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politics2 years ago

"PM Modi's Witty Remark Amid 'Modi-Modi' Chants Leaves Karnataka CM Scratching His Head"

During the inauguration of Boeing India Engineering & Tech Center in Bengaluru, PM Modi praised Bengaluru's role in linking India's tech potential to global demand and lauded the new campus's potential to strengthen the global aviation sector. He also joked with Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah as the crowd chanted "Modi, Modi," saying "Mukhyamantri Ji aisa hota rehta hai." The event also saw the launch of the Boeing Sukanya Program aimed at supporting more girls' entry into the aviation sector.

politics2 years ago

Karnataka's Political Landscape Shifts with New Cabinet Appointments and Congress Guarantees.

The Karnataka government has given "in-principle" approval to implement the Congress party's five guarantees, which include 200 units of free power to all households, Rs 2,000 monthly assistance to the woman head of every family, 10 kilograms of rice free to every member of a BPL household, Rs 3,000 every month for unemployed graduate youth, Rs 1,500 for unemployed diploma holders, and free travel for women in public transport buses. The initial estimates indicate that it would cost the exchequer Rs 50,000 crore annually.

politics2 years ago

Karnataka's New Government Takes Oath Amid Opposition Show of Strength.

Siddaramaiah took oath as the chief minister of Karnataka while state Congress president DK Shivakumar was sworn-in as the deputy chief minister on Saturday. Besides Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, eight other legislators took oath as ministers. The swearing-in ceremony turned into a muscle-flexing platform for the opposition with the who's who of the political parties joining the event.

politics2 years ago

"India's Response to Sudan Unrest Sparks Political Controversy"

Congress leader Siddaramaiah and Foreign Minister S Jaishankar engaged in a Twitter war over the alleged government inaction in bringing back 31 tribals from Karnataka who are stuck in crisis-hit Sudan. While Siddaramaiah accused the government of not initiating action, Jaishankar called it grossly irresponsible to politicize the situation. The Indian Embassy in Sudan issued a precautionary advisory for Indian citizens against venturing out, suggesting to ration supplies as the "situation may continue for a few more days."

politics2 years ago

Jaishankar criticizes Siddaramaiah for politicizing Indian citizens stranded in Sudan.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticized Congress leader Siddaramaiah for politicizing the evacuation of 31 tribals from Karnataka who are stuck in violence-hit Sudan. Jaishankar highlighted the efforts taken by the government in Sudan and asked Siddaramaiah not to endanger Indians abroad for electoral goals. The Indian Embassy in Sudan issued a precautionary advisory against venturing out due to the ongoing clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The Ministry of External Affairs has set up a Control Room to provide information and assistance to Indians.