Politics

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to Present Budget on July 23

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July 6, 2024

Key Highlights: Announcement Details: India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the full Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 in the Lok Sabha on July 23. This announcement was made by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on July 5. The Budget Session of Parliament will run from July 22 to August 12, subject…
‘Who’s the Dictator?’ BJP on Rahul Gandhi vs PM Modi Videos During Lok Sabha Session

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July 4, 2024

What Happened During the Lok Sabha Session? On Wednesday, the BJP shared two videos highlighting contrasting behaviors of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a Lok Sabha session. The first video shows Rahul Gandhi instructing Opposition members to protest during PM Modi’s Motion of Thanks debate. The second video captures PM…
Rahul Gandhi Protests Expunging of Speech in Parliament

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July 3, 2024

Why Is Rahul Gandhi Protesting the Expunction of His Speech? On Tuesday, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi sent a protest letter to Speaker Om Birla, expressing his “shock” at the decision to expunge portions of his speech delivered in the Lok Sabha on Monday. He argued that the expunged remarks, which criticized Prime Minister…
PM Modi vs Rahul Gandhi: Why the Leader of Opposition Matters

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June 26, 2024

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently predicted that the opposition would soon occupy the visitors’ gallery of Parliament. Four months later, his government faces a significant test with Rahul Gandhi now as the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha. Both leaders shared a notable moment on Wednesday as they escorted the re-elected Lok…
Delhi High Court to Rule on ED’s Plea for Stay on Arvind Kejriwal’s Bail

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June 24, 2024

Overview The Delhi High Court is scheduled to deliver its verdict on Tuesday regarding the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) plea to stay the trial court’s order granting bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. This case pertains to a money laundering investigation linked to a now-scrapped excise policy. Key Details Timeline Current Status The High Court’s verdict…
Mamata Banerjee Condemns Centre’s Unilateral Teesta Water Talks with Bangladesh

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June 24, 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has voiced her objections to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over recent water-sharing discussions between India and Bangladesh. In a three-page letter, Banerjee criticized the Centre’s “unilateral” approach to the Teesta water-sharing proposal, asserting that such decisions should involve state consultation. Key Points: Detailed Concerns: Banerjee urged the Centre to…
Arvind Kejriwal Gets Bail in Excise Policy Case

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June 20, 2024

Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court granted Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal bail in the money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam. Kejriwal, who has been in jail since March 21, received bail on a bond of Rs 1 lakh. The court rejected the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) request to delay the bail order for 48…
Modi’s Global Welcome: A Case Study in International Recognition

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June 20, 2024

In the recent Indian elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership was reaffirmed, leading the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to victory. World leaders, including US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin, congratulated Modi, highlighting the international recognition of his administration. Leaders from France, Germany, Japan, Taiwan, and Italy also extended their congratulations, underscoring Modi’s…
Nitin Gadkari Clarifies After Bihar Bridge Collapse

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June 18, 2024

Key Points: Detailed Breakdown: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari addressed the recent bridge collapse in Bihar’s Araria district, clarifying that the Union Road Transport Ministry was not responsible for its construction. The bridge, spanning 183 meters over the Bakra river near Parharia Ghat, was managed by the Bihar Government’s Rural Development Ministry. Gadkari’s office posted on…
Modi 3.0 Cabinet Ministers: Education Qualifications Revealed

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June 16, 2024

The Narendra Modi-led NDA government, after securing 293 seats in the Lok Sabha elections, took oath on June 9. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in for his third consecutive term, becoming the second Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru to achieve this milestone. The oath-taking ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan included 72 Cabinet ministers and Ministers…