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In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles, it has emerged that the strategic port city of Gwadar, now a cornerstone of Pakistan's economic and military ambitions, was once offered to India in the 1950s. Oman, the country making the offer, proposed to sell Gwadar, then a humble fishing village, to India in 1958. However, the then-Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru declined the proposition, now widely regarded as a "Historic Blunder." According to private conversations with two Indian diplomats familiar with the records, the Sultan of Oman extended the offer to Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, as revealed by Pramit Pal Chaudhuri, a former member of the National Security Advisory Board. It is believed that after Independence, Gwadar was administered by India on behalf of the Sultan of Oman, showcasing the excellent relations between the two countries, as mentioned by Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (Retd) in his 2016 piece. Pramit Pal Chaudhuri further

In response to Maldivian Minister Moosa Zameer's gratitude for India's decision to export essential commodities for the fiscal year 2024-2025, Union Minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s commitment to its 'Neighbourhood First' and SAGAR policies. India has agreed to export essential commodities to the Maldives for the fiscal year 2024-2025, following a request from the Maldivian government. The quotas for these items have been revised upwards, marking the highest quantities approved since 1981. Notably, the quota for crucial construction materials like river sand and stone aggregates has been increased by 25% to 1,000,000 metric tonnes. Expressing gratitude, Minister Zameer emphasized the enduring friendship between the two nations and their commitment to expanding bilateral trade and commerce. In a reciprocal gesture, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar reiterated India's dedication to its 'Neighbourhood First' and SAGAR policies. These policies aim to

भारतीय जनता पार्टी (BJP) के स्थापना दिवस पर प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने देशभर के उनके परिश्रमी और कर्मठ कार्यकर्ताओं को बधाई देते हुए कहा कि यह दिन उन महान व्यक्तियों का नमन करने का है, जिन्होंने वर्षों की मेहनत, संघर्ष और त्याग से पार्टी को इस ऊंचाई तक पहुंचाया है। मोदीजी ने भी विश्वास जताया कि BJP देश की सबसे पसंदीदा पार्टी है, जो 'राष्ट्र प्रथम' के मंत्र के साथ जन-जन की सेवा में जुटी है। उन्होंने कहा कि BJP ने अपने विकासवादी विजन, सुशासन और राष्ट्रवादी मूल्यों के प्रति हमेशा समर्पित रही है। भाजपा की सबसे बड़ी शक्ति उसके कार्यकर्ता हैं, जो 140 करोड़ देशवासियों की आकांक्षाओं को पूरा करने में दिन-रात जुटे रहते हैं।  उन्होंने भी यह मान्यता दी कि भाजपा ने भ्रष्टाचार, भाई-भतीजावाद, जातिवाद, सांप्रदायिकता और वोट बैंक की राजनीति से मुक्ति के लिए संकल्पबद्ध है। मोदीजी ने अपने संदेश में भाजपा के कार्यकर्ताओं को शुभकामनाएं देते हुए कहा कि देश की जनता-जनार्दन एक नई लोकसभा चुनने के लिए पूरी तरह से तैयार है। वे उम्मीद करते हैं कि आने वाले समय में भाजपा और एनडीए के गठबंधन का और भी मजबूत ह

Amidst a swirl of misinformation propagated by alleged Congress "cyber coolies," the National Investigation Agency (NIA) finds itself compelled to issue a clarification regarding the ongoing investigation into the Rameshwaram Café Blast on ITPL Road, Whitefield, Bengaluru.  With developments unfolding in the case, the NIA's statement sheds light on recent progress and urges cooperation from the public in bringing the perpetrators to justice. In response to the barrage of false information circulating online, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has released a statement to set the record straight regarding the investigation into the Rameshwaram Café Blast, a chilling terrorist attack that rocked ITPL Road in Whitefield, Bengaluru, on March 1, 2024.The NIA, diligently pursuing leads in the case coded RC-01/2024/NIA/BLR, has identified the prime suspect behind the heinous act as Mussavir Hussain Shazib, hailing from Thirthahalli in Shivamogga District, along with his co-c

In a startling revelation, Ludhiana Member of Parliament (MP) Ravneet Singh Bittu has implicated former Congress Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi in a security breach incident during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab in 2022. Alleging that Channi orchestrated the disruption, Bittu claimed that a group of 15-20 protestors were sent by the then CM to halt PM Modi's progress at a crucial flyover, hindering the Prime Minister's agenda of unveiling pivotal developmental projects for Punjab. Ludhiana MP Ravneet Singh Bittu has set the political landscape ablaze with his recent accusation against former Congress Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, implicating him in a security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab in 2022. Bittu alleged that Channi orchestrated a disruption intended to impede PM Modi's itinerary, specifically targeting a crucial flyover where a group of 15-20 protestors was allegedly dispatched by the former CM.

In a diplomatic standoff echoing a high-stakes geopolitical chess match, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered a resolute response to China's recent assertion regarding Arunachal Pradesh.  China's claim that the region is actually "Zangan" and an integral part of its territory sparked fiery rebuttals from Jaishankar, who compared it to a bold attempt to rename someone's house and assert ownership.  With tensions mounting at the Line of Actual Control, Jaishankar's declaration reinforced India's unwavering stance on the sovereignty of Arunachal Pradesh. His response, delivered with firmness and clarity, underscored India's steadfast commitment to maintaining control over the northeastern state.  Addressing the issue directly, Jaishankar drew a powerful analogy, emphasizing that altering names did not change the fundamental reality of the situation.  The minister's words echoed India's longstanding position that Arunachal Pradesh has