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  • Mysterious Deaths Of Two Indian Students In US’ Connecticut Leaves Families In Shock | world news

    New Delhi: In a tragic incident, two students from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh were found dead in their accommodation in Connecticut, US, recently. The students were identified as G Dinesh (22) from Wanaparthy in Telangana and Nikesh (21) from Srikakulam in Andhra Pradesh. The cause of their death is still unknown.

    Families In The Dark

    The families of the deceased students are in a state of shock and grief, as they have no clue about how their sons died. Dinesh’s family members said that they received a call from his friends who live in a nearby room on Saturday night, informing them about his death and his roommate’s. “We have no clue as to how he died,” they said.

    According to a family member, Dinesh and Nikesh had gone to Hartford, Connecticut, in the US for higher studies on December 28, 2023 and a few days later, respectively. They were mutual friends of some common friends and became roommates after going to the US.

    Families Seek Help To Bring Back Bodies

    A member of Dinesh’s family said that they have approached Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy and Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to seek their help in bringing back Dinesh’s body. Wanaparthy MLA Megha Reddy has also extended his support to the family and visited them to offer his condolences.

    The family member also said that they had no contact with Nikesh’s family members as the two had gone to the US only recently.

    Similarly, the Srikakulam district administration has no information on Nikesh or his family members. Srikakulam Police Special Branch DSP K Balaraju said that even the district collectorate did not receive any information on Nikesh or his family members.

    CM assures help

    Wanaparthy MLA T Megha Reddy spoke to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy regarding the matter and requested him to make arrangements to bring back the student’s body to India from the US. The Chief Minister responded positively and assured him that he would do his best to help the family.

    The MLA said that the student from Wanaparthy had gone to the US on December 28, 2023, for higher studies.

  • You are also going to go to Ayodhya! So don’t forget to see these places, devotees are searching these places the most…

    In the Ram temple complex, not only the main temple of Lord Ram, but many temples, symbols, monuments and buildings are going to be very special for the devotees. In such a situation, many people are searching what other things they can see in the temple premises. We are going to tell you what all the things devotees can see in the Ayodhya Ram temple complex. You can also see Maharishi Valmiki ji in the Ram temple complex. According to Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, a temple of Maharishi Valmiki ji is also being constructed in the temple premises. Let us tell you that, according to the legend, the story of Ramayana was written by Maharishi Valmiki, which is also known by many people as Valmiki Ramayana.

    Temple of Maharishi Vashishtha

    According to Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, a grand temple of Maharishi Vashishtha ji is being constructed in the temple premises, which devotees can see and have darshan. Similarly, you can also explore the temples of Maharishi Vishwamitra and Maharishi Agastya ji in the temple premises.

    Hanumanji’s temple

    We all know that Hanuman was a great devotee of Lord Rama. In such a situation, it is inevitable that a temple dedicated to him should be built in the Ram temple. According to the pilgrimage area, there will be a temple of Hanuman ji in the southern arm. In such a situation, you should also explore the Hanuman temple.

    Nishadraj Temple

    A temple of Lord Ram’s servant Nishadraj is also being built in the Ram temple complex. Let us tell you that according to the mythology, Nishadraj was the person who helped Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshman cross the Ganga during their exile. Many people also know Nishadraj by the name of Guh.

    Mata Shabari Temple

    According to the pilgrimage area, a temple of Mata Shabari is also being prepared in the temple premises. According to the Ramayana story, Shri Ram and Lakshman reached Shabari’s hut in search of Mother Sita. Mother Shabari had given food to both of them. You can also see the Jatayu statue in the Ram temple complex.

    Temple of Goddess Ahilya

    According to the pilgrimage area, a temple of Goddess Ahilya is also being prepared in the temple premises. A temple of Lord Shiva has also been constructed in the Ram temple complex. According to the temple trust, not one but four Shiva temples will be constructed in the complex. Apart from this, temples of Suryadev, Maa Bhagwati and Ganesh ji are also being constructed in the temple premises.

