Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described the nearly one million-strong Indian community in Australia as a "living bridge" between the two countries, praising its role in strengthening bilateral ties while calling on members of the diaspora to contribute their ideas, expertise and innovation towards India's goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.
Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Thursday demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over the serial bomb blasts taking place in Punjab, alleging that both the state government and the police had remained clueless in dealing with the incidents.
As torrential monsoon showers lashed North-East Delhi and adjoining Ghaziabad on Thursday, pushing several parts of the capital into the heavy rainfall category, the downpour also delivered the cleanest air Delhi has breathed this year.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (EAM) held key talks with Kuwait's top leadership, reviewing the strategic partnership between both nations and discussing the impact of the Gulf conflict on the region and beyond.
The Odisha government will launch an intensive tuberculosis (TB) screening drive in 13,271 high-risk villages and urban wards under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan–100 Day Campaign 2.0, with focus on X-ray-based screening, preventive treatment and regular follow-up of vulnerable populations.
Addressing a press conference here, the Chief Minister said that a sensitive government must act like the head of a family, offering strength and support in moments of adversity.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reiterated “vote theft” charges against the Election Commission, launching the ‘Vote Chori se Azaadi’ campaign with a spoof video inspired by Laapataa Ladies. He urged people to join the movement, change social media DPs, and participate in the upcoming ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar, while the Election Commission asked him to provide proof for his claims.
The arrested person has been identified as Trinamool Congress leader Subir Maity.
"Warm wishes on the commencement of the Parsi New Year! We are all proud of the enduring contributions of Parsis to our nation. May this year bring happiness, prosperity and good health to all. Navroz Mubarak!" PM Modi said in a post on handle X.
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh today said in a statement that the current GST system has become a "Growth Suppressing Tax" due to multiple rate slabs and exemptions, which have facilitated evasion and increased complexity.
