India to become 3rd largest economy during my third term is my guarantee: PM Modi
On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his "guarantee" to make the nation the third largest economy during his third term in office and listed the "four castes" he wants to empower. While giving a speech at a rally in his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi Modi talked about 2024 Lok Sabha elections, in which he plans to run for a third term in office.
Ex-Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif Stands Pakistan Responsible For Its Condition
In an apparent reference to the country's problems, Pakistan's erstwhile prime leader Nawaz Sharif stated on Tuesday that "we shot ourselves in our own foot" rather than the US or India being to blame for its financial difficulties. In an interview held here with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) ticket contenders, the party chief said, “Today where Pakistan has reached (in terms of the state of the economy) this is not done by India, the US or even Afghanistan. In fact, we shot ourselves in our own foot...they (a reference to the military) imposed a selected (government) on this nation by rigging the 2018 polls that led to the sufferings of the people and downfall of the economy.”
PM Modi Commends Innovation at Smart India Hackathon, Interacts with Participants Developing IoT-based System for Railway Cargo, Lauds Inclusion of Bangladesh Students in the Team
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with the participants of Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon, 2023 via video conferencing. PM says, I was waiting to talk to all of you since morning. I took updates about you during the day. You all work hard at the Smart India Hackathon but I get the opportunity to learn as well. This is the reason I try to interact with you all whenever there is a Smart India Hackathon. I was told that this team is working to develop IoT based system for Railway Cargo and there are Bangladesh students in the team as well. Indian Railways is going through its transformational phase. Central Govt is spending thousands of crores on this and our focus is also on logistics. Your innovation will be of great help. I felt good seeing students from Bangladesh in your team. We have started 'Study in India' program for students from foreign countries to come to India for higher studies."
Major Arms and Ammunition Cache Seized in Manipur’s Bishnupur District; Security Forces Launch Investigation
Manipur: Security forces recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition during the search operation conducted in Bishnupur district. During the operation, one Carbine rifle with magazine, one country made 9 mm Pistol with magazine, three 9 mm rounds, four Hand Grenade, one Improvised Motor Tube, two 51 mm Mortar Shell, one Smoke Shell, 17 Improvised Mortar Shell, 9 twelve bore round and two hundred gram of gunpowder were recovered. A case has been registered at Phoubakchao Ikhai Police Station and investigation is underway.
Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal Condemns Video Insulting Jat Community, Farmers, OBCs, and Vice President, Alleges Intentional Disrespect
Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal says, "They were enjoying while making the video. Look at their intention, they were insulting the Jat community, farmers, OBC community and the Vice President. They think that only they have the right to sit on that chair and how can a person from the Jat community or a farmer's son sit on that Chair. We condemn this act."
Congress President Kharge Emphasizes Winning Majority as Top Priority for INDIA Alliance, Defers Prime Ministerial Discussion Until After Elections
After the conclusion of the INDIA Alliance meeting, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge says" Our first priority is to win (elections). We will think about winning before deciding the name of the Prime Minister. If there will be no MPs, it makes no sense talking about the Prime Minister. We will work unitedly to win a majority first."
PM Modi Holds Telephone Conversation with Israeli PM Netanyahu, Discusses Ongoing Israel-Hamas Conflict and Maritime Safety Concerns
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call today from the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu. PM Netanyahu briefed the Prime Minister on the recent developments in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The two leaders shared concerns regarding the safety of maritime traffic. Prime Minister reiterated the need for continued humanitarian aid for the affected population and emphasized an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict, including the release of all hostages, through dialogue and diplomacy. The two leaders agreed to remain in touch: PMO
INDIA Alliance Leaders Condemn ‘Undemocratic’ Suspension of 151 MPs, Announce Unified Protest on December 22 for Parliamentary Security Breach and Democracy
After the conclusion of the INDIA Alliance meeting, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge says "Leaders of 28 political parties of the INDIA Alliance were present here in the fourth meeting held here today. We have passed a resolution that suspension is undemocratic. We will all have to fight to save democracy and all of us are ready to do that. We raised the issue of security breach in the Parliament. We have been saying for a long time that Union HM Amit Shah or PM Modi should come to the Parliament and speak in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha about the issue of Parliament security breach, but they are refusing to do so. This is the first time 151 members of the parliament have been suspended in the country. We will fight against this, this is wrong. We have united to fight against this. We have decided to hold a protest against the suspension of MPs on 22nd December."
Congress MP KC Venugopal Declares INDIA Alliance Meeting Successful, Emphasizes Urgency in Initiating Seat-Sharing Discussions
After the INDIA Alliance meeting, Congress MP and general secretary KC Venugopal says, "It was a very successful, fruitful meeting. Everybody opened their mind and spoke, there was a little criticism here and there because we are 25-26 parties. The main focus was to finalise the seat sharing. A lot many things were discussed but everything can not be decided today itself. Seat-sharing discussions should be started immediately, that is what was discussed."
PM Modi Discusses Israel-Hamas Conflict with Israeli PM Netanyahu, Emphasizes India’s Support for Peace and Humanitarian Assistance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi posts, "Had a productive exchange of views with Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu on the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, including shared concerns on the safety of maritime traffic. Highlighted India’s consistent stand in favour of early restoration of peace & stability in the region with continued humanitarian assistance for the affected."
