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NEW DELHI: Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed on Wednesday stoked controversy after she questioned the non-selection of Sarfaraz Khan for India’s recent cricket assignments. She asked whether Khan was not selected in the India A cricket squad “because of his surname”, drawing an angry attack from BJP which accused Mohamed and her party of seeking to…
NEW DELHI: The Congress party on Wednesday posted an AI-generated satirical video showing US President Donald Trump giving instructions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The video aimed to mock PM Modi’s claim of being a strong leader, suggesting he follows Trump’s lead.The video, shared on Congress‘ official X handle, shows Trump speaking in accented Hindi…
In a rare intervention in civic affairs, Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has offered to fund repairs of Bengaluru’s notoriously battered roads. NEW DELHI: In a rare intervention in civic affairs, Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has offered to fund repairs of Bengaluru’s notoriously battered roads. Congress MP P Chidambaram welcomed Shaw’s proposal but cautioned that the…
“America’s innovation economy depends on both strong domestic talent and access to a highly skilled workforce from abroad.” With this opening line, seven US lawmakers — Democrats and Republicans — have written to President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, urging them to reconsider the administration’s plan to impose a $ 100,000- fee on…
Congress leader Shama Mohamed questioned Sarfaraz Khan’s absence from India A setup. Congress leader Shama Mohamed sparked controversy on Wednesday by suggesting religious discrimination in cricketer Sarfaraz Khan’s omission from the recently announced India A squads by BCCI, following her earlier criticism of former India captain Rohit Sharma‘s fitness.Shama Mohamed took to social media platform…
Sarfaraz Khan and Gautam Gambhir NEW DELHI: Congress national spokesperson Shama Mohamed on Wednesday alleged religious bias by Indian men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir, questioning the non-selection of Sarfaraz Khan for national team duties.“Is Sarfaraz Khan not selected because of his surname! #justasking. We know where Gautam Gambhir stands on that matter,” Shama…
NEW DELHI: Congress is rushing senior politician Ashok Gehlot to Patna for a meeting with RJD scion Tejashwi Yadav to resolve Bihar assembly election-related issues, ranging from “friendly fights” to manifesto release and campaign plan. Opposition sources said Congress general secretary KC Venugopal held a discussion with Tejashwi, following which Gehlot, state in-charge Krishna Allavaru…
Screenshot from viral video (Courtesy: Congress) NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday shared a video showing a man, allegedly UP BJP leader Vikul Chaprana, abusing another man and forcing him to kneel and apologise.Calling it the “true face” of the BJP, which governs Uttar Pradesh, the Congress demanded the immediate arrest of the individual involved.“Watch…
NEW DELHI: A controversy has erupted over former Bhopal MP Pragya Singh Thakur’s remarks urging parents to prevent their daughters from visiting the homes of “non-Hindus” and to “break their legs” if they disobey. The Congress has accused the BJP of spreading “hatred.”Speaking at a religious event in Bhopal earlier this month, Thakur called on…
Pappu Yadav (ANI file photo) NEW DELHI: Congress MP Pappu Yadav on Tuesday alleged that the BJP-led NDA is sidelining Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and not giving him due respect. He added that only the Congress party would stand by Kumar.Speaking to reporters, Pappu commented on the political dynamics within the alliance, claiming that…
