Evening News Wrap: State Department reacts to Trump’s ‘hellhole’ comment; Kharge says ‘will respond’ to Election Commission notice and more. india news
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- India gave its first response to the US President
donald trump On the controversial ‘Hellhole’ comment, it said it had seen the reports but stopped short of issuing a detailed response. - Responding to the strict notice of the Election Commission, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said, ‘Our people will respond to it.
- Amid election violence, West Bengal recorded around 89.3% voting till 5 pm, Tamil Nadu recorded 82.2% voting till 5 pm.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to opposition criticism over his unscheduled stop to buy “Jhalmuri” during the election campaign in West Bengal.
- Amid the ongoing maritime blockade of Iran, the United States military has detained at least three Iranian-flagged oil tankers in Asian waters and diverted them away from locations near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka.
Here are the top 5 news of the day
‘We have seen some reports’: State Department reacts to Trump’s ‘hell-hole’ comment
India issued a restrained response after US President Donald Trump re-shared a post describing countries like India and China in derogatory terms. “We have seen some reports,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said without comment. The comment, made in the context of the US immigration debate, has triggered political reactions in India, with opposition parties calling it insulting and urging the government to give a strong response. Read the full story
‘Let the notice come, we will respond’: Ultimatum to EC on ‘terrorist’ remarks, Kharge said
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said the party will respond to the Election Commission’s notice on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his controversial “terrorist” remarks, adding, “Our people will respond to it.” Taking serious note of the comments and possible violation of the Model Code of Conduct, the Election Commission had issued a 24-hour ultimatum. The controversy has increased political tension and the BJP has demanded action. Kharge had earlier said that his comments were misinterpreted. Read the full story
‘Tremendous blow’: PM Modi hits back at TMC’s ‘Jhalmuri’ statement with ‘chilli’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit back at Trinamool Congress over its “Jhalmuri” jibe during the West Bengal campaign, saying his simple act of eating local breakfast had given a “tremendous blow” to the opposition. Using the “chili” analogy, he suggested that although he enjoyed the meal, it caused inconvenience to his competitors. Read the full story
US intercepts 3 Iranian oil tankers near India, Malaysia amid maritime blockade
The United States intercepted at least three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters near India and Malaysia, redirecting them as part of an escalating maritime blockade on Iran. The move comes amid heightened tensions following the US-Iran conflict, whose enforcement is now extending beyond the Strait of Hormuz. The blockades have disrupted global oil flows and underlined rising geopolitical tensions, as Washington seeks to curb Iranian exports while diplomatic efforts stall. Read the full story
West Bengal Phase 1 sees 89.93% voting till 5 pm amid violence; 82.24% votes cast in Tamil Nadu till 5 pm
Amid reports of violence, the turnout in West Bengal crossed 89.93% till 5 pm during the first phase of voting, while Tamil Nadu recorded around 82.24% turnout in the single-phase assembly elections. Read the full story