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G7 Summit is opportunity to convince India, Brazil on Ukraine issue, says France's Emmanuel Macron

After a meeting with Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskiy on the margins of the G7 Summit on Saturday, Macron called the unexpected visit of Zelenskiy, a "game changer"

New Delhi: Central govt moves SC seeking review of order authorising executive powers to AAP

The move comes just a day after BJP brought about an ordinance to create a new authority tasked with the transfers and postings of top bureaucrats in the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi

PM Modi to hold dialogue with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky at G7 Summit

The Ukrainian president arrived at the G7 Summit amid heightened efforts by western nations to support Ukraine against the invasion by Russia.

G7 Summit: PM Modi meets Vietnam PM, discusses bilateral ties, defence co-operation

PM Modi on Saturday also met his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida in Hiroshima and discussed ways to enhance "India-Japan friendship across different sectors including trade, economy and culture"

G7 aims to rein in risks from China, awaits Zelenskiy

Leaders of the world's richest democracies are looking to bridge a vast gap with emerging economies in the "Global South" by focusing on infrastructure and debt relief, officials say, part of a strategy to blunt China's influence in lower-income countries

Joe Biden to discuss Ukraine situation with PM Modi at G7 Summit

Lula and Modi are attending a summit of the Group of Seven (G7) rich nations in Hiroshima at the invitation of Japan, this year's host of the G7, which also includes the U.S., Germany, Britain, France, Italy and Canada

Siddaramaiah to be sworn in as Chief Minister of Karnataka today, DK Shivakumar to become Dy CM

Invitations have been extended to leaders like Hemant Soren, Sitaram Yechuri, Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, and Farooq Abdullah, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik

G7 Summit: PM Modi discusses bilateral ties with Japan counterpart

India has been invited to attend the G7 conference as a guest nation. Nuclear disarmament, economic resilience and security, regional concerns, climate and energy, food and health, and development are the main focuses of the G7 summit's outreach to the invited guest nations

WATCH: PM Modi unveils bust of Mahatma Gandhi during G7 Summit in Japan's Hiroshima

India has been invited to attend the G7 conference as a guest nation. Nuclear disarmament, economic resilience and security, regional concerns, climate and energy, food and health, and development are the main focuses of the G7 summit's outreach to the invited guest nations

"Want normal and neighbourly relations": PM Modi puts onus on Pakistan for bilateral ties

PM Modi said India wants normal bilateral ties with Pakistan, adding that "it is incumbent upon them to create a conducive environment free from terrorism and hostilities"

China aims to dominate Central Asia as Xi Jinping unveils grand ‘development plan’

Xi Jinping said during a speech at the China-Central Asia Summit in northwest China that China is ready to coordinate development strategies with the five Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan and make joint efforts to promote their modernization

Pakistan economy braces for big jolt as Imran Khan confronts military

The Pakistani rupee is expected to fall by another 20%, according to some economists, who are raising alarms about a catastrophic plunge. Bond managers are facing the possibility of a sovereign default as a result of the heightened tensions following Imran Khan's detention last week

US mulls building artificial reefs, "unlimited" weapons supply to help Taiwan fight China

Artificial reefs will make it extremely difficult and time-consuming for Chinese amphibious or naval operations to get close to Taiwanese coastlines. However, the proposal only solves a portion of Taiwan's military defensive problems because an amphibious landing would not be China's only option

BJP takes potshots at Congress, says Karnataka for first time will have no representation from Lingayat and SC community

'The Congress has intentionally left out MB Patil and Dr G Parameshwara, both of who could well have well been made DCMs. Congress is hell bent on humiliating both these senior leaders and their communities,' BJP's Amit Malviya said

If a Dalit is not made deputy CM, it will spell trouble for Congress, warns Parameshwara

Parameshwara, a Dalit, was deputy chief minister during Congress-JD(S) coalition government led by H D Kumaraswamy. He was also the longest-serving Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee chief (eight years)

Supreme Court stays West Bengal govt's ban on 'The Kerala Story'

