Politics

02 Sep

‘Would have been better to be born in UP or Haryana’: Paralympic athletes who earned India medals say they’ll return Arjuna awards over broken promise of Madhya Pradesh govt job

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‘Would have been better to be born in UP or Haryana’: Paralympic athletes who earned India medals say they’ll return Arjuna awards over broken promise of Madhya Pradesh govt job Paralympic athletes from Madhya Pradesh say they plan to return their Arjuna Award . They say they were promised a government job and Rs 1 crore when Shivraj Singh Chouhan was the chief minister . Paracanoe athlete Prachi Yadav won the bronze medal in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

PM Modi’s visit to Manipur ‘almost confirmed’

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PM Modi’s visit to Manipur ‘almost confirmed’ Minutes of a preparatory meeting for a proposed VVIP visit in September strengthened the possibility of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tour of Manipur for the first time since the Kuki-Meitei conflict broke out in May 2023 . The official note outlines the proceedings of the meeting on August 30, headed by Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

Government working on next phase of India Semicon Mission, DLI scheme: PM Modi

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Government working on next phase of India Semicon Mission, DLI scheme: PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Indian economy grew 7.8% in the first quarter, surpassing all expectations despite global uncertainties and challenges driven by economic self-interest . Modi said his government will unleash a new phase of next generation reforms soon . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

LoP Suvendu Adhikari asks West Bengal government to reinstate ‘untainted’ teachers’ jobs

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LoP Suvendu Adhikari asks West Bengal government to reinstate ‘untainted’ teachers’ jobs Leader of Opposition and Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) MLA Suvendu Adhikari wrote to the Chief Secretary of West Bengal Manoj Pant asking the government to reinstate the jobs of the ‘untainted’ teachers . The School Service Commission published an official list of ‘tainted’ candidates on August 30 and 31 . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

China, Russia pledge new global order at Shanghai Cooperation summit

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China, Russia pledge new global order at Shanghai Cooperation summit Chinese President Xi Jinping outlines plans for new development bank and financing options for SCO members . China and Russia presented their vision of a new international order at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit . Beijing offered new financial incentives to countries aligned with the Beijing-led economic and security group . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

Xi welcomes ‘old friend’ Putin who lauds ‘unprecedented’ ties in Beijing

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Xi welcomes ‘old friend’ Putin who lauds ‘unprecedented’ ties in Beijing Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping begin talks in Beijing . Putin addressed Xi as a “dear friend” on Tuesday and lauded Moscow’s deepening ties with Beijing . The two allies have sharp differences with the United States amid disputes over the Ukraine war and tariffs . Putin and Xi attended a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tianjin on Monday . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

Trial of Brazil’s ex-President Bolsonaro enters final phase

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Trial of Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro enters final phase Trial of Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro enters final phase Jair Bolsonaro, who governed Brazil from January 2019 to December 2022, could face decades in jail if found guilty Bolsonaro has always denied any wrongdoing and said the charges were politically motivated. A panel of five Supreme Court judges is expected to reach a verdict by 12 September. He is accused of masterminding an attempt to stay in power after losing his bid for re-election in 2022, which culminated in his supporters breaking into and vandalising government buildings in the capital, Brasília. Read full…
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02 Sep

No action against KCR, Harish Rao till October 7 over Ghose Commission report: Telangana HC

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No action against KCR, Harish Rao till October 7 over Ghose Commission report: Telangana HC The Telangana High Court directed the State government not to take any adverse action against former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao and former Minister T. Harish Rao based on the findings of the report of Justice (retired) P.C. Ghose Commission . The order would be in force till October 7, the next date of hearing . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

Power and a touch of paranoia as China prepares to host grand military parade

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Power and a touch of paranoia as China prepares to host grand military parade Power and a touch of paranoia as China prepares to host grand military parade Just now Share Save Laura Bicker China correspondent Share Save Getty Images Beijing is hosting a huge military parade - a show of strength from President Xi Jinping The stage is set in the heart of Beijing for a grand display of power and military might that has been choreographed by President Xi Jinping. Eight huge Chinese flags flutter and flank the portrait of Mao Zedong, the founder of Communist China, which…
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