PM interacts with hackathon team in Mysuru Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually interacted with students from NIT Tiruchirappalli taking part in the ‘Smart India Hackathon 2023’ on Tuesday. The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023
Indian government accused of attack on democracy as 141 MPs suspended Opposition politicians excluded from rest of winter session for protesting against parliament security breach The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023
As Lok Sabha election draws near, PM Modi launches survey on NaMo app PM Modi launched the “Jan Man Survey” on the NaMo app with exhaustive questions on the performance of his government The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023
Why were 141 India opposition MPs suspended from parliament? More than 100 MPs have been suspended from parliament in move the the opposition calls ‘a complete purge’. Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2023
BJP is making efforts to bring funds from the Centre: Bommai Former CM Basavaraj Bommai discusses good development of CM Siddaramaiah & PM Modi's meeting, & need for funds from Centre & State. The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023
Netanyahu calls Modi to discuss maritime threat in Red Sea PM Modi held a “productive” conversation with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on the Israel-Hamas conflict including “shared concerns” over the safety of maritime traffic in the region. The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023
Here are the big stories from Karnataka today Karnataka Today newsletter: What does the State advisory on Covid JN.1 subvariant say, and more The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023
US lawyer allegedly targeted in Indian murder plot still receiving death threats Attempt to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, an American Sikh, was foiled by undercover law enforcement agents The Guardian - US · Dec 19, 2023
PM says Opposition’s ‘antics’ will ensure ‘less than their current strength in the Lok Sabha in 2024’ Amid the mass suspension of opposition MPs from both Houses of Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told BJP MPs that the behaviour of Opposition MPs had ensured that the latter may not return to the Lok Sabha “even in their current strength”. The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeks ₹18,177.44 crore drought relief from Centre The State Government sought from the Centre input subsidy of ₹4,663.12 crore, gratuitous relief of ₹12,577.86 crore, funds for drinking water of ₹566.78 crore and animal husbandry interventions of ₹363.68 crore, totalling ₹18,177.44 crore). The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023
Modi govt has granted Rs 12.7 crore as aid to 274 journalists since FY 2020-21 The Narendra Modi government has granted a total of Rs 12.73 crore as financial aid to 274 journalists from the financial year 2020-2021 till November this year, according to a reply in the Lok Sabha. Newslaundry · Dec 19, 2023
‘Grim record’, ‘backsliding of democracy’: Newspapers on mass suspension of Opposition MPs A record 78 opposition members of Parliament – 33 from Lok Sabha and 45 from Rajya Sabha – were suspended yesterday for protesting against the Parliament security breach on December 13. Newslaundry · Dec 19, 2023
Nearly 100 MPs Barred From Indian Parliament Session Nearly 100 opposition lawmakers have been temporarily barred from India's parliament for demanding a debate into last week's protest when a smoke canister was released in the legislature. International Business Times · Dec 18, 2023
T.N. Rains | CM Stalin seeks appointment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tamil Nadu CM requests PM Modi for meeting to discuss Chennai floods & relief efforts in southern districts. The Hindu · Dec 18, 2023
The Hindu · Dec 18, 2023 'Second New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat dons saffron colour, has new features': Railway Min. Prime Minister Narendra Modi to flag off second Vande Bharat train between Varanasi and New Delhi with superior passenger amenities & saffron colour on December 18.
The Hindu · Dec 18, 2023 Morning Digest | Centre sets up secure e-mail for 10,000 users in critical ministries; SCs were never counted in Andaman and Nicobar, now a parliamentary committee sits up and takes notice, and more The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 18, 2023
The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023 New order: On three States and the new BJP governments The Bharatiya Janata Party has considered it wise to comfort its core upper caste base to balance its continuing pivot to Other Backward Classes under Prime Minister Narendra Modi
The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023 Kashi Tamil Sangamam strengthening idea of ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’, says Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches Kashi Tamil Sangamam, mocks Congress' 'garibi hatao' slogan and launches 37 projects worth ₹19,000 crore in Varanasi.
The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023 Winter Session enters last week, impasse continues Opposition parties to review floor strategies amid stand-off in Parliament over suspension of 13 MPs for showing placards. PM Modi takes strong view of security breach, Opposition demands statement from Home Minister.
The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023 Bhutan to have 1,000-sq. km. green city along Assam border ‘connecting South Asia to Southeast Asia’ Bhutan's King announces plans to build a massive "international city" in 1,000 sq. km. area, connecting South Asia with Southeast Asia.
The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023 Guru Teg Bahadur beacon of courage, strength: PM Modi Guru Teg Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, was executed on the orders of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb.
The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023 Parliament breach: Congress says PM Modi ‘running away from debate’ to avoid questions on BJP MP’s role Parliament breach: Opposition accuses PM Modi of running away from debate on security breach in Parliament; Home Minister statement demanded.
The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023 Petroleum Minister Puri visiting Kuwait as PM's special envoy to pay condolences over demise of Emir “Hardeep Singh Puri, the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Housing and Urban Affairs, will be visiting Kuwait as the prime minister’s special envoy.”
The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023 Parliament security breach serious issue, there should be no squabbling over it: PM Modi Parliament security breach: PM Modi calls for no squabbling over security breach in Parliament, emphasizes its seriousness & need for collective spirit to find a solution.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2023 Democracy’s Super Bowl: 40 elections that will shape global politics in 2024 From Russia to South Africa, India to the US, the coming year’s contests could embolden dictators or revitalise democracies