U.S. strikes targets in Iraq and Syria to avenge death of troops Long-range bombers deployed THIRUVANANTHAPURAM l Sunday l February 04, 2024 l `12.00 l PAGES 26 l late city edition US President Joe Biden said its response would not be just one hit, but will continue at times and places of its choosing. The US employed more than 125 precision munitions. The attacks began after the bodies of soldiers, who were killed in a drone attack on January 28 in Jordan, returned to the US targets in 85struck Syria Iraq, were by the U.S. military in its attack An Iranian militia spokesperson said it does not want to escalate the tensions Iraqi government said 16 were killed, including civilians, near Syrian border because of the attack. Syria did not give the casualty figures CHENNAI ■ MADURAI ■ VIJAYAWADA ■ BENGALURU ■ KOCHI ■ HYDERABAD ■ VISAKHAPATNAM ■ COIMBATORE ■ KOZHIKODE ■ THIRUVANANTHAPURAM ■ BELAGAVI ■ BHUBANESWAR ■ SHIVAMOgGA ■ MANGALURU ■ TIRUPATI ■ TIRUCHY ■ TIRUNELVELI ■ SAMBALPUR ■ HUBBALLI ■ DHARMAPURI ■ KOTTAYAM ■ KANNUR ■ VILLUPURAM ■ KOLLAM ■ TADEPALLIGUDEM ■ NAGAPATTINAM ■ THRISSUR ■ KALABURAGI Bharat Ratna for L K Advani E x p r e s s N e w s Se r v i c e @ New Delhi/Sambalpur Less than two weeks after the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the conferring of the country’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, on BJP stalwart Lal Krishna Advani. Now 96, Advani was central to the Ram Janmabhoomi movement as his Somnath to Ayodhya rath yatra in 1990 amplified the temple pitch and enhanced the BJP’s electoral appeal. He later rose to become the deputy Narendra Modi with L K Advani | file pic prime minister in the NDA government headed by Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Announcing the government’s decision, Modi said the honour to the stalwart is in recognition of his invaluable contribution in the service of the nation. Accepting it, an apparently emotional Advani described it as an honour to the ideals and principles with which he worked throughout his life for nation. Addressing a public meeting in Sambalpur, Modi said this honour is for all those who believe in the ideology of ‘nation first’. “Advani continuously fought to get democracy out of one party’s grasp and guided everyone. He challenged dynasty politics and connected India’s democracy to all-inclusive and nation- alist ideologies,” he said. Advani thanked both President Droupadi Murmu and Modi. “With utmost humility and gratitude, I accept the Bharat Ratna that has been conferred on me today Ever since I joined ... the RSS as its volunteer at the age of 14, I have sought reward in only thing — in dedicated and selfless service of my beloved country in whatever task life assigned to me. What inspired my life is the motto, Idam na Mam — This life is not mine. My life is for my Nation.” He is the seventh eminent personality to be conferred the Ratna in the last 10 years. nationalism: discordant notes Minister Lekhi fumes at audience for refusing to chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ ‘Proud of Godse for saving India’: NIT-C prof booked for FB post E x p r ess N e ws Se r v i c e @ Kozhikode E x p r ess N e ws Se r v i c e @ Kozhikode Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Meenakshi Lekhi lost her cool after a section of the audience refused to chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ at a function in Kozhikode on Saturday . The minister also asked a woman to leave the venue, saying “anyone who doesn’t have pride in India shouldn’t be par t of the programme”. After inaugurating the Awake Youth Assembly organised jointly by Thapasya, the Nehru Yuva Kendra and other organisations, Lekhi ended her speech by chanting ‘Bharat Mata Ki Kai’. She wanted the audience to repeat the slogan loudly The minister got angry . when a section didn’t respond. “Why are you sitting with ● More on P7 your hands folded,” asked the minister. Police have registered a case against a professor with the National Institute of Technology-Calicut (NIT-C) for posting a comment on Facebook saying she was ‘proud of Godse for saving India’. Kunnamangalam police registered the case against Shaija Andavan, professor of Mechanical Engineering, under 153 of the IPC for provocation to riot. She was booked based on a complaint filed by SFI. Various other students’ outfits, including MSF and KSU, have also filed complaints against the professor. Shaija made the comment under the post of another person on Mahatma Gandhi’s martyrdom day, which said Godse is the ● More on P7 hero for many persons in India. ED approaches court as Kejri skips summons New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday approached a Delhi court against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for not responding to its summonses in the excise policy case. Kejriwal ignored its summons for the fifth consecutive time. Additional Solicitor General S V Raju made the submissions on the ED’s behalf before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Divya Malhotra of Rouse Avenue Courts here. Buzz on RS ticket to Sonia, Raghuram P r ee t h a N a i r @ New Delhi With the deadline for filing nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections approaching, speculation is rife on former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan entering the fray . Congress sources hinted that Sonia may take the Upper House route to continue in Parliament. There is no clarity on whether she will contest from Raebareli in UP, the constituency she currently represents. The RS elections for 56 seats across 15 states will be held on February 27 and nominations have to be filed by February 15. The Congress units in Rajasthan, Himachal, and Telangana have offered seats to Sonia. In Maharashtra, the Congress and Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi may field Raghuram Rajan as its candidate from the state. Early this week, Rajan met Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray at his residence, sparking speculation. Jumbo death: experts point to lapses Death of Thanneerkomban has raised major questions over the alleged lapses on the part of officials in the mission to capture tusker| P2 WITH THIS ISSUE Bad Air Days PLUS 12 PAGES BISCUITS
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