Here are the big stories from Karnataka today Karnataka Today newsletter: State won’t stop Bengaluru bandh, airlines ask passengers to reach KIA early, and more The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023
Nitish Kumar rules out return to NDA; BJP says won't take back even if he begs Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ruled out returning to the NDA while speaking on the sidelines of a function to mark RSS icon Deen Dayal Upadhyay’s birth anniversary The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023
H.D. Deve Gowda writes to PM Narendra Modi urging the Centre to file a review petition in Supreme Court on Cauvery water sharing Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) supremo H.D. Deve Gowda on September 25, 2023 urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately intervene in the Cauvery river water sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and urged the Centre to file a review petition in the Supreme Court. The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023
Rahul Gandhi bats for national OBC census in Chhattisgarh public meeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said his party would conduct a “caste census” if elected to power as only such an exercise would ensure “participation of OBCs, Dalits, tribals and women” The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023
Nitish Kumar rules out return to NDA, BJP says won't take back even if he begs PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday ruled out any possibility of returning to the NDA, which he had junked a year ago, to which the BJP said he would not be welcomed back even if he begged for realignment. The Times of India · Sep 25, 2023
Congress, allies supported women’s reservation Bill under ‘great compulsion’: PM Modi Addressing a massive gathering of BJP workers, ‘Karyakarta Mahakumb’ — that had a fair share of women in attendance — in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal, Mr. Modi dwelt into the three-decades old history of the Bill to slam his political opponents, warning that they were ready to “deceive women if given… The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023
We have a responsibility to defend our citizens, says Canada’s defence minister amid Nijjar row Blair’s statement comes amid nosedive in India-Canada diplomatic ties over killing of Sikh leader The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
‘A tool of political control’: how India became the world leader in internet blackouts For the past five years India has shut down the internet more times than any other country affecting over 120 million people The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2023
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik rates PM Narendra Modi eight on a scale of 10 “Modi has helped in rooting out corruption and is trying his best to serve the people of our country,” Mr. Patnaik said. The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023
Mamata can go to Spain but can’t understand people’s pain: Adhir Ranjan takes dig at Bengal CM Congress West Bengal president slams CM for Spain trip, criticizes Vande Bharat Express, Women's Reservation Bill & Ramesh Bidhuri episode in LS. Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury criticizes CM Mamata Banerjee for her trip to Spain amid dengue spread, Vande Bharat Express, Women's Reservation Bill & Ramesh Bidhuri episode in… The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023
Hyderabad student gets Prime Minister’s appreciation in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ 11-year-old Akarshana Satish has set up 7 libraries with 6,000 books, inspiring others. She began her mission during COVID-19, helping children at MNJ Cancer Hospital. She collected books from various sources and donors, setting up libraries at Sanathnagar police station, Government Juvenile Home for Girls, Gayatri Nagar Association, Coimbatore City… The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023
Playing to the gallery: On incidents that have lowered the majesty of the institution of Parliament Ugly events in the new Parliament building drive home the message that the new building ought to foster healthy dialogue among members, and between the institution and the people The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023
Danish Ali seeks inquiry by Speaker into ‘baseless allegations’ by BJP leader Nishikant Dubey Bahujan Samaj Party MP Danish Ali alleged that a narrative was being set for “lynching” him outside the House. The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launches Vijayawada-Chennai Vande Bharat Express between Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu PM Modi virtually flagged off the Vande Bharat Express connecting Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The train will cover the distance in 6 hours 40 minutes and has seven AC chair cars and one executive chair car. It can seat 530 passengers and will run six days a week (no… The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023
The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023 Prime Minister flags off second Vande Bharat Express in Kerala PM Modi flags off 2nd Vande Bharat Express in Kerala. 7 other trains flagged off across India. Fares vary for Thiruvananthapuram-Kasaragod & Kasaragod-Thiruvananthapuram journeys. Service launched from Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesdays & from Kasaragod on Mondays.
The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023 Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami calls for meeting of HQ functionaries, MPs, MLAs after AIADMK-BJP friction. PM Modi flags off TN's 2nd Vande Bharat Express train. PMK's Dr. S. Ramadoss urges TN govt to extend Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam to all women. TN CM M.K. Stalin inspects Coimbatore roads, inaugurates 2…
Radio France Internationale · Sep 24, 2023 India freezes visas for Canadians amid row over murder of Sikh separatist India has suspended visa services in Canada citing security threats and asked Ottawa to prune its diplomats in Delhi, further escalating a diplomatic row over the killing of a Sikh separatist on Canadian soil.
The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023 Three new air routes to become operationalise in Arunachal Pradesh in October: Scindia Jyotiraditya Scindia said that in the last 65 years, there were only 74 airports in the country but in the last nine years of BJP government rule at the Centre, 75 new airports have been constructed.
The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023 India had been riding a geopolitical high. But it comes to the UN with a mess on its hands The recent G20 Summit hosted by India couldn't have gone better for Prime Minister Narendra Modi
The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023 Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flags off Vijayawada-Chennai Vande Bharat Express train Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launched the Vijayawada-Chennai Vande Bharat Express train. Union Minister Bharati Pravin Pawar, MPs, MLAs, Mayor and railway officers attended. Train will reach Chennai in 6 hrs 40 mins.
The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023 PM Modi flags off nine Vande Bharat Express trains From improvising the seat reclining angle to incorporating deep wash basins to avoid water from splashing out, the coach manufacturers of Vande Bharat Express trains have paid attention to minute details.
Dynamite News · Sep 24, 2023 India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor to become basis of global trade: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat The India-Middle East-Europe Economic corridor proposed during the G20 Summit is going to be a cornerstone of global trade for times to come, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in the latest edition of his monthly radio broadcast — 'Mann Ki Baat'. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023 Mann Ki Baat | PM Modi hails Chandrayaan landing, G20 summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the India-Middle East-Europe corridor will become a basis of world trade for the coming centuries and history will remember that it was envisioned in India.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023 The Observer view on Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing: Narendra Modi’s hubris is ill-judged In dismissing concerns over the death of a Canadian Sikh activist, India’s prime minister raises more questions over his commitment to democracy
The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023 Why have India, Canada tensions worsened? | Explained What are the allegations levelled against India? Why does India accuse Canada of providing safe havens to pro-Khalistan extremists? How have other countries reacted? Why have visa services been suspended? What is the status of the Free Trade Agreement?