Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today. The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023
Indian opposition unites in attempt to oust Narendra Modi Leaders put aside personality clashes and ideological differences to form coalition to take on PM The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023
How Congress, BJP clashed over I-N-D-I-A vs Bharat NEW DELHI: A war of words has ensued between the BJP and the Congress after the 26 opposition parties met in Bengaluru on Tuesday and decided to name their bloc as I-N-D-I-A, an acronym for Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance. The Times of India · Jul 19, 2023
How July 18 turned out to be an important day for Edappadi Palaniswami Tuesday, July 18, turned out to be an important day in the political career of the AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami with the Madras High Court dismissing a petition against him, and the BJP according importance to him importance at the NDA meeting The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023
'We are political untouchables for them': AIMIM on opposition's Bengaluru meet MUMBAI: Lashing out at the 26-like minded parties for not inviting All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) in the two-day opposition meeting concluded in Bengaluru on Tuesday, party leader Waris Pathan said that the "so called" secular parties are treating them as "political untouchables". The Times of India · Jul 19, 2023
‘Battle to save the idea of India’: Front pages today on the Opposition’s new alliance It’s going to be INDIA versus Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha poll next year. Newslaundry · Jul 19, 2023
INDIA vs Modi: Four challenges that await the Opposition’s new alliance The opposition’s Patna declaration of last month is now more than merely exploratory. Swapping Shimla for Bengaluru as the venue for its second big event, the two-day meeting of 26 parties in Karnataka ended with the announcement of a national alliance. It named itself INDIA, following the acronym-fixated style of… Newslaundry · Jul 19, 2023
India, France and what keeps their ties ticking India and France have held on to three pillars in the relationship. which non-interference in internal affairs, strategic autonomy and non-alignment The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023
Opposition front together to put “their family first and the nation as nothing”: PM Modi Launching a scathing attack on the opposition parties, who are holding a meeting today in Bengalurum Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleged that their mantra is “of, by and for the family” The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023
Supreme Court to hear plea by Rahul Gandhi in criminal defamation case on July 21 The Supreme Court has agreed to list Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s petition seeking suspension of his conviction in a criminal defamation case, and stay of Gujarat High Court judgment on July 21 The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023
U.S. hands over 105 antiquities to India U.S. returns 105 trafficked antiquities to India, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. Ceremony held at Indian Consulate in New York Artefacts from 2nd-3rd century CE to 18th-19th century CE, from all parts of India, with 50 having religious significance have been returned.. India has made concerted efforts to bring… The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023
Invitation to Pawan Kalyan for NDA meet in Delhi hogs political limelight in Andhra Pradesh The BJP’s invitation to Jana Sena Party (JSP) president Pawan Kalyan to participate in the NDA meeting scheduled to be held in New Delhi on July 18 brought into sharp focus the evolving political scenario in Andhra Pradesh vis-a-vis his dissatisfaction with the manner in which the BJP-JSP alliance struggled… The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023
We want to make it easier for Indians to be able to travel into UAE or elsewhere: UAE envoy UAE-India trade is growing, but travel between the two countries is hindered by an Air Service Agreement impasse. Abdulnasser Alshaali, UAE Ambassador to India, said in an interview to The Hindu that the two countries are working to resolve the issue. The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023
Mirabai Chanu appeals to PM Modi to resolve the conflict in Manipur NEW DELHI: Olympic silver medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu made an appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, urging him to swiftly resolve the ongoing conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities in her home state of Manipur. The Times of India · Jul 17, 2023
The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023 Rupee-dirham deal is bilateral, not about resolving Russia payments issue: UAE Envoy UAE Ambassador to India Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali says India-UAE rupee-dirham deal is bilateral, not to de-dollarise global economy. Deal to lower transaction costs, ease path for trade b/w India and UAE. India-UAE trade increased 15% since implementation of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. UAE committed to supporting India's G20 presidency, wants…
The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023 BJP is rattled by Opposition and that’s why it is remembering NDA allies, says Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge Having told the Parliament earlier that he alone can take on the entire Opposition, why is Prime Minister Narendra Modi getting more than 30 parties together, asked Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on July 17.
The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023 Bihar Sunni Wakf Board opposes Uniform Civil Code Sunni Wakf Board of Bihar has opposed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) saying that its implementation will hurt the religious sentiment of people of different religions. The Board also said that the Narendra Modi government wanted to implement it forcefully which was “not a welcome decision”.
The Times of India · Jul 17, 2023 BJP terms opposition meet as opportunistic, Congress says NDA rattled NEW DELHI: Both the Congress and the BJP on Monday hit out at each other for the opposition meeting in Bengaluru on July 18 and the latter’s focus on strengthening the NDA. While the BJP termed the opposition meet as an opportunistic alliance, the Congress claimed that the BJP’s re-emphasis…
The Times of India · Jul 17, 2023 Under criticism over Manipur riots, BJP questions opposition’s silence on Delhi floods, West Bengal violence NEW DELHI: Hitting at each other’s Achilles’ heel, Congress on Monday reiterated its demand for a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi over ethnic violence rocking the northeastern state of Manipur since May 3 while the ruling BJP questioned opposition over Delhi floods, violence during recently-concluded West Bengal panchayat election…
Dynamite News · Jul 17, 2023 Opposition meeting to discuss seat sharing, agenda, alliance name The second meeting of opposition parties in Bengaluru is likely to see progress on the agenda of unity for the 2024 battle with the possibility that a convenor may be appointed and groups formed to decide on various issues apart from deciding on a common minimum programme. Read further on…
The Times of India · Jul 17, 2023 Opposition meet: Congress evades leadership issue, BJP calls it 'marriage procession without groom' NEW DELHI: A day before opposition parties' crucial meet in Bengaluru, Congress evaded questions on a joint leader while BJP mocked the 26 parties for marching forth in a marriage procession without deciding on the groom.
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023 Cheetah experts blame communications breakdown for ‘avoidable deaths’ in India project Exclusive: Frustration rises among the African team consulting on effort to reintroduce cheetahs to India, who tell Arpan Rai the project is critical to turning round the fortunes of the big cat globally
The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023 Opposition meet in Bengaluru will be a game-changer in Indian politics: Congress Leaders of 26 parties from across India will take part in the second conclave of the opposition, in Bengaluru on July 18, to forge an electoral alliance for a battle against the NDA, led by the ruling BJP, in the 18th Lok Sabha elections to be held in 2024.
The Times of India · Jul 17, 2023 Coach Igor Stimac seeks Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention for Indian football team's participation in Asian Games India's head coach, Igor Stimac, has made an appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging his intervention to ensure the national football team's participation in the upcoming Asian Games, even though they do not meet the selection criteria.
The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023 Opposition alliance trying to protect dynasties: BJP J.P. Nadda claims Opp. parties forming alliance to protect dynastic politics; UPA stands for oppression, favouritism & atrocities. NDA works for 'sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas & sabka prayas'.