminded…

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‘Trying to get them out’: India urges Russia to release 27 more nationals allegedly forced into military; issues advisory to citizens | India News

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (Image credits: PTI) NEW DELHI: India has asked Russia to release 27 more of its citizens who were recently recruited into the Russian military, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said on Friday.“As per our information, 27 Indian nationals are presently serving in the Russian army. We are also in close…

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‘Man of peace’: At UNGA, Shehbaz Sharif backs Donald Trump’s claim of mediation | India News

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Friday turned in a bizarre performance at the United Nations, where he said Pakistan was ready for a composite dialogue with India while making claims about downing Indian jets during Operation Sindoor, and “delivering a bloody nose”. Predictably, he glossed over Pakistan’s losses, including the loss of warplanes and destruction of…

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India, Russia agree to boost farm trade | India News

NEW DELHI: India and Russia on Friday agreed to further increase trade and strengthen their bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector.The issue came up for discussion during a meeting between Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and visiting deputy PM of Russia Dmitry Patrushev here at Krishi Bhawan.“Key areas of dialogue included enhancing agricultural trade…

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