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  Trump blames Biden, Harris' 'inflammatory language' against him for second assassination attempt

  World | September 17, 2024 8:56 IST

  Trump said Biden and Harris' 'highly inflammatory language' against him inspired the attacker to carry out an attempt on his life. Harris and other Democrats have repeatedly called Trump a danger to US democracy due to his effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.

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  Khalistani terrorist Pannun endorses Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Sikhs, says it 'justify Khalistan'

  World | September 11, 2024 15:18 IST

  Rahul Gandhi ignited a political controversy in the United States, casting doubt on whether a Sikh person would be allowed to wear a turban. The unexpected endorsement by the Khalistani terrorist did not portray the Congress leader in a good light.

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  'Bangladesh's relations with India at a low': Yunus slams Sheikh Hasina's 'unfriendly' remarks

  World | September 05, 2024 16:23 IST

  Yunus, 84, referred to Sheikh Hasina's remarks of 'justice' over the recent protests in Bangladesh as an "unfriendly gesture" and said she should remain silent. He also said Bangladesh values ties with India but the latter should move beyond the narrative that every other party is Islamist.

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  US: Trump's running mate JD Vance defends 'childless cats' remark about Kamala Harris, Democrats

  World | July 27, 2024 14:55 IST

  In 2021, while running for the Ohio Senate seat, Vance referred to key Democrats, including Harris, as "childless cats" who want to make the country "miserable". Harris, 59, is a stepmother to her husband Doug Emhoff's two children, Ella and Cole, who call her "Momala".

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  UK politician Nigel Farage sparks criticism for saying West 'provoked' Putin to attack Ukraine

  World | June 22, 2024 17:16 IST

  Farage has repeatedly asserted that the eastward expansion of the EU and NATO had provoked Putin into invading Ukraine in 2022. The remarks were condemned by Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats, who accused him of being a Putin apologist.

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  Muslims, Yadavs didn't vote for me, won't work for them: Bihar JDU MP's remarks spark row

  Bihar | June 17, 2024 23:19 IST

  JD(U) MP Devesh Chandra Thakur won Sitamarhi Lok Sabha constituency in Bihar, defeating his opponent from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Arjun Rai, by a margin of over 51,000 votes.

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  BJP MP Navneet Rana booked over her 'voting for Congress means voting for Pakistan' remark

  India | May 10, 2024 13:55 IST

  BJP leader Navneet Rana has been accused of making a controversial statement at public gatherings against Congress. Her statement had come recently during the election campaign of BJP's Hyderabad candidate Madhavi Lata.

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  India lashes out at Pakistan over remarks at UN, says it harbours 'most dubious track record'

  World | May 03, 2024 11:29 IST

  India's terse response came after Pakistan's UN envoy made remarks referencing Kashmir, the Citizenship Amendment Act and the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. India asserted that the remarks lacked decorum and sought to detract the UN from collective efforts.

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  Congress moves to EC against PM Modi over his 'infiltrator' remarks during rally in Rajasthan

  India | April 22, 2024 18:54 IST

  Following Prime Minister Modi's statement, Congress has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission. The party emphasised the need for immediate attention to the matter and urged the Commission to take appropriate action in response to the complaint.

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  Randeep Surjewala summoned by Haryana Women's Commission over his remarks against Hema Malini

  India | April 04, 2024 15:53 IST

  The controversy erupted after the BJP's IT department shared an undated video in which the Congress MP is purportedly making some objectionable remarks about the actor-politician Hema Malini while attacking the ruling party.

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  #RespectWomen: Recalling Abhijit Mukherjee's 'dented and painted' remarks on women in 2012

  India | April 04, 2024 15:04 IST

  Abhijit Mukherjee, a then-Congress MP, described women protesting against the heinous Nirbhaya gangrape case in 2012 as "dented and painting". His own sister Sharmishtha expressed "shock and anguish" over his remarks, after which he apologised.

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  Telangana BJP MP stokes controversy, says, 'Vote for BJP, otherwise you will go to hell' | WATCH

  February 29, 2024 13:06 IST

  It is unfortunate that certain community still votes on the basis of religion, in spite of enjoying all the benefits of good governance, said BJP MP D Arvind.

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  US: Seattle cop who killed Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula won't face criminal charges. Here's why

  World | February 22, 2024 10:46 IST

  Kandula was killed in January last year after she was struck by a police vehicle driven by Seattle cop Kevin Dave, who was responding to a drug overdose call. Kandula's death came under higher scrutiny after officer Daniel Auderer was heard making insensitive remarks after her death.

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  How will Maldives' tourism, economy be affected if India decides to pull the plug? | Explained

  Explainers | January 08, 2024 13:27 IST

  India dominated the number of tourist arrivals in the Maldives during the year 2023, followed by Russia and China. The recent row over remarks against PM Modi threatens to derail a once-thriving relationship between India and the Maldives.

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  'India has been a good friend': Maldives ex-Prez Solih condemns 'hateful language' against PM Modi

  World | January 08, 2024 7:18 IST

  A diplomatic uproar ensued when Maldives ministers used derogatory language against PM Modi after he shared some pictures of his recent visit to Lakshadweep. The Muizzu administration suspended three ministers and said that the comments did not reflect the views of the government.

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  Pakistan President Arif Alvi triggers row after proposing 'one-state solution' for Palestine

  World | November 22, 2023 15:00 IST

  A press release dated November 10 referred to Alvi's conversation with his Palestinian counterpart, which was retracted within hours. Pakistan's caretaker government has distanced itself from the President's controversial remarks.

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  US: Seattle police defends cop laughing over Indian student's death, says video taken out of context

  World | September 16, 2023 11:38 IST

  The 23-year-old Kandula was killed in January after she was struck by a police vehicle driven by Officer Kevin Dave. The latter was reportedly driving over 119 kmph on the way to a report of an overdose.

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  Amid row over Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks, THIS US city has declared Sep 3 as 'Sanatana Dharma Day'

  World | September 08, 2023 11:07 IST

  Udhayanidhi Stalin has sparked nationwide outrage when he called for the 'abolition' of Sanatana Dharma and likened it with diseases like dengue and malaria.

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  Pakistan: Mobile services suspended amid unrest in Gilgit-Baltistan, minister says 'all peaceful'

  World | September 03, 2023 16:32 IST

  "Schools, colleges, markets, and roads are open, displaying a sense of normalcy. Peaceful protests do occur at times in reaction to some religious and sectarian concerns but the law and order situation is calm," said Solangi.

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  'Hinduism is a hoax...': SP leader Swami Prasad Maurya's controversial take on Hindu religion

  Uttar Pradesh | August 28, 2023 23:45 IST

  "In real meaning, the Brahmin religion has been termed the Hindu religion, and there is a conspiracy to trap Dalits, tribals and backward people of this country," said the Samajwadi Party leader