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Iran punishing UAE for supporting US and moderation| India News

Iran punishing UAE for supporting US and moderation| India News

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The UAE Defence Ministry on Tuesday said that Iran has fired 304 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,627 kamikaze drones at the Emirates since February 28, but the majority of these aerial platforms were neutralized by their anti-ballistic missile defence. Smoke rising from the Dubai International Airport. Dubai airport, the world’s busiest for international traffic, after a drone attack by Iran. (AFP) This morning, an oil field in Abu Dhabi was hit by an Iranian projectile, with the entire airspace being closed for a few hours early on Tuesday. Even though the missile and drone attacks have reduced in frequency, Iran has made the rich sheikhdoms of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah priority targets, as the UAE has slowly become the financial hub of the Middle East. While the Iranian hardline IRGC has justified the targeting of the UAE, saying the latter supports US military efforts and was part of the Abraham Accords, the fact is that targeting Dubai gets global eyeballs and gives legitimacy to the Iranian offensive on the Arab street. Radicalised …

Judge blocks Pentagon from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly for call to resist unlawful orders| India News

Judge blocks Pentagon from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly for call to resist unlawful orders| India News

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge agreed Thursday to block the Pentagon from punishing Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, a former Navy pilot, for participating in a video that called on troops to resist unlawful orders. Judge blocks Pentagon from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly for call to resist unlawful orders U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled that Pentagon officials violated Kelly’s First Amendment free speech rights and “threatened the constitutional liberties of millions of military retirees.” “To say the least, our retired veterans deserve more respect from their Government, and our Constitution demands they receive it!” wrote Leon, who was nominated to the bench by Republican President George W. Bush. Kelly, who represents Arizona, sued in federal court to block his Jan. 5 censure from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Leon’s order prohibits the Pentagon from implementing or enforcing Kelly’s punishment while his lawsuit is pending. The judge instructed the parties to provide him with an update in 30 days. In November, Kelly and five other Democratic lawmakers appeared on a video in which they urged troops to …

Corroding justice: Gaps in punishing acid violence

Corroding justice: Gaps in punishing acid violence

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For 16 years after being attacked by acid, after losing sight in one eye and after 25 surgeries, Shaheen Malik did not lose hope. There was heartbreak when a trial court in December last year acquitted the three adult conspirators — the minor who did the job of actually dousing her with acid spent three years in jail, the most the law allows for juveniles. Then, she filed an appeal. In 2013, based on a petition filed by another acid attack survivor Laxmi, the Supreme Court issued a slew of orders, including the regulation of acid sales and treatment in private hospitals. But, on the ground, this is rarely implemented, (HT Archive) This week, she was in the Supreme Court in a separate public interest litigation filed by her for victims forced to ingest acid, causing unseen but devastating damage. “I spent the prime of my life pursuing the case,” the now 42-year-old told a Supreme Court bench about her own case. “I have not lost hope.” I’ve been thinking a lot about hope and what …

When Madhuri Dixit refused MF Husain’s request for a portrait during their Denver encounter: ‘Why are you punishing me?’ | Bollywood News

When Madhuri Dixit refused MF Husain’s request for a portrait during their Denver encounter: ‘Why are you punishing me?’ | Bollywood News

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In 1999, when Madhuri Dixit married Shriram Nene, left the film industry at the height of her stardom, and moved to Denver, she broke countless hearts, including that of MF Husain. The late legendary artist considered the actor his muse, and made several paintings of her, which he signed off as “Fida” (devoted). “He was such a lovely person. I remember when he came to visit my home in Denver, he said, ‘I’ve always seen you as Madhuri Dixit, the actress. Now, I want to see you as Madhuri Dixit, the mother.’ Because I’d had both my sons at that time. I said, ‘Yes, you’re most welcome. Please come,’” recalled Madhuri in an interview with Faye D’Souza. Madhuri Dixit and Dr Shriram Nene became parents to sons Arin in 2003 and Ryan in 2005, respectively. She’d starred in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s blockbuster period romance Devdas in 2002, but hadn’t acted after becoming a mother. Madhuri recalled that when MF Husain visited her family in Denver and began to paint her, she asked him to relax …

No Imports, Shipping, Mail: India’s 3 Punishing Moves Against Pakistan In A Single Day

