India News LIVE | Ministers, MLAs and CM are busy fighting: PM Modi in Rajasthan

3rd India-Vietnam Maritime Security Dialogue held today in New Delhi. Senior officials from the respective Ministries and Services concerned with maritime affairs participated in the Dialogue. 

The two sides discussed ways to sustain a secure maritime environment conducive for inclusive growth. Also reviewed maritime cooperation initiatives and avenues of reinforcing international and regional mechanisms for comprehensive maritime security. 

Everyone likes the Chennai Super Kings team even though there is no player from Tamil Nadu in the team. But there are three Tamilians in the Gujarat Titans team and one Tamilian player scored 96 runs in the match against CSK. How can it be said that the Dravidian model won in IPL?: Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai on state's minister TRB Rajaa's tweet on CSK'S IPL 2023 win

The Union health ministry notified the amendments in the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2004 on the World No Tobacco Day.

According to the notification, the publishers of online curated content displaying tobacco products or their use will be required to display anti-tobacco health spots of a minimum of 30 seconds each at the beginning and middle of a programme.

The over-the-top (OTT) platforms shall also be required to exhibit an anti-tobacco health warning as a prominent static message at the bottom of the screen when tobacco products or their use are displayed during a programme.

Also, an audio-visual disclaimer of a minimum of 20 seconds on the ill-effects of tobacco use will have to be displayed at the beginning and middle of a programme, a source said. 

Surely there will be a solution for it. The matter is under investigation: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on the demonstration of women wrestlers against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Azamgarh

CISF's three sniffer dogs Rocky, Romeo and Sony of the DMRC unit retired today after completing more than eight years of service. The canines were felicitated for their selfless duty. Sony, the German Shepherd dog could not take part in the ceremony due to ill health These retired dogs will be handed over to Friendicoes-SECA, Delhi to be put up for adoption.

On Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’s visit to India, Nepal Foreign Minister Narayan Prasad Saud says, "Our PM is visiting India for the fourth time. This is the first visit after the election. We have very good relations with India and we are discussing many fields. We are engaged in trade, transit and other fields also." "All the issues are going to be discussed," he says when asked if border issues will also be taken up during the visit

The 27th Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border affairs (WMCC) was held on 31st May 2023 in person in New Delhi. The two sides reviewed the situation along the LAC in Western Sector of India-China border areas and discussed proposals for disengagement in remaining areas in a frank and open manner. Restoration of peace and tranquillity will create conditions for normalising bilateral relations: MEA

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a meeting with civil society organisations in Kangpokpi, Manipur. 

Taking to Twitter, he wrote, "Convened a meeting with civil society organisations in Kangpokpi, Manipur. They are keen to actively participate with the government in reviving harmony among communities in Manipur."

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that the GDP numbers are disappointing and there is no reason to cheer. Taking to twitter, he wrote a big paragraph explaining his views.  

He said, "The economy is not a film like QSQT—Quarter Se Quarter Tak. There is absolutely no cause for cheer in today's GDP numbers. They will be spun, but deep structural problems on the double engines of investment and consumption remain. The headline GDP growth is rather meaningless as the real worry lies in the following two numbers:

1. Private consumption—the biggest part of the economy— has grown only by a measly 2.8% at constant prices in Q4.

2. Annual manufacturing GVA growth—the backbone of job creation—has fallen sharply from 11.1% to 1.3%.

What we have been saying since the #BharatJodoYatra on the deepening divide between the rich and the poor has been proven right by today’s numbers and backed up in a well-researched article by Vivek Kaul where he shows that most of India is STILL consuming less than what they used to before the pandemic, whereas the well-to-do are doing much better than before.

India, thanks to Modi govt’s policies, is neither consuming enough nor producing enough."

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to now keep Finance, Cabinet Affairs, Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms, Intelligence, Information and all unallocated portfolios. MB Patil to hold Large and Medium Industries, and Infrastructure Development. Priyank Kharge to have Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, IT and BT.

AGTF (Anti-Gangster Task Force) arrested Gurveer Singh, shooter of Bambiha Gang and one of the accused involved in the killing of Jarnail Singh at village Sathiala, Amritsar Rural. One pistol and 7 live cartridges recovered. He has a criminal history with a number of criminal cases registered. He has been declared proclaimed offender by the Courts & is wanted across the state & in Delhi: DGP Punjab Police

O divine political creature, I have just left Sirsira village, Vidhan Sabha Salon, Lok Sabha Amethi towards Dhuranpur. If looking for former MP please contact America. 

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In 2014, you formed a stable government at the Center after many years. BJP has kept the dignity of your every order. But 5 years ago you gave a mandate in Rajasthan as well and what Rajasthan got in return, instability and anarchy. Ministers, MLAs and Chief Ministers are busy fighting among themselves for 5 years: PM Narendra Modi

India remained the fastest growing major economy of the world for financial year 2022-23. For financial year 2022-23 India's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 7.2 per cent compared with 9.1 per cent in 2021-22. In the fourth quarter of previous fiscal India recorded growth rate of 6.1 per cent, government data showed.

