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18 Apr

India is a highly valued strategic partner for the UK, says PM Boris Johnson

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, will visit India on April 21 and 22. Regarding this matter Johnson said that he will be travelling to India this week, to deepen the partnership between the two countries. Talking about the partnership between the two countries he said that as a major economic power India is a highly valued strategic partner for the UK.

“This week I’ll be travelling to India, to deepen the long-term partnership between our countries. As we face threats to our peace and prosperity from autocratic states, it is vital that democracies and friends stick together,” tweeted Boris Johnson.

“India, as a major economic power and the world’s largest democracy, is a highly valued strategic partner for the UK in these uncertain times,” wrote Johnson.

He further said this visit will create jobs and will also help in economic growth for both the nations.

“My visit to India will deliver on the things that really matter to the people of both our nations – from job creation and economic growth, to energy security and defence,” Johnson tweeted.

 

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18 Apr

UK PM Boris Johnson to visit India on April 21

At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will pay an official visit to India from April 21-22. This will be his maiden visit to India as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, said the Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday.

According to a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs, ​Prime Minister Johnson will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan and will hold bilateral consultations with the Prime Minister on 22 April. Besides official engagements in New Delhi, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom will also visit Gujarat on 21 April.

​“India and the United Kingdom enjoy a long and historical relationship which was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the India-UK Virtual Summit in 2021. The Prime Ministers will review implementation of the Roadmap 2030 and set their vision for further intensifying cooperation across the full spectrum of bilateral ties. They will also exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest,” read the statement.

 

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17 Apr

40 Lakh Indians Died During Pandemic, Says Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday claimed that 40 lakh Indians died due to Covid-19. He targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a report by The New York Times.

The report titled ‘India Is Stalling the WHO’s Efforts to Make Global Covid Death Toll Public’ claims that the Indian government was stalling the efforts by the World Health Organization (WHO) to publish its estimate on excess Covid deaths.

He further said that PM Modi should give compensation of Rs 4 lakhs to every victim’s family not only 5 lakh.

“Modi ji neither speaks the truth nor lets him speak. They still lie that no one died due to oxygen shortage! I had said earlier also – due to the negligence of the government in Kovid, not 5 lakh, 40 lakh Indians died. Play the duty, Modi ji – Give compensation of ₹ 4 lakhs to every victim’s family,” tweeted Rahul Gandhi.

Meanwhile, Union Health Ministry on Saturday gave a statement regarding ‘The New York Times’ article and said India has been in regular and in-depth technical exchange with WHO on the issue. India’s basic objection has not been with the result (whatever they might have been) but rather the methodology adopted for the same.

 

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17 Apr

‘We are shocked at the silence of the PM’: 13 Opposition leaders condemn communal violence

On Sunday leaders of 13 opposition parties, including Mamata Banerjee, Sonia Gandhi, Sharad Pawar, and MK Stalin, issued a joint statement condemning the recent outburst of communal violence witnessed across several states in the country.

“We strongly condemn the recent outburst of communal violence witnessed across several states in the country. We are deeply concerned, as reports indicate that there is a sinister pattern in the areas where these incidents have occurred. Incendiary hate speeches preceded the aggressive armed religious processions unleashing communal violence,” they said in a joint statement.

They further said that they are shocked at the ‘silence of the Prime Minister’.

“We are shocked at the silence of the Prime Minister, who has failed to speak against the words and actions of those who propagate bigotry and those who, by their words and actions, incite and provoke our society. This silence is an eloquent testimony to the fact that such private armed mobs enjoy the luxury of official patronage,” the joint statement read.

“We appeal to all sections of the people to maintain peace and foil the sinister objective of those who wish to sharpen communal polarisation. We call upon all our party units across the country to independently and jointly work for maintaining peace and harmony,” the statement concluded.

The joint statement has been signed by Sonia Gandhi, President, Indian National Congress, Sharad Pawar, President, Nationalist Congress Party, Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister, West Bengal and Chairperson, Trinamool Congress, MK Stalin, Chief Minister, Tamil Nadu and President, DMK Sitaram Yechury, General Secretary, Communist Party of India (Marxist), Hemant Soren, Chief Minister, Jharkhand and Executive President JMM, Farooq Abdullah, former Chief Minister, J&K and President, National Conference, Tejashwi Yadav, Leader of Opposition – Bihar Assembly, RJD D. Raja, General Secretary, Communist Party of India, Debabrata Biswas, General Secretary, All India Forward Bloc, Manoj Bhattacharya, General Secretary Revolutionary Socialist Party, P. K. Kunhalikutty, General Secretary, IUML, Dipanker Bhattacharya, General Secretary Communist Party of India(ML)-Liberation.

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17 Apr

Mamata Banerjee Thanks Voters As TMC Sweeps Bengal Bypolls

On Saturday, Trinamool Congress (TMC) swept the Asansol Lok Sabha seat and the Ballygunge Assembly constituency continues in West Bengal, continuing its winning streak in West Bengal politics.

In Ballygunge, TMC’s Babul Supriyo won by more than 20,000 votes with a total of 51,199 compared to the nearest contender, CPI(M)`s Saira Shah Halim who received 30,971 votes.

In the Asansol Lok Sabha constituency, TMC candidate Shatrughan Sinha won by a margin of 3,04,351 votes, as he received a total of 6,56,358 in comparison to BJP’s Agnimitra Paul who received 3,52,043 votes.

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee thanked the electors of the Asansol Parliamentary Constituency and the Ballygunge Assembly Constituency for giving a decisive mandate to AITC party candidates. She further said that this win is a ‘Nababarsho’ gift from people to her party.