    There will be 5 pavilions in the temple

    According to the pilgrimage area, there will be 5 pavilions in the temple complex, which you can see. Their names are – Nritya Mandap, Rang Mandap, Sabha Mandap, Prarthana Mandap and Kirtan Mandap.

  • India, Maldives Agree To ‘Fast-Track Withdrawal Of Indian Troops’: Maldives Foreign Ministry | India News

    MALE: In a major diplomatic development, India and the Maldives have reached a consensus to fast-track the withdrawal of Indian military personnel from the island nation. The decision emerged from the first meeting of the High-Level Core Group between the two countries, held in Male’ on Sunday.

    BILATERAL COOPERATION REVIEW AND DISCUSSIONS

    At the meeting hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, both sides meticulously reviewed their existing bilateral cooperation. The discussions encompassed a broad spectrum of mutual interests, with a particular focus on development cooperation, as detailed in the press release by the Maldives’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

    WILLINGNESS TO INTENSIFY COOPERATION

    Expressing a shared commitment to intensify cooperation, both nations agreed on the swift withdrawal of Indian military personnel. The official statement emphasized this joint decision, and plans were set for the second meeting of the High-Level Core Group at a time convenient for both parties.

    AVIATION PLATFORMS AND ONGOING PROJECTS

    Earlier in the day, the Ministry of External Affairs disclosed that discussions also revolved around finding a mutually workable solution to sustain the operation of Indian aviation platforms, crucial for providing humanitarian and medical evacuation services to the people of the Maldives. The talks further extended to enhancing bilateral cooperation and expediting the implementation of ongoing projects.

    MALDIVES PRESIDENT’S MARCH 15 DEADLINE FOR TROOPS WITHDRAWAL

    Local media in the Maldives reported that President Mohamed Muizzu urged the Indian government to withdraw its troops from the island nation before March 15. Notably, this move aligns with Muizzu’s party’s campaign promise, making the removal of Indian troops a focal point.

    FOLLOWING THROUGH ON CAMPAIGN PROMISE

    Muizzu, soon after assuming office, officially requested the Indian government to withdraw its military personnel from the Maldives. Last December, he claimed that, after a constructive dialogue with the Indian government, an agreement had been reached to withdraw Indian military personnel, marking a significant development in the diplomatic relations between the two nations.

  • Munawwar Rana passes away: Famous poet Munawwar Rana passes away, breathed his last at the age of 71.

    Munawwar Rana passes away: Famous poet Munawwar Rana has passed away due to a heart attack. He breathed his last at the age of 71. He was ill for a long time. Due to which he was brought to PGI, Lucknow for treatment. Where he was admitted to ICU. There he said goodbye to the world late at night. Let us tell you that Munawwar Rana had written many works on mother.

    Munawwar Rana’s daughter Sumaiya told that her father died in the hospital late on Sunday night. His last rites will be performed on Monday. Munavvar is survived by his wife, four daughters and a son. Munawwar Rana’s son Tabrez told that due to illness he was hospitalized for 14-15 days. He was first admitted to Medanta in Lucknow and then to SGPGI. Where he breathed his last at around 11 pm on Sunday night.

    Munawwar Rana was born on 26 November 1952 in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh. Munawwar Rana has been known for his poetry. Munawwar Rana’s book ‘Shahdaba’ also received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2014. It contains a collection of poems and shayari. Apart from this, Munawwar has also received Amir Khusrau Award, Mir Taqi Mir Award, Dr. Zakir Hussain Award and Saraswati Samaj Award. All these are considered big awards in the literary world.

  • Pro-Beijing Maldivian President Muizzu Asks India To Withdraw Troops By March 15; Says Taiwan Part Of China | world news

    Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, who was on a visit to China days ago, has again shown his pro-Beijing attitude by not only rejecting the existence of Taiwan but also by setting a deadline for India to withdraw its troops from the island nation. Muizzu came to power on November 17 last year. Breaking away from the tradition of first visiting India, Muizzu went to China and inked several deals with China. It also urged China to send more tourists to Male.