No Imports, Shipping, Mail: India’s 3 Punishing Moves Against Pakistan In A Single Day

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Last Updated:May 03, 2025, 23:31 IST These three measures are the latest in a series of strong actions taken by the Indian government following the Pahalgam attack, including the suspension of the Indus Treaty. Representative Image of Line of Control | PTI Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated further on Saturday after New Delhi ramped up its response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, with a ban on imports, incoming mail and parcels from Pakistan and restricting docking of ships from the country at all Indian ports. These three measures are the latest in a series of strong actions taken by the Indian government following the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. Meanwhile, Pakistan on Saturday tested a ballistic missile with a range of 450 km, a move that sources say India views as a serious provocation. Earlier, Islamabad violated ceasefire multiple times by firing on Indian posts along the Line of Control. Pakistani Ships Restricted In India India has officially prohibited Pakistani-flagged ships from entering …

Why Punishing Virat Kohli For Showing Dissent On Field Is The Right Step For IPL

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 experienced a major controversy on Sunday as Virat Kohli was  dismissed off the bowling of Harshit Rana. The star batter’s reaction to the entire incident has left the cricketing world divided. During the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kohli ended up hitting a full-toss straight back to Harshit Rana but the star batter was convinced that it was a no-ball. He quickly went for a review but the replays showed that the ball was dipping and as Kohli was standing outside his crease, the ball would have ended up dipping below his waist if he was standing at his normal batting position. Kohli was visibly upset as the big screen showed that the third umpire has ruled against him but what followed has led to a massive controversy. Kohli was frustrated with the decision and rather than leaving the field, he charged towards the on-field umpires and he ended up having a heated discussion with them. RCB skipper Faf Du Plessis also joined the conversation …

Country Punishing Congress for Its ‘Sins’: PM Modi at Jalore Rally

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Last Updated: April 21, 2024, 15:50 IST PM Modi said the country does not want the conditions that existed before 2014 to return. (Image: PTI/File) Modi was addressing a public meeting in Bhinmal of Jalore district in support of BJP candidate Lumbaram Chaudhary. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the country is punishing the Congress for its ”sins” and the party that had once won 400 seats is unable to contest 300 seats in this Lok Sabha election. ”In the first phase of voting, half of Rajasthan has punished Congress. Rajasthan, which is full of patriotism, knows that Congress can never make India strong,” Modi said at an election rally in Jalore district. He said that the country does not want the conditions that existed before 2014 to return. ”The Congress has hollowed out the country by spreading termites of nepotism and corruption. And today the country is angry with the Congress and is punishing it for these sins. ”The Congress party is itself to be blamed for its present condition … The party …

Country Angry With Congress And Is Punishing It For Its “Sins”: PM Modi

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He said that the country does not want the conditions that existed before 2014 to return (File) Jaipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the country is punishing the Congress for its “sins” and the party that had once won 400 seats is unable to contest 300 seats in this Lok Sabha election. “In the first phase of voting, half of Rajasthan has punished Congress. Rajasthan, which is full of patriotism, knows that Congress can never make India strong,” PM Modi said at an election rally in Jalore district. He said that the country does not want the conditions that existed before 2014 to return. “The Congress has hollowed out the country by spreading termites of nepotism and corruption. And today the country is angry with Congress and is punishing it for these sins. “The Congress party is itself to be blamed for its present condition … The party which had once won 400 seats is unable to contest 300 seats on its own,” he said. PM Modi was addressing a public meeting in …

‘Mamata punishing Arijit’: BJP draws ‘Gerua’ gig link to singer’s cancelled Kolkata concert

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Published on Dec 29, 2022 02:37 PM IST A big political fight has erupted over Arijit Singh’s Kolkata concert being cancelled. The BJP claims the singer’s “Gerua” performance at the Kolkata Film Festival is the reason. “Sr Bachchan was on point when he spoke about shrinking space for civil liberties and freedom of expression at the Kolkata Film Festival,” BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya tweeted.He added, “Arijit Singh, who sang Rang De Tu Mohe Gerua with Mamata Banerjee on the dais, now finds his show at Ecopark cancelled.” On December 15, star singer Arijit Singh sang “Gerua” in honour of Shah Rukh Khan. However, this viral moment from KIFF has now taken on political overtones. Watch this report to know what the Bengal government’s counter is.   Source link