INTERNAL RIFT
Congress govt in Karnataka mired in competition for CM, Dy CM posts and internal rifts: Karandlaje
Shobha Karandlaje criticized Karnataka’s Congress government’s neglect of dengue and Zika cases, stalled projects, and law and order. As Bangalore North MP, she cited deaths, poor health department, BWSS, and non-functioning BBMP. Internal rifts blamed for neglecting public welfare, leading to issues with medicine availability and accumulating water causing mosquito generation.
"Congress' long-term plan to create rift with help of lies": Maharashtra Dy CM on claims of Atal Setu cracks
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis dismissed allegations of structural danger to the Atal Setu as false claims by Congress. Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole had inspected cracks on the Mumbai-Trans Harbour Link, attributing them to corruption. Fadnavis clarified that the cracks were on an approach road, not the bridge itself, and were minor, requiring immediate repair. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) assured the public that the bridge is safe, and repair work would be completed within 24 hours without disrupting traffic.
Tamilisai Soundararajan denies rift within Tamil Nadu BJP amid viral video
Former Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan addressed rumors of a rift within the Tamil Nadu BJP after a viral video showed an animated exchange between her and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Tamilisai clarified that their conversation was about post-poll concerns, denying any internal discord. The speculation arose following the party's poor performance in the Lok Sabha elections, with reports of tensions between Tamilisai and BJP state president K Annamalai.
Spain's prime minister says Cabinet to recognize a Palestinian state as EU rift with Israel widens
Ireland and Norway were also to make official their recognition of a Palestinian state later in the day. While dozens of countries have recognized a Palestinian state, none of the major Western powers has done so.
Israeli leaders split over post-war Gaza governance
The Israeli army has been battling Hamas militants across Gaza for more than seven months while also exchanging near-daily fire with Iran-backed Hezbollah forces along the northern border with Lebanon.
No internal rift, ruling Congress is united in Karnataka, asserts CM Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah denied internal rift within the ruling Congress in response to BJP's claims. He dismissed Maharashtra CM's efforts to replicate 'Maharashtra model' to topple the government. BJP President stated they won't attempt to pull down the government but hinted at possible unrest post Lok Sabha polls. Siddaramaiah expressed confidence in Congress winning Legislative Council elections.
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Internal strife in Congress over AAP alliance deepens with two more MLAs quitting party
Resignations by Neeraj Basoya, Naseeb Singh, and Arvinder Singh Lovely reflect dissatisfaction with the Congress-AAP alliance, leading to internal party strife. Devender Yadav's appointment as interim president signals response to the ongoing turmoil.
IMF warns industrial policy no magic cure for slow economic growth
Focusing mainly on subsidies and tax breaks posed risks, given high fiscal costs, the risk of capture by special interests and possible massive mis-allocation of resources, said Era Dabla-Norris, a deputy director of the IMF's Fiscal Affairs Department. Policies that discriminated against foreign firms could also trigger retaliation, entrenching geo-economic rifts.
Global Shift: New policies impact international student demand in the UK, Canada & Australia
The international education landscape is experiencing significant shifts due to new policies impacting student demand in the UK, Canada, and Australia. Reports from ICEF Monitor and Studyportals highlight a decline in interest in Canada and Australia, particularly among students from India.
Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum dies in road accident
The 24-year-old set the world record at the Chicago Marathon in October with a time of two hours and 35 seconds to surpass the mark of 2:01:09 run by compatriot Eliud Kipchoge in Berlin in 2022. Kiptum, who clocked three of the seven fastest marathon times in history, had been hoping to become the first man to run the marathon in under two hours in race conditions at Rotterdam in April as well as make his Olympic debut in Paris in July.
Rifts emerge among top Israeli officials over handling of war
Israeli officials are divided over the handling of the war against Hamas in Gaza. A member of the War Cabinet cast doubt on the strategy for releasing hostages, claiming that only a ceasefire deal can win their release. Former army chief Gadi Eisenkot criticized the belief that the hostages could be freed by other means, calling it an illusion. Netanyahu's opponents accuse him of delaying postwar discussions to avoid investigations, maintain his coalition, and postpone elections.
Karnataka: DK Shivakumar backs Yathindra in attempt to quell rumours of internal rift
Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, addressed rumors of a leadership tussle within the state's Congress regime, stating that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and he would fight the upcoming elections together. Shivakumar supported Siddaramaiah's son, Yathindra, and clarified that Yathindra's words about winning the maximum seats in the Lok Sabha polls were aimed at seeking strength and power from the people.
Putin in Kyrgyzstan for first trip abroad since court arrest warrant
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Kyrgyzstan, his first visit abroad since an arrest warrant was issued for him by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in March. The warrant was issued over the deportation of Ukrainian children, and requires ICC members to arrest Putin if he sets foot on their territory. Putin is due to meet with his Kyrgyz counterpart and take part in a summit. This comes as Russia's isolation grows, with Putin planning visits to North Korea and China.
Duel of diplomacy: Inside the rift between Nobel Prize winner Abiy Ahmed & WHO head Tedros Adhanom
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who were once allies, are now on opposite sides of a campaign to discredit Tedros. Previously undisclosed Ethiopian government documents reveal allegations of embezzlement and sexual misconduct against Tedros, who denies all the accusations.