    Pursuing ‘India Out’ Policy

    Muizzu, who came to power in November last year through his vicious ‘India Out’ campaign, has asked India to withdraw its military personnel from his country by March 15. According to the latest government figures, there are 88 Indian military personnel in the Maldives. .

    “Indian military personnel cannot stay in the Maldives. This is the policy of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and that of this administration,” said Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim, the public policy secretary at the President’s Office. Amid this, a high-level core group of the two nations met today to negotiate the withdrawal of troops.

    Diplomatic Row Between India and Maldives

    The call for the withdrawal of Indian military personnel arises amid heightened tensions between the two nations, triggered by offensive remarks made by three deputy ministers of the Muizzu government against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Following their controversial social media posts, Muizzu suspended the three ministers. These comments raised concerns in India and led to calls for a boycott by Indian tourists, who held the highest numbers, followed by Russia, with Chinese tourists ranking third.

    Muizzu’s Veiled Attack On India

    Muizzu, who has just returned from China, has sought to move Maldives closer to Beijing. Speaking to reporters, he said that Maldives being small doesn’t give anyone a license to bully it. He also announced plans to reduce the country’s dependency on India, including securing imports of essential food commodities and medicine and consumables from other countries. He also said that the Indian Ocean doesn’t belong to just one country and belongs to all countries located in the ocean.

    Toeing Chinese Line

    During his China visit, Maldives and China issued a joint statement that even rejected the existence of Taiwan. “The Maldives is firmly committed to the one-China principle, recognizing that there is but one China in the world, the Government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory. The Maldives opposes any statement or action that undermines China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, opposes all ‘Taiwan independence’ separatist activities, and will not develop any form of official relations with Taiwan,” read the statement.

    Maldives To Become Chinese Colony?

    This shows that Muizzu has already bowed down to China for financial assistance and trade needs. Muizzu is not realizing that his pro-Beijing moves may lead the Maldives into a crisis like Sri Lanka. While India was there to help Colombo, that may not be the case for Maldives. Thus, the day is not far when Maldives will become a colony of China run by a puppet government. This definitely poses a security challenge for India and the Indian Navy needs to be on alert for any misadventure in the region.

  • Maldives’ arrogance has not diminished! President Mohammad Muizzu warned India, said- Indian Army should leave Maldives by March 15

    Male. Amidst the ongoing tension between India and Maldives regarding tourism, Maldivian President Mohammed Muizzu has warned India and ordered the Indian Army to leave Maldives by March 15. He gave this statement during a press conference in Maldives today. Earlier, Muizu said, “Even though we are a small country, no one has the license to threaten us. Maldives is not the property of any particular country.” This attitude of President Muizz has suddenly changed after returning from the recent visit to China, due to which there is a danger of increasing tension in India-Maldives relations.

    At a press conference on Sunday afternoon, Muizzu said at a press conference today, “We are an independent nation and are not ready to let any country intimidate us. The presence of Indian soldiers on our land is a violation of our sovereignty. Therefore, I urge the Indian government to withdraw its troops from Maldives by March 15.” Abdullah Nazim Ibrahim, Public Policy Secretary in the President’s Office, said that President Muizu has formally asked India to withdraw its military personnel by March 15.

    After this statement of Muizu, there has been no official response from India yet. But it is believed that India will raise this matter at the diplomatic level. It is noteworthy that India has always played an active role in the security and development of Maldives. During the 2004 tsunami, India provided large-scale relief and rescue to Maldives. Apart from this, India also provides many types of economic and military assistance to Maldives.

    There are 88 Indian military personnel in Maldives

    Maldives and India have formed a high-level core group to discuss the withdrawal of troops. The group held its first meeting at the Ministry of External Affairs headquarters in Male on Sunday morning. Indian High Commissioner Munu Mahawar also attended the meeting. According to Indian Government data, there are 88 Indian military personnel in Maldives.

