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Seven years after then Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan asserted that the roads in Madhya Pradesh are better than those in the United States, a minister from his party has taken a more cautious approach.  Ahead of a seminar to discuss ways to improve the quality of road and bridge construction, Madhya Pradesh Public Works Department Minister Rakesh Singh was asked about the various complaints being received about potholed roads as well as Mr Chouhan’s claim and he responded that his government does not want to talk in a way that is not practical.   “We don’t want to talk in a way which is impractical. Roads should be built well… we can’t say they should… Read More »On Roads “Better Than US” Question, Madhya Pradesh Minister’s “Impractical” Reply

Israel’s killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar dealt a huge blow to the Palestinian group, and while it leaves a gaping void at the top of the movement, its militants remain determined to fight. Sinwar masterminded the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel that sparked the Gaza war, and became the leader of Hamas in August after the death of his predecessor, Ismail Haniyeh. While Israel has hailed Sinwar’s killing as a major win, analysts say Hamas could use his legacy to mobilise a new generation of militants, who grew up suffering the consequences of Israel’s retaliatory war. Here is a look at what could come next for Hamas. How harsh a blow? Confirming Sinwar’s… Read More »What Next For Hamas After Its Chief Yahya Sinwar’s Killing…

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a press briefing ahead of the 16th BRICS Summit, highlighted remarks made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasising that the BRICS grouping is not positioned against Western countries. Putin stated, &ldquo;BRICS was never meant to be against anyone. The Indian Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) said that BRICS is not an anti-western group, it is a non-western group.&rdquo;</p> <p>It is unclear whether Putin was referring to direct talks with PM Modi as he cited his remarks or External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar who remarked on several instances that India is non-West but not anti-West.</p> <blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-media-max-width=”560″> <p dir=”ltr” lang=”en”><a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#WATCH</a> | Russian President Vladimir Putin says, “BRICS was never meant… Read More »‘BRICS Not Anti-Western Group’: Russian President Putin Ahead Of 16th Summit, Slams US Over Sanctions

Before the Indian team’s departure to the UAE for the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur claimed that the 15-member side was the best group ever playing the showpiece event in the shortest format. But all of it came crashing down when India lost to 58 runs by New Zealand in their tournament opener at Dubai and from there, they were just playing catch up till the writing on the wall came clear: of them suffering a group-stage exit in the T20 World Cups for the first time since 2016. Former India captain Anjum Chopra said the side hasn’t really found success in playing the shortest format, whether individually or as a whole… Read More »Ex-Captain Gives Brutal ‘Underprepared’ Verdict On IND Women’s Cricket Team

<p>Former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain was released from Tihar Jail on Friday after being granted bail. Following his release, Satyendar Jain quipped at Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, saying, “Atishi returned after studying at Harvard, but she will also have to go to jail… We will continue to fight against injustice.” Jain was greeted by Atishi, Manish Sisodia, Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, and other AAP leaders as he stepped out of the prison, sharing hugs with Sisodia and Singh before waving to the assembled supporters. His release was granted on the basis of delays in the trial’s commencement and his extended period of incarceration.</p> <p>Addressing AAP supporters gathered outside the jail, the former Delhi minister… Read More »Ex-Delhi Minister Satyendra Jain Walks Out Of Prison On Bail, Quips CM Atishi ‘Will Also Have To Go To Jail’