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PM Modi in Karnataka to inaugurate multiple projects
Modi arrived in a special flight to the HAL airport in Bengaluru and visited the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre in the outskirts of the city to inaugurate the India Energy Week in a special chopper. The Prime Minister on his one-day visit, will inaugurate HAL helicopter factory in Gubbi taluk of Tumakuru.
Akhilesh stems resentment in Samajwadi Party
Akhilesh has added four upper caste members and another backward classes (OBC) leader to its national executive. The move comes amid purported talks in some sections of the party over "under-representation of upper castes in the executive". Those included in the national executive are Om Prakash Singh, Arvind Singh Gope, Vinay Tiwari, Neeraj Saxena and Ram Prasad Chaudhary.
Tharoor hits back at BJP on Musharraf tweets issue
"Question to BJP leaders frothing at the mouth: if Musharraf was anathema to all patriotic Indians, why did the BJP Government negotiate a ceasefire with him in 2003 & sign the joint Vajpayee-Musharraf statement of 2004? Was he not seen as a credible peace partner then?" Tharoor tweeted. Tharoor on Sunday condoled the demise of former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf.
India's striving towards green growth, energy transition reflects values: PM Modi
"Circular economy is part of life in the country. Reuse, recycle are our etiquettes," he said .He was addressing the international delegation after inaugurating the India Energy Week at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Center (BIEC). "Bengaluru reverberates with technology, talent and innovation energy. Like me, you can also experience the youthfulness.
Opposition protests in Parliament premises demanding JPC probe into Adani issue
Ahead of the meeting, the opposition parties met at the leader of opposition, Mallikarjun Kharge's Chamber in Parliament Building to chalk out the strategy on Adani Financial Scam and other issues. Apart from the Congress, the meeting was attended by the DMK, NCP, BRS, JD(U), SP, CPI(M), CPI, Kerala Cong (Jose Mani), JMM, RLD, RSP, AAP, IUML, RJD and Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray)
Jolt for BJP in Bengal as another party MLA joins Trinamool
On Sunday afternoon, BJP legislator from Alipurduar constituency in Alipurduar district Suman Kanjilal reached the office of Trinamool's national General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee in south Kolkata and joined the ruling party. Banerjee himself handed over the party flag to Kanjilal - the sixth BJP legislator and the third from north Bengal to join Trinamool after the 2021 assembly elections.
Opposition to demonstrate outside Parliament to seek JPC probe into Adani issue
Sources said that before the demonstration, the Opposition parties led by Congress will meet at 9.30 a.m. to finalise a strategy for the day in Parliament. On Friday, both houses of the Parliament were adjourned amid sloganeering by Opposition parties to seek discussion on the issue. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday said that the government has nothing to do with the matter.
RJD MLA Sudhakar Singh calls Nitish 'Jhasebaz'
Addressing a gathering in a 'Kisan Panchayat' in Motihari, he said: "He (Nitish Kumar) is giving a slogan to the people not to come into the trap of insidious persons and give their votes to Nitish Kumar... The biggest spoofer is suggesting people not come under the trap of insidious persons."
PM Modi says govt attentive towards supporting sportspersons
He further added that the amount given in major sports awards has also been increased up to three times. Modi, who addressed the Jaipur Mahakhel via video conferencing, further added that the government stands with its players with full power even in big global competitions like the Olympics.
Congress to ask three questions daily on Adani issue
Congress Communication In-charge Jairam Ramesh said on Sunday, "Amid the allegations against the Adani Group, the Modi government has maintained a loud silence which smacks of collusion. Starting today, the Congress party will pose three questions a day to the Prime Minister."
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