People from Manipur, stage a protest over the continued violence in the state, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on June 19, 2023.
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PM Modi leaves for his first State visit to U.S.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 emplaned for the United States for his first historic State visit. Prior to leaving for the US, PM Modi tweeted, “Leaving for USA, where I will attend programmes in New York City and Washington DC. These programmes include Yoga Day celebrations at the @UNHQ, talks with @POTUS @JoeBiden, address to the Joint Session of the US Congress and more.”
The Manipur High Court on June 19 admitted a evaluation petition in search of to modify its contentious March 27 order, which had directed the State government to suggest the inclusion of the Meitei neighborhood in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) listing. The courtroom issued notices on the petition to the Union government and the State government on Monday, in search of their response by the following date of listening to.
President’s Rule ‘last option’ in Manipur, government to wait and watch
As ethnic violence and protests proceed in Manipur for the previous 45-days, a number of folks in the government and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) mentioned that President’s Rule was solely a “last option” because the thought was to exhaust different out there measures first.
Every international and regional challenge that’s related to India and the U.S. is anticipated to function in the bilateral dialogue that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will maintain with American President Joe Biden throughout his upcoming official state visit to the U.S., Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra mentioned on June 19. Apart from official engagements, Mr. Modi’s visit will embrace conferences with the Indian diaspora and senior CEOs from the company world.
Punjab steps in to assist Karnataka with its free rice scheme
The Congress government in Karnataka, which is struggling to procure rice for its bold Anna Bhagya scheme, on June 19 acquired a ray of hope after the Aam Admi Party (AAP) government in Punjab agreed in-principle to provide the requisite quantum of rice even because the State government is attempting to procure rice from national-level cooperative companies.
Shiv Sena Foundation Day: Wars of Words and Hindutva Standoff between Shinde and Thackeray
The warring factions of Shiv Sena engaged in a verbal duel through the social gathering’s 57th Foundation Day celebrations on June 19 with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde saying his rise up “ensured the party’s survival” and former CM Uddhav Thackeray labelling Mr. Shinde’s supporters as “looters”.
Manjhi’s HAM (S) withdraws assist to Nitish government
The Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) on June 19 introduced withdrawal of assist to the Nitish Kumar government and submitted the letter of withdrawal to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.
The announcement was made quickly after the social gathering convened its nationwide government committee assembly on the residence of former Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi. At current the HAM has 4 members in the Bihar Assembly and one member in the Bihar Legislative Council.
India items missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam
India gifted the indigenously-built in-service missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam to improve that nation’s naval capabilities. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh introduced this on June 19 after bilateral talks with his visiting Vietnamese counterpart General Phan Van Gang.
Leading Muslim our bodies have come out in opposition to the proposed Uniform Civil Code. Calling the Law Commission’s transfer to search solutions from all stakeholders for a standard code “against the spirit of the Constitution” and “contrary to religious freedom enjoyed by all citizens”, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) urged the government to assume over the proposal once more. “It is an attempt at polarisation and a diversionary tactic by the government,” the Board mentioned.
Six slapped with NSA, their houses demolished for allegedly assaulting a youth in Bhopal
Three males have been arrested and their houses demolished in Bhopal on June 19 after they have been slapped with the stringent National Security Act (NSA) for allegedly assaulting and trying to convert the faith of a younger man.
Ladakh delegation calls for Statehood at talks with MoS Nityanand Rai
Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai on Monday met a delegation from Ladakh. The delegation comprising leaders from Kargil and Leh reiterated the demand for Statehood and constitutional safeguards for the Union Territory.
Xi meets Blinken as China, U.S. agree to ‘stabilise’ ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping on June 19 mentioned China and the United States had made “progress” on among the points not too long ago straining relations as he met with visiting Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Beijing.
