New Delhi: Following are the top stories at 9 pm: NATION DEL59 CONG-GOVT-LD US GENERAL

Is this not a diplomatic setback, asks Cong after top US general hails ties with Pak New Delhi: With a top US general calling Pakistan a "phenomenal partner" in the counterterrorism world, the Congress on Wednesday asked what Prime Minister Narendra Modi has to say about this and whether it is not a "diplomatic setback".

DEL30 CONG-INDOPAK-2NDLD PM

Will PM agree to have full debate in Parliament on country's post-Pahalgam security, asks Cong New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday asked whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi, having met the members of the seven parliamentary delegations that were sent abroad, will now agree to have a full debate in the monsoon session of Parliament on the country's post-Pahalgam security and foreign policy challenges.

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'UP govt suppressed Maha Kumbh death toll,' says Rahul Gandhi, cites BBC report New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday cited a BBC report to allege that the number of people who died in stampedes during the Maha Kumbh was suppressed by the Uttar Pradesh government and accused the BJP of having no accountability.

DEL61 DEF-CHINA-LD SPACE

CISC Dixit cites expansion in China's military space programme at defence surveillance seminar New Delhi: Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit said on Wednesday that as India contemplates its own surveillance capabilities, the rapidly evolving threat landscape, particularly the remarkable advances made by "our neighbours to the north", must be understood.

BOM23 MP-MEGHALAYA-LDALL- MURDER

'100 pc' sure Sonam is behind her hubby's murder in Meghalaya, no family ties with her: Brother Indore/Shillong: The brother of Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of plotting the murder of her Indore-based husband Raja during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, on Wednesday said he is "100 per cent" sure his sister orchestrated the crime and asserted she should be hanged if found guilty.

CAL32 WB-LD CLASH

Vehicles torched, five injured as mob clashes with police near Kolkata; BJP seeks central forces Kolkata: Tension simmered in the Rabindranagar area near Kolkata on Wednesday as a violent clash between two groups spiralled into widespread unrest, leaving several police personnel injured and multiple vehicles vandalised, prompting heavy reinforcements and political fallout.

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No discussion on cabinet reshuffle in Karnataka: Siddaramaiah and Kharge Kalaburagi/Chikkaballapura: Amid speculations over a cabinet reshuffle in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday clarified that no such discussion has taken place.

LEGAL LGD12 SC-JUDGE-LEAVE

SC notices Jharkhand HC registry over district judge's plea for child care leaves New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the response of the Jharkhand High Court registry on a plea of a woman judicial officer who alleged adverse remarks made in her annual confidential report after she moved the top court over denial of child care leaves.

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Espionage case: Court denies bail to YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra Hisar: A local court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of social media influencer Jyoti Malhotra, arrested on suspicion of espionage last month, her lawyer said.

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SC refuses to quash FIR against ex-judge accused of raping minor daughter New Delhi: Calling it “shocking”, the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to quash the criminal proceedings against a former judicial officer accused of sexually abusing his minor daughter.

LGD10 DL-HC-DEMOLITION-BATLA HOUSE

Delhi HC refuses relief in AAP MLA plea over Batla House demolitions New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to grant any relief in a PIL filed by AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan over demolitions in Batla House area.

FOREIGN FGN94 EU-LD JAISHANKAR

Jaishankar meets EU leaders; discusses ways to strengthen ties, progress in FTA Brussels: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held a series of meetings with top European Union leaders here and discussed ways to further strengthen the EU-India strategic partnership and progress in a comprehensive and meaningful trade agreement.

FGN104 CHINA-US-2NDLD TRUMP

Trump says trade deal with China 'is done', US to get rare earth minerals Beijing/Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that a deal with China "is done" after two days of talks in London, marking a turnaround in the trade war between the two major economies. By K J M Varma

FGN102 BANGLA-TAGORE

Mob vandalises Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home in Bangladesh, probe committee formed Dhaka: A mob attacked and vandalised the ancestral home of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in Bangladesh's Sirajganj district, leading authorities to constitute a three-member committee to investigate the incident, according to media reports on Wednesday.

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