“I sincerely thank the electors of the Asansol Parliamentary Constituency and the Ballygunge Assembly Constituency for giving decisive mandate to AITC party candidates,” Mamata Banerjee tweeted.

“We consider this to be our people’s warm Shubho Nababarsho gift to our Ma- Mati- Manush organization. Salute to the voters for reposing faith in us, yet again,” she tweeted.

Shatrughan Sinha also thanked voters and tweeted, “My most sincere thanks to the wonderful people of Asansol for their massive expression of support to me. I am overwhelmed and also humbled by the love and affection showered on me by the lovely people of Asansol, Bengal…..and feel both delighted and blessed at the same time”

 

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15 Apr

Hanskhali rape case: BJP’s Khushbu Sundar demands Mamata Banerjee’s apology

A five-member fact-finding committee formed by BJP president J P Nadda to look into the Hanskhali rape case today met the victim’s family.  The committee will hand over the report written by them on Saturday to J P Nadda.

Meanwhile, during the visit one of the members of the fact-finding committee Khushbu Sundar demanded an apology from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her remarks regarding the Hanskhali rape case victim. She further demanded the President’s rule in the state and said Mamata Banerjee should quit her seat, as per ANI.

“A woman CM (Mamata Banerjee) is making condemnable statements about the rape of a 14-year-old & overlooking the matter. She should apologize. We demand President’s rule in the state; she should quit her seat,” Khushbu Sundar told ANI.

The fact-finding committee includes the party’s vice president and MP Rekha Verma, Uttar Pradesh government minister Baby Rani Maurya, Tamil Nadu MLA, and BJP’s National President Mahila Morcha Vanathi Srinivasan, Kushbu Sunder, and West Bengal MLA Rupmitra Chaudhury.

 

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15 Apr

PM Modi discusses South China Sea situation with Vietnam’s Communist Party gen secretary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a phone call on Friday with Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

The two leaders complimented each other on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Vietnam being celebrated this year.

They expressed satisfaction over the rapid pace of wide-ranging cooperation under the India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership which was established during the Prime Minister’s visit to Vietnam in 2016.

The Prime Minister reiterated Vietnam’s importance as an important pillar of India’s Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific Vision, and sought to enhance the scope of the bilateral relationship, besides working for expeditious progress on existing initiatives.

The Prime Minister also requested for greater facilitation of market access for India’s pharma and agri-products in Vietnam.

The Prime Minister highlighted the historical and civilization links between the two countries and expressed his happiness in India’s involvement in restoration of Cham monuments in Vietnam.

The leaders agreed to enhance defence partnership between the two countries.

They also exchanged views on regional and global issues of shared interest, including the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and the situation in South China Sea.

 

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15 Apr

Jaishankar meets UN Secretary-General, discusses Afghanistan, global impact of Ukraine conflict

On Friday External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar meet United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for ‘wide ranging discussion’.

Both of them exchanged views on the impacts of the Ukraine conflict and how the implications are serious for developing countries.

“A wide ranging discussion with UNSG @antonioguterres Exchanged views on the global impact of the Ukraine conflict, especially on food and energy security. Implications for developing countries are serious,” tweeted S Jaishankar.

They also talked about the developments in Afghanistan and Myanmar. Jaishankar appreciated Antonio Guterres for his interest in working with India to address important contemporary challenges.

“Spoke about latest developments in respect of Afghanistan and Myanmar. Appreciate his interest in working with India to effectively address important contemporary challenges,” Jaishankar tweeted.

On Thursday S Jaishankar was received by the Ambassador of India to the UN, TS Tirumurti.

 

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14 Apr

With a woman as CM, even a single crime against women is shameful: TMC MP Saugata Roy

On Thursday while attending the inauguration of a police station in North 24 Pargana TMC MP said that even a single crime against women in Bengal is shameful.

“We are all extremely worried about crime against women and I am not sure if it is due to the media. We must have zero tolerance in in such cases. In a state where we have a woman as the Chief Minister, even one such crime under her leadership is a matter of shame for all of us. I hope the police and administration will be mindful of that fact,” the TMC MP said.

Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister is facing criticism from different sectors for her remarks on the Hanskhali minor’s rape and death case.

Banerjee questioned if the girl was actually raped or had a love affair that got her pregnant.

“Was she Raped or was she pregnant, or there was some other reason or someone slapped her, or was she ill…Even family knew it was a love affair. If a couple is in a relationship, how can I stop them?” said Mamata Banerjee.

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14 Apr

Can’t have a state that is known only for violence: Bengal Governor Dhankhar

On Thursday, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar BR Ambedkar, laid a wreath at Dr. BR Ambedkar’s statue, in the state assembly, and lashed out at the state administration over some recent incidents in Bengal.

While talking to the reporters he said that the recent events in West Bengal were painful. He further said that even before the recent events in the state situation needed to improve.

ANI quoted Jagdeep Dhankhar saying, “We can’t have a state that is known only for violence, gets into headlines for crime against women, where bureaucracy is politicised & preamble of the constitution is disregarded.”

Governor Dhankhar has also sought interaction with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to discuss the law and order situation in the state.

He wrote a letter to Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday saying that he is deeply concerned about the continual deteriorating law and order in the State.

“Deeply concerned at extremely disturbing and unprecedented worrisome scenario unfolding today in the hallowed precincts of High Court at Calcutta as also the recent spate of heinous crime against women and continual deteriorating law and order in the State,” Dhankhar wrote in the letter.

“You would agree that in a system governed by constitution and rule of law, denial of access to justice and obstruction in the functioning of the Courts sounds death knell of democracy,” he further added.

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