India lands Chandrayaan-3 craft on moon, asserting its place in space tech India becomes the fourth country to achieve a moon landing, and the first to land spacecraft near moon’s south pole. Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2023
We have witnessed new flight of new India: PM Modi on successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Chandrayaan-3’s Lander Module’s successful landing sounds the bugle for a developed India The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023
Chandrayaan-3: Indian moon spacecraft successfully achieves historic and unprecedented lunar landing India becomes fourth country overall to soft land a probe on the moon The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023
Mallikarjun Kharge slams Centre for "slashing" MGNREGA budget by "33 per cent" Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP government for allegedly "slashing 33 per cent" Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme budget-a flagship programme started by the previous UPA regime- in 2005. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Aug 23, 2023
India welcomes consensus-based approach to expand BRICS: PM One of the main issues that is forming the backdrop of the expansion-related dialogue at BRICS is Russia’s quest to create an alternative to the G-7-driven global political-economic model. This has acquired urgency since the western nations unleashed economic sanctions against Moscow after Mr. Putin launched the war against Ukraine… The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023
India ‘fully supports’ BRICS expansion as summit continues South African officials say more than 40 countries from the Global South have shown interest in joining the BRICS bloc. Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2023
PM Modi, South African President Ramaphosa discuss regional & multilateral issues of mutual interest PM Modi met South African President Ramaphosa in Johannesburg to review bilateral ties, exchange views on regional & multilateral issues & strengthen the Global South. The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023
NL Interview: Manipur Naga MP on NDA leaders’ silence, state machinery’s failure, Kuki-Zomis demands The BJP did not want any NDA coalition MPs from the Northeast to speak on the Manipur crisis during the no-confidence motion debate in the Parliament, said Lorho S Pfoze, Member of Parliament from Outer Manipur and leader of the BJP-led NDA alliance partner Naga People’s Front. The politician said… Newslaundry · Aug 23, 2023
The West’s mishandling of Ukraine has made BRICS a brighter alternative for multipolarity As the South African city of Johannesburg hosts the 15th BRICS summit from August 22 to 24, headlines have been devoted to the possibilities of certain anticipated bilateral meets on the sidelines. One such possibility is of Chinese president Xi Jinping and Indian prime minister Narendra Modi having an in-person… Newslaundry · Aug 23, 2023
Biden to visit India from September 7-10 to attend G20 Leaders’ Summit During his visit, U.S. President Joe Biden will also commend Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership of the G20, the White House said in a statement. Read more on The Hindu The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023
Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech sounded more like a snake oil salesman than a statesman Narendra Modi’s tenth consecutive Independence Day speech as Indian prime minister, delivered from the Red Fort in Delhi on August 15, was long (90 minutes) and characteristically loaded with bombast. It was not the inclusive message of a statesman seeking to address a nation’s challenges and opportunities, but more of… The Conversation · Aug 22, 2023
Several instances show shrinking of freedom of expression under new Congress government Multiple cases filed against citizens, and government employees in recent times indicate that freedom of speech and expression guaranteed under Article 19 of the Constitution has come under stress. The activists say it is ironic for a party that has been opposing Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government for curtailing the freedom of… The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023
Congress will conduct caste census in Madhya Pradesh after winning Assembly polls: Kharge The Congress will conduct a caste census in Madhya Pradesh after winning the Assembly polls and establish a university in the name of Sant Ravidas, said party president Mallikarjun Kharge The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023
PM Modi arrives in South Africa for 15th BRICS Summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the South African city of Johannesburg on Tuesday as he kickstarted the first leg of his two-nation visit. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Aug 22, 2023
The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023 India to soon become $5 trillion economy, says PM Modi PM Modi visits South Africa for 3-day BRICS Summit. He will discuss issues of concern for Global South, review institutional development, and interact with leaders from invited guest countries. He will then travel to Greece
The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023 Lalu sidesteps question on Nitish Kumar becoming INDIA convener Ahead of the third meeting of the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) in Mumbai, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad said that anybody could become the alliance’s convener when asked about appointing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to the post.
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023 Russia's Putin stays away over arrest warrant as leaders of emerging economies meet in South Africa Russian President Vladimir Putin will be notably absent when Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders from the BRICS group of emerging economies begin a three-day summit in South Africa on Tuesday
Dynamite News · Aug 22, 2023 BRICS a platform to discuss concern for the Global South...: PM Modi while leaving for Johannesburg 'This summit will provide a useful opportunity for BRICS to identify future areas of cooperation and review institutional development.' Read further on Dynamite News:
Radio France Internationale · Aug 22, 2023 Russia and China seek to further political agendas at Brics summit Russia and China will be looking to gain more political and economic ground in the developing world at the Brics summit in South Africa this week – when an expected joint dose of anti-West grumbling may take on a sharper edge as they move to bring Saudi Arabia closer.
The Times of India · Aug 22, 2023 Why soaring onion prices may hurt govt more than tomatoes NEW DELHI: Rising onion prices in India pose a greater risk to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government than a recent spike of 700% in tomatoes, forcing authorities take fresh steps to contain food inflation before key polls.
The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023 BRICS has become a platform for Global South: PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after the BRICS summit in South Africa, he will travel to Athens, Greece on August 25 at the invitation of his Greece counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023 Morning Digest | All eyes on Modi’s possible meet with Xi in South Africa; Praggnanandhaa heads to World Cup Chess finals, and more Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day
The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023 Will oppose Uniform Civil Code Bill, says Jagan YSR Congress opposes UCC; TDP yet to form opinion. YSR Congress had also opposed triple talaq Bill. YSR Congress' opposition dictated by State politics, minority voters favouring them in Assembly elections. TDP waiting for govt to place draft law in public domain.
The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023 Import duty cuts on essentials harms farmers: unions SKM (non-political) urges PM Modi to reconsider decision to reduce import duty on essential items. Farmers' leaders allege Centre is supporting corporate control & cartelisation in agriculture trading, impacting farmers & consumers.
The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023 Decoding the President’s speech President Droupadi Murmu's address to the nation on the eve of Independence Day was reassuring, emphasizing the importance of the Constitution as the guiding document and India's commitment to remain a constitutional democracy. She highlighted the need for harmony with nature, women's empowerment, and the value of education in social…