'The Kerala Story', starring Adah Sharma, was released in cinemas on May 5. Directed by Sudipto Sen, the film claims women from Kerala were forced to convert to Islam and recruited by the terror group Islamic State (IS)

Kiren Rijiju was the law minister who took on the judiciary. Now he has been replaced

Kiren Rijiju’s appointment as law minister came as a surprise. So has his replacement. During his tenure, the BJP leader was vocal in his criticism of the judiciary, questioning the appointment of judges and court vacations

Karnataka CM race: DK Shivakumar to meet Congress chief Kharge, Rahul Gandhi again this evening

Even as the Congress is yet to make any official announcement on its Karnataka CM pick, DK Shivakumar, in a last-ditch effort, is yet again likely to meet party leader Rahul Gandhi and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge later this evening

Karnataka polls win no guarantee Congress will perform well in 2024: Prashant Kishor

"I congratulate the Congress upon its success in Karnataka. But I would also like to caution leaders and workers of the party against mistaking the assembly poll outcome for a hint of what lies in store in Lok Sabha polls," Prashant Kishor said

Karnataka CM race: Will have new cabinet in next 48-72 hours, says Randeep Surjewala

"Delibrations are currently underway by party president Mallikarjun Kharge. Whenever Congress makes a decision we will inform you. In the next 48-72 hours, we will have a new cabinet in Karnataka," said Karnataka in-charge Randeep Surjewala

Karnataka CM Race: Congress unable to untangle the conundrum as DKS, Siddaramaiah supporters pressure party; WATCH

While the supporters of both the leaders are pitching for their respective leader, the Congress is said to be working on a power-sharing formula to accommodate all sections

Karnataka CM tussle: Are CBI, ED cases against Shivakumar hurting his chances?

The Congress is yet to make a choice between DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah for the post of Karnataka chief minister. The party seems to be swaying in the favour of the latter, but the KPCC chief is still digging in his heels. But, his legal woes are a worrying factor for the leadership

"Have legitimacy to serve...looking forward to India's response": Afghan Envoy on appointment of Charge d'Affaires by Ta

Stressing that he is Afghanistan's legitimate representative, Mamumdzay said that he has shared his concerns with the Indian government and is awaiting a response

'Talibanisation' has started in Karnataka, claims BJP state chief

Krishnappa, a BJP worker who was allegedly hacked to death, while his wife and son were grievously injured in the attack after they protested against bursting of crackers outside their house in Bengaluru Rural district's Hoskote on Sunday

Karnataka Elections 2023: Rahul Gandhi meets Mallikarjun Kharge, discusses govt formation

Rahul Gandhi visited Mallikarjun Kharge's residence and held a closed-door meeting with the Congress chief for almost an hour and a half. Randeep Surjewala and KC Venugopal were also present at the meeting

Karnataka chief minister tussle: Why Congress may choose Siddaramaiah over DK Shivakumar for top position

Hectic discussions are on in the Congress as to who will be the next Karnataka chief minister. The decision seems to sway in veteran leader Siddaramaiah’s favour because of his experience and his popularity among the masses and party MLAs. But state party chief DK Shivakumar is in no mood to relent

'Will not backstab, blackmail...': DK Shivakumar before flying to Delhi for next Karnataka CM talks

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar, one of the frontrunners for the post of chief minister in the southern state, on Tuesday made it clear that he will not backstab or blackmail his party regardless of the decision it takes for the top post in the state

"If demands not met will do an andolan": Sachin Pilot warns his own govt in Rajasthan

The former Deputy CM has put forward three demands - action against corruption charges on the previous BJP government, disbandment and reconstitution of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) and its reconstitution, and compensation for those affected by the paper leaks - and demanded action

DK Shivakumar or Siddaramaiah? Picking CMs is not a new dilemma for Congress

In Karnataka, the Congress is staring at its old issue of choosing the chief minister as both DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah have reportedly refused to budge. The Grand Old Party has faced such problems earlier in states like Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and MP too

India-US relations based on common desires of peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region: US ambassador Eric Garcetti

Garcetti was responding to a question on China signalling backing the military establishment in Pakistan amid turmoil in the neighbouring country and the US investment in defence and space sectors in India