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Government reaches out to opposition for NEET debate without preconditions; opposition insists on Pradhan’s resignation. Gulf nations spend billions on new oil pipelines to bypass Strait of Hormuz as Iran blockade continues. CJP and government locked in standoff over venue for talks as protest demanding Pradhan’s resignation continues. India’s first hydrogen-powered train clocks 900 km…

Police vows strict action against those involved in violence NEW DELHI: People found to be directly involved in the violence during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protests could face cancellation of their passports, news agency PTI reported citing Delhi Police sources on Thursday.They said investigators are using CCTV footage, video recordings and other technical evidence…

Addressing the summit, Jaishankar stressed the need for diplomatic engagement to resolve the ongoing crises in West Asia NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said attacks on seafarers, commercial shipping and critical infrastructure “cannot be countenanced under any circumstances”, as he called for strict adherence to international maritime law and greater regional…

Government, CJP locked in standoff over venue for talks NEW DELHI: The standoff between the Centre and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over the alleged NEET paper leak deepened on Thursday as both sides disagreed over the venue for fresh talks, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts to ensure speedy punishment in…

NEET deadlock washes out 4th straight day of Parliament monsoon session NEW DELHI: The monsoon session of Parliament remained deadlocked for a fourth straight day on Thursday as the ruling NDA and the opposition failed to break the impasse over the NEET paper leak controversy. Repeated disruptions in both Houses, protests inside and outside Parliament,…