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In a press conference held on Wednesday, JD(S) chief H D Deve Gowda justified his party’s recent alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. He took the opportunity to launch a scathing attack on the Congress, accusing them of trying to dismantle secular forces in India while masquerading as…

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, urging him to remove Manipur’s Chief Minister, whom he termed “incompetent,” as the first step in addressing the ongoing unrest in the state. Kharge also accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of transforming Manipur into a battlefield and weaponizing violence…

Eric Garcetti, the US Ambassador to India, emphasized the need for a bilateral resolution to the Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan, rejecting any third-party intervention, including that of the United States. Speaking to reporters, Garcetti also defended a recent visit by the US Ambassador to Pakistan to Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), asserting that the US…

Read more at:https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/nomura-upgrades-india-to-overweight-from-neutral-heres-why/articleshow/103977236.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst Global brokerage firm Nomura has upgraded the Indian equity market to an overweight status, indicating confidence in the country’s long-term economic prospects. This upgrade comes despite the belief that valuations may remain expensive, reflecting Nomura’s optimism in India’s structural story and its position as a major beneficiary of the “China+1” theme. In…

In the wake of a recent disaster, a joint team of government and United Nations agencies conducted a comprehensive ‘post-disaster needs assessment’ in the subsistence-hit region of Joshimath, Uttarakhand. The resulting report has recommended a series of crucial measures to facilitate long-term recovery and safety in the area. Key Highlights: In Summary:The ‘post-disaster needs assessment’…

In a devastating incident that unfolded during a wedding celebration in Iraq’s Nineveh province, more than 100 people lost their lives, and approximately 150 others sustained injuries as a raging fire engulfed a large events hall in the Hamdaniya district. The incident prompted a frantic search for survivors in the charred remains of the building,…

In a significant address during a video conferencing event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined the pivotal role of government employees in shaping India’s future as it aims to become the world’s third-largest economy. The Prime Minister distributed 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited individuals at the Rozgar Mela, emphasizing the mission of employment generation. The…

Read more at: https://www.onmanorama.com/travel/travel-news/2023/09/26/vande-bharat-express-second-kerala-train-occupancy-stats.html In a historic moment for Kerala’s railway network, the second Vande Bharat Express, a symbol of modernity and speed, commenced its regular service from Thiruvananthapuram, the state’s capital, to Palakkad on September 26, 2023. Amidst a jubilant atmosphere, the train embarked on its maiden voyage, marking a significant milestone in the…

Indian automotive giant Mahindra & Mahindra issued a statement on September 26, responding to a First Information Report (FIR) filed against the company and its Chairman, Anand Mahindra, along with 12 others. The FIR, lodged in Uttar Pradesh, stemmed from a car accident in January 2022 in which a man lost his son. The complainant…

Canada’s Deputy Army Chief, Major General Peter Scott, has stated that the recent diplomatic tensions between India and Canada will not impact ongoing bilateral military cooperation. Speaking at the Indo-Pacific Army Chiefs’ Conference (IPACC) in New Delhi, Major General Scott emphasized that the matter must be resolved at the political level. The ties between the…