"This 'guarantee habit' of Congress is not new, it is old. 50 years back, Congress gave the 'garibi hatao' guarantee to the country. This is Congress party's biggest treachery with the poor. Congress' strategy has been to trick the poor. People of Rajasthan have suffered due to this," PM Modi said during his rally in Ajmer.

National Investigation Agency (NIA) today conducted raids at three locations in the Kashmir valley, in the residential premises of sympathizers and cadres, hybrid terrorists and Over Ground Workers (OGWs) linked with the newly-formed offshoots and affiliates of several proscribed Pakistan-backed terror outfits, such as Laskhar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Al-Badr and Al-Qaeda.

Allahabad High Court dismisses the Muslim side's plea challenging maintainability of five Hindu women worshippers' suit filed in Varanasi Court seeking the right to worship inside Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi

This is not the first time, Rahul Gandhi has always insulted our country on the foreign soil. While on one hand, leadership of PM Modi is taking the nation to heights, some are trying defame India. Why does he never speak about appeasement politics in UPA regime?: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah writes to Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde requesting him to "direct the concerned authorities to immediately release 2.00 TMC of water from Warna/Koyna reservoir to Krishna river and 3.00 TMC of water from Ujjani Reservoir to Bhima river to meet the drinking water needs of both humans and livestock of Northern Karnataka."

Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ arrives in Delhi on his first overseas visit after assumption of office. He was welcomed by MoS Meenakashi Lekhi at the airport. He is here on a four-day visit to India.

PM took people of only one religion inside the New Parliament building (during inauguration). He should have taken people of all religions as he is the PM of 130 crore people of India and not only of Hindus: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

Republic TV on Wednesday accessed a second closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage that showed the moments before the brutal attack on the minor. The 15-second clip from May 28 revealed the 16-year-old teenage girl wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans walking on the street unaware of what's going to happen next. The footage is reportedly two minutes prior to the attack.

Muslim cleric Umer Ahmed Ilyasi said, "There is no need to create fear among Muslims. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working for the progress of Muslims." He further claimed that some people are using misusing Muslims for political benefits.

BJP state president Annamalai to kick start a state-wide pada yatra from July 9. Route details and other information regarding the pada yatra would be announced soon

United World Wrestling (UWW), the international governing body for the sport, has issued a fresh statement over the ongoing wrestlers’ protest in India. The global wrestling body has condemned the treatment vetted toward the protesting Indian wrestlers, criticizing their recent arrest and detention by the authorities. UWW has urged Indian authorities to carry out a thorough and impartial investigation into the allegations leveled against WFI boss Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. 

"For several months, United World Wrestling has followed with great concern the situation in India where wrestlers are protesting over allegations of abuse and harassment by the President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). It has taken due note that the WFI President has been put aside at an early stage and is currently not in charge," the statement read.  It said the 45-day deadline that was initially set to hold the elective assembly shall be respected or the WFI may face suspension and the athletes will thereby be forced to compete under a neutral flag. 

Farmers' outfit Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Tuesday called for nationwide demonstrations on June 1 in support of wrestlers who have been demanding the arrest of BJP MP and WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accused of sexually harassing women grapplers.

With an eye on the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a mega rally in Rajasthan’s Ajmer on Wednesday, May 31. With this, the Prime Minister will kick-start the campaign for the crucial general elections. PM Modi is also set to flag off country-wide BJP rallies to mark the completion of nine years of his government in power at the Centre. 

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After Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda starrer-film Swatantrya Veer Savarkar's poster and teaser were unveiled, Netaji Subash Chandra Bose's grandnephew, Chandra Kumar Bose issued his response stating that the movie must do justice to Savarkar's personality. He stated that when a movie is being made based on Savarkar's life, there was no need to refer to personalities like Netaji, Bhagat Singh and Khudiram Bose. 

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External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar will pay official visits to the Republic of South Africa the Republic of Namibia from June 1 to 6. He will visit South Africa from June 1 to 3 to participate in the BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting being held in Capetown.

According to MEA, besides attending the meeting he will also hold a bilateral meeting with his South African counterpart Naledi Pandor. He will call on the President of South Africa and is expected to hold bilateral meetings with other BRICS Foreign Ministers and participating ‘Friends of BRICS’ Ministers from other countries. He will also have an interaction with the Indian Diaspora in Capetown.

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, who arrived in the United States on Tuesday, interacted with activists, academics and civil society at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Rahul Gandhi is on a 10-day visit to the country. He will cover three cities– San Francisco, Washington DC, and New York.

Indian Army on Wednesday morning opened fire after the suspected movement was spotted in the Gulpur sector of Poonch along the Line of Control. Notably, intensified searches have been launched in the area. Primarily it seems to be an attempt of infiltration from across the borders. 

The Mughal road in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district has been closed to traffic due to a massive landslide, informed officials.

Further details on the incident are awaited.