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KLF 2024, held on Kozhikode beach, will feature Nobel laureates, Booker Prize winners, literary luminaries, media personalities, and celebrities. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the event, with Turkey as guest country of honour. Speakers include Arundhati Roy, Mallika Sarabhai, Shashi Tharoor, Piyush Pandey, and more. Concerts by T.M. Krishna,…

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Journalists, oppn leaders say Apple warned them they’re ‘targeted by state-sponsored attackers’

At least 10 journalists and opposition leaders in India allegedly received notifications from Apple, saying “Apple believes you are being targeted by state-sponsored attackers who are trying to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID”.

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INL comes down on IUML for facilitating Tharoor’s remark

Kasim Irikkur, INL State General Secretary, accused Congress leader Shashi Tharoor of converting an IUML pro-Palestine convention in Kozhikode into a platform for whitewashing Zionists. He demanded an apology from IUML leaders for inviting Tharoor, who allegedly referred to Hamas as a terrorist organisation. He also claimed Tharoor had previously…

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Shashi Tharoor’s Hamas reference at IUML pro-Palestine rally triggers political row in Kerala

At IUML rally, Shashi Tharoor's reference to Hamas in speech sparks row. He denies imputation, IUML welcomes clarification. CPI(M) critical, BJP leader Suresh Gopi supports Tharoor. IUML rally seen as support for Hamas. Tharoor's speech puts Congress in awkward spot, CPI(M) & BJP differ on stance.

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Mallikarjun Kharge completes one year as party chief, Congress says it made 'significant progress' under him

As Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge completed one year in office, the party said it has made “significant progress” under his leadership and he has been instrumental in revitalising the organisational structure.

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Israel’s response to Hamas terrorist attack disproportionate, says Shashi Tharoor

At an event in Kozhikode, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor alleged Israel's response to Hamas' attack is "disproportionate" as more Palestinians have died than Israelis since 2008. He accused Israel of violating international agreements and said hospitals, religious places, and civilians are suffering. He called for a ceasefire and quoted a…

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N.E. Balakrishna Marar memorial award for Tharoor, Solace

Shashi Tharoor, MP, and Solace, a Thrissur-based charity organisation, have won the N.E. Balakrishna Marar Memorial Excellence Award.

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Mahua Moitra’s ‘jilted ex’, former ToI columnist, lawyer: Who is Jai Anant Dehadrai?

Earlier this week, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey accused Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra of accepting gifts and cash in lieu of asking questions in Parliament, and requested Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla to suspend her. Dubey said the allegations were passed on by one Jai Anant Dehadrai, who had undertaken…

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Inner wheel District 321 celebrates golden jubilee

Inner Wheel District 321 celebrated its Golden Jubilee Aurelia, with Preeti Gugnani, Association President of Inner Wheel Clubs in India, as Chief Guest and Shashi Tharoor, MP, as Guest of Honor. Mr. Tharoor encouraged women to promote diversity and released a book depicting 50 years of service. He also distributed…

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Top news developments in Karnataka today

Here is a list of top news developments from Karnataka today

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World Space Week celebrations of ISRO units inaugurated in Thiruvananthapuram

The VSSC is jointly organising the October 4-10 celebrations with the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), the ISRO Inertial Systems Unit (IISU), and the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST).

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India freezes visas for Canadians amid row over murder of Sikh separatist

India has suspended visa services in Canada citing security threats and asked Ottawa to prune its diplomats in Delhi, further escalating a diplomatic row over the killing of a Sikh separatist on Canadian soil.

Radio France Internationale

India-Canada row | Congress leader Bittu slams Trudeau for baseless statements

Congress MPs slam Trudeau for baseless statements; Tharoor questions Canada's approach of sheltering immigrants working against India.

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"...A diplomatic triumph for India": Shashi Tharoor on New Delhi Declaration of G20

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday hailed the New Delhi Declaration of the G20 members, saying it "undoubtedly" represents "a diplomatic triumph for India". Read further on Dynamite News:

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India renames itself Bharat in G20 summit invite, reviving nationalist row

Inviting delegates to an official event on the sidelines of this weekend's G20 summit in New Delhi, the hosts referred to India as "Bharat" – fuelling speculation that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist government wants to replace the country's colonial legacy with its ancient past.

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‘India’ in Reserve Bank’s name should be replaced with ‘Bharat’: Himanta

Assam CM Sarma calls for renaming RBI to Reserve Bank of Bharat, claims India & practices associated with British era are 'colonial hangovers'. He believes Modi ji is the one to root out these hangovers & that Sanatana Dharma has no beginning or end.

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India's government replaces 'India' with ancient name 'Bharat' in dinner invitation to G20 guests

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has replaced the name India with a Sanskrit word in dinner invitations sent to guests attending this week’s Group of 20 summit, in a move that reflects his Hindu nationalist party’s efforts to eliminate what it sees as colonial-era names

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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor meets senior leader AK Antony in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram

Following his recent induction into the congress-working-committee">Congress Working Committee (CWC), congress-mp">Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday met the senior party leader AK Antony at his residence in Thiruvananthapuram. Read further on Dynamite news:

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Tharoor says impromptu convening of Lok Sabha perplexing

Shashi Tharoor, MP, CWC member, says Centre's decision to hold Lok Sabha for 5 days is perplexing. BJP's One Nation One Election scheme won't yield any tangible political benefit. Pollster's survey of 25,000 mobile users to predict 2024 polls is questionable. Tharoor denies operating politically outside Kerala PCC. AICC has…

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Campaign enters the final lap at Puthuppally

Final lap of Kottayam's electioneering heats up; UDF, LDF, NDA bring in top leaders to campaign. UDF, LDF focus on development discourse; NDA to bring in national-level leaders to campaign.

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The Congress face of Kerala

CWC reshuffle unlikely to have major impact in Kerala, but could disturb delicate balance. Tharoor's induction likely strategic move to quell ambitions. Antony retained, Muraleedharan, Venugopal, Suresh special invitees. No new members from Christian/Muslim community. Congress must nurture Tharoor, promote a face to survive in Kerala.

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Chandrayaan-3 heroes’ alma maters in Kerala, unsung till now, finally bask in the limelight

Chandrayaan-3 heroes’ alma maters, unsung till now, finally bask in the limelight

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Historic India Club in London announces closure

India Club, a historic meeting venue and eatery in London, will close after losing a battle against its closure. Founded by Krishna Menon, it served as a hub for nationalists and the British South Asian community. Its closure sparked sadness from people, including Congress leader Shashi Tharoor.

The Hindu

AICC skirts factional politics to elevate Tharoor to the CWC

AICC's move to elevate Tharoor & Pilot to CWC, overlook inner-party criticism & ensure Antony's continuation, signals generational shift & political gambit to deny dissenters incentive to defect. It made KPCC's struggle for like-mindedness more onerous.

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Congress announces reconstituted Working Committee; Shashi Tharoor, Sachin Pilot new additions

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