‘Perils of talking …’: Chidambaram’s first reaction to row over his 26/11 remarks; blames media | India News

NEW DELHI: Former Union home minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday refuted claims that the United States prevented India from taking military action against Pakistan after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, saying he was misquoted by the media.In a social media post on X, Chidambaram said, “In no part of the interview to Megha Prasad’s podcast did…

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‘Haven’t spoken to husband till now’: Sonam Wangchuk’s wife writes to President Murmu; seeks ‘unconditional release’ | India News

NEW DELHI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk‘s wife Gitanjali Angmo on Wednesday wrote a letter to President Droupadi Murmu seeking an “unconditional release” of her husband who was detained and moved to Jodhpur for allegedly inciting a violent protest in Ladakh.Angmo accused the federal agencies of launching a “full scale witch hunt” against Wangchuk for the…

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‘Administration didn’t worsen situation’: Ladakh LG defends action amid violence; urges protestors to resume talks with Centre | India News

NEW DELHI: Ladakh Lt governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday defended the administration on recent violence during protests in which four people were killed. He urged the agitating bodies to resume talks with the central government.“The administration has not made the situation worse, nor did we want it to be like this. What led to the…

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‘Full five-year term’: Another Cong MLA roots for DKS as Karnataka CM; Siddaramaiah holds ground | India News

NEW DELHI: After a fresh debate on change of guard was reignited, Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that will complete the full term as Karntaka chief minister.“I will be chief minister for full five-year term,” Siddaramaiah said.This comes after Kunigal Congress MLA H D Ranganath said that he wished to see his “political Guru,” deputy chief…

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Evening news wrap: PCB chief defiant over Asia Cup trophy row; TVK suspends Vijay’s rallies across TN & more | India News

ACC President Mohsin Naqvi fiercely refuted claims of apologising to BCCI regarding the Asia Cup trophy, accusing Indian media of “fabricated propaganda.” TVK has suspended Vijay‘s campaign trail across Tamil Nadu, canceling upcoming rallies and instructing district secretaries not to seek police permissions. This decision follows Karur stampede that resulted in death of 41 people….

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Sir Keir Starmer ‘responsible’ if anything happens to Nigel Farage, claims Reform UK policy chief | Politics News

Reform UK has accused Sir Keir Starmer of “inciting violence” against Nigel Farage in his speech to the Labour Party conference on Tuesday, and said the prime minister will be “responsible” if anything happens to him. Speaking to Sky News Breakfast, the party’s policy chief said the prime minister “knows he cannot beat Nigel at…

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