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Japanese authorities in Fujiyoshida, a picturesque town near Mount Fuji, have cancelled their annual cherry blossom festival this year, citing an unmanageable surge in tourist numbers that has begun to seriously affect daily life for locals. The decision brings an abrupt end to a decade-old spring event that had turned the town into one of…
The United States has issued an urgent advisory asking its citizens in Iran to leave the country immediately, hours after US President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning directed at Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.The advisory comes at a time when Iran is still recovering from massive protests that had shaken Tehran in recent…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued stern warning to WhatsApp and its parent company Meta Platforms against sharing users’ private data for targeted advertising, warning that citizens’ right to privacy could not be compromised for the business interests of a multinational corporation. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant said it…
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday addressed the nation on the eve of the 77th Republic Day, highlighting the pillars of India’s democracy, the legacy of national icons, and the collective efforts of citizens in building a stronger nation. She spoke about the Constitution’s ideals, the cultural and patriotic significance of Vande Mataram, and the inspiration…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (File photo/PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings to citizens on National Voters’ Day and urged people to honour the spirit of democracy by consistently participating in the electoral process, calling it essential for strengthening the resolve towards a Viksit Bharat.National Voters’ Day is observed annually on January 25…
CM Mamata Banerjee urges CJI to save democracy, stop agencies from defaming citizens JALPAIGURI/KOLKATA: Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday made a fervent appeal to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to safeguard democracy and ensure that agencies do not defame citizens. “Nobody is above you,” Banerjee told the CJI during the inauguration of the…
JALPAIGURI/KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday made a fervent appeal to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant to safeguard democracy and ensure that investigative agencies do not defame citizens.“Our safety, security, history, geography, and boundaries must all be protected. The media should not conduct trials before cases are finalised… We are under…
NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs on Friday said that they had advised approximately 9,000 Indian citizens who are currently staying in Iran to leave the country and said that they are monitoring the situation. While responding to a question about Indians stuck in Iran, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “Approximately 9,000 of our citizens…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused the Election Commission of “gaslighting citizens” after claims surfaced that marker pens were used to ink voters’ fingers during Maharashtra civic polls, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election.“Election commission gaslighting citizens is how trust has collapsed in our democracy. Vote Chori is an anti-national act,”…
The United States on Monday issued an advisory asking American citizens to “leave Iran now” amid massive unrest going on in Islamic Republic, warning that protests against the Khamenei regime across the country are “escalating” and could “turn violent”, leading to “arrests, injuries and severe disruptions” to daily life.In the advisory, the US embassy said…
