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Effort to unite opposition suffers blow after Farooq's inability to attend meeting [details]

CPI (M) leader M Y Tarigami takes the initiative to bring all opposition leaders together on a single platform to oppose some decisions of the BJP government.

Jul 28, 2024

14-hour work day: CM can't take decisions unilaterally, says BJP

The BJP on Monday slammed the Karnataka government regarding proposed policies for the IT and ITES sectors, saying that it should be worried about its underperformance across sectors.

Jul 22, 2024

K'taka landslide tragedy: As political slugfest erupts, Army joins rescue operations

Amid a political slugfest between the ruling Congress and the opposition over the handling of the landslide tragedy on the Shirur highway in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district, the Army on Monday joined the local authorities in rescue operations.

Jul 22, 2024

Centre to sign over 70 MoUs with startups to empower the disabled

The government is set to sign more than 70 MoUs on Monday between the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) and various startups and private organisations.

Jul 21, 2024

India signs MoU to fund 4 projects in Pacific Island nations

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, on Monday, highlighted the strengthening partnership between India and the Marshall Islands during the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to fund Four Community Development Projects in the island nation.

Jul 15, 2024

Zomato, Swiggy hike platform fee to Rs 6 per order

Getting food from Zomato, Swiggy to cost higher as platform fee hiked Rs 6 per order

Food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy have once again hiked platform fee to Rs 6 per order from an earlier Rs 5 — a 20 per cent increase.

Jul 15, 2024

Bengaluru Tech Summit: K'taka govt holds pre-event breakfast meet with industry leaders

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday inaugurated a pre-event breakfast meeting related to the Bengaluru Tech Summit at a private hotel in the city.

Jul 12, 2024

UNSC, WTO need urgent reforms to make them inclusive: Om Birla at BRICS forum

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who is leading the Indian delegation at BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Russia, has hailed the grouping's expansion and, at the same time, reiterated India's stance of reforming the working of the United Nations and its bodies.

Jul 12, 2024

PM Modi Unveils Ambitious Plan to make India Third-Largest Economy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims to make India the third-largest economy globally, construct three crore houses for the poor, and empower three crore women. These goals were announced during Modi's visit to Moscow for the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit.

Jul 9, 2024

Modi's Russia Visit: Not timing but nurturing longevity is key

Any resolution to the Ukraine conflict adheres to the UN Charter and honors Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty, says US setting pre-conditions for India's efforts seeking conflict-resolution.

Jul 9, 2024

PM Modi on three-day State Visit to Russia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a three-day official visit to Russia and Austria. In the first leg of his visit, PM Modi will be in Moscow for the 22nd Annual Summit between India and Russia and before departing he said he was looking forward to meeting President Vladimir Putin.

Jul 8, 2024

20K farmers to get AI training on their phones; Govt plans to boost skilling, AI literacy in agriculture

The two day 'Global IndiaAI Summit' concluded last week in New Delhi displaying "India's commitment to advancing the responsible development, deployment, and adoption of AI." With a focus on future skilling, a new phone-based AI skilling application will be tested by 20,000 farmers in Maharashtra.

Jul 8, 2024

Apulia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 50th G7 Summit

PM Modi thanks Rishi Sunak for deepening India-UK ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded Rishi Sunak's contribution to consolidate ties between the two nations during his tenure as the UK Prime Minister.

Jul 5, 2024

SCO summit kicks off in Astana; Belarus joins association [key discussions]

The 24th SCO Summit welcomed Belarus as its newest member, marking a significant milestone. Discussions at the summit revolved around regional security, economic development, and transportation capacity.

Jul 4, 2024

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar

LAC must be respected; EAM Jaishankar tells Chinese counterpart amid border peace talks [details]

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Astana, focusing on peace along the border and rebuilding bilateral relations. The Line of Actual Control (LAC) was a focal point, with Jaishankar emphasizing its respect and enforcement of peace in border areas. met with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Astana.