    Let us tell you that the comments made by three Maldivian Deputy Ministers during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep last November had further increased this tension. However, the Maldives government later condemned these comments and suspended them. After this incident, a situation of tension is being created between the two countries.

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  • ‘We May Be Small But No One Has License To Bully Us’: Maldives President Amid Row With India | India News

    MALE: Returning from his high-profile five-day state visit to China, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu took an apparent dig at India, emphasizing that the size of his nation doesn’t grant others the authority to bully them. Muizzu’s statement follows a diplomatic dispute with India over derogatory social media posts by three Maldivian ministers targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

    Oceanic Sovereignty

    President Muizzu, known for his pro-China stance, asserted Maldives’ significance, highlighting its extensive exclusive economic zone of 900,000 square km. He declared, “This ocean does not belong to a specific country. This (Indian) Ocean also belongs to all countries situated in it,” in a veiled reference to India.

    ‘We Aren’t In Anyone’s Backyard’

    Addressing the media on his return, Muizzu emphasized, “We aren’t in anyone’s backyard. We are an independent and sovereign state,” reaffirming Maldives’ autonomy amid regional tensions.

    Strategic Agreements With China

    During his visit to China, Muizzu engaged in discussions with President Xi Jinping, culminating in the signing of 20 agreements. The joint statement highlighted mutual support in safeguarding core interests, emphasizing China’s backing for Maldives’ sovereignty and opposition to external interference.

    China’s Financial Assistance To Male

    China has extended substantial support to Maldives, granting USD 130 million in assistance. Muizzu revealed that the funds would primarily be allocated to the redevelopment of roads in the capital, Male. This support follows the elevation of bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership.

    China’s Ambassador to Maldives, Wang Lixin, outlined three key factors contributing to the robust ties between the two nations: mutual political trust, alignment with President Xi’s initiatives, and adherence to the principles of extensive consultation, joint construction, and shared benefits.

    Diplomatic Challenges With India

    Muizzu’s visit to China was overshadowed by a diplomatic row with India, stemming from derogatory remarks by Maldivian ministers against Prime Minister Modi. Additionally, a report by the EU Election Observation Mission accused the ruling coalition of deploying anti-India sentiments and spreading disinformation in the 2023 presidential elections.

    Despite the diplomatic tensions, China and Maldives signed a USD 50 million agreement for an integrated tourism zone in Hulhumale’ and the construction of 30,000 social housing units in Rasmale’. Further collaborations include the development of a 100-bed tertiary hospital in Vilimale’, signaling an expanded and sustained cooperation between the two nations.

    Agreement On Flight Operations

    During the visit, an agreement was reached to permit Maldives’ national airline, Maldivian, to conduct domestic flight operations in China. This move adds a new dimension to the growing partnership between the two countries.

    The significance of this collaboration becomes even more pronounced considering the historical context, with India’s substantial contributions to the development of Maldives, including the establishment and enhancement of the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Male.

  • BREAKING: Shock to Congress before Lok Sabha elections, Milind Deora, close to Rahul Gandhi, resigns from primary membership.

    Milind Deora resigned from Congress: Congress has suffered a major setback before the Lok Sabha elections. In Maharashtra, senior Congress leader Milind Deora has resigned from the primary membership of the party. He is considered close to leader Rahul Gandhi. Milind is the same leader who had earlier put an end to these speculations. But now this speculation has turned into reality. It is being told that Milind Deora may join Shiv Sena.

    Milind Deora said this while resigning from Congress

    Milind Deora tweeted on Twitter, “Today marks the end of an important chapter of my political journey. I have resigned from the primary membership of Congress, ending my family’s 55-year-old relationship with the party. I am grateful to all the leaders, colleagues and workers for their unwavering support over the years.”

    Today marks the conclusion of a significant chapter in my political journey. I have tendered my resignation from the primary membership of @INCIndia, ending my family’s 55-year relationship with the party.

