Category: Politics

The infamous “goli maaro” slogans were raised outside Nangloi police station on Sunday, a day after violence broke out during the Muharram procession in the national capital. A day after a crowd taking part in the Muharram procession clashed with police in west Delhi’s Nangloi, tensions continued to simmer in the area. Members of a Right-wing group staged a protest outside the Nangloi police station, shouting slogans and demanding the arrest of the alleged rioters. Police personnel were present at the spot to maintain the law and order situation. CLASHES…

BJP people under a conspiracy are rasing mosque-temple issue. They are looking for a temple in every mosque. This will cost them dearly. Because if they look for a temple in every mosque then people will start searching for a Buddhist monastery in every temple, said Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya. In an apparent reference to disputes in Varanasi and Mathura, Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya on Sunday said if the BJP looks for a temple in every mosque then people would start searching for a Buddhist monastery…

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is worried about losing the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and looking for a sanctuary abroad. Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad on Sunday claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi was worried about losing next year’s Lok Sabha polls and looking for a sanctuary abroad. Prasad made the remark when his comments were sought on Modi’s “Quit India” jibe a few days ago when the PM had accused opposition parties, which have formed the new coalition “INDIA”,…

The Union Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers, and New and Renewable Energy, Shri Bhagwanth Khuba, graced and addressed the first anniversary of the National Portal for Rooftop Solar and the Foundation Day of the All India Renewable Energy Associations (AIREA). The event was celebrated as the Renewable Energy Festival of India, highlighting the nation’s commitment to achieving energy security and sustainability. Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant and Minister of Power Shri Sudin Dhavalikar were also present on this occasion. Addressing the gathering, Minister Bhagwanth Khuba emphasized government’s…

No-Trust Motion Waiting, LS Passes 3 Bills in 30 Minutes; ‘Unconstitutional,’ says Opposition.  The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, 2023, The National Dental Commission Bill, 2023, and The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 were all passed quickly.  Opposition continues to demand the PM’s statement on Manipur.  The opposition has said that while a no-confidence motion has been accepted, no other legislative business should be conducted.  Congress MP Manish Tewari had said that it is “unfortunate” that Bill after Bill is being passed in the Lok…

PM Modi meets Young Liu, the chairman of Taiwanese firm Foxconn, and welcomes the Taiwanese firm’s plans to expand semiconductor manufacturing in India.  India is becoming an excellent conductor for semiconductor investments,” PM Modi said.  ‘Ecosystem for semiconductor chips in India is very brave’: said Foxconn chief Young Liu.  Foxconn is the world’s largest contract electronics maker.  PM Modi meets Foxconn chief, welcomes Taiwanese firm’s plans to expand semiconductor manufacturing in India. Young Liu, the chairman of Taiwanese firm Foxconn met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gandhinagar. “The PM welcomed…

India and Japan have discussed collaboration in areas such as semiconductors, and supply chains, aiming for $35.9bn Japanese investment in India by 2027.  The talks also focused on enhancing cooperation in defence equipment and technology.  As part of their discussions, they explored cooperation within multilateral and plurilateral frameworks, which included the Quad grouping involving the United States and Australia.  Earlier India and Japan signed a MoU on semiconductor development, which includes design, manufacturing, equipment research, and talent development.  India and Japan have a robust economic relationship, with trade between the…

The 4th and last Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group and Environment and Climate Ministers meeting concluded with significant discussions today in Chennai, with consensual adoption of an Outcome document the Chennai High Level Principles for a Sustainable and Resilient Blue/Ocean-based Economy. This document will be submitted to the Leaders for their consideration to be annexed to the G20 New Delhi Leader’s Declaration 2023. The Ministers also adopted the Outcome Document and the Chair’s Summary. The Ministerial meeting, represented by Shri Bhupender Yadav, Hon’ble Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, was…

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed the G20 Environment and Climate Ministers’ Meet in Chennai via video message today. Welcoming the dignitaries to Chennai, the Prime Minister remarked that the city is rich in culture and history. He also urged them to explore the ‘must visit’ destination of Mamallapuram which is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one can experience inspiring stone carvings and its great beauty. Quoting the great poet Thiruvalluvar from about two thousand years ago, the Prime Minister said, “Even the oceans will shrink, if the…

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) urged the top court to transfer the trial outside Manipur in the case for the conclusion of the trial in a time-bound manner.  The Centre informed the Supreme Court that the Manipur naked women parade case was transferred to CBI.  The government has “zero tolerance towards any crimes against women”- It said.  An all-women team of one senior special (psychiatrist), one specialist (psychiatry) and one psychologist from the district hospital in Churachandpur was deputed to assist the victims,” it said.  The Centre informed the…