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  S Jaishankar meets Khaleda Zia's son Tarique Rahman in Bangladesh, hands over PM Modi's condolence letter Jaishankar is in Bangladesh to attend the funeral of former prime minister Khaleda Zia who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80. Dhaka: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met Tarique Rahman, the son of Khaleda Zia, who passed away on Tuesday and handed over Prime Minister Narendra Modi letter of condolence on the demise of the former Bangladesh prime minister. Jaishankar landed in Dhaka to attend the funeral of Zia, who died at the age of 80 in Dhaka after prolonged age-related ailments. The funeral will be held at 2 pm. Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Riaz Hamidullah said in a post on X that External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, who is in Dhaka, conveyed the condolences of the people and the Government of India as Bangladesh mourns the passing of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, and acknowledged her contribution to democracy. Khale...

  Indore: Seven dead, over 40 hospitalised due to contaminated water in India's cleanest city; official sacked Indore water contamination: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has directed action against 3 municipal officials, suspending a zonal officer and an assistant engineer, while terminating the services of a sub-engineer. Indore: At least 7 people have died, and more than 40 others have fallen ill after consuming contaminated drinking water in Indore, India’s cleanest city, officials said. Speaking to India TV, Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav said that 7 deaths have occurred so far in the incident. He added that while the official government figure stands at 3, the actual number of deceased has reached 7 in the Bhagirathpura area of the city. According to officials, cases of vomiting and diarrhoea began rising sharply from December 24. While over 40 people are currently reported to be ill, more than 1000 residents have received medical treatment so far. Local health authorities ...

  'Nothing above Sanatan': CM Yogi on second anniversary of Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha 'Nothing above Sanatan': CM Yogi on second anniversary of Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha Ayodhya: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday hailed the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya after the struggle of 500 years. Speaking at an event to mark the second anniversary of Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha, CM Yogi highlighted three important dates. He said August 5, 2020 was an important and historic date as Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the grand temple in the city. He also recalled January 22, 2024, when PM Modi again came to Ayodhya for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla's idol.  The recalled PM Modi's third visit to Ayodhya on November 25, to ceremonially hoist saffron flag atop Ram Temple.   CM Yogi said no one is above Sanatan Dharma and PM Modi gave this message during the event on November 25. He also rebuked the pr...

  Maharashtra civic polls: Four BJP candidates elected unopposed in different municipal corporations No nomination papers were filed against BJP candidates in Kalyan-Dombivli, Dhule and Navel municipal corporations in their respective wards, paving the way for their unopposed victory. Mumbai: The Bharatiya Janata Party has already opened its account in the upcoming Maharashtra municipal corporation elections across several cities, with four of its candidates being elected unopposed in the Kalyan Dombivli, Navel and Dhule Municipal Corporations, days before polling is to be held. BJP's early advantage In a major boost for the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of voting in the civic polls, no nomination papers were filed against BJP candidates Rekha Rajan Chaudhary and Asavari Kedar Navre in their respective wards in the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation. As a result, their victories are considered unopposed, although an official announcement will be made only after the...

  Rajnath Singh hoists flag atop Ram Temple to mark second anniversary of Pran Pratishtha Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also attended the event. Before reaching the temple, the two leaders paid their respects at the Hanumangarhi Temple, a major place of worship in the holy city. Later, Singh prayed before the idol of Ram Lalla at the Ram Temple. Ayodhya: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday hoisted a flag atop Annapurna temple during 'Pran Pratishtha Dwadashi' programme at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Minister Singh attended the event as the chief 'yajman' to mark the second anniversary of Prana Pratishtha. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also attended the event. Before reaching the temple, the two leaders paid their respects at the Hanumangarhi Temple, a major place of worship in the holy city. Later, Singh prayed before the idol of Ram Lalla at the Ram Temple. The Pran Pratishtha Dwadashi rituals began earlier this week and are s...

  Jaishankar to attend former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's funeral in Dhaka tomorrow External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be attending Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia's funeral in Dhaka on December 31st. New Delhi: Amid fractious relations, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will represent the Indian government at the funeral of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. He is scheduled to travel to Dhaka on Wednesday to attend the final rites. “The External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar will represent the Government and people of India at the funeral of Begum Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. He will accordingly visit Dhaka on 31 December 2025,” the ministry said in a brief statement. Khaleda Zia dies after prolonged illness Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson, Begum Khaleda Zia, passed away on ...