New Delhi, July 5 2024 : Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, currently visiting the national capital, met with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday. The discussions likely focused on various aspects of the southern state’s development. The meeting comes ahead of the much-awaited Union Budget for 2024-25, which is expected to be tabled…
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Hathras, July 5 – Leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday called for immediate compensation for the victims of the Hathras stampede, which tragically claimed over 100 lives. During his visit, Gandhi highlighted administrative lapses but refrained from politicizing the issue. Speaking to reporters after meeting with the victims’ families,…
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Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jharkhand in-charge, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, criticized the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) for changing the Chief Minister for the second time in the state. Responding to Hemant Soren’s statement, Chouhan emphasized that the BJP neither harasses nor protects anyone, stressing that investigative agencies operate independently. Speaking to reporters in…
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New Delhi, July 4 : Senior officials from India, Japan, Australia, and the United States convened via video conference on July 3 to assess the progress of various Quad Working Groups in meeting the commitments set during the May 2023 Quad Leaders’ Summit. The meeting was chaired by K. Nagaraj Naidu, Joint Secretary (Americas) from…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming official visits to Russia and Austria are significant diplomatic engagements aimed at enhancing bilateral relations and exploring new avenues of cooperation. In Russia, Prime Minister Modi will participate in the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin. This summit will cover a range of bilateral, regional,…
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The Indian Railways has announced its highest-ever number of special trains to facilitate devotees reaching Odisha’s Puri to witness the world-famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, in view of the extra rush of passengers. According to an official announcement by the Ministry of Railways, more than 315 special trains will be operated to and from…
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The Ministry of Defence has announced the sanction of over ₹300 crore through its Technology Development Fund (TDF) to foster an ecosystem aimed at advancing capabilities in cutting-edge technology within the defence sector. This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to promoting ‘Aatmanirbharta’ (self-reliance) in defence manufacturing and innovation. The funding will support research and development…
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Astana/New Delhi, July 4 : External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday, emphasizing the need to intensify efforts for complete disengagement in the remaining border areas of Eastern Ladakh. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Astana SCO Summit. During the discussions, Jaishankar reiterated the…
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has amended the rules related to the oath-taking process for newly-elected members of the Lower House, prohibiting them from adding any remarks, including sloganeering, to the oath. The latest amendments include a new clause in the ‘Directions by the Speaker’ to regulate matters not specifically mentioned in the existing rules.…
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External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar is leading the Indian delegation at the 24th Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State in Astana, Kazakhstan, representing Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The summit will review the organization’s activities over the past two decades and discuss the state and prospects of multilateral cooperation, as well as…
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