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'Recognition of India's growing stature:' BJP's Naveen Jindal congratulates PM Modi on receiving Slovakia's highest civilian honour

BJP Kurukshetra MP Naveen Jindal on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on being conferred with Slovakia's 'Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class),' describing the honour as a testament to India's growing stature and influence on the global stage.

The Economic Times · Jun 16

From Rs 75 in cash to the Lok Sabha spotlight: The obscure party at the centre of the TMC rebellion

An unknown political party, the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, is now central to national politics. Twenty Trinamool Congress MPs announced a merger with the NCPI. This move, if approved, would significantly change the Lok Sabha's composition. The NCPI, previously with minimal presence, would become a major force. The development…

The Economic Times · Jun 16

'Five guarantee schemes will not be stopped': Siddaramaiah slams BJP for "false propoganda"

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assures that the Congress party's five guarantee schemes will continue indefinitely. He labels opposition claims as false propaganda driven by political frustration. Siddaramaiah highlights Karnataka's economic achievements, questioning the opposition's narrative of bankruptcy. He also points out that the BJP has copied the Karnataka model…

The Economic Times · Jun 16

NCPI welcomes merger with 20 rebel MPs from TMC: 'Why won't I be happy if my party grows?'

Dey said that the decision about the merger from NCPI was taken by the party president, Shewly Kundu, adding that he remains committed to the party's growth and expressed a willingness to engage with the new members to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi and work with the BJP-led National Democratic…

The Economic Times · Jun 15

'Truth will come out': BJP's Nisith Pramanik as Abhishek Banerjee faces ED questioning

Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in the teacher recruitment scam. A BJP leader expressed faith in the system to uncover the truth. The ED is investigating alleged irregularities in primary teacher recruitment. Properties worth crores have been attached. Thousands of appointments were quashed by the Supreme…

The Economic Times · Jun 15

What is NCPI? Why 20 TMC rebel MPs want to join this unknown Tripura party which could emerge as NDA's 2nd largest ally

Twenty dissident TMC MPs have announced a merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), a move they say complies with anti-defection rules and allows them to seek separate recognition in Parliament. A little-known political party that once fielded just three candidates in the Tripura Assembly elections has unexpectedly…

The Economic Times · Jun 15

The NCPI gambit: TMC rebels' unlikely escape route runs through an obscure party

Twenty Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs have joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. This move bypasses legal hurdles and allows them to maintain their parliamentary presence. The strategy aims to create political space outside Mamata Banerjee's control. The BJP benefits from parliamentary support without immediate organizational integration in West…

The Economic Times · Jun 15

UP: NSUI protests against paper leaks, demands Pradhan's resignation

National Students' Union of India workers marched in Lucknow protesting against paper leaks in competitive examinations. They also demonstrated against the arrest of party members who raised these issues. The march was stopped by police, leading to a confrontation. NSUI demanded accountability from the Union Education Minister and a ban…

The Economic Times · Jun 14

TMC turmoil deepens: Rebel camp to merge with NCPI, extends support to NDA; party MPs call it "betrayal"

A major split has rocked the Trinamool Congress. Twenty Lok Sabha MPs have joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. They will now support Prime Minister Narendra Modi's National Democratic Alliance. The rebel MPs have requested a separate sitting in Parliament. This move marks a significant political development. The party's…

The Economic Times · Jun 14

Ashok Gehlot backs Rahul as INDIA bloc face, says contest should be 'Modi Vs Rahul'

He also said the time has come for "BJP versus all" rather than "Congress versus all", and claimed that if former prime minister Indira Gandhi were in power today, she would have banned a party like the BJP for practising politics in the name of religion.

The Economic Times · Jun 14