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Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu to hold series of meeting with Union Minister during his Delhi visit from May 23-24
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to will hold a series of meetings with Union Ministers of Defence, Finance, Jal Shakti, and Electronics and IT in Delhi from May 23 to May 24. According to a statement, Naidu will hold a series of strategic meetings with Union Ministers to present the State's development priorities and mobilize central support across critical sectors. Naidu will meet Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Venkatesh Josh, Union Jal Sakti CR. Patil, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Ministry of Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on May 23. He will also participate in a key review meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the Implementation of New Criminal Laws across States, according to the statement. On Saturday, the Chief Minister will attend the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog at the Convention Centre, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel joins celebration of Honda's 50 crore two-wheeler production milestone
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel attended the celebrations of Honda Motorcycle Company's milestone of producing 50 crore motorcycles globally and 7 crore in India, held in Vithalapur of Ahmedabad district. According to an official release, Chief Minister Patel said that the Honda Motorcycle Company's accomplishment of producing 50 crore two-wheelers globally and 7 crore in India is a proud achievement and deserves recognition. CM Patel said that around two and a half decades ago, the automobile sector in Gujarat was scarcely discussed and that only after Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office as Chief Minister in 2001 did the state foster a robust ecosystem in the automobile industry, alongside progress in other sectors.
India won't let Pakistan succeed in its designs, says AAP MP Vikramjit Singh ahead of all-party delegation visit to West Asia, Africa
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Vikramjit Singh, who is part of a multi-nation parliamentary delegation, on Thursday said that India will not allow Pakistan to succeed in its alleged attempts to divide the country or give terrorism a
All-party delegation meets Japanese lawmaker Yasuhiro Hanashi, highlights India's "unified" stance against terrorism
An all-party parliamentary delegation from India, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, met with the Acting Chairperson of the Research Committee on Counter-terrorism of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Japan's former Minister of Justice Yasuhiro Hanashi on Friday. In their meeting, the MPs highlighted India's
"Will speak as responsible Indians": Supriya Sule ahead of all-party delegation's visit to partner countries
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Surpriya Sule, who is to lead an all-party delegation to put forward India's stance against terrorism, emphasised that all participating members will be speaking
Japan inflation accelerates in April on reduced energy subsidies
Japan's core consumer prices in April climbed 3.5 percent from a year earlier, increasing at the fastest pace in more than two years, driven by reduced government utility subsidies and surging rice prices, government data showed Friday.
Naushad Moosa names 29-member probable squad for India U23s
A 29-member probable squad for the exposure friendly matches in Dushanbe, Tajikistan next month, has been announced by India U-23 men's national team head coach Naushad Moosa. The All India Football Federation (AIFF), on Tuesday, appointed Naushad Moosa as the head coach of the India U-23 men's national team. Moosa will take charge of the team on June 1, when they begin their camp in Kolkata, with the long-term aim of preparing the Indian team for the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi and Nagoya in Japan, in line with the plans laid out to the federation by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The India U-23s will face the Tajikistan U-23 and Kyrgyz Republic U-23 teams in two matches on June 18 and June 21, respectively, as part of the federation's long-term plans to smooth a pathway to the senior national team, as per the AIFF official website. The team will set camp in Kolkata on June 1, where they will train before setting off for Dushanbe on June 16. As part of the long terms plans for the India U-23s, the AIFF has lined-up camps and exposure friendly matches for the Blue Colts during the FIFA International Windows in order to prepare for AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers, to be held later this year, and the Asian Games, to be held in Japan in 2026. June friendly exposure matches for the U23 team
Japan expresses solidarity in India's fight against terror, MP delegation meets key Japanese official as part of outreach
