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PM Modi pays tributes to freedom fighters Tilak, Azad on birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid rich tributes to noted freedom fighters Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad on their birth anniversary, recalling their role in India's Independence. "Remembering Lokmanya Tilak on his birth anniversary. He was a pioneering leader who played a vital role in kindling the spirit of India's freedom movement with unwavering conviction," Modi said on X. Tilak's efforts to popularise the nationalist movement had earned him the title Lokmanya (the leader of people). A scholar, his slogan "Swaraj (independence) is my birthright and I will have it" struck a chord with the masses. Modi added, "He was also an outstanding thinker who believed in the power of knowledge and serving others." Paying tributes to Azad, a revolutionary freedom fighter, Modi said he epitomised unparalleled valour and grit. He said, "His role in India's quest for freedom is deeply valued and motivates our youth to stand up for what is just, with courage and ...

PM Modi to embark on visit to UK, Maldives from today; what's on agenda

His visit to the UK will primarily focus on the formalisation of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Besides holding wide-ranging talks with Starmer, PM Modi will also be meeting King Charles III

PM Modi's Zagreb trip spurs €1.1 bn Indian bids for Croatian projects

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic praised India's growing interest in maritime trade routes to the Mediterranean when he met his Indian counterpart in June

Few tariff exclusions in India-UK free trade agreement, says MEA

Agreeement gets Cabinet approval, likely to be signed on Thursday; highest priority to ensure energy security: Misri

Explained: What the India-UK free trade deal means for both economies

India and the UK are likely to sign a long-awaited free trade deal during PM Modi's visit to London on July 24, aiming to boost trade, cut tariffs, and deepen economic ties

Parliament highlights: Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid protests

Parliament Monsoon Session highlights: Catch all the developments related to the proceedings in the Parliament here

Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns as Vice President; here's how he made headlines

From impeachment motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar to allegations of being biased, here's how Vice President Dhankhar made headlines in his short tenure

PM Modi wishes Jagdeep Dhankhar 'good health' day after he resigned as VP

Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned as as Vice President citing health reasons, a day after presiding over the Monsoon Session; PM Modi wished him good health

Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns as Vice President; here's all you need to know

The 14th Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, resigned on Monday night, citing health reasons. He took office in August 2022 and was due to serve a term till August 2027. His journey at a glance

Opposition raises questions over ex Vice President Dhankhar's resignation

The opposition on Monday raised questions over Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation as the vice president, with the Congress saying that clearly, there is "far more to his totally unexpected resignation than meets the eye". The Congress also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convince Dhankhar to change his mind. In a sudden move, Dhankhar resigned from his post on Monday evening, citing medical reasons. He has sent his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu and said he is stepping down with immediate effect. "The sudden resignation of the Vice President and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is as shocking as it is inexplicable. I was with him alongside a number of other MPs till around 5 PM today and had spoken to him over the phone at 7:30 PM," Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said in a post on X. "No doubt Mr Dhankhar has to give topmost priority to his health. But clearly there is far more to his totally unexpected resignation than meets the eye

Parliament updates: We want to stand with truth, says aviation minister on Air India crash probe

Parliament Monsoon Session updates: //// Opposition parties have outlined several key issues for discussion. Catch all the news developments related to the proceedings in the Parliament here

India-UK signing of trade pact on Jul 24; Piyush Goyal to accompany PM Modi

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will accompany Prime Minister Narendra Modi to London for the signing of the free trade agreement between India and the UK on July 24, an official said on Monday. The two countries announced the conclusion of the negotiations for the trade agreement on May 6. The trade pact proposes to remove taxes on the export of labour-intensive products such as leather, footwear and clothing, while making imports of whisky and cars from Britain cheaper, in a bid to double trade between the two economies to USD 120 billion by 2030. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a four-day visit to the United Kingdom and the Maldives beginning Wednesday with an aim to shore up bilateral ties in areas of trade, investment and defence. The commerce minister will accompany the Prime Minister during the visit, the official said. Once the free trade agreement is signed, it will require approval from the British Parliament and India's Cabinet before it can take effec

Govt agrees to 16-hour debate on Op Sindoor, Pahalgam attack in Lok Sabha

Government on Monday agreed to a 16-hour discussion on Operation Sindoor and Pahalgam terror attack in the Lok Sabha, and it is likely to be taken up next week, even as the opposition insisted that it should start this week itself and Prime Minister Narendra Modi must reply. At the meeting of the Business Advisory Committee, sources said government representatives noted that PM Modi is leaving on a foreign visit this week, and a debate when he is present in the House can be possible only next week. Opposition members protested that the government's agenda for this week did not mention their demand for a debate on the issue. They said the home minister and the defence minister should also be present. Some opposition members also called for a debate on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar and the situation in Manipur. The Monsoon Session of Parliament began on Monday.

'India's flag being hoisted on ISS a moment of pride': PM Modi ahead of Monsoon Session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday remarked that the Monsoon Session of Parliament is commencing during a moment of “national pride and celebration,” following India’s historic feat

PM Modi calls Monsoon Session 'celebration of victory', cites Op Sindoor

Calling the Monsoon session a 'victory celebration', Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed India's ISS mission, operation Sindoor's success, and anti-Naxal push

PM must be present for Parl debate on 'Pahalgam-Op Sindoor-Trump': Cong

With the Monsoon session of Parliament starting on Monday, the Congress said Prime Minister Narendra Modi owes it to the country to be present when the issue of 'Pahalgam-Operation Sindoor-President Trump' is finally taken up for discussion. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh also took a swipe at Modi over his foreign visit this week, saying "48 hours later, the Super Premium Frequent Flyer" will start yet another foreign visit and the "people of Manipur will have more cause for disappointment". Prime Minister Modi will pay a four-day visit to the United Kingdom and the Maldives from Wednesday to shore up overall bilateral ties and formalise the landmark India-UK free trade deal. In a post on X before the start of the session, Ramesh said, "Very shortly the nattily dressed Prime Minister will give his usual Desh ke Naam Sandesh through the media outside the Parliament Building before the commencement of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. This will be .

PM Modi likely to sign free trade agreement during UK visit this week

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's July visit to the UK will focus on increasing bilateral trade and signing the India-UK Free Trade Agreement. He will also visit the Maldives on his return

PM Modi to visit UK, Maldives from July 23-26 to strengthen ties: MEA

The visit to the UK is at the invitation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, while the state visit to the Maldives is at the invitation of President Mohamed Muizzu

Around 76,000 Indian startups are women-led: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

The Minister said that India's path to becoming a developed nation by 2047 will be led by empowered women and youth

India a leading global supplier of talent in maritime sector: Gujarat CM

The Chief Minister stated that the maritime sector today offers immense opportunities and that India is rapidly emerging as a leading global supplier of talent for this industry