Modi and Putin greet each other outside the Russian Presidential Palace before their private dinner and meeting.
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Integration of POK into India could have been feasible if NDA won 400 plus seats, says Union minister
Integrating the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) into India and reclaiming the land captured by China in 1962 would have become feasible had the NDA won 400 plus seats in Lok Sabha elections, Union minister and Shiv Sena MP Prataprao Jadhav claimed on Sunday.
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BJP takes a dig at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi
Party workers have pledged to take PM's message to every house of Delhi, says BJP leader
During a press interaction, Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva said, "The party workers have taken a pledge that the Vijay Sankalp that we have started for the seven seats in 2024 will continue uninterrupted till the Delhi Assembly elections in 2025."
Rahul Gandhi to visit Manipur today
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit Manipur on July 8 in what would be his third visit to the northeastern state since violence broke out there in May last year.
Jharkhand cabinet likely to be expanded after Hemant Soren trust vote today
While the JMM, Congress, and RJD legislators were hopeful of securing a successful outcome in the trust vote, opposition BJP asserted that it wouldn't be easy for the ruling alliance.
Watch | Rahul Gandhi visits Assam flood relief camp on way to Manipur
Modi has not given an inch of land to China: Giriraj Singh counters Mallikarjun Kharge's claims
Kharge shared a media report on X which cited satellite images to claim that China's military is digging in for a long haul in the area around Pangong Lake in eastern Ladakh, having constructed underground bunkers to store weapons and fuel and hardened shelters for armoured vehicles at a key base in the region.
We should also focus on infrastructure in the region: Ladakh MP
"In the last few years, especially along the LAC and Pangong Lake, many developments have taken place. China has infiltrated into our territory to an extent and the people living along the border areas are worried about their land. But at the same time, our Army is deployed and protecting our land with full dedication. We should also focus on infrastructure in the region, including tunnels, roads and bridges. The government is already working on these aspects and an excellent infrastructure is being built in the region," Ladakh MP Mohmad Haneefa said. (ANI)
BJP leader Ramniwas Rawat takes oath as Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister
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Assam Congress urges Rahul to raise issue of perennial floods in state in Parliament
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday addressed the ongoing flood situation in the state, attributing it to geographical factors beyond the state's control. ''The devastating second wave of floods in the state were mainly due to the cloudburst in neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh'', he told reporters after reviewing the flood situation in Kamrup district. (PTI)
After PM said normalcy returned to Manipur, everyone believed it, but situation in relief camps different as Rahul heard, says Congress state president
Can anyone name a vegetable which is less than Rs 45 per kg?: Tejashwi Yadav flags rising food costs in Bihar
Jairam Ramesh has three questions for PM Modi as he heads to Russia
The Congress leader asked the following -
1. India inherited a rich relationship with first the USSR and later Russia due to the astute diplomacy and strategic initiatives of various Congress Governments through the decades. More recently, in his ten years as Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh met Vladmir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev (the two Presidents of Russia who served during his tenure) 16 times in India or Russia. By comparison, this is only Mr. Modi’s 11th meeting with President Putin after 10 years in office. While his propagandists make grand claims of having stopped the war between Russia and Ukraine, have relations between the two countries taken cooled off somewhat under Mr. Modi’s watch?
2. Between FY14 and FY23, India’s exports to Russia stagnated, falling from $3.17 billion to $3.14 billion. Meanwhile, the import bill has surged exponentially, rising from $6.34 billion to $46.21 billion. Such a lopsided trade relationship is unsustainable in the long-term, and has deleterious consequences for our domestic industry. Is a rectification of this trade imbalance on the agenda for the non-biological Prime Minister’s talks with President Putin? What is his vision to improve the trade balance between the two countries?
3. According to the Indian Embassy in Moscow, at least 50 Indian nationals have joined the Russian Army. At least two individuals have already been confirmed as fatalities of the war. Many others have been ‘duped’ into fighting a war where they have no stake, aside from a chance to escape the poverty and unemployment crisis that the non-biological Prime Minister has perpetuated domestically. Will the non-biological Prime Minister take up the cause of these youth? Will he ensure their safe return to India as soon as possible?
Chief Minister Hemant Soren moves confidence motion in Jharkhand Assembly
Jharkhand BJP MLAs, meanwhile, protested outside the Assembly.
