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After a stop in Cuba, 2 Russian ships dock in Venezuelan port as part of 'show the flag' exercises
Two Russian naval ships, the frigate Admiral Gorshkov and the oil tanker Akademik Pashin, have docked in Venezuela's La Guaira port after conducting exercises in the Atlantic Ocean and a previous stop in Cuba. The visit, part of Russia's efforts to assert its naval presence in remote oceanic regions, underscores the strong ties between Moscow and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government. This move follows a pattern of close relations established by Maduro's predecessor, Hugo Chavez, and comes ahead of upcoming elections in Venezuela. The presence of Russian vessels has drawn attention amidst ongoing global geopolitical tensions.
"Risk and Hardship Allowance will be given at the rate of 40 per cent to NDRF," says Amit Shah at NDRF Flag-in Ceremony
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the NDRF at the Flag-in ceremony of their Mountaineering Expedition Vijay, commending their successful 'Parvatarohan' campaign. He emphasized how such endeavors can be both a passion and a duty, fostering strength and perseverance. Shah highlighted the government's approval to increase Risk and Hardship Allowance by 40% for NDRF personnel, expressing joy for the 16,000 rescue members. He also announced plans for CAPF teams to participate in international competitions, underscoring the global reliance on NDRF during disasters for boosting morale and support worldwide.
J-K LG Manoj Sinha flags off first batch of Amarnath Yatra
Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, flagged off the first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims from the Jammu base camp on Friday morning. Prior to the flag-off, he offered prayers at the temple.
Military flees Bolivia government palace after coup attempt fails, general taken into custody
Armored vehicles stormed Bolivia's government palace in an attempted coup, but President Luis Arce stood firm, naming a new army commander who ordered troops to stand down. The soldiers retreated as hundreds of Arce's supporters rallied. General Juan Jose Zuniga, arrested later, claimed Arce orchestrated the move to boost his popularity, which Arce has not commented on. The incident comes amid economic hardship and political tension, with even Arce's rivals condemning the uprising. Regional leaders and former Bolivian officials expressed outrage at the coup attempt.
TDP shifts focus to Andhra specific union ministry-wise list of demands, sets aside speaker's post pursuit
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has opted not to pursue the Speaker's post and instead focused on presenting specific demands to the Centre concerning Andhra Pradesh. TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu aims to secure central funds for the development of Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh and clearance of arrears related to the Polavaram Irrigation Project.
EM bond rally threatened as hawkish flags multiply
The balmy days of dovish monetary policy that fuelled a rally in emerging-market bonds looks to be over as central banks across the developing world turn more hawkish.
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IAF's Rafale aircraft participate in Red Flag exercise in Alaska
Indian Air Force's Rafale jets participated in Red Flag exercise in Alaska, showcasing interoperability with international partners. The IL-78 refuellers and C-17 aircraft played crucial roles in transportation and air-to-air refuelling during the exercise.
Lok Sabha polls: People voted to check power from being in hands of 1 or 2 persons, says Sharad Pawar
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar commented on the recent Lok Sabha elections, stating that voters aimed to prevent power from being concentrated in the hands of a few individuals. He credited the BJP's majority in the Lok Sabha to the support from allies like JD(U) and TDP. Pawar urged his party members to prepare for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, expressing confidence that they would gain power in the state.
Missile attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels strike 2 ships in the Gulf of Aden, US military says
Yemen's Houthi rebels launched missile attacks on two ships in the Gulf of Aden. The first target was the Antigua- and Barbuda-flagged cargo ship Norderney, which was hit by two anti-ship ballistic cruise missiles, causing a fire that was extinguished by the crew. The second target was the Liberian-flagged, Swiss-owned container ship Tavvishi, which sustained damage but continued its journey. A coalition warship intercepted a second missile aimed at the Tavvishi.
Modi govt's fiscal consolidation pace post-Covid worse than peers? Moody's report flags weaker fiscal, debt metrics
Moody's rating agency has pointed out that India's fiscal consolidation following the Covid-19 pandemic has lagged behind when compared to its peers. This includes several emerging markets in the Asia-Pacific region.
China's Chang'e-6 probe lifts off from far side of moon
The probe's successful departure from the moon means China is closer to becoming the first country to return samples from the far side of the moon, which permanently faces away from Earth.
Congress flags new rule restricting counting agents at ARO tables on counting day, EC clarifies
After the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Ajay Maken raised concerns about candidates' counting agents not being allowed at Assistant Returning Officer tables during vote counting, calling it a major issue. The Election Commission clarified that agents are allowed at RO and ARO tables. Exit polls indicate BJP-led NDA poised for a significant win.
Stalin says DMK will dedicate INDIA bloc's victory in Lok Sabha polls to Karunanidhi
Whenever democracy faced crisis situations, "leaders from North India looked up to Karunanidhi" and it was his "stellar contributions" that ensured the retrieval of democracy and brought stability to the government, and "this cannot be disputed by anybody", Stalin said.
Triangular contest: Industrialist Naveen Jindal faces big fight in Kurukshetra
The outgoing MP in the Lok Sabha from Kurukshetra is Nayab Singh Saini who had replaced M L Khattar as the Haryana chief minister in March and is now contesting the Karnal assembly bypolls on May 25, the day when voting for all the 10 Lok Sabha seats will be held. Jindal switched from Congress to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in March. While in Congress, he represented Kurukshetra between 2004-2014. His late father and noted industrialist O P Jindal has also represented Kurukshetra earlier.
Why CVoter’s Yashwant Deshmukh says election not throwing up any red flags for market
Yashwant Deshmukh, Founder-Director of CVoter International, analyzes the turnout figures and discusses BJP's performance in the upcoming elections. He says there are no red flags for the market from the voter turnout in the later phases of the election. Deshmukh further points out that Opposition's problem is not the regional parties. They have been giving a very good contest to the BJP ; the problem is the performance of the Congress.
