Union Minister Arjun Munda Calls for Consultation and Forum to Address Farmers’ Concerns Amid March
On the farmers' march, Union Minister Arjun Munda says, "There will be a need for consultation. We need to discuss this with the states. We need to prepare a forum for discussions and find a solution. The Govt of India is bound to protect the interests of the farmers. Inconvenience should not be caused to the public. The farmers' union needs to understand this."
NCP Leader Baba Siddique Warns Congress: ‘Wake-Up Call’ as Ashok Chavan Quits; Criticizes Party’s ‘La La Land’ Mentality
On former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan quitting Congress, NCP leader Baba Siddique says, "Ashok Chavan called me and I told him that we are going to meet soon in the way ahead. More people are going to leave because when a person feels suffocated, he tries to find a way. It is a wake-up call for Congress but I don't think they are going to wake up. They live in La La land, they are living in illusion. There must be a reason why people are leaving Congress."
Sharad Pawar Challenges Election Commission Decision in Supreme Court
Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar moved the Supreme Court today over the Election Commission of India's decision to allot the NCP name and symbol to the faction led by his nephew and Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Ajit Pawar.
IMF Chief Warns: Nearly 40% of Global Jobs at Risk to Artificial Intelligence
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva, during the World Summit of Governments in Dubai, highlights significant finding from IMF study, indicating that nearly 40% of global employment faces exposure to Artificial Intelligence; says "The transition to AI will be like the industrial revolution in terms of the impact it will have, affecting 40% of jobs".
Delhi Government Rejects Proposal to Convert Bawana Stadium into Jail for Farmers’ March
Delhi Government rejects the central government's proposal to convert Bawana Stadium into a jail in view of the farmers' march to Delhi today. On the Centre's proposal, Delhi Government Home Minister Kailash Gehlot says "The demands of the farmers are genuine. It is the constitutional right of every citizen to make a peaceful protest. It is therefore incorrect to arrest the farmers."
Dubai to Launch World’s First Air Taxi: Joby Aviation S4 Unveiled at World Government Summit 2024
Dubai to have world’s first air taxi, agreements inked at World government summit 2024 The agreements pave the way for Dubai to pioneer the deployment of a city-wide electric aerial taxi service and vertiport network. At the heart of the initiative lies the Joby Aviation S4, an innovative aircraft designed to comfortably accommodate four passengers along with a pilot. Sporting six propellers and powered by four battery packs, the S4 boasts a maximum range of 161 km and a top speed of 321 km per hour. Its Vertical take-off and landing capabilities render it ideal for urban settings, minimizing the space requirements typical of conventional stations and reducing noise pollution compared to helicopters.
Former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan to Join BJP After Quitting Congress
After quitting Congress, former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan says "Today around 12-12:30, I am going to start a new journey of my political career, I am going to join BJP."
PM Modi departs for UAE for 2 day visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs for the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This is PM Modi's seventh visit to the UAE since 2015 and the third in the last eight months.
Congress Leader Criticizes Closure of Farmer Leaders’ Social Media Handles in Talks
Farmers' protest: Congress leader Pawan Khera says, "During the talks, 'X' handles of farmer leaders are being closed, what kind of assurance and meeting is this?.. In two years, you (central govt) did not understand what the farmers needed?"
Tear Gas Fired At Farmers Marching Towards Delhi At Punjab-Haryana Border
Tear gas has been fired at farmers massing at the Shambhu border point between Punjab and Haryana - a key meeting point for those from each state who are marching to Delhi as part of a massive 'Delhi Chalo' call by farmer unions agitating against the central government.
