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PM Narendra Modi emphasized BRICS significant role in global economy. Speaking at BRICS summit in Russia, he said the group represents 40% of global population and 30% of the economy. He also lauded the New Development Bank’s $35 billion project approvals, and stressed its importance for the Global South. He advocated for stronger economic ties […]
Isha Foundation said that an event to felicitate spiritual leader Sadhguru in Canada was indefinitely postponed. This comes amid a downturn in India-Canada ties over the probe into Nijjar murder case, which led to tit-for-tat expulsion of diplomats. Isha Foundation said it was jointly decided with Canada India Foundation (CIF) to postpone the event, which […]
PM Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Brics Summit in Russia’s Kazan. He said mutual respect and trust should be the foundation of the ties between the two nations. “We welcome border agreement, mutual trust, respect and sensitivity should be the foundation of our ties. […]
Online food delivery firm Swiggy introduced the ‘Swiggy Seal’ initiative to raise hygiene and food quality standards among restaurant partners. The initiative, which is currently live in Pune, will be gradually scaled up during November to cover over 650 cities across India. “Restaurant have shown high interest, with hundreds of requests for hygiene audits already […]
BSNL chairman announced that the state-owned telecom operation does not have plans to hike tariffs in the near future. Alongside the launch of its new logo and seven new services, the official highlighted that BSNL will focus on improving its quality of services to retain the new consumers. BSNL gained huge number of customers after […]
Bombay High Court asked the Maharashtra government about action taken against the erring police officials in Badlapur sexual assault case. A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan noted that a departmental inquiry has been set up against the errant Badlapur officials. Advocates told the court that charges of dereliction of duty […]
Andhra Pradesh CID conducted simultaneous raids on liquor distilleries across the state. This was done as part of an ongoing investigation into irregularities in liquor production and supply. The operation is expected to continue for two more days. As many as 20 CID teams were dispatched to 30 locations, including distilleries, depots, and retail outlets […]
Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Jagdambika Pal, said that TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee’s actions were undemocratic and anarchist. He said, “One should register his dissent through vote and not resort to violence.” This comes a day after Banerjee’s unruly behavior resulted in him being suspended for one […]
During the Closed Plenary Session of the 16th BRICS Summit, PM Modi expressed India’s readiness to welcome new countries as BRICS partner nations. He emphasized that all decisions should be unanimous and respect the founding members’ views. He also called for timely reforms in global institutions like the UN Security Council and said that BRICS […]
At the BRICS summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday stressed the need for a new multipolar world order, highlighting the organization’s growing influence in international affairs. He urged BRICS members to consider ways to address pressing global issues, including significant regional conflicts. It is essential to ensure that BRICS’s effectiveness is not compromised, ...
The Congress criticized the BJP govt’s truce with China in eastern Ladakh, calling it a complete indictment of PM Modi’s gullibility. In a statement, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh raised 6 questions, expressing doubts over the disengagement deal along the LAC. He urged the govt to ensure that the agreement restores the status quo as of […]
Bengaluru Police on Wednesday arrested Muniraj Reddy, owner of the collapsed under-construction building that killed 5 people, charging him with negligence. Reddy’s son Bhuvan and contractor Muniyappa are also in custody for questioning. Earlier, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar called the building illegal and promised stricter measures, including mandatory construction permissions.
After Priyanka Gandhi filed her nomination from Wayanad, Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday that the constituency now has 2 MPs—an official and an unofficial one—both dedicated to serving Wayanad. He also said that Priyanka sees Wayanad’s people as her family and urged them to support her. Rahul vacated the seat after retaining Rae Bareli, with […]
The Jagannath Temple in Puri and the Sun Temple in Konark have been closed as a precautionary measure against Cyclone Dana, as ordered by the Archaeological Survey of India. The cyclone is forecasted to strike Odisha’s coast between Bhitarkanika Park and Dhamra Port from the night of October 24 to the morning of October 25, […]
As Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra filed her nomination in Wayanad after a roadshow on Wednesday, BJP candidate Navya Haridas began her door-to-door campaign. Haridas, who started campaigning 3 days ago, reported a positive public response and plans to file her nomination on October 24. She criticized Vadra’s brief visit, asserting her commitment to Wayanad […]