‘New abnormal’ in Indo-US ties as sanction threats, trade bills cloud ties: Jairam

New Delhi, Jan 8 (UNI) The Congress on Thursday flagged what it called a sharp deterioration in India-US relations, warning that bilateral ties are entering a “new abnormal” phase amid looming sanctions threats, adverse trade proposals in the US Congress and diplomatic signals that have caused “extreme discomfiture” in New Delhi. Congress general secretary (communication)…

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Ground for detention not supported by proof, Kapil Sibal tells SC in Wangchuk matter

New Delhi, Jan 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Thursday heard at length a habeas corpus petition challenging the detention of Ladakh-based social activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act, 1980. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal alleged that material favourable to the detainee, specifically a speech appealing for peace, was deliberately suppressed by the detaining…

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