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‘Event Jeevi in-chief’: Why every Modi milestone needs melodrama and a media circus

‘Andolan Jeevi’, ‘Urban Naxal’, ‘Khan Market Gang’, ‘Dimaagi Naxal’ and ‘Tukde Tukde Gang’. Suffice to say, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has never been shy of slapping these labels on his critics and opponents. But as he turns 76, we offer one of our own: ‘Event Jeevi’, for a prime minister…

Newslaundry · Oct 8

INDIA bloc to protest at Rajghat as Kharge hosts 2nd lunch for Opposition MPs

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge hosted a lunch for INDIA bloc leaders at a Connaught Place restaurant. The meeting aimed to discuss ongoing protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Multiple opposition leaders joined the lunch, expressing unity against perceived authoritarianism in election processes. Rahul Gandhi and others…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

AAP and DMK must set aside their differences with Congress to fight against 'dictatorship': Shiv Sena (UBT)

Shiv Sena (UBT) criticized AAP and DMK for not joining the protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The party encouraged both parties to overcome differences with Congress to combat what they see as dictatorship. AAP's leader Arvind Kejriwal has previously faced challenges from the central government during his tenure…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

3 more FIRs against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, cases of alleged assault on police personnel during Wednesday protests

Delhi Police filed multiple FIRs related to the opposition protest against the Chief Election Commissioner. Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, were detained during the protest on Wednesday. The protest aimed to raise concerns about alleged irregularities in electoral rolls. The opposition has vowed to continue protests…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Russia grateful to India for its readiness to help resolve Ukraine conflict: Kremlin

India has put forward a significant plan aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, receiving praise from Russia. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov acknowledged the importance of India's initiative, highlighting the harmonious relationship between the two nations. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha noted that India's proposal stands out as the…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Manipur CM calls for hill-valley unity, says peace efforts cannot remain limited to valley

Manipur's Chief Minister, Yumnam Khemchand Singh, appeals for harmony among the state's various communities, stressing the necessity of dialogue to resolve tensions rather than resorting to agitation. He highlights the severe economic ramifications caused by ongoing ethnic conflicts since May 2023, which jeopardize development efforts. Praise is given to Prime…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

A global job spinner for Indians is now turning into a death trap

India has emerged as the world’s second-largest supplier of seafarers, but its growing presence aboard global merchant ships has also left more Indians exposed to wars, piracy and unsafe working conditions. Recent attacks in the Black Sea and off Oman have put the spotlight on how India is trying to…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Saudi Arabia has sentenced a foreign worker to death over a Facebook post. Why isn’t there a bigger outcry?

IN FOCUS: Sri Lanka’s government has sent a legal team to appeal directly to the authorities in Saudi Arabia. But people there are surprised by the lack of international attention on the case. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports

The Independent UK · Oct 7

US-India trade talks grind to a halt. What went wrong?

Hopes dim for long-awaited trade agreement as minister says negotiations at a point where additional give and take is ‘very, very difficult’ for both Delhi and Washington

The Independent UK · Oct 7

March to EC office: Opposition MPs stopped like 'terrorists' at gunpoint, claims Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has alleged that MPs faced mistreatment during a protest against the Election Commission. Raut claimed that police and military personnel treated unarmed Opposition MPs like terrorists at gunpoint. He criticized former Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar for allegedly giving the Shiv Sena symbol to…

The Economic Times · Oct 7