Ahead of Lok Sabha elections 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Tamil Nadu’s Vellore. While addressing the meeting, he hit out at Congress, DMK over ‘Katchatheevu’ row and said that the whole country is discussing another hypocrisy of Congress and DMK party.“Today the whole country is discussing another hypocrisy of Congress and the DMK party. When Congress was in government, these people gave Kachchatheevu Island to Sri Lanka. In which cabinet was this decision taken? For whose benefit was this decision taken? Congress is silent on this. Thousands of fishermen from Tamil Nadu have been arrested for going near that island...NDA government is continuously releasing such fishermen and bringing them back. Not only this, five fishermen were given death sentences but I brought them back alive. DMK and Congress are not only the culprits of the fishermen but also the culprits of the country,” said PM Modi.
10 April,2024 02:57 PM IST
Launching an attack on Congress over the Katchatheevu Island, PM Modi during a public meeting in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut on March 31, PM Modi said that Congress and its INIDA bloc’s allies cut off a part of “Maa Bharti” and separated it from India. "Today, another anti-national act of Congress has come before the country. Katchatheevu is an island in Tamil Nadu, off the coast of India, between Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu and this island is extremely important from the perspective of national security. When the country became independent, we had this island, and it was an integral part of India but 4-5 decades ago, Congress said that this Island was of no use and cut off a part of Maa Bharti and separated it from India..."
01 April,2024 11:54 AM IST
PM Modi on March 17 held a public meeting in AP’s Palnadu joined by TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu and Janasena chief Pawan KalyanIt was the first occasion, the 3 leaders shared the stage in a rally ahead of the Lok Sabha Polls 2024 However, an unmissable incident occurred when PM Modi interrupted Pawan Kalyan’s speech Interrupting Kalyan’s speech, PM Modi asked some of his supporters to climb down lamp post. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, noticed people climbing the structure on which lights were fixed and immediately interrupted Jana Sena Party president Pawan Kalyan, who was addressing the gathering, to urge them to come down from the lamp post. Watch video.
18 March,2024 12:58 PM IST
Arvind Kejriwal on Feb 26 admitted his mistake before Supreme Court in connection with a 2018 defamation case against him. Kejriwal submitted before SC that retweeting the video which was allegedly defamatory and was circulated by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in 2018, was a “mistake”. AAP chief has approached apex court, challenging Feb 5 order of the Delhi HC refusing to quash summons issued against him. During the hearing, Kejriwal’s lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi too said, “There is no problem in admitting that this was a mistake if…” Bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta directed trial court not to proceed with the defamation case against him for time being
27 February,2024 11:55 AM IST
Indian-Maldives Spat: With the ongoing issue where the Maldives has been facing a boycott from India, which is one of its biggest sources of tourism. This started after three of its officials made derogatory remarks against PM Modi over his Lakshadweep visit. Amid the India-Maldives row, foreign tourists are now vouching for India’s top destinations, including tourist attractions, and others. Located 36.6 km northeast of Male, the capital of the Maldives is Dhiffushi Island, which is a part of Kaafu Atoll. The foreign visitors in Maldives shared the experiences of their visits to various Indian states and lauded Indian traditions. With around 1,200 people living on this little island, the main source of economic activity here is tourism and fishing.
13 January,2024 04:23 PM IST
Following months of wrestlers’ protests against the then Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Sanjay Singh, aide of Brij Bhushan, was elected as the new president on Dec 21. Meanwhile, the protesting wrestlers were extremely unhappy with the appointment of the new chief. Expressing displeasure over his appointment, Indian wrestler Sakshee Malik broke down and declared ‘quitting’ from wrestling. On being asked about Sakshee Malik retirement from the gamer, Brij Bhushan Singh said he had nothing to do with it. Notably, the wrestlers have been protesting against the former WFI chief since months over sexual harassment allegations.
21 December,2023 08:51 PM IST
In a major jolt to ‘expansionist’ China, Italy withdrew from Xi Jinping’s ‘ambitious’ Belt and Road initiative. Italy, the only G7 nation to be part of BRI, quit the economic corridor dismissing fears of damaging Italian economy, said govt sources. Italy became part of BRI in 2019 after ignoring warnings from US that it might let China control sensitive technologies. As per Reuters, Italian PM Meloni wanted to withdraw from the deal as it hadn’t brought “significant gains” to Italy. However, China has not reacted after the Italy Government’s move regarding the Belt and Road initiative. Notably, more than 100 countries have signed agreements with China to cooperate on BRI projects since the scheme was launched in 2013. Italy’s move to quit BRI came as Italy is likely to elevate ties with India making several engagements between countries. India and China are at odds on many issues varying from trade to border disputes. Notably, Indian PM Narendra Modi met Italian PM Giorgia Meloni during the COP28 Summit in Dubai. The heads of the countries also held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of recently concluded G20 in Delhi in September. Italy and India are among the countries who signed India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor project initiative in Delhi.
07 December,2023 04:41 PM IST | Mumbai
PM Modi recently reacted to the ‘Melodi’ selfie taken by Italian PM Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the COP28 Summit. PM Modi, taking to his official X Handle, re-shared the selfie with caption ‘It’s always a delight meeting friends.’ Italian PM Giorgia Meloni posted a selfie with PM Modi on X with remarks, “Good friends at COP28,” followed by hashtag ‘Melodi.’The two world leaders met on the sidelines of the COP28 Summit in the United Arab Emirates. PM Modi and several world leaders arrived at the venue of the COP28 Summit on December 01. Several world leaders, including PM Modi, UK PM Rishi Sunak, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, and the EU President, posed for photographs. The 2023 UN Climate Change Conference is being convened from November 30 to December 12 in Dubai, UAE.
03 December,2023 11:43 AM IST
Vivek Agnihotri Birthday: On the occasion of Vivek Agnihotri's birthday, let's listen in to a throwback interview of 'The Kashmir Files' director talk about the struggles he had to face and the hurdles he had to cross while making 'The Kashmir Files'. Vivek mentioned that one of the biggest struggles was funding which he was unable to receive plus actors prefer big banner films which he doesn't bring to the table. He said that Bollywood is a spineless, cowardly industry and a non-thinking industry. Watch the full video for more!
10 November,2023 08:35 PM IST
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni conveyed her birthday greetings to PM Modi on his 73rd Birthday. Taking to X, the Italian PM Meloni referred to PM Modi as a dear friend dedicated to shaping the future. Earlier this month, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni held talks with PM Modi during her visit to India for the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Summit. Interestingly PM Modi and Giorgia Meloni are among most popular leaders in world, according to US-based Morning Consult. During her India visit, Meloni also held talks with her British Counterpart Rishi Sunak. Notably, the Italian PM during her maiden visit to India in March called PM Modi “the most loved” leader in the world. On PM Modi’s 73rd birthday, warm birthday wishes have been pouring in from across the world.
18 September,2023 01:21 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
