Month: May 2023

PM addresses 100th anniversary of Kadwa Patidar Samaj

Manish Kumar

  The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addresses the 100th anniversary of Kadwa Patidar Samaj via video message today. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes on the occasion of Sanatani Shatabdi Mahotsav and mentioned that this is the first time when he got the opportunity to attend a program in the presence of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Sadanand Saraswati ji. The Prime Minister noted the pleasant coincidence of 100 years of Kadwa Patidar Samaj’s service to the society, the 50th year of the youth wing and the…

ENVOYS OF THREE NATIONS PRESENT CREDENTIALS TO THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA

Manish Kumar

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from the Ambassadors of the United States of America, Qatar and Monaco at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (May 11, 2023). Those who presented their credentials were: 1.   H.E. Mr Eric Garcetti, Ambassador of the United States of America 2.   H.E. Mr Mohammed Hassan Jabir Al-Jabir, Ambassador of the State of Qatar 3.   H.E. Mr Didier Gamerdinger, Ambassador of Principality of Monaco

Pakistan Army termed current situation A ‘Black Chapter’, Warns of Strong Action against Protesters

Manish Kumar

The media wing of the Pakistan Army, has termed the events that unfolded on May 9 as a “black chapter” in the country’s history.  In a strongly-worded statement, the military’s media wing asserted that no one will be allowed to take the law into their own hands.  Citing the NAB statement and law, the media wing justified the arrest of Imran Khan, as per the news report.  It said that there was a wave of attacks witnessed on the army’s properties and installations along with anti-army slogans being chanted following…

Modi’s upcoming visit to the US will affirm the deep and close partnership between the countries: White House

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will go to the US on a state visit on June 22 following an invitation from President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.  The visit will strengthen our two countries’ shared commitment to a free, open, prosperous, and secure Indo-Pacific and our shared resolve to elevate our strategic technology partnership, including in defence, clean energy, and space-The White House said.  The leaders will discuss ways to further expand our educational exchanges and people-to-people ties, as well as our work together to confront common challenges from…

Mamata Banerjee Is Gutsy Woman, should be PM: BJP’s Subramanian Swamy

Manish Kumar

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy heaped praise on Mamata Banerjee, saying she should be the Prime Minister of India.  Subramanian Swamy said that the country needs a genuine opposition that is not afraid of the ruling party.  Describing Mamata Banerjee as someone who cannot be “blackmailed”, he said she should be the prime minister of India.  In the present situation Mamata Banerjee is the most powerful woman in the country, she is the only woman leader who has the guts to stand up. She is not complicit. ” Swamy added.  Referring…

Imran Khan’s arrest in Pakistan: 4 dead after protests turn violent, Section 144 imposed

Santosh

At a number of locations, protesters became violent, causing damage to public property and the burning of police vehicles.  Imran Khan is to be presented before the Islamabad accountability court today  Over 100 PTI activists booked over arson, and vandalism in cases across the country, Red Alert issued for Islamabad  The caretaker Punjab government called the Rangers to control the law-and-order situation in the most crowded region and imposed section 144 under which not beyond what five individuals can accumulate at a certain point.  Section 144 is imposed in several…

Congress seeks ECI action over PM Modi’s video message after the ‘silence period’

Santosh

The Congress party called on the ECI to take immediate action against PM Narendra Modi and several BJP leaders for violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and the provisions of the Act, ahead of the Karnataka Assembly elections.  According to the complaint, PM Narendra Modi, in a video message uploaded during the ‘silence period’, appealed to the voters of Karnataka on behalf of the BJP.  “The ECI must take immediate note of this and initiate appropriate proceedings against Shri Narendra Modi, other leaders, and the BJP party,” the letter…

A High Court does not have the power to direct changes in the Scheduled Tribes list, it is a Presidential power: CJI

Santosh

The unrest in Manipur erupted after a protest march organized by the Kuki tribes sparked clashes with the non-tribal Meitei community.  Violent clashes and deaths followed in the days after a Single Judge Bench of the Manipur High Court, directed that the State government “shall consider the case of the petitioners for inclusion of the Meetei/Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribe list.  Chief Justice Chandrachud orally said a High Court does not have the power to direct changes in the Scheduled Tribes List. “It is a Presidential power to designate…

Intel plans to further cut its workforce to reduce costs: joins Amazon, Google, Meta & others in layoff race

Santosh

Chip manufacturer Intel, in a statement to the press, has confirmed that it plans to further cut its workforce to reduce costs while navigating a challenging macroeconomic environment.  “We are focused on identifying cost reductions and efficiency gains through multiple initiatives, including some business and function-specific workforce reductions in areas across the company,” a company spokesperson said.  According to reports, the semiconductor major may lay off up to 20 percent of the employees at its client computing and data center divisions.  Last October, Intel announced plans to cut its expenses…

Canada expels Chinese diplomat: set off a diplomatic spat between the two countries

Santosh

Ottawa announced the expulsion of a Chinese diplomat who was accused of trying to threaten a Canadian lawmaker who was critical of Beijing.  After allegations of political interference caused controversy in Canada, the country has decided to expel a Chinese diplomat.  Beijing, on the other hand, has vehemently denied any election interference, describing the claims as “purely baseless and defamatory.”  This set off a new diplomatic spat between the two countries.  In a statement Foreign Minister Melanie Joly stated, “We will not tolerate any form of foreign interference in our…