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Jairam Ramesh on Friday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over farmers' protest, alleging that the Center is doing injustice to them. Interacting with media persons in Rohtas, Ramesh said, «When the Modi government brought three black laws, the farmers sat on strike for almost a year. After that, the government withdrew the laws and made many promises to the farmers. These promises have not been fulfilled till date». He was referring to three laws that the Modi government had passed in June 2020, stating that those would bring reforms to the farm sector. However, cultivators started protesting against the legislations in November and ended their agitation after Parliament repealed the three laws in the same month next year. «Now, when the farmers are coming to Delhi again, the Central government is raining tear gas shells on them and spreading nails on their path. The Modi government is committing huge atrocities on them and doing injustice to the farmer bodies of the country,» said the Congress general secretary.

Act East Policy Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said that the Act East Policy, under the stewardship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has reinvigorated India's engagement with its Eastern neighbours, while the country’s relationships with Bangladesh and Bhutan have seen a new era of cooperation in areas of trade, transit and water resources management. Patowary today attended the inaugural session of “Act East through Northeast 2.0 — The Round Table Conference on Inter Country Economic Corridor through Northeast of India for Inclusive Growth” held at a city hotel. Building on the momentum of the previous successful conclave in 2022, the second instalment of the roundtable conference organised by Act East Policy Affairs Department, Govt of Assam aims to explore the fresh opportunities presented by the Act East Policy for the Northeast region. It also seeks to develop a strategic framework for enhancing economic and cultural connections with Southeast Asian countries, with a focus on bolstering bilateral relations with neighbouring Bangladesh and Bhutan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a verbal attack on the Congress party, alleging that its primary agenda revolves around opposition to him, describing it as ‘Modi Virodh’ and ‘Ghor Modi Virodh’. PM Modi made these remarks while addressing the program ‘Developed India-Developed Rajasthan’. He said, "Congress has only one agenda, to abuse Modi...they don't even take the name of Vikshit Bharat because Modi works for it.

health guarantee of everyone, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha launched the Chief Minister Jan Arogya Yojana (CM-JAY) on Thursday, a health insurance scheme that will provide coverage of Rs 5 lakh to 4.15 lakh families in the state. The launch took place at Netaji Subhas Vidyaniketan, Agartala, where Saha expressed that this initiative is a gift from the double-engine Government for the people of Tripura. “People who have not been covered under Ayushman Bharat or any other government insurance scheme will benefit from the Chief Minister Jan Arogya Yojana. Healthcare is now accessible and affordable to all. CM-JAY is a landmark step towards ensuring the health guarantee for everyone, enabling beneficiaries to receive medical benefits of up to Rs. 5 lakh," stated Saha.

There are some things the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) can take for granted. Such as its hold on the so-called Hindu vote, no matter how defined, and its poll prospects bumped up by the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Farmers' meeting with Centre on Thursday amid chaos at Delhi borders: 10 points A number of public intellectuals and artists issued a joint statement on Wednesday in support of the joint call by the workers and farmers for a sectoral industrial strike and Grameen Bharat Bandh on February 16. Farmers’ leaders to meet union ministers after police use pellet guns, tear gas A total of 34 people signed the joint statement, which appeals to people from all walks of life "to extend all support to this momentous action" of the farmers and the workers.

New Delhi: Just months after raising their bilateral relationship to the level of a strategic partnership, India and Greece are looking to deepen cooperation in defence and shipping, according to persons aware of the matter. The two sides are discussing defence sales by India to Greece, in line with New Delhi’s goal of tripling defence exports to $5 billion over the next few years.

International Energy Agency's member countries have begun talks with India on its application to become a full member of the Paris-based agency of 31 nations, IEA said on Wednesday. In a statement issued after IEA's 2024 ministerial meeting in Paris, the agency said the talks with India are in recognition of the country's "strategic importance" in tackling global energy and climate challenges. «The Ministerial gave the IEA a strong mandate to deepen cooperation with major emerging economies. This includes starting discussions with India on its request for full IEA membership,» it added. India, which joined the IEA as an associate member in 2017, sent a formal request for full membership in October 2023.

Narendra Modi ceremoniously unveiled the first Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi on February 14, 2024. His address following the inauguration encompassed a range of sentiments, from requesting a standing ovation for UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to embracing the identity of a devotee of Mother India, as he referred to himself as «Maa Bharti ka Pujari.» Here's a breakdown of the key points from PM Modi's Abu Dhabi speech. UAE's Golden Chapter During the inauguration, Modi praised the UAE's leadership, stating, «The UAE has written a golden chapter» by allowing the construction of the temple. He acknowledged the years of hard work and dreams invested in the project, emphasising its spiritual significance for the Hindu community. He also mentioned the blessings of Swaminarayan, the founder of the BAPS movement.

