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INDIA bloc PM will be first among equals, all oppn parties will join hands after polls: Shashi Tharoor
Tharoor envisions a collaborative INDIA bloc coalition government post-elections, emphasizing the importance of consensus and diverse perspectives in governance. He advocates for a prime minister who values unity and effective management, contrasting autocratic tendencies.
Congress in 60 years treated tribals as vote bank; BJP under PM Modi gave them respect: Arjun Munda
Munda, Union tribal and agriculture minister, is contesting Lok Sabha elections from Khunti reserved seat that is identified with tribal icon Birsa Munda.
BJP steadily reduced Odisha's central funding, PM Modi 'neglecting' people of state: Congress Jairam Ramesh
The Congress on Monday said the BJP has steadily reduced Odisha's central funding in recent years and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "neglecting" the people of the state. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh posed questions to the prime minister ahead of his rallies in Odisha.
Canada incidents mostly due to their internal politics: EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said what is happening in poll-bound Canada over the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar is mostly due to their internal politics and nothing to do with India. Jaishankar said this while replying to a question on why Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is criticizing India.
India will get permanent member seat at UNSC faster if country has Prime Minister to whom no one can say 'no': Jaishankar
Jaishankar asserts India's need for UNSC permanent seat with global support. Emphasizes representation for developing nations and UNSC reform details, including permanent and non-permanent members. BJP pledges UNSC reform in manifesto.
Pakistan: Faisal Karim Kundi takes oath as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor
Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim, Chief Justice of the Peshawar High Court (PHC), administered the oath to Faisal Karim Kundi during a ceremony at the Governor House. Faisal Karim Kundi, a PPP stalwart, served as Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly from 2008 to 2013.
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Singapore-India ties will continue to flourish under incoming PM Wong: SICCI
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam was the guest of honour at the dinner attended by some 700 business and community leaders from the prosperous Asian financial centre.
Shaken by surgical strikes, Pakistan leaders praying Congress 'shehzada' becomes India's PM: Modi
In a rally in Palamu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized previous Congress governments for their approach towards Pakistan, calling them "weak" and accusing them of sending "love letters" to Pakistan in the hope of peace, which resulted in Pakistan sending more terrorists. Modi highlighted the shift in India's approach towards Pakistan after 2014, emphasizing a stronger stance under his leadership. He also mentioned the eradication of Naxalism, terrorism, and the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, former Pakistan Minister Fawad Chaudhry praised Rahul Gandhi, saying he has a socialist ideology.
Stanford professor on why global media fails to capture India's real story & why voters won't let it become autocratic
A prominent Indian-American academician at Stanford University emphasizes the need for nuanced reporting on India's growth story, cautioning against distant coverage that lacks credibility. Dr. Anurag Mairal highlights the disconnect between Western media narratives and ground realities, asserting confidence in India's democratic values. He underscores India's remarkable progress, contrasting its collaborative approach with China's trajectory, and emphasizes Silicon Valley's positive outlook towards India's potential.
Canada working with India to add more flights & routes: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Trudeau announced a new flights agreement between Canada and India, emphasizing additional routes to Amritsar. The Khalsa Day Parade witnessed pro-Khalistan slogans amidst discussions of the open skies agreement. Sikh Heritage Month and the Sikh community's contributions were also recognized.
MEA summons Canadian Deputy High Commissioner over 'pro-Khalistan' slogans
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has strongly protested against the raising of 'Khalistan' separatist slogans at an event attended by Canadian leaders, expressing concerns about the impact on bilateral relations and the encouragement of violence and criminality in Canada.
Congress-led INDIA bloc plans to have five PMs in five years if elected, says Modi
"In Karnataka, Congress has planned to rotate the post of the chief minister by handing it to the deputy chief minister after 2.5 years. They had this arrangement in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan as well," he said. Modi said the Congress wants to extend the "Karnataka model wherein Muslims were inducted in the 27 per cent quota for OBCs", in the entire country.
"Bengaluru, a tech-city has turned into tanker city": PM Modi attacks Congress government
Stating that the people of Karnataka are regretting now having brought the Congress party to power in the state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an interview with News18, said that the party has turned a "tech-city" into a "tanker city", in what was a jibe at the water crisis faced by the city.
Ishaq Dar named as Pakistan's deputy prime minister
Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar has been appointed deputy prime minister, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Sunday in a post on X. "The Prime Minister has been pleased to designate Mr. Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, as Deputy Prime Minister with immediate effect," a Pakistan government gazette posted by the foreign ministry read.
Put aside other issues, vote for PM Modi as he got COVID vaccines for us during pandemic: Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday appealed to people to put aside other issues and vote for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he kept everyone alive by making vaccines available during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fadnavis sought votes over vaccines during his addresses at Madha and Barshi towns in Solapur district.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Google commemorates 2nd phase of voting with special inked finger doodle
2024 Election Google Doodle: Google commemorated the second phase of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 with a symbolic Doodle on its homepage, featuring an inked index finger representing the act of voting. This gesture aimed to encourage democratic participation as millions of voters engaged across 88 constituencies. Notable figures, including Prime Minister Modi, emphasized the importance of each vote, while Google's Doodle served as a reminder of the collective responsibility to engage in the democratic process actively.
Business leaders urge PM Shehbaz to initiate trade talks with India which will benefit Pakistan's economy
PM Shehbaz Sharif urged by business leaders to initiate trade talks with India for economic boost. Concerns raised over energy costs and policies, with appreciation for progress on the IMF deal.
India needs intensive action on economy, not policy paralysis: Nirmala Sitharaman takes dig at Congress
Stressing that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a target for 'Viksit Bharat 2047', she said development doesn't happen by default or without effort. Addressing an event organised by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India - Bengaluru Chapter, Sitharaman said, "It is a sea change between what we inherited in 2013-14 and 2024...where we have reached today.
Our Prime Minister as a global icebreaker
Over the last five years, wherever one travels, any inquiry about India from a foreigner is an embedded enquiry about what the Indian traveller thinks of the Indian prime minister. Whoever has done the PR job of making the two things synonymous has done a marvellous job of making it easy for Indian citizens to make friends with foreigners with a common point of reference, from which take-off point, any opinion, no matter how illogical it may be, is allowed.
Prime minister Narendra Modi does road show in Guwahati
Thousands of people turned up to participate in the road show. Massive traffic arrangements were made for the road show.
Iraq's deputy prime minister, in US meeting, calls for regional restraint
Iraq has called for restraint amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, as talks on the complex U.S.-Iraq relationship begin in Washington. Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ali Tamim co-chaired a meeting of the U.S.-Iraq Higher Coordinating Committee with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Iraq is concerned about its region being "dragged into a wider war that will threaten international security and safety."
President Murmu confers former BJP chief LK Advani with Bharat Ratna at his residence
Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supremo Lal Krishna Advani was awarded the prestigious Bharat Ratna at his residence by President Droupadi Murmu. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present at the veteran leader's residence, chosen due to his ailing health. Advani, born in Karachi, Pakistan in 1927, served as the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party since 1980.
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