Watch | Hemant Soren arrives at the assembly
If BJP gets even 1 seat in 2025...: Atishi makes big claim citing Delhi's water troubles
"...In 2020 (elections), the BJP gave the slogan of crossing 45 (seats) but got only 8. Now in 2025, the kind of scams they are constantly doing to trouble the people of Delhi, whether it is stopping Delhi's water supply through their Haryana govt, whether it is a conspiracy to spoil Delhi's government schools... I am telling you today with full confidence that if the BJP gets even 1 seat in 2025, it will be a big thing for them," the AAP leader said. (PTI)
Rahul Gandhi visits relief camps in Manipur's Jiribam
In Pics | Rahul Gandhi meets Assam flood victims
Rahul with Assam flood victims
Rahul with Assam flood victims
Rahul with Assam flood victims
Rahul with Assam flood victims
I am their soldier in Parliament, says Rahul after meeting Assam flood victims
In Pics | Rahul Gandhi meets victims of Manipur violence
Rahul meets victims of Manipur violence
Rahul meets victims of Manipur violence
Rahul meets victims of Manipur violence
Rahul meets victims of Manipur violence
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad feels Rahul is 'politicising' issue
Hemant Soren government wins trust vote in Jharkhand Assembly amid opposition walkout
The Hemant Soren government on Monday won the trust vote in the Jharkhand Assembly amid an opposition walkout.
Manipur needs a healing touch: RJD leader on Rahul's visit
Money being distributed ahead of Vikravandi bypoll, alleges BJP's Sarath Kumar
Central government has surrendered before China: AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj
Rahul Gandhi reaches Manipur's Imphal; relief camp visit, call to Governor on the cards
Watch: Hemant Soren thanks Speaker after winning trust vote
Congress leaders protest in Ranchi against Chhattisgarh government over hiked electricity bills
Watch | Rahul Gandhi visits relief camp in Manipur's Churachandpur
Watch | Rahul Gandhi interacts with people displaced by ethnic violence at a relief camp in Manipur's Churachandpur
Maha CM Eknath Shinde says he is 'deeply alarmed by the rise in hit-and-run incidents in Maharashtra'
As the BMW hit-and-run case involving the son of a influential Shiv Sena leader has snowballed into a political furore in the state, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde has promised to ensure that 'justice is served'. In a X Post, Shinde said, "I am deeply alarmed by the rise in hit-and-run incidents in Maharashtra. It is intolerable that the powerful and influential misuse their status to manipulate the system...The lives of ordinary citizens are precious to us. ...I have directed the State Police department to handle these cases with the utmost seriousness and ensure justice is served. In addition, we are implementing stricter laws and harsher penalties for hit-and-run offenders. No one, whether rich, influential, or the offspring of bureaucrats or ministers, affiliated with any party, will have immunity as long as I am the Chief Minister of the State. I have zero tolerance for injustice. Let it be clear: my administration stands firmly with the victims and their families. We are committed to creating a safer Maharashtra for all its citizens."
Glimpses from Rahul Gandhi's visit to Jiribam Higher Secondary School relief camp in Manipur
Rahul Gandhi leaves after visiting a relief camp at Tuibong village in Manipur’s Churachandpur district.
Modi has departed for his two-day visit to Russia
What connection Aarudhra gold scam has with BSP state president Armstrong should be investigated: TN Congress president Selvaperunthagai K
"...From the past two days, I was in the funeral. Everybody is talking about the Aarudhra gold scam and the BJP connection. What connection Aarudhra gold scam has with BSP state president Armstrong should be investigated...," said Tamil Nadu Congress president Selvaperunthagai K.
BSP leader Armstrong's murder had sent shockwaves through the state.
Earlier today, Modi tweeted his plans about his 3-day trip
Over the next three days, will be in Russia and Austria. These visits will be a wonderful opportunity to deepen ties with these nations, with whom India has time tested friendship. I also look forward to interacting with the Indian community living in these countries.PM Narendra Modi before his flight to Russia
Delhi High Court reserves the order on a plea by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's close aide and former PA Bibhav Kumar seeking direction to declare his arrest by Delhi Police as illegal
Campaigning for Amarwara by-elections to conclude at 5 pm, says Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav
"Campaign for Amarwara election (by-elections) will conclude at 5 pm. I have come from Bhopal. The kind of response we are getting from the people - they are very happy with PM Modi and the BJP...I am confident that Kamlesh Shah will break all records," Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav told ANI.
WATCH: Russian artists in Moscow rehearse Indian dances ahead of PM Modi's arrival
Jharkhand Cabinet Expansion: CM Hemant Soren arrives at Raj Bhavan in Ranchi
Ex-Jharkhand CM Champai Soren takes oath as minister in Hemant Soren govt
Rahul visits a relief camp in Moirang, Manipur
Jharkhand Cabinet Expansion: Congress' Rameshwar Oraon takes oath in Hemant Soren's govt
Indians in Moscow await PM Modi's arrival at the hotel
Swearing-in ceremony of ministers in CM Hemant Soren led Jharkhand cabinet underway in Ranchi
Cong leader Rameshwar Oraon, RJD's Satyanand Bhokta, Baidyanath Ram of JMM take oath as ministers in Hemant Soren govt in Jharkhand after Champai Soren.