Members of the All-Party Parliamentary Delegation from India, that is in Tokyo as part of India's global outreach against Pakistan sponsored terrorism, met Takashi Endo, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on National Security, in Japan. During the meeting, India's resolute commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms was unequivocally emphasised. Takashi Endo conveyed Japan's solidarity in India's fight against terror. The All-party delegation led by JDU MP Sanjay Jha, also met with Yoshihide Suga, Former Prime Minister of Japan, Vice President of LDP and Chairman of Japan India Association. India's commitment to combating cross border terrorism was reaffirmed. Yoshide Suga reiterated Japan's strong commitment to support India in its fight against terrorism. The All-Party Parliamentary Delegation led by Sanjay Jha comprises Ambassador Mohan Kumar, BJP MPs Dr. Hemang Joshi, Aparajita Sarangi, Brij Lal, and Pradan Baruah; CPI(M) MP John Brittas; and TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee. As part of this outreach, India's All-Party Parliamentary Delegation earlier engaged with leading Japanese think tanks in Tokyo, briefing them on India's firm zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism. As per India's Embassy in Tokyo, the participants supported India's fight against terrorism. In a post on X, India's embassy to Japan stated,
India's All-Party delegation gets support from Japan's Ex-PM in fight against terror
India's All Party Parliamentary Delegation met Yoshihide Suga, Former Prime Minister of Japan, Vice President of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Chairman of Japan India Association. As per Indian Embassy in Japan, Yoshihide reaffirmed Japan's support to India in its fight against terrorism. In a post on X, he said,
India is not only future-ready, it is shaping that future: Foreign Secy Misri in Tokyo
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri delivered the spotlight address at the 2nd edition of the Raisina Tokyo Dialogue, highlighting the multifaceted nature of the India-Japan partnership, including new greenfield sectors for cooperation. Speaking on India's economic landscape at the event, Misri highlighted that the country continues to be a highly attractive destination for global capital, backed by strong foreign exchange reserves, declining inflation, and a large, young, and dynamic workforce. He noted that India's foreign exchange reserves have exceeded USD 690 billion, and retail inflation dropped to 3.16 per cent in April 2025, the lowest in nearly six years. With a population of 1.4 billion and a median age under 29, India remains one of the world's largest and most promising consumer markets. This demographic strength, combined with a rising middle class and an expanding workforce, positions India to play a key role in the technology-driven future. He emphasized the strategic shift in India's economic model, with a renewed focus on manufacturing-led growth. The
Foreign Secretary Misri meets senior Japan officials, visit reaffirms two countries' shared determination to fight terrorism
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met senior Japan officials on Thursday with the two sides reviewing the salient issues in the multi-dimensional bilateral ties including defence and security and economic cooperation. Misri met his counterpart Vice Foreign Minister Takehiro Funakoshi and exchanged views on issues of topical importance.
"They have to be held accountable for terror attacks against India": MEA exposes Pakistan
India on Thursday reiterated its resolve to fight terrorism and called on the world to hold Pakistan accountable for the terror attacks that they have carried out against India. In the weekly media briefing, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reminded the world about the need to
Abhishek Banerjee pays tribute at Rash Behari Bose Memorial in Tokyo, urges embassy to restore "Neglected" site
TMC National General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee visited the Memorial of Freedom Fighter Rash Behari Bose in Tokyo on Friday. The TMC leader paid homage by offering a floral tribute to the legendary fighter. Rash Behari Bose founded the Indian independence league and was a key organiser of the Ghadar Mutiny. He played a part in the unsuccessful attempt to assassinate the then Indian Viceroy Lord Hardinge in 1912 and later fled to Japan. He was also involved with the Indian National Army. Taking to X, Banerjee also requested that the Indian Embassy address the memorial's
Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu embarks on two-day Delhi visit to seek Centre's support for state projects
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is set to hold series of meetings with Union Ministers today during his two-day visit to New Delhi to seek the Centre's support for the speedy execution of several ongoing and proposed projects in the State. During this high-level visit, the officials said that the Chief Minister will hold a series of strategic meetings with senior Union Ministers to present the State's development priorities and mobilise central support across critical sectors. CM Naidu is slated to hold a meeting with Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi to explore collaboration in green energy projects at 10 am today. At 11 am, CM Naidu will meet Defence Minister Rajnat Singh to discuss Andhra Pradesh's strategic defence and aerospace initiatives. At around 12-12
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu meets Union Minister CR Patil; seeks support on Kishau, Renuka projects
