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India

July 31, 2025

Watch: Viral video of Karnataka railway clerk on phone ignoring passengers sparks outrage; official dismissed after backlash

A video from Yadgir railway station went viral showing a ticket clerk in Karnataka neglecting a long queue of passengers while engrossed in a phone call. The clerk's behavior sparked outrage, leading to his suspension by officials from the Guntakal railway division. Disciplinary proceedings have been initiated following the social media backlash and commuter complaints about the significant delays.

July 30, 2025

'Insult' vs 'irony': Fiery end to Operation Sindoor debate as Mallikarjun Kharge, Amit Shah trade barbs over opposition's demand for PM Modi's presence

The Rajya Sabha saw disruptions during Amit Shah's response on Operation Sindoor. Opposition members demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence. They protested India's cross-border strikes after the Pahalgam terror attack. Shah mentioned Operation Mahadev, where three terrorists were killed. Opposition MPs staged a walkout, insisting on a response from the Prime Minister. Jairam Ramesh criticized Modi's absence from the debate.

July 30, 2025

'We want our PM to come forward and say that Trump is saying rubbish,' says John Brittas in Rajya Sabha

Communist Party of India (Marxist) MP John Brittas on Wednesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Rajya Sabha for not speaking about US President Donald Trump's claims on the Pahalgam terror attack.

July 30, 2025

'Insult' vs 'irony': Fiery end to Operation Sindoor debate as Mallikarjun Kharge, Amit Shah trade barbs over PM Modi's presence

The Rajya Sabha saw disruptions during Amit Shah's response on Operation Sindoor. Opposition members demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence. They protested India's cross-border strikes after the Pahalgam terror attack. Shah mentioned Operation Mahadev, where three terrorists were killed. Opposition MPs staged a walkout, insisting on a response from the Prime Minister. Jairam Ramesh criticized Modi's absence from the debate.

July 30, 2025

'Some people are uncomfortable with history': Jaishankar slams Congress in Rajya Sabha over Indus Water Treaty - Top quotes

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Rajya Sabha on Operation Sindoor, following the Pahalgam terror attack. He affirmed the government's firm stance against terrorism, highlighting diplomatic actions, including potentially suspending the Indus Waters Treaty. Jaishankar refuted claims of US mediation for a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.

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