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<\/div>\n.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n India issued a restrained response after US President Donald Trump reshared a post describing countries like India and China in derogatory terms. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, \u201cWe have seen some reports,\u201d without further comment. The remark, made in the context of a US immigration debate, has triggered political reactions in India, with opposition parties calling it insulting and urging the government to respond strongly. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said the party will respond to the Election Commission\u2019s notice over his controversial \u201cterrorist\u201d remark on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting, \u201cour people will reply to it.\u201d The EC had issued a 24-hour ultimatum, taking serious note of the comment and possible violation of the Model Code of Conduct. The row has intensified political tensions, with the BJP demanding action. Kharge had earlier maintained that his remarks were misinterpreted. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n Watch<\/span><\/p>\n ‘TMC IS FINISHED’: Modi Targets Mamata, As Record Turnout Marks Phase 1 Bengal Polls | Watch<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit back at the Trinamool Congress over its \u201cjhalmuri\u201d jibe during the West Bengal campaign, saying his simple act of eating the local snack had given the opposition a \u201cthunderous jolt.\u201d Using a \u201cchillies\u201d analogy, he suggested that while he enjoyed the food, it caused discomfort to his rivals. Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n The United States intercepted at least three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters near India and Malaysia, redirecting them as part of an expanding maritime blockade on Iran. The move comes amid heightened tensions following the US-Iran conflict, with enforcement now extending beyond the Strait of Hormuz. The interceptions have disrupted global oil flows and underline escalating geopolitical strain, as Washington seeks to curb Iranian exports while diplomatic efforts remain stalled. Read full story <\/a><\/p>\n Voting turnout crossed 89.93% in West Bengal by 5 pm during Phase 1 polling, amid reports of violence, while Tamil Nadu recorded around 82.24% voter turnout in its single-phase assembly elections. Read full story<\/a><\/div>\n\n
Here are the top 5 news of the day<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
\u2018We\u2019ve seen some reports\u2019: MEA reacts to Trump\u2019s \u2018hell-hole\u2019 remark<\/h5>\n<\/p>\n
\u2018Let the notice come, we will reply\u2019: Kharge on EC ultimatum over \u2018terrorist\u2019 remark<\/h5>\n<\/p>\n
\u2018Thunderous jolt\u2019: PM Modi hits back at TMC\u2019s \u2018jhalmuri\u2019 dig with \u2018chillies\u2019 barb<\/h5>\n<\/p>\n
US intercepts 3 Iranian oil tankers near India, Malaysia amid maritime blockade<\/h5>\n<\/p>\n
WB Phase 1 sees 89.93% voter turnout till 5 pm amid violence; Tamil Nadu records 82.24% votes till 5 pm<\/h5>\n<\/p>\n