His (Rahul Gandhi) third visit to Manipur post-violence; ZERO Modi visits to Manipur: Congress
Jharkhand Cabinet Expansion: Chief Minister Hemant Soren and newly sworn-in ministers greet Governor CP Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan in Ranchi
Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi arrives at Raj Bhavan in Imphal to meet Governor Anusuiya Uikey
Jharkhand Governor CP Radhkrishnan congratulates new Jharkhand CM and ministers
“My best wishes to all the new ministers and to the new Chief Minister (Hemant Soren). We always go by the Constitution. The Constitution expects the needs of the poorest of the poor to be addressed. I am expecting only that from this new government,” saysJharkhand Governor CP Radhkrishnan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Russia to hold summit talks with President Vladimir Putin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Moscow, Russia. The First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Denis Manturov received him. In a rare gesture, Manturov will also accompany PM Modi to the hotel from the airport in the same car. PM Modi is on a two-day official visit to Russia.
WATCH: Outside The Carlton Hotel in Moscow ahead of PM Modi's arrival
WATCH: PM Modi receives a ceremonial welcome on his arrival in Moscow
Russian artists in Moscow, Russia dance on Hindi songs to welcome PM Narendra Modi.
Azad Samaj Party Chief and MP Chandrashekhar Azad meets with victims and their families in UP’s Hathras
After meeting with the Hathras stampede victims, Azad spoke to reporters, saying, "Some injured people are here (admitted in the local hospital) with knee and chest pain. I hope as they receive treatment, they will be relieved from pain. If (Bhole) Baba is listening, I appeal to him to monetarily help the victims. If he doesn’t take care of his devotees, then who will? If he does not extend help, then the public should also understand that they should stay away from such hypocritical people."
PM Modi arrives at The Carlton in Moscow
PM Modi's first official statement after reaching Russia
Arrived in Moscow. We look forward to further deepening the special and privileged strategic partnership between our countries, especially in futuristic areas of cooperation. Strengthening ties between our countries will greatly benefit our peoples.PM Modi in Russian language social media post on X
PM Modi greets members of Indian diaspora upon his arrival at The Carlton in Moscow, Russia
LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi concludes meeting with Governor Anusuiya Uikey in Imphal, leaves Raj Bhavan
Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai meets bereaved family of Tamil Nadu BSP president K Armstrong; plans Delhi visit to sort out law and order issues in TN
Speaking to the press, Annamalai said, "Tomorrow morning, 5 senior leaders of Tamil Nadu BJP, under the leadership of MoS L Murugan, are going to meet media in Delhi regarding law and order issues (in Tamil Nadu)." He added, "17 incidents have taken place recently In Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu BJP senior leaders are going to meet the National Human Rights Commission Chairman and other officials in Delhi. Justice needs to prevail in Tamil Nadu BSP president late K. Armstrong murder case. So we are requesting Union Minister Amit Shah to investigate the case."
Rahul Gandhi says as LoP he will 'apply pressure on govt to act' after his third visit to conflict-stricken Manipur
"...It's the third time I have come here since the problem started and it has been a tremendous tragedy. I was expecting some improvement in the situation but I was disappointed to see that the situation is still nowhere near what it should be. I visited the camps and heard the people there, heard their pain. I came here to listen to them, to build confidence in them and as somebody who is in the opposition, to try and apply pressure on the govt so that it acts. Here, the need of the hour is peace. Violence is hurting everybody. Thousands of families have been harmed, properties have been destroyed, family members have been killed and I have never seen anywhere in India what is going on here. The State is completely split in two and it is a tragedy for everybody involved. I want to tell all the people of Manipur, I come here as your brother, I come here as somebody who wants to help you, who wants to work with you to bring back peace in Manipur..."Rahul Gandhi after meeting those displaced by Manipur violence
Election Commission of India has accepted the demand raised by the ‘Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar’ (NCP-SCP) to accept voluntary contributions from public in view of the ensuing State Assembly Elections in Maharashtra
An 8-member delegation of the NCP-SCP led by their working President Supriya Sule met the Commission today at Nirvachan Sadan. The party had requested the Commission to issue a communication/certificate recording the status of the party for the purpose of accepting voluntary contributions from public.
ECI in its communication dated July 8, 2024, has authorized the party to ‘accept any amount of contribution voluntarily offered to it by any person or company other than a government company’ in compliance under Section 29 B and Section 29C of the Representation of People Act, 1951, which govern the contribution to all political parties. (ANI)
'Memorable welcome in Moscow!' tweets Modi about interaction with Indian diaspora
Putin to host PM Modi for 'private dinner': MEA
PM Modi has arrived in Moscow for the 22nd India-Russia annual summit. At airport, he was received by 1st Deputy Prime Minister. He was also given a ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour. 1st Deputy Prime Minister accompanied him to the hotel. At hotel, PM Modi was welcomed by a large gathering of Indian community members. In the evening, he will be hosted by President Putin for a private dinnerRandhir Jaiswal, MEA Spokesperson