Mandir in Abu Dhabi is witnessing an overwhelming influx of people, resonating with enthusiastic «Modi-Modi» chants, as they eagerly await the historic inauguration ceremony by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. As the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, the BAPS Mandir has become a focal point of cultural and spiritual significance, drawing devotees from various corners. The atmosphere is charged with excitement as the faithful gather in huge numbers to witness the culmination of years of dedication and hard work that have gone into the construction of this magnificent temple.

Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India brings talent and innovation to the table and the International Energy Agency (IEA) will benefit if the world's fastest growing major economy plays a bigger role in the Paris-based organisation. In a recorded message for the ministerial meeting of the IEA, he said India has surpassed its Paris climate targets ahead of schedule and remains firmly committed to addressing the global issue. Prime Minister Modi said India's carbon emissions account for only four per cent of the global total despite it being home to 17 per cent of the global population and undertaking some of the world's largest energy access initiatives. Congratulating the IEA on its 50th anniversary, the prime minister said, «I am sure that the IEA will benefit when India plays a bigger role in it.»

Narendra Modi on Wednesday met his UAE counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and discussed a wide range of areas of bilateral cooperation including trade and investment. «Strengthening India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership! PM @narendramodi met VP & PM of UAE @HHShkMohd in Dubai. Discussions covered a wide range of areas of bilateral cooperation including trade & investment, technology, education, and people-to-people ties,» said a post on the official X handle of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). In another meeting with Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina, Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to further strengthen India-Madagascar partnership and help in the developmental journey of his island nation. A first meeting between the two leaders, Modi and Rajoelina met on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit here.

Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party leader Arshid Mehmood Khan Wednesday joined the BJP along with a number of his supporters in Jammu. Khan, a three-time sarpanch from Dandesar village of Nowshera, and his supporters were welcomed into the BJP by the party's J&K president Ravinder Raina and other senior leaders, including former deputy chief minister Kavinder Gupta and MP Jugal Kishore. The former PDP leader had unsuccessfully contested the 2008 assembly elections from the Nowshera constituency of Rajouri district Addressing a press conference after the joining, Raina said the BJP was ready for elections in the Union territory.

₹90 for this 52-kilometer stretch from Nerul to Mantralaya. “We have planned at least four services and two air-conditioned electric buses will ply through the bridge," NMMT manager Yogesh Kaduskar said as quoted by HT.

Congress on Wednesday accused the central government of giving tax benefits to a few chosen big corporate conglomerates and doing «anyay» (injustice) to the poor and common people of the country. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the money generated from personal income tax is higher than corporate tax and alleged this is a direct result of Prime Minister Narendra Modi giving corporate tax cut to his chosen friends while the poor are reeling under the onslaught of price rise and high taxes. «For the first time in over three decades (excluding the 2020-21 pandemic), the Union government is generating more money from personal income tax (Rs 10 lakh crore) than it is from corporate tax (Rs 9 lakh crore). »This is the direct result of PM Modi giving his close friends a Rs 1.84 lakh crore handout in the form of the September 2019 corporate tax cut just before he left for Houston's Howdy Modi event to boost Trump's re-election campaign," he said in a post on X.

Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra Teni on Wednesday said BJP has always been a party of farmers and has worked for ensuring positive changes in their life. Talking to PTI Videos, Teni said the BJP government started the crop insurance scheme to compensate the farmers for the loss of crop, and added that it always works to end the problems of the farmers. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha are marching towards Delhi to press the Centre to accept several demands, including enactment of a law to guarantee a minimum support price (MSP) for crops. «BJP has always been a party of farmers and has done big works for them. While Atal Bihari Vajpayee started Kisan Credit Card, Prime Minister Narendra Modi started Kisan Samman Nidhi after taking oath,» he said.

Tens of thousands of Indian farmers are marching toward the capital to demand guaranteed crop prices, renewing a movement from two years ago that succeeded in getting the government to repeal contentious new agricultural laws

Pulwama on this day in 2019. He said on X, “I pay homage to the brave heroes who were martyred in Pulwama. Their service and sacrifice for our nation will always be remembered." The Pulwama attack remains the deadliest terror attack on India's state security personnel in Kashmir since 1989.

PM Modi to inaugurate Swaminarayan sect’s BAPS temple in Abu Dhabi, UAE: Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate UAE's historic BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Abu Dhabi on February 14, marking a significant moment for the city's Hindu community. Public access begins March 1st. PM Modi to visit Doha, bilateral meeting with Emir of Qatar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday after concluding his visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), foreign secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said at a press conference on Monday.

UAE temple opening LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi. BAPS represents a socio-spiritual Hindu faith rooted in the Vedas, pioneered by Bhagwan Swaminarayan in the late 18th century and formally established in 1907 by Shastriji Maharaj.The proposal of the Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi came during the first visit of PM Modi to the UAE in 2015 after which the government allocated land for the BAPS temple.

PM Modi. He also noted that the strong ties between the two nations serve as a model for international cooperation. PM Modi is set to participate in the World Government Summit 2024 which will be held in Dubai as a Guest of Honour and deliver a special keynote address at the Summit.