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New Delhi, June 24:. India has welcomed the deal between the United States and Iran on ceasing hostilities, expressing cautious optimism that the development could contribute to regional stability and global economic recovery. Speaking at a high-level security meeting, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval said the agreement has the potential to improve energy security, ease supply chain disruptions, and ensure smoother movement of goods through critical maritime routes. Doval highlighted the importance of reopening key global trade corridors, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, which plays a vital role in energy transportation. He noted that reduced tensions in the region could…

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New Delhi,Ā  June 24: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has launched a sharp attack on the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)—the satirical outfit protesting the alleged NEET-UG paper leak—describing it as the ā€œB team of disruptive elementsā€. According to media reports, Pradhan alleged the group consists of individuals rejected by the democratic process who are now attempting to undermine the system. The senior BJP leader further asserted that certain sections lack faith in the country’s progress. His remarks come as the CJP intensifies its campaign demanding his resignation. Meanwhile, CJP on Tuesday announced a ā€˜diaper donation drive’ as part of…

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New Delhi,Ā  June 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan amid buzz over a reshuffle of the Union council of ministers. The president’s office shared pictures of the meeting in a post on X. ā€œPrime Minister Shri @narendramodi called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan,ā€ the post said. The meeting, which took place soon after the civil investiture ceremony to confer Padma awards, assumes significance as political circles in the national capital are buzzing with the growing possibility of a cabinet reshuffle. Earlier in the day, veteran BJP leader…

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New Delhi,Ā  June 24: With US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer visiting India, the Congress on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi must stop appeasing his ā€œgood friendā€ President Donald Trump and there is absolutely no need for India to be ā€œbamboozledā€ into signing any trade pact which at present is heavily against its interests. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the Modi government must seek inspiration from Malaysia which has rebuffed its own trade deal with America following the US Supreme Court’s verdict. ā€œThe US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is in New Delhi today and tomorrow. On the request…

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New Delhi,Ā  June 24: Eleven India-bound ships have transited through the Strait of Hormuz after the US and Iran finalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to end the West Asia conflict, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. With the US withdrawing sanctions on Iranian petroleum products as part of the peace deal, New Delhi said it is monitoring the developments in West Asia and that its energy sourcing is guided by national interest. ā€œAs of today, we have 10 Indian-flagged vessels still in the Persian Gulf region. In addition, two have recently arrived there,ā€ MEA spokesman…

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