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BJP leaders held consultations among themselves and with allies on Friday amid signs that the party is open to joining hands with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar yet again as his ties with INDIA bloc partners nosedive. Former Bihar deputy chief minister and Rajya Sabha member Sushil Kumar Modi, who has been among the state leaders consulted by the BJP top brass, told reporters that doors are never closed permanently for anyone in politics. They open and close as per the necessity, he said, when asked about the party's earlier stand that its doors were closed for Kumar forever after he snapped ties with the BJP in August 2022.

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said that the Congress has a «big responsibility» of taking along smaller parties. When asked about West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee's decision to go solo in the Lok Sabha elections, the former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh said, «Mamata Banerjee has said to fight (alone) so Congress should persuade her.

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed admiration for the leadership of PM Modi, commending India's economic development and independent foreign policy during an interaction with university students in the Kaliningrad Region on 'Russian Student Day'. Putin highlighted India's remarkable economic growth under Modi's leadership and credited the Prime Minister for the nation's achievements. «India has one of the highest rates of economic development and growth in the world, and that too is due to the leadership qualities of the incumbent Prime Minister.

TAIPEI (Reuters) — Taiwan's defence ministry said it detected 23 Chinese air force planes operating around Taiwan and carrying out «joint combat readiness patrols» with Chinese warships on Friday, ahead of high-level China-U.S. talks in Thailand.

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Voters in New Hampshire shared whether the state of the economy was a concern for them ahead of the 2024 election, with some citing continued high costs.

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan's remarks about the previous BRS Government were truly appalling and is a display of her brazen affection towards the Congress party, BRS Working President KT Rama Rao said on Friday dismissing them as "nonsense." Governor Soundararajan in her Republic Day speech today made caustic remarks against the previous government terming it a «dictatorial government» that was run against the constitutional spirit and that the Telangana society has put an end to the 10-year rule. «It (the Governor's comments) is truly appalling, and truly reprehensible, the kind of speech, the kind of words, the kind of nonsense that was coming out through the Raj Bhavan this morning, because for the last 10 years there was a democratically elected government in Telangana.

Republic Day 2024: From Armed forces to Delhi Police, women steal the show “First time all-women contingent March at the Indian Republic Day parade!! Fills with so much pride," a user wrote. “Dominance of women contingent on Kartavya Path," an X user wrote. One user wrote, “This is real India".

Republic Day 2024 LIVE Updates here Airbus and Tata already have multiple agreements in place. Recently, Tata Advanced Systems announced an agreement to manufacture and supply components to Airbus for commercial jets such as the A320 and the A350.

Republic Day ever since, begins with the Preamble. It may not be the law in itself but it is the ideological foundation of the Constitution, the broad principles on which the Constitution was constructed. That's why it took a long debate for the members of the Constituent Assembly, which framed the Constitution, to settle what all will go into the Preamble.

Lok Janshakti Party president Chirag Paswan on Friday disclosed that he was «in constant touch with the top BJP leadership» but termed as «hypothetical» the question whether Chief Minister Nitish Kumar would be acceptable to him as a new NDA partner. Paswan, who had come to the Bihar capital on Thursday evening, spoke to journalists at the airport, saying he has «cancelled» engagements in the state to hold deliberations over the «crucial next few days» in Delhi. «I have been in constant touch with the top BJP leadership.

ties and Taiwan will be topics raised at a meeting between U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Bangkok, building on a pledge by the leaders of the world's two largest economies to deepen dialogue. «During the new round of meetings, (Wang) will state China's position on China-U.S. relations, including the Taiwan issue, and exchange views with the U.S. side on international and regional issues of common interest,» a ministry spokesperson told reporters at a regular press conference.

Chinese car companies are making strides with their stable supply chains and competitive pricing, their low brand awareness and perceived reliability, durability, and safety challenges in the United States may hinder their progress in winning U.S. market share, according to industry experts. Musk's comments coincide with the U.S.

Is Nitish Kumar returning to NDA? A guide to what's happening in Bihar politics On Thursday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah held meetings with Bihar BJP president Samrat Choudhary and other senior leaders from the state, including Sushil Modi and Vijay Kumar Sinha in Delhi as the buzz grew that they are open to welcoming Kumar back into their fold. Bihar's longest-serving chief minister has been cut up with the INDIA bloc for not getting a position in the alliance commensurate with his stature and also favours an early assembly poll to go with the Lok Sabha elections.

Happy Republic Day 2024 Wishes: India is celebrating its 75th Republic Day today 26th January 2024. President Droupadi Murmu hoisted the national flag at 8 am at Kartavya Path. This year French President Emmanuel Macron is attending as the chief guest.

Mahagathbandhan government in Bihar would not remain intact, former CM Jitan Ram Manjhi, who leads the Hindustan Awam Morcha, claimed on Friday. Speaking to reporters, Manjhi claimed that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's statement on dynasty politics was aimed at his allies Congress and RJD. «There is nothing to say much about the political atmosphere in Bihar.

India were not held on Rajpath (now Kartavya Path), the historical avenue that has over time become synonymous with the ceremony, but it was a 1930s-era amphitheatre that became the venue for the festivities after the country got its first president. Iconic public buildings, parks and railway stations dazzled with lights on the night of January 26, 1950 turning the capital city into a «fairyland».

weather pattern has led to a downturn for travel businesses and tour operators. The Economic Times reported that Bollywood film shoots in these regions are on hold, and skiing enthusiasts are withdrawing their plans. "It has been reported that there has not been any booking for film shooting which normally takes place in Gulmarg and Sonmarg in February and March," ET quoted PP Khanna, a board member of the Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH), as saying.

Republic Day outfits, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's yellow pagdi for Republic Day celebrations today was seen as a tribute to Lord Ram, as per a News18 report. The first glimpse of PM Modi's attire for this Republic Day came when he arrived at the National War Memorial to pay homage to those who sacrificed their lives in the service of the nation before the Republic Day parade. Track | Republic Day 2024 LIVE Updates here The prime minister is known to incorporate elements of a particular tribe or area to respect the local culture.

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Republic Day 2024 LIVE The solemn moment was accompanied by the rendition of the national anthem and a 21-gun salute. Also Read: 'Nari shakti', military might at center of parade, over 70,000 personnel deployed in Delhi | 10 points President Murmu and her French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, the chief guest at this year's Republic Day celebrations, were accompanied by the President's Bodyguard, known as ‘Rashtrapati Ke Angrakshak.’ According to ANI, the Gun Salute was presented by the Ceremonial Battery of 871 Field Regiment (SHINGO), formerly HQ 36 Artillery Brigade. Lieutenant Colonel Vikas Kumar, SM, commands the Ceremonial Battery, and Subedar (AIG) Anoop Singh serves as the Gun Position Officer.