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May 12, 2026, 10:59 AM
India Successfully Evacuates Ships from Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Diplomatic Efforts

India Successfully Evacuates Ships from Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Diplomatic Efforts

Amid rising tensions in West Asia, a big news has come out regarding the safe evacuation of Indian ships from the Strait of Hormuz. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told a recent briefing that continuous diplomatic talks and diplomatic efforts with Iran have started showing positive results. According to the ministry, 11 Indian ships have safely left the Strait of Hormuz so far, while 13 ships are still in the Persian Gulf. The relief is that all Indian sailors on these ships are completely safe and the Indian government is in constant touch with Iranian authorities so that the remaining ships can also be evacuated as soon as possible and they can reach their destinations. The West Asia crisis has started to deepen. If US President Donald Trump does not like Iran's response to America's proposals, then a storm of bitter statements has started. Meanwhile, Iran has warned that if it attacks again, the Iranian government will be fully alert.
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May 12, 2026, 10:39 AM
AIADMK Splits in Tamil Nadu After Election, Two Factions Vie for Control

AIADMK Splits in Tamil Nadu After Election, Two Factions Vie for Control

Chennai, તા.12: AIADMK appears divided in Tamil Nadu. AIADMK gets only 47 seats in this election. One faction is led by Palaniswami, who has the support of 17 leaders, while the other is led by Velumani, who has the support of 30 MLAs. The differences between the two factions became clear when newly elected AIADMK members arrived to attend the first session of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Monday. One faction submitted a letter to Pro-Tem Speaker એમ.વી. Karuppiah, requesting him to declare P. Velumani as the leader of the AIADMK legislature party. The other faction demanded that party general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami be declared the leader of the legislature party. Meanwhile, sources suggest that the group of 30 MLAs led by Velumani wants to support the TVK party in the state, while Palami is opposed to this.
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May 12, 2026, 10:33 AM
Tamil Nadu CM Appoints Personal Astrologer as Officer on Special Duty

Tamil Nadu CM Appoints Personal Astrologer as Officer on Special Duty

Chief Minister Vijay has given special place to his close friends and trusted colleagues in the Tamil Nadu government. Now CM Vijay has appointed his personal astrologer Radhan Pandit Vetrivel as the'Officer on Special Duty'( OSD) in the Tamil Nadu government. Radhan Pandit Vetrivel has been close to Vijay for a long time. It is said that Vetrivel's advice has played a big role in Vijay's political journey and his big decisions. Vetrivel is the same astrologer at whose behest CM Vijay changed the time of his swearing-in ceremony on May 10. Initially, the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister Vijay was fixed at 3.45 pm on May 10. However, on the advice of astrologer Vetrivel, the time was changed to 10 am. Radhan Pandit Vetrivel is a well-known spiritual guru of Tamil Nadu. He predicted Vijay's victory much before the elections. Along with Vijay, many big leaders including Jayalalithaa, Vetrivel had gone to Vijay's house to congratulate Vijay on his victory.
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May 12, 2026, 10:27 AM
BJP Set to Select Office Bearers of Jamnagar Municipal Corporation Ahead of 2027 Assembly Elections

BJP Set to Select Office Bearers of Jamnagar Municipal Corporation Ahead of 2027 Assembly Elections

(By Mukund Badiyani) Jamnagar Dt. 12: The results of the Jamnagar Municipal Corporation elections have come last April. With the conclusion of the Prime Minister's visit to Gujarat, the BJP Parliamentary Board meeting will select the names of all five office bearers of the corporation, including the new female mayor, keeping in mind the caste-community, 2027 assembly elections. For which the first coordination meeting is being held today, and then the parliamentary board meeting will be held tomorrow, and the names may be announced after that. And Jamnagar will get the office bearers, including the new mayor, deputy mayor, next Monday. On the other hand, if the Municipal Commissioner gets the gazette within a couple of days, he can call the general board for the mayoral elections anytime, with a notice period of 3 days. In such a situation, the BJP will have a new female mayor, deputy mayor, chairman, leader of the ruling group, who will take power by winning 60 out of the city's 16 wards. Its speculations, discussions, and discussions have gained momentum. Jamnagar Municipal Corporation will now have a total of 27 mayors, who have been elected as independent mayors since 1993.
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May 12, 2026, 10:04 AM
Gujarat Bar Council Elections Marred by Vote Theft Allegations and Leadership Vacuum