Rift in INDIA? Congress, CPI lock horns over Rahul Gandhi's Waynad seat
There is a suggestion within political circles that Rahul Gandhi should reconsider his decision to contest in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Wayanad. The proposal, put forward by a CPI MP, has generated discussions and consternation within both political parties. The Congress has rejected the suggestion, while the CPI clarified that it was merely an opinion voiced during an internal party forum.
What India-Canada rift means for students, trade, travel, business & investments
The Indian embassy in Canada has temporarily halted visa services due to "operational issues," amid escalating tensions between the two countries. This move could have implications for Indian students in Canada, who constitute a significant portion of the international student population. Additionally, the strained relations could impact the economic situation of Sikh families in Punjab, who rely on remittances from relatives in Canada.
Armenia holds drills with US amid rift with Russia
The exercises come amid mounting frustration in Armenia over what it sees as Russia's failure to act as a security guarantor amid mounting tensions with its historic rival Azerbaijan. "Exercise Eagle Partner's opening ceremony has kicked off," the US Army's Europe and Africa spokesperson told AFP. Armenia's defence ministry said the exercises aimed to "increase the level of interoperability" with US forces in international peacekeeping missions.
Haryana Congress rift deepens and plays out before Mallikarjun Kharge
. In an unprecedented move, two senior AICC general secretaries from Haryana -- Kumari Selja and Randeep Surjewala -- not only met party president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday night to complain about the manner in which AICC in-charge of Haryana, Deepak Babaria, was handling the party affairs, they also alleged an internal conspiracy to sideline the "traditional Congress persons" to sabotage the Congress' electoral prospects in the state.
SCO Summit: Kazakh President calls for preventing geo-political rift between East & West
Kazakhstan President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed establishing an Investment Fund to prevent geopolitical rift between the East and West at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit on Tuesday. He emphasised the need to remain committed to building a representative, democratic and multipolar world. Kazakhstan will introduce the initiative, "On World Unity for a Just Peace and Harmony" to strengthen confidence-building measures.
Taliban slam ‘baseless and biased’ UN report suggesting rifts and conflict within their ranks
Key figures, such as the Taliban’s main spokesman, have set up offices in the south of Kandahar. Monumental decrees such as those excluding women and girls from education and work were issued from the city instead of Kabul.
West Coast port disruptions to extend to Tuesday amid labor rift
West Coast dockworkers and their employers have been holding labor contract negotiations for over a year, with the occasional slowdown or work stoppage interrupting the flow of cargo that goes through the US’s biggest import hub.
There is no rift in the party, claims Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha
Former chief minister and Rajya Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb on Sunday said external forces are interfering in the running of the party in the state adding that he has apprised the same to party’s central leaders.
India hosting G20 foreign ministers amid increasing rift between Russia, West on Ukraine conflict
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, France's Catherine Colonna, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, Germany's Annalena Baerbock and British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly are among those attending the India-hosted meeting.
Finance lobbies call on India and EU to cut a deal amid RBI-ESMA rift over clearing houses
The standoff between Indian authorities and ESMA stems from the Reserve bank of India's refusal to accept ESMA's demand to inspect, and even penalise, key Indian CCPs like the Clearing Corporation of India Ltd which absorb the clearing and settlement risks in transactions like government securities, repos and widely traded derivatives like foreign exchange forwards and interest rate swaps used to hedge positions.
Rifts in Russian military command seen amid Ukraine fighting
Footage posted in the fall showed a Wagner contractor being beaten to death with a sledgehammer after allegedly defecting to the Ukrainian side. Despite public outrage and demands to investigate the incident, authorities have turned a blind eye to it. Observers have warned that by giving Prigozhin a free hand to run Wagner as a private army governed by medieval-style rules, the government has effectively planted dangerous seeds of possible upheaval.
Kenya denies defaulting on China railway debt
The $5 billion project, financed 90 percent by China, replaced the so-called "Lunatic Express" -- a line built more than a century ago by colonial power Britain which was notorious for lengthy delays and breakdowns. Kenya's Business Daily reported that the government failed to repay interest on the loan in the financial year ended June, attracting a fine of 1.312 billion Kenyan shillings ($10.8 million).
New book on royals nails 'rift' between Prince William and Prince Harry after 'Megxit'
Author and Vanity Fair’s royal correspondent, Katie Nicholl’s explosive new book delves deeper into the relationship between Prince William and his brother Harry after his exit from the royal responsibilities.
Devendra Fadnavis used Rajya Sabha & MLC polls to widen rift in Shiv Sena
On June 3, a Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) delegation met Fadnavis and state BJP chief Chandrakant Patil. The delegation, comprising NCP Leader Chhagan Bhujbal and Shiv Sena leader Anil Desai, met Fadnavis to request the BJP to withdraw the third Rajya Sabha candidate and in return the MVA would offer a fifth MLC seat to the BJP.
Rift in Bengal BJP widens over old and new party chiefs
Meanwhile, dissenting BJP leaders protested in front of the party's headquarters in Kolkata on Thursday raising slogans 'Save BJP', demanding the removal of BJP state secretary (organisation) Amitabha Chakraborty.
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