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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized the significant transformation in Azamgarh, stating that under the previous Congress-led government, the country faced an identity crisis and every citizen’s security was at risk. Adityanath addressed a rally in Azamgarh with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, showcasing BJP’s candidates Dinesh Lal Yadav Nirahua and Neelam Sonkar for Azamgarh and Lalganj constituencies respectively. Adityanath criticized the opposition, highlighting the halt in development, corruption, and lack of safety during Congress rule. He praised the progress under PM Modi’s leadership, emphasizing increased global respect, secure borders, and eradication of terrorism and Naxalism. The establishment of a…

The Congress accused the BJP of spreading misinformation about food rations in India, with plans to expand Karnataka’s successful ‘Anna Bhagya’ scheme nationwide under an I.N.D.I.A. government. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge promised to double the current ration allotment to the poor if their alliance is elected to power. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh called out the PM and BJP for distorting facts and highlighted the role of the National Food Security Act. He criticized PM Modi for rebranding existing schemes and failing to conduct the 2021 census, denying benefits to millions of Indians. Ramesh noted Karnataka’s defiance against Modi’s attempts…

Delay in Resumption of Passenger Ferry Service between India and Sri Lanka Colombo: The eagerly awaited resumption of the passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam in India and the Kankesanthurai region near Jaffna in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka has once again been postponed indefinitely. Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva cited a ‘technical shortcoming’ as the reason for the delay, without disclosing further details. The passenger ferry service, crucial for India-Sri Lanka maritime cooperation, was initially launched in October last year but was soon halted due to rough weather. Despite multiple attempts to resume the service, including a recent…

Singapore’s economic ties with India have been strengthened by the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), as acknowledged by former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in a farewell letter to the organization. Lee praised SICCI for providing local firms with market outreach and advisory services on the Indian market, enabling them to benefit from India’s growth potential. Highlighting SICCI’s role in Singapore’s economic growth, Lee noted the chamber’s support in helping local Indian firms expand through transformation, innovation, and overseas ventures. He also commended SICCI’s collaboration with the government, particularly in providing feedback on policies like the Comprehensive…

New Delhi: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed confidence in the BJP government’s leadership, stating that just as the Ram temple was built in Ayodhya under their governance, Lord Shri Krishna in Mathura will also smile when the party returns to power. Addressing a campaign event in Delhi ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Yadav urged voters to support BJP for the progress and safety it promises. He highlighted the Modi government’s track record of ensuring security and development, contrasting it with the previous administrations plagued by terrorism. Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also criticized…

New Delhi: BRS leader K Kavitha has approached the Delhi High Court seeking bail in the corruption case filed by the CBI regarding the alleged excise policy scam. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma is set to hear the bail plea along with Kavitha’s petition against a trial court order that permitted the CBI to interrogate her. Kavitha is currently in judicial custody for cases filed by both the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the CBI in relation to the same scam. While her bail application in the ED case is still pending in the high court, her previous bail application in both…

The Call for Justice: Litterateurs Demand Arrest of Absconding MP in Sexual Abuse Case A group of litterateurs and academics in Karnataka have penned a letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urging the immediate arrest of Hassan JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, accused of sexually abusing multiple women and currently evading the law by being abroad. The state government has formed a Special Investigation Team to investigate these allegations against Prajwal Revanna, with the Interpol issuing a Blue Corner Notice against him after his departure from the country on April 27. Prajwal is part of a powerful political family, with his father…

Singapore has witnessed a planned political transition as economist Lawrence Wong, 51, took oath as the country’s fourth prime minister, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong, 72. Both belong to the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP), known for driving Singapore’s economic progress for over five decades. Wong, previously the deputy prime minister, also assumes the role of Finance Minister and will lead the fourth generation of PAP politicians’ government. The oath-taking ceremony was administered by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, 67, marking a smooth and low-key leadership transition. Wong emphasized continuity, stability, and the avoidance of disruptions, choosing to maintain the existing ministerial portfolios…

The rupee gained on weakness in the US Dollar, but faced challenges from weak domestic markets and FII selling, according to Anuj Choudhary, a Research Analyst at Sharekhan by BNP Paribas. Choudhary expects the rupee to trade with a slight negative bias due to various factors including FII outflows, rising crude oil prices, and the potential for the US Dollar to strengthen. Traders are advised to watch India’s trade balance data and US CPI and retail sales data, with the USDINR spot price expected to range between Rs 83.30 to Rs 83.80. India’s merchandise exports and imports in April showed…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated at an election rally in Ramgarh that if BJP secures over 400 seats in the Lok Sabha polls, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir will be “merged with India”. He emphasized the need for more than 400 seats to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) nationwide. Sarma linked this to previous achievements by the BJP, such as the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya after crossing the 300-seat mark in 2019. On a similar note, Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a rally in Serampore, asserting that “PoK is part of India and we will take…