‘Sacred institution should not be linked’: Kiren Rijiju defends Dalai Lama amid alleged Epstein connection | India News

Dalai Lama and Kiren Rijiju (Images/Agencies) NEW DELHI: Union minority affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday cautioned against linking the Dalai Lama with the recently released Epstein files. He said that the revered spiritual institution should not be dragged into unrelated controversies to malign its sanctity.In a post on X, Rijiju said, “The revered institution…

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Japan snap elections: Takaichi-led LDP projected to storm back to power – top developments

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, is set for a decisive victory in Sunday’s snap lower house elections, according to exit polls and media projections. LDP projected to secure strong lower house majority Public broadcaster NHK said the LDP could win between 274 and…

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Elon Musk’s Starlink entry in Pakistan delayed over data security concerns

Pakistan’s decision on granting a licence to Starlink to operate in its satellite internet market has been delayed amid data security concerns, geopolitical sensitivities and competition from Chinese firms, local media reported on Sunday.Starlink, owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, is among five companies seeking approval to provide satellite-based internet services in Pakistan. However, officials…

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Trump Mobile T1 not made in US; only ‘limited’ final assembly to happen domestically, says report

The Trump Mobile T1 smartphone, earlier marketed around a “Made in the United States” pitch, will instead be produced largely overseas, with only limited final assembly expected to take place in the US, according to a report by The Verge citing company executives.Trump Mobile executives Don Hendrickson and Eric Thomas told The Verge that the…

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Storm Marta’s fury: Spain and Portugal face heavy rain; emergency worker drowns

Storm Marta batters Spain and Portugal (Representative image) Fresh storms and torrential rain battered Spain and Portugal on Saturday, triggering widespread flooding, evacuations and major transport disruptions across the Iberian Peninsula, just days after earlier storms caused deadly damage in the region.In Portugal, the latest weather system — named Storm Marta — prompted the deployment…

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‘35 minutes of horror’: Kerala spa gang-rape survivor says knife was held to her neck | Kochi News

KOTTAYAM: The Thiruvalla gang-rape survivor revealed chilling details of the incident, saying that a group of 10 people arrived at the spa and told her it was a “quotation.” She said she suspected that the accused, Chacko, was under the influence of some drug.According to her statement, the room was locked from the inside, and…

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Future of a giant golden Trump statue ‘Don Colossus’ remains uncertain despite completion; here’s why | India News

A massive gold-leafed statue of US President Donald Trump lies on its back inside a sculpture studio in Ohio, its future uncertain more than a year after it was completed.The 15-foot bronze sculpture, dubbed “Don Colossus,” depicts Trump raising his fist moments after surviving an assassination attempt in July 2024. Once installed on a 6,000-pound…

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‘Wife hunt’: Norway’s crown princess faces backlash over Epstein link; issues apology

Norway’s royal family faced renewed scrutiny this week as charities reviewed or cut ties with Crown Princess Mette-Marit over her past contact with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, while critics questioned her suitability as Norway’s future queen. The Crown Princess issued a “profound apology” to Norwegians after it emerged she had exchanged messages with Epstein…

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PM Modi, Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim hold talks on defence, economy and ASEAN – top developments | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour at the Perdana Putra building in Putrajaya on Sunday, marking a key moment in his two-day official visit to Malaysia. The reception followed his arrival in Kuala Lumpur a day earlier, when Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim personally welcomed him at…

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Teen stabs four Indian students in Russia, drew swastika with victims’ blood on wall

A 15-year-old youth allegedly linked to a banned neo-Nazi organisation went on a stabbing spree at a university dormitory in Russia’s Bashkortostan Republic on Saturday, injuring at least six people, including four Indian students. The attacker reportedly shouted nationalist slogans about the Holocaust and drew a Swastika using the victims’ blood.According to preliminary reports, the…

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