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'Let's have an adult conversation': EAM Jaishankar quips at Rahul Gandhi over 'summoned to Mumbai' remark
When it comes to giving witty responses, there's hardly anyone in Indian politics who can compete with External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar. From rebuking Pakistan to schooling Europe over its criticism of India on procuring Russian crude, on numerous occasions, the foreign minister has shown his ability to give clever replies and quick-witted retorts.
Sudan’s RSF fighters deliberately targeted atleast 43 hospitals during el-Fasher siege: Report
A recent BBC investigation has uncovered alarming evidence of the RSF's assault on numerous healthcare facilities in el-Fasher, Sudan. The findings reveal egregious breaches of international humanitarian law and suggest potential war crimes. The conflict has tragically resulted in healthcare workers being killed, injured, or kidnapped, significantly worsening the humanitarian crisis. UN officials have characterized the situation as possessing attributes of genocide due to persistent ethnic hostilities.
Congress defaming India to shield Nehru-Gandhi family: PM Modi
“Dimagi naxals have captured Congress so much that it has lost its ability to think. Those who used to cause destruction in forests are now determined to wreak havoc on the country through Congress,” PM Modi said, referring to hardcore Left elements accused of being sympathetic to Maoists and now vocal in protests against EC and govt.
In call with Israeli counterpart, PM Modi says urgent need to restore West Asia peace
PM Modi said he had received acall from Netanyahu during which the leaders reviewed the sustained momentum in bilateral ties and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the partnership. Modi did not mention Netanyahu’s invitation in his post on the conversation. “We exchanged views on developments in West Asia and underscored the urgent need to restore peace and stability in the region,” Modi said on X.
Will back all meaningful efforts for Ukraine peace, PM Modi assures Poland's Tusk
PM Modi and his Polish counterpart Tusk expressed deepest concern in a joint statement over the war in Ukraine, including its tragic humanitarian consequences and the impact on Global South. In his media statement, Modi assured Tusk that whether it is Ukraine or West Asia, India will continue to support every meaningful effort for peace.
From Jan 1, WhatsApp, Telegram won’t work without SIM cards, govt issues guidelines
The move is to curb cross-border cyber frauds, phishing, digital arrest scams using Indian mobile numbers and enhance telecom cyber security. Apple has updated iOS with a software patch to help detect when an iPhone is operating without a physical SIM card to abide with the rules. It is learnt Signal has not yet responded to govt notices.
Centre flags data gap, regulatory hurdles in curbing hospital mark-ups
The Union govt has told the SC in its affidavit that margins on hospital consumables can range from 100% to 1,000% or more, highlighting concerns over the high mark-ups patients often face on supplies used during treatment. However, a senior official told TOI that the govt does not have the data needed to assess margins across hospital supplies and determine whether wider controls are warranted.
Movie glorifies violence, generalises graft in medical field: IMA
In a letter, dated Oct 22, to I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, IMA national president Dr Anilkumar J Nayak sought an impartial review of the promo video for the upcoming film and appropriate corrective measures from its makers. It also called for a ban or other action if justified under applicable law. The letter was also copied to the Union health and home ministries and the chairperson of National Medical Commission.
Don’t blindly follow foreign custody order: Supreme Court
A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan said cases already dealt with by foreign courts were coming before it time and again and their adjudication was not easy as they involved deeply emotional and sensitive issues. It added that the welfare of the child “must be understood in the widest sense, not by money or physical comfort alone”.
Sonia Gandhi makes Instagram debut, shares first look of her upcoming book
In her first post on Instagram, Sonia shared a video of her welcoming the first copies of her autobiography “Belonging: A journey of love” which is set to be released on Nov 10. The video showed her holding up the book and then sharing sweets with daughter and MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. “It is a story of love, duty, loss and finding a place to belong. I look forward to sharing it with you,” Sonia wrote on the post.
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