    I am grateful to all leaders, colleagues & karyakartas for their…

    — Milind Deora Milind Deora ☮️ (@milinddeora) January 14, 2024

  • US Strikes Houthi Targets In Yemen After Missile Attack On Vessels In Red Sea | world news

    New Delhi: The US launched new strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen on Friday night (local time), a US official told CNN. The strikes hit a radar site used by the rebels, who have been attacking commercial vessels in the Red Sea. The official said the strikes were more limited than the previous ones, which targeted about 30 Houthi locations on Thursday.

    The US and UK, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands, carried out the Thursday strikes to stop the Houthis from disrupting international trade lanes. Lt. Gen. Douglas Sims II, Director of the Joint Staff, said the Houthis had fired at least one anti-ship ballistic missile at a commercial ship earlier on Friday, CNN reported.

    The US acted on its own in the latest strike, the official said. The US also warned that it would take more military action if the Houthis continued their “outrageous behavior” along with their allies, CNN reported. US President Joe Biden said on Friday in Pennsylvania that the US would respond to the Houthis, who have been escalating their attacks recently.

    However, the rebels, who are backed by Iran, fired another anti-ship ballistic missile at a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden, south of Yemen, after the US-led strikes. It was unclear if the US strikes were a reaction to the missile launch or a follow-up to the earlier attacks.

    The US President said in a statement on Thursday that the US and its partners conducted the strikes against the Houthis, who had “launched their largest attack to date–directly targeting American ships” on January 9. He said the rebels had used anti-ship ballistic missiles for the first time in history, endangering US personnel, civilian mariners, and their partners, and threatening trade and freedom of navigation.

    The Houthis have said they are retaliating for Israel’s Gaza conflict, which started on October 7, when thousands of Hamas terrorists killed scores of Israelis. The Houthis have fired several drone and missile attacks at Israel, most of which were intercepted.

  • Pakistan: Yet Another Relief To Nawaz Sharif, Daughter Maryam Ahead Of General Elections | world news

    LAHORE: After securing swift relief from Pakistani courts in different corruption cases since his return from exile, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday got another one as the national anti-graft body closed a major corruption investigation against him and his daughter Maryam Nawaz. The development comes ahead of the February 8 general elections in Pakistan where Sharif, chief of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party is being considered as a front-runner for a record fourth as the prime minister.

    The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) announced closing a mega corruption probe against 74-year-old Nawaz Sharif and his other family members in the Sharif Trust case. “The NAB’s executive board today approved the closure of a corruption probe against PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz Sharif and other family members in the Sharif Trust case,” an NAB spokesperson said.

    The investigation against the Sharif family into the Sharif Trust case was launched in 2000 over allegations of receiving millions of rupees in funds in the Sharif Trust through illegal means. Nawaz and his family members were also accused of misappropriation of funds and making property by using the name of the Trust.

    Since his October 2023 return from the UK, where he spent four years in self-exile, Nawaz Sharif has been acquitted in Avenfield and Al-Azizia cases, in which he was convicted for 10 and seven years respectively. Earlier on Monday, Nawaz became eligible to contest next month’s general elections after the Supreme Court struck down a lifetime ban on lawmakers under Article 62 (1)(f) of the Constitution for not being honest and righteous.

    Nawaz was handed down a lifetime ban by the apex court in the Panama Papers case. He is contesting on two national assembly seats — one in Lahore and the other in Mansahra. The PML-N has hailed the decision of the Supreme Court over lifetime disqualification as a step towards restoration of constitutional sanity.

    “History has vindicated three-time premier Nawaz Sharif and restored his honour. The provision of lifetime disqualification was an instrument created for one reason and one agenda to exclude Nawaz from politics forever,” PML-N spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb said in a statement. “The architects of this sinister provision in the law should be held accountable for adulterating the Constitution which was the highest level of offense in the Islamic republic,” she added.