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss key water resource projects concerning the state. The chief minister advocated for the protection of state's rights in the Kishau Hydro Electric Project and emphasised the need for a favourable funding pattern. He said that the financial burden of the Kishau Project should be borne entirely either by the Government of India or by the major beneficiary states such as Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. During the meeting, CM Sukhu also raised critical issues concerning the Renuka Dam project. He called for due consideration of the Local Area Development Fund and the free power component. He said that while hydro projects are essential for national development, the environmental and social impacts must also be addressed and the affected states should be fairly compensated. Apart from this, the Chief Minister requested the early release of the pending amount under the Jal Jeevan Mission for the state. Union Minister CR Patil assured CM Sukhu of all possible assistance and cooperation from the central government. Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena; Principal Advisor to the Chief Minister, Ram Subhag Singh; Resident Commissioner, Meera Mohanty and Secretary to the Chief Minister Rakesh Kanwar were also present during the meeting. Earlier on Wednesday, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to increase the import duty on apples from 50 per cent to at least 100 per cent to discourage the import of apples from Turkey and to safeguard the interests of the apple growers of the state. He also urged that quantitative restrictions should be imposed on imported apples, an official release said. In a letter to the Prime Minister, the Chief Minister said that Himachal Pradesh is known as the country's 'Apple Bowl' and is famous for producing delicious varieties of apples. The apple is the prime cash crop of the State and generates an income of about Rs. 4500 crores annually. He said that about 10 lakh man-days are generated due to the apple crop, thereby providing direct and indirect employment to more than 2.50 lakh families. (ANI)
India has zero tolerance for terrorism, says All-Party Parliamentary delegation in Japan
An All-Party Parliamentary delegation from India, led by Sanjay Kumar Jha, Member of Parliament, is visiting Japan from May 22 to 24, 2025. The visit follows the recent Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, with counterterrorism cooperation central to discussions, an official statement from the Indian Embassy in Tokyo said. On the first day of the visit, the delegation met Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya. At the beginning of the meeting, Iwaya expressed heartfelt condolences to the victims of the Pahalgam attack and extended sympathies to those injured. He said terrorism cannot be justified in any form and conveyed Japan's solidarity with India and the international community in the fight against terrorism, the statement added. Jha described the Pahalgam incident as a nefarious attempt to disturb development and peace in Jammu and Kashmir. He said India responded through Operation Sindoor
All-party delegation proves last 11 years of diplomacy was failure: Congress' Supriya Shrinate
Congress leader Supriya Shrinate has questioned the central government over its diplomatic strategy on putting forward India's zero-tolerance policy against terrorism, claiming that while Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited over 90 countries in the last 11 years and proclaimed himself as a Vishwaguru, he ultimately had to
"Don't be a fence-sitter, fight against terrorism is for everyone": JD(U)'s Sanjay Jha appeals for global support
Highlighting India's fight against cross-border terrorism, JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Friday asserted that the all-party delegation are visiting different countries in the world to apprise the global community about Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. Jha was interacting with Ambassadors and diplomats of Brazil, Australia, Colombia, Greece and South Korea in Japan's Tokyo. The Janata Dal (United) MP, who is leading one of the seven all-party delegations, stressed that India today is a victim of terrorism, and it could be any other country in the future. Pointing out Islamabad's involvement in cross-border terrorism, he further mentioned that Pakistan funds terrorists, trains them and sends them to India.
DC Anantnag inspects Nunwan and Chandanwari base camps, reviews Amarnath Yatra-2025 preparations
The Deputy Commissioner of Anantnag, A F Hamid, conducted an inspection of the Nunwan and Chandanwari base camps on Thursday to review the progress of ongoing developmental works and preparations for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025. According to an official press release, the DC reviewed critical infrastructure projects being executed by various departments, including Jal Shakti, Public Health Engineering (PHE), Roads and Buildings (R&B), and other allied agencies. He also inspected ongoing track clearance operations along the yatra route. Special focus was laid on the readiness of essential facilities such as drinking water supply, sanitation, power supply, accommodation, and health care services. All the stakeholder departments were instructed to ensure strict adherence to the set timelines and maintain close coordination for seamless execution of tasks. The Deputy Commissioner emphasised the need to uphold quality standards while ensuring the timely completion of all works to facilitate a smooth and safe pilgrimage experience for devotees. The Amarnath Ji Yatra is one of the most sacred pilgrimages in India, leading devotees to the Amarnath Cave located in the South Kashmir Himalayas. Earlier this week, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah said the tourism sector has been badly affected and the administration is now focusing on ensuring a safe and incident-free Amarnath Yatra.
