Not wise to ask Railway Minister's resignation now: HD Devegowda lauds dedication of Ashwini Vaishna
Bengaluru: Following the devastating triple train tragedy in Odisha, former Prime Minister and JD(S) chief HD Devegowda has commended the efforts of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, praising his relentless dedication.
Devegowda acknowledged Vaishnaw's involvement in overseeing the rescue operation and applauded the minister for taking action to restore the damage caused by the horrific accident. He emphasized that it would be unwise to demand Vaishnaw's resignation at this stage and urged for the completion of the inquiry process before passing judgment.
In response to queries regarding the possibility of Opposition parties uniting for the 2024 elections, Devegowda stated that such discussions have not yet taken place. He added that their focus was on strengthening the party for the upcoming local body elections.
The tragic train incident in Odisha has resulted in the loss of 288 lives and left over 800 individuals injured. The authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident, while efforts are being made to provide support and assistance to the affected families.
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Trump says he ‘hasn’t even thought about’ continuing Iran ceasefire
Washington: US President Donald Trump has said he has not yet considered whether he would continue the ceasefire involving Iran, while also claiming the United States holds the advantage in negotiations.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said he was prepared to make a deal with “whoever is running the show” in Iran.
“They are fighting with each other, there’s tremendous infighting. They’re probably fighting for leadership in many cases. I think they’re fighting not to be leader because we knocked out two levels of leaders,” he said.
Trump added, “When they want they can call me. We have all the cards, we’ve won everything.”
Referring to ongoing negotiations, he said, “They gave us a paper that should’ve been better. And, interestingly, immediately when I cancelled it [envoy trip to Pakistan], within 10 minutes we got a new paper that was much better.”
“We talked about they will not have a nuclear weapon, very simple … They offered a lot, but not enough,” he added.
When asked whether he would continue the ceasefire, Trump replied, “I haven’t even thought about it.”
The remarks come as uncertainty remains over the future of the temporary truce and broader negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
