PROMISES
Congress promises action after cross-voting in MLC polls
Several Congress MLAs in Maharashtra cross voted during MLC polls, causing the defeat of an MVA-supported candidate. Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole claimed the MLAs fell into a 'trap' set by the party. This is the second incident of cross voting in the state, raising concerns within the party leadership.
Anant Ambani makes a heartfelt promise to Radhika Merchant at their wedding
Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding on July 12 at Jio World Centre featured heartfelt vows and Krishna’s blessings. Celebrities like Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas, John Cena, Kim Kardashian, Salman Khan, and Shah Rukh Khan attended. Traditional attire marked Shubh Vivah, followed by Shubh Aashirwad and a Mangal Utsav reception with an Indian chic dress code.
Budget 2024: Will Sitharaman fulfill a promise made after the Interim Budget?
Budget Tax Expectations: FM Nirmala Sitharaman plans to address tax relief in the upcoming full Budget to stimulate private consumption and economic growth. Expectations are high as she aims to cater to various income groups and key constituencies.
Will Nirmala Sitharaman under-promise and over-deliver in Budget? BofA predicts
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her seventh consecutive Union Budget, expected to include an effective tax rate cut, increased subsidies for cooking gas, interest rate subventions for rural and urban housing, special financial assistance to states, and expanded subsidised healthcare coverage.
Keir Starmer promises 'government of service' in first speech as UK PM
Keir Starmer, as Britain's 58th Prime Minister following Labour's landslide win, promised a "government of service". He met King Charles III and, alongside his wife Victoria, greeted supporters in Downing Street. In his inaugural address, he emphasized national renewal, acknowledged sacrifices, stressed trust and public service, praised predecessor Rishi Sunak, and marked a new Labour Party-led government.
Jairam Ramesh greets Naidu on B-day; reminds him of Andhra special category status 'promise'
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh greeted former vice president M Venkaiah Naidu on his birthday on Monday and hoped that the "promise" he made on the floor of the Rajya Sabha that the BJP, when elected to power, will grant special category status to Andhra Pradesh for a period of ten years will get fulfilled soon. Naidu, who served as the 13th vice president of India from 2017 to 2022, turned 75 on Monday.
People 'betrayed by Modi-Shah promise' of making Assam flood free: Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the BJP over flood management in Assam, highlighting the grim flood situation in the state with over four lakh affected and major rivers flowing above danger levels.
In Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu won a political battle; next is fiscal
A silent anti-incumbency factor coupled with a shift in the traditional vote bank (Muslims, Christians and Dalits) of YSRCP resulted in a big victory for the TDP-led alliance. A major feature of Naidu's win was his 'Super Six' promises his party made to the voters.
Protest outside Atishi's residence for Rs 1000 honorarium to women
Members of the Mahila Manch protested outside Delhi Finance Minister Atishi's residence, demanding the AAP government fulfill its budget pledge to provide Rs 1000 honorarium to city women. They said that the announcement was a commitment and not a campaign promise. Police confirmed the peaceful dispersal of protesters, with Atishi attributing the demonstration to BJP's women wing's attempt to gain votes by undermining the government's commitment.
Will PM Modi fulfil his promise of giving special status to Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, asks Congress Jairam Ramesh
Jairam Ramesh said the 'mahagathbandhan' government of the RJD, Congress and Nitish Kumar had gotten a caste survey done in Bihar. We demanded that a nationwide caste census be carried out and even Nitish Kumar has supported this. Do you (PM) promise to conduct caste census in the entire country like it has been done in Bihar?" Ramesh said.
Third Eye: Platform for promise, ‘Khatakhat’, ‘Fatafat’, and breathless team
Congress' pledge to credit ₹8,500 to BPL women under the Mahalakshmi scheme in UP sparks debate. Rahul Gandhi's 'khatakhat' phrase gains traction. AAP leaders Kejriwal and Mann campaign intensely in Punjab, facing logistical hurdles.
Upgrade of India's rating outlook reflects solid growth, promising outlook: Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman praised S&P's upgrade of India's rating outlook to positive, citing solid growth and a promising future. She highlighted India's trajectory towards becoming the third-largest economy and achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047. S&P's first positive outlook for India, while retaining the 'BBB-' investment grade, reflects successful macroeconomic reforms since 2014, substantial capital expenditure, fiscal discipline, and visionary leadership. Sitharaman shared these comments in a post on X, emphasizing the significance of this development for India's economic prospects.
"Chhote Miyan's guarantees unfulfilled, "Bade Miyan" promises more: Anurag Thakur's jibe at CM Sukhu, Rahul Gandhi
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Youth and Sports Affairs, Anurag Singh Thakur, on Sunday called Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's rally in Una as a flop show, asserting that all of his guarantees are mere "lies".
Restoration of J&K statehood is "solemn promise" we have made, will stand by it: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed his commitment to restore statehood of Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting record voter turnout in Srinagar as a positive sign. Emphasising progress since abrogation of Article 370, Modi envisioned a peaceful, prosperous future for the region, aiming to make J&K a hub of culture, knowledge, and technological innovation.
Defunct iron factory linked to Dalai Lama sees renewed hope of resurrection every election season
Once a major avenue for employment in the region, the factory has been shut for the better part of four decades now. Despite this, the people of the region hold out hope that it will be returned to its former glory. These hopes are fuelled every election cycle, with promises forgotten every results day while administrative apathy pushes the people of Koderma out of the region.
Congress asks why PM Modi has 'broken' promise on MSP, prioritises politics over country's daughters
The Congress criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not fulfilling his promise of legalizing Minimum Support Price for crops and prioritizing politics over issues affecting women and farmers in Haryana. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused Modi of failing to address farmers' concerns and ignoring atrocities against Dalits in BJP-ruled states.
BJP went back on Sixth Schedule promise, will continue movement till demands are met: Sonam Wangchuk
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk led a 21-day fast in sub-zero temperatures in March this year, seeking autonomy for Ladakh. The protesters, who were inspired by actor Aamir Khan's character Rancho in Bollywood blockbuster "3 Idiots," argued that the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution should protect the mountains, glaciers, and ecology of Ladakh. Wangchuk said that locals are concerned that without safeguards, their lands will be taken over by corporates and outsiders who may not respect the environment in the ecologically sensitive Himalayan region.
"BJP fooled people of Bihar by making false promises": RJD leader Misa Bharti
Misa Bharti criticizes NDA-BJP for unfulfilled promises in Bihar's Lok Sabha polls. Samrat Choudhary expresses confidence in BJP-NDA's Bihar victory, supporting Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar.
Is PM Modi's promise for Madiga sub-quota in Telangana just a 'jumla'?, asks Congress
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stance on various promises made in Telangana, including the sub-quota for the Madiga caste, the establishment of a rail coach factory at Kazipet, and the Bayyaram Steel Plant and Hyderabad Information Technology Investment Region (ITIR) projects. Ramesh criticized Modi for not fulfilling these promises and accused him of making empty commitments.
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