"The new normal is very clear- zero tolerance on terrorism": India's Ambassador to Japan Sibi George
India's Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George, reaffirmed India's actions against terrorism and told the diplomats and representatives from several countries during the global outreach about the new normal in place against terrorism. The event saw Ambassadors and diplomats of several countries in attendance. These included Saudi Arabia, Liberia, Micronesia, Singapore, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Colombia, Brazil and Australia amongst others. Ambassador Sibi George brought to attention the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack which took place on April 22 and claimed the lives of 26 people.
Miss World 2025: 20 contestants earn spot at Head 2 Head Challenge round finals at beauty pageant in Hyderabad
Following the preliminary rounds of the Head 2 Head Challenge, the jury has announced 20 contestants for the final round of the challenge at the ongoing 72nd Miss World Festival, in Telangana. The 72nd Miss World Festival announced the 20 finalists of the prestigious Head 2 Head Challenge following a riveting first round held in Telangana, as per the press note shared by Information& Public Relations (I&PR) Telangana. Held amidst the cultural grandeur of India's youngest state, the Head-to-Head Challenge offered a platform for all 107 contestants from around the world to deliver speeches on personal and global issues that resonated with them and the society. As per the press note, the preliminary round witnessed some good speeches which were a display of the contestant's unshakable commitment to meaningful causes. The final round of the challenge is set to take place today, Friday, in Telangana. The finalists advancing to the Head-to-Head Final on Friday are
All-party delegation meets Japanese lawmakers, reiterates India's strong resolve to fight terrorism
All-party parliamentary delegation, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Friday held a meeting with Japan's former Defence Minister Minoru Kihara and Shinako Tsuchiya, Director General of the International Bureau, Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). During the meeting, Members of Parliament reiterated India's strong resolve to fight every form of terrorism. In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Japan stated,
Meghalaya starts program to enable nurses to work in Germany
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma launched the German Language Training Programme for Overseas Placement at the Shillong Tech Park on Thursday. The programme, supported by the Meghalaya State Skill Development Society (MSSDS) under the Department of Labour, Employment & Skill Development, is aimed at training and placing qualified healthcare professionals from the state in Germany. Following the successful deployment of Meghalaya's youth to Japan and Singapore, Germany has now become the next destination offering a global stage for the state's aspiring nurses and healthcare professionals.
"Mission to unite world in India's fight against terrorism and expose Pakistan," all party delegation member Dr. Hemang Joshi
BJP MP Dr. Hemang Joshi, part of the all-party delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, stated on Friday that the delegation's mission is to unite the global community in India's fight against terrorism and to expose Pakistan-sponsored terrorism on the world stage. Dr. Joshi said about their visit to Japan,
All Party delegation emphasises commitment to combat terrorism in meeting with Japan's Chairman of House Committee on National Security
India's All Party Parliamentary Delegation on Thursday met Takashi Endo, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on National Security, Japan. The delegation emphasized India's resolute commitment to combat terrorism. In a post on X, Indian Embassy in Japan said,
Amit Shah directs to adopt holistic approach to clean Yamuna, ensure drinking water supply, improve sewage systems in Delhi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday directed to adopt a holistic approach to clean the Yamuna river, ensure drinking water supply, and improve sewage systems in Delhi. Shah's direction came in a high-level meeting conducted here in the national capital. The meeting was attended by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal, Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union Home Secretary, Secretaries of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and Ministry of Jal Shakti, Delhi's Chief Secretary, and several senior officials from the Central and Delhi governments. Addressing the meeting, Shah stated that the Yamuna is not just a river but also a symbol of faith, making its cleanliness a