Pakistan PM declares day of mourning after Raisi death
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared a day of mourning and ordered flags to fly at half-mast following reports of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash. Shehbaz expressed condolences and sympathy to the Iranian nation, stating that Pakistan stands in solidarity with Iran. The gesture comes after Shehbaz hosted Raisi in Islamabad in April to improve relations between the two countries after recent tensions.
India to observe state mourning on May 21 following Iran President Raisi's death
The Indian government declares a day of state mourning on May 21 to honor the passing of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash along with other officials. Raisi, known for his role in Iran's controversial history, faced protests and orchestrated significant geopolitical actions before his demise.
Indian seafarers remain most abandoned at sea for another year
For two consecutive years, Indian seafarers have faced the highest rates of abandonment, with 411 individuals already left stranded on ships within the initial six months of the current year. According to a report from TOI, a total of 116 vessels and 1,672 seafarers have been abandoned so far in this year.
Gujarat car enthusiast transforms Honda Civic into Rs 9-crore Lamborghini Terzo for just Rs 12 lakh: Watch video
Indian car enthusiast Tanna Dhaval impressively converted a Honda Civic into a Lamborghini Terzo Millennio, captivating the internet. Dhaval's meticulous year-long project, documented on his YouTube channel, incurred Rs 12.5 lakh in costs. Despite challenges like sourcing parts and replicating Lamborghini's wheels, Dhaval's creativity shines through, with added touches like a custom logo and India's flag, showcasing innovation and national pride.
FM Nirmala Sitaraman flags 'gigantic schemes of fiscal splurge' pledged by Congress
The Congress has promised to launch a Mahalakshmi Scheme to provide Rs 1 lakh per year to every poor Indian family as unconditional cash transfer, and write off student loans, if voted to power. It also wants to guarantee a national minimum wage of ₹400 per day, among a host of other populist pledges.
Tea Association of India flags a strange phenomenon
Tea Association of India (TAI) stated that the strange phenomenon of drop in crop production with no concomitant rise in prices is in stark contrast to the 2020 scenario when drop in production due to covid closure caused a sharp rise in realization of tea prices.
NSCN-IM warns of human rights crisis in Nagalim amid talks
Emphasising the urgency of concluding the prolonged Indo-Naga political dialogue in an honorable manner, NSCN-IM referenced the signed Framework Agreement. In this agreement, the Government of India officially acknowledged the distinctiveness of Naga history and recognised the independent nature of the Naga people. The agreement also outlined the coexistence of the Nagas and Indians, sharing sovereign power.
Deeply value relationship with India: Maldives' suspended minister for posting 'disrespectful' image resembling Indian Flag
Suspended Maldives Minister Shiuna apologized for unintentionally posting an image resembling the Indian flag after facing social media backlash. The renewal of essential commodities quota by India was praised, indicating strengthening bilateral relations.
Breaking Barriers: Amputee climbs Mt. Rhenock (16,500 ft); sets world record with largest Indian Flag display
Uday Kumar, a 35-year-old amputee with a 91% physical disability, has set a new world record by climbing Mount Rhenock at 16,500 feet in Kanchenjunga National Park, West Sikkim. The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) organized the expedition, which defied odds and faced unpredictable weather conditions. Kumar became the first amputee to unfurl the largest Indian flag, measuring 780 square feet, atop the mountain.
NCBC flags OBC quota for Muslims in Karnataka
NCBC objects to Karnataka's religion-based OBC reservation, emphasizing social justice ethics. The state categorizes backward classes, with Muslims under Category IIB. NCBC urges policy review and criticizes religion-based local body reservation.
Our flag tells everything about our nation, says NSCN-IM President Q.Tuccu
Tuccu while speaking at the 45th Republic Day celebration in the NSCN-IM’s headquarter in Hebron said, “ Our flag tells everything about our nation, our identity that nobody can take it away. It is this flag that brings us all together as a nation. Let me remind you that from the day NSCN entered into political talks with the government of India we made our stand very clear that no attempt should be made to bully the Nagas into submission. We took the bold stand to tell the government of India that the blunder of history should not be repeated by introducing another 16 point type of solution. Having taken such a stand it was no doubt a tough negotiation all the way as GOI was desperate to have its own way imposed on us. We stood the ground, not submitting to their self-centred and domineering narrative."
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin's minister accepts 'small mistake' of Chinese flag after PM Modi's rebuke
Tamil Nadu's DMK minister acknowledged an error in an advertisement displaying a Chinese flag at a new ISRO facility, following Prime Minister Modi's rebuke. Modi criticized the DMK government for allegedly claiming undeserved credit. BJP accused DMK of pro-China sentiments. In response, DMK MP defended the party, citing India's nuanced relationship with China.
Why is Mandya tense? What fuelled the unrest? Here is everything that has happened till now
Protests by BJP-JD(S) workers in Karnataka intensify after the removal of a saffron flag bearing Lord Hanuman's portrait from a flag post. Section 144 has been imposed in the village and police personnel have been deployed. BJP leaders and workers are holding protests in all district headquarters of the state. The flagpole in Mandya has been barricaded and CCTV cameras installed for security. Most shops and establishments are closed due to a voluntary shutdown called by protesters.
Republic Day 2024: Why is the national flag hoisted on Independence Day but unfurled on Republic Day? What's the difference?
India is preparing for the commemoration of its 75th Republic Day on January 26, 2024, signifying the attainment of 'Purna Swaraj.' During Independence Day, the Prime Minister raises the flag at the Red Fort, symbolizing India's freedom from British rule. In contrast, on Republic Day, the President unfurls the flag at Rajpath, marking the formal adoption of the Indian Constitution.
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