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TREND | 17 Mar 2025

Sonia Gandhi, Mamata among those who inquired about my health: VP Dhankhar

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Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee were among the leaders who got in touch with the family of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to inquire about his health after he was hospitalised for cardiac-related ailments. Dhankhar revealed this in the Rajya Sabha on Monday as he resumed chairing the proceedings of the House. He said he was "greatly touched" by the concerns expressed across party lines which contributed to his speedy recovery. "The Leader of the House (and Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda) and the Leader of the Opposition (Mallikarjun Kharge) were the first ones to get in touch with my family. "Sonia Gandhi got in touch with my wife as did the chief ministers of several states including West Bengal," he added. Gandhi was present in the House when Dhankhar mentioned this. Dhankhar, who is also the chairman of the Rajya Sabha, was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the national capital on March 9 followi

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TREND | 17 Mar 2025

US President Donald Trump shares PM Modi's podcast on 'Truth Social'

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During the interview, PM Modi appreciated US President Donald Trump's unshakeable dedication to his country, particularly in the wake of the assassination attempts last year

Donald Trump shares PM Modi's podcast with Lex Fridman on 'Truth Social'

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TREND | 17 Mar 2025

Dharmendra Pradhan's father, Ex-Union minister Debendra Pradhan dies at 84

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Veteran BJP leader Debendra Pradhan, who was a minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government, died on Monday, officials said. He was 84, and survived by his son Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union education minister. Pradhan, the former Odisha BJP president, breathed his last in New Delhi. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said he was a popular public leader and an able parliamentarian. "He had discharged his duties as the Union Minister for Transport and Agriculture from 1999 to 2001 with efficiency. As a public representative and MP, he had become the object of the common people's affection by doing many welfare works," Majhi said. "He dedicated his entire life for the development of the state with a spirit of service and determination," he added. Majhi said the country and the state lost a distinguished public servant. The CM also spoke to his son and expressed his condolences. Leader of Opposition in the state assembly Naveen Patnaik said Pradhan will be remembered for his...

Modi speaking Trump's language: Cong on PM's remarks on global bodies

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TREND | 16 Mar 2025

Will kick anyone who talks about caste: Union minister Nitin Gadkari

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In strong remarks against caste-based politics, Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said that nobody should be discriminated over caste, religion, language or sex. "Jo karega jaat ki baat, usko kaske marunga laat (I will kick hard anyone who talks about caste)," the senior BJP leader said, while addressing the convocation ceremony of Central India Group of Institutions in Nagpur on Saturday. Gadkari, 67, said he believes no person is big because of his caste, religion, language or creed but he is big because of his qualities. Hence, we do not discriminate anyone based on his caste, religion, sex, or language, he added. I am in politics and lots of things take place, but I walk my way. If anyone wants to vote for me, he can and if someone does not want, he is free to do so, he said. My friends tell me why have you said this or taken such a stand. I tell them that one is not finished if he loses an election. I will not compromise with my principles and will follow them in my personal ..

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TREND | 16 Mar 2025

Congress launches 'palayan roko, naukri do padayatra' across Bihar

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The Congress in Bihar on Sunday launched a state-wide 'pada-yatra' themed 'palayan roko naukri do', highlighting the endemic unemployment in the province which is blamed for migration of young population on a large scale. The pada-yatra commenced at the Bhitiharwa Ashram in West Champaran district, which was set up by Mahatma Gandhi a century ago, shortly after he led his first 'satyagraha' in the country, championing the cause of indigo plantation workers in north Bihar. Bihar Congress president Akhilesh Prasad Singh was presented with a national flag, as a symbolic gesture, on the occasion by party workers in the presence of a host of leaders like national in charge of the students' wing, NSUI, Kanhaiya Kumar. Others present on the occasion included NSUI president Varun Choudhary, Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib and AICC in-charge for Bihar Krishna Allavaru. The pada-yatra is being seen, in political circles, as an attempt by the Congress to assert itself ahead of the ..

Assam Congress leader held for post; CM Himanta backs police action

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TREND | 15 Mar 2025

BJP focuses on proactive governance that works at grassroot: Jitendra Singh

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The BJP believes in proactive governance that works at the grassroots level and the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government remains steadfast in resolving public issues at their doorsteps, Union minister Jitendra Singh said on Saturday. Singh was speaking at a public darbaar in the Hiaranagar town of Kathua district, which is part of his Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency. He met public delegations to personally listen to their concerns. Several issues were resolved on the spot, an official spokesperson said. The event, aimed at bringing government services directly to the people, was attended by various local representatives and district administration officials, led by Deputy Commissioner (Kathua) Rakesh Manhas, the spokesperson added. Singh interacted with several public delegations, addressing a wide range of concerns faced by the residents of Hiranagar and surrounding areas. "The government's approach has always been to bring solutions to the people rather than asking them t

BJP slams Karnataka's 4% Muslim quota, questions Rahul's visits to Vietnam

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TREND | 15 Mar 2025

PM Modi calls 3-hr podcast with Fridman 'fascinating'; episode drops Mar 16

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Fridman took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the news on Saturday, describing the three-hour podcast with PM Modi as 'epic'

'Anepic 3-hour...':US podcaster Lex Fridman calls PM Modi interview 'one of the most profound experienc' of his life

Business Today | 15 Mar 2025

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TREND | 15 Mar 2025

Congress didn't allow peace in Assam, PM Modi restored it: Amit Shah

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday alleged that the Congress did not allow peace to prevail in Assam, but PM Narendra Modi restored it, developed infrastructure and ensured employment for the youth of the northeastern state. Shah was speaking after inaugurating the revamped Lachit Barphukan Police Academy here. Over 10,000 youths have laid down arms and joined the mainstream in Assam, with peace returning to the state during the last 10 years, he said. The Narendra Modi-led government will bring in Rs 3 lakh crore infrastructure projects in Assam in addition to the Rs 5 lakh crore proposed investment at a recent business summit in the state, Shah said. Policing in Assam was earlier for fighting terrorists, but now it is people-centric, and this has led to the increase in conviction rate from 5 per cent to 25 per cent in the last three years. It will cross the national average soon, the home minister asserted. Shah, who is on a three-day visit to Assam and Mizoram, also said

PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka next month to finalise bilateral agreements

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TREND | 15 Mar 2025

'Conspiracy by BJP': Bhupesh Baghel denies reports of ED summoning his son

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On March 10, the ED conducted searches at the residence of Bhupesh Baghel, his son Chaitanya Baghel and others in connection with an ongoing probe

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TREND | 14 Mar 2025

New Zealand PM, Several Foreign Ministers To Participate In Raisina Dialogue

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Luxon are scheduled to jointly inaugurate the 10th edition of the conclave to be held from March 17 to 19.