News updates: Justin Trudeau to stay on until Liberal party chooses replacement
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday said that he intended to step down but he would stay on in his post until the ruling Liberal Party has chosen a replacement for him, reports Reuters. The Indian steel ministry is proposing a merger between state-run KIOCL and NMDC, a government official said on Monday.
Mining company NMDC aims to export iron ore pellets from KIOCL post the merger, the official told reporters but declined to be identified.
At least nine people, were left dead after their vehicle was blown up by Naxals through an IED blast in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur today. The incident comes days after an encounter broke out between the security forces and Naxals in Bastar, in which five ultras were killed.
Reacting to BJP's candidate Ramesh Bidhuri's 'controversial' remarks on Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday called his statement "petty" and said that political parties shouldn't get into these things.
Tharoor further stated that people should behave with respect whether they agree with somebody or not.
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Trudeau to stay on as PM until Party selects new leader
“I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its new leader,” the 53-year-old told reporters at a press conference in Ottawa on Monday.
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Took decision to step down as PM after meeting with family: Trudeau
Trudeau said he took the decision to step down as PM after long meeting with wife and children. He also stepped aside as party leader.
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"Will stay on until the successor is chosen," says Justin Trudeau
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"I am a liberal fighter," says Trudeau as he announces resignation as Liberal Party leader and Prime Minister
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Trudeau announces resignation as Liberal Party leader and Prime Minister
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday said that he intended to step down but he would stay on in his post until the ruling Liberal Party has chosen a replacement for him, reports Reuters.
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Official says Canadian PM Trudeau set to resign as Liberal Party leader, effectively ending time in power
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Canada PM Trudeau is seeking prorogation of Parliament until March 24: Reports
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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to speak shortly amid political crisis
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce on Monday that he intends to step down as Liberal leader but he will stay on in his post until the party has chosen a replacement, CBC News reported, citing sources.
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Country determined to completely eradicate Naxalism: Prez Murmu
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First Published: Jan 06 2025 | 9:13 AM IST