Gujarat Bar Council Elections Marred by Vote Theft Allegations and Leadership Vacuum

Gujarat Bar Council elections were held under the supervision of High Power Committee Chairman Justice Siddharthbhai Mridul and the High Power Committee was supervised by Chairman of the Supervisory Committee and Supreme Court Justice Sudhansubhai Dhulia. But the elected members are helplessly waiting for the appointment of women co-opt members. Are the posts and allowances stuck?! Despite the vote count of the Bar Council of Delhi elections appearing on "YouTube," the lawyers started a movement with the allegation of "vote theft "?! What is happening everywhere in the" vote stealing "country?! There is no chairman in the Gujarat Bar Council! No vice-chairman! No executive chairman i.e.
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May 12, 2026, 10:02 AM
Bihar's Samrat Cabinet Takes Shape, But Key Figure Nam Mangal Pandey Left Out

Bihar's Samrat Cabinet Takes Shape, But Key Figure Nam Mangal Pandey Left Out

Patna: The Samrat cabinet in Bihar has not only taken shape but has also started working. 35 ministers, including CM Samrat Chaudhary, took oath and started working. But this time the face of the NDA government, who was a minister in all previous governments, has been out of the NDA government. Nam Mangal Pandey, MLC before 2025 but now MLA from Siwan. The question is why Mangal Pandey was kept out of the cabinet? Mangal Pandey was not made a minister. An interesting aspect in this is that even before the ministers were taking oath in Bihar, the BJP had surprised everyone in Bengal. The credit for this victory was also tied to Mangal Pandey, because he was in charge of the BJP in Bengal for a long time. In such a case, he should have received a reward, but the reverse happened. Where was the health minister, one of the leaders close to Nitish, and no minister remained.
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May 12, 2026, 09:59 AM
United Coal Workers Union Submits Charter of Demands to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

United Coal Workers Union Submits Charter of Demands to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

ExtensionAdd as a preferredsource on google United Coal Workers Union in Korba has submitted a six-point charter of demands to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the interest of workers. The union has sent this memorandum through General Manager, Korba Zone, SECL on 12th May 2026. The charter of demands includes withdrawal of labour codes, release of arrested workers, minimum wage of 26 thousand. Read Trending Videos The memorandum sent by Regional Secretary B. Dharma Rao states that the union is submitting the charter of demands in the interest of workers, public interest, industry and the country. The union has appealed to the Prime Minister to take immediate action on the charter of demands. The union has demanded the withdrawal of anti-labour labour codes, terming the new labour codes as anti-labour. The union has demanded the immediate release of suspended workers and withdrawal of false cases filed against them. In view of the current inflation, the workers have been demanding a minimum wage of Rs. 26,000 per month and eight-hour working days.
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May 12, 2026, 09:58 AM
Labour Leader Faces Pressure to Step Down Amid Election Setbacks

Labour Leader Faces Pressure to Step Down Amid Election Setbacks

Fresh political turbulence has erupted inside Labour Party after senior MP Catherine West reportedly circulated messages to colleagues urging support for a structured leadership transition away from Prime Minister Keir Starmer . The move follows a bruising round of local and regional election results that triggered anxiety across Labour ranks and intensified questions about Starmer’s political standing less than two years after returning the party to power. Catherine West stopped short of launching an immediate leadership challenge, but her intervention signals growing unrest inside a government already under pressure over public frustration, economic strain, and a rapidly shifting political landscape. According to reports, Catherine West asked fellow Labour MPs to support a proposal calling on Starmer to establish a timetable for electing a new party leader by September. That distinction matters politically. Instead of attempting a direct coup requiring backing from dozens of MPs, West appears to be advocating for what she describes as an “orderly transition.” In her statement following Starmer’s latest speech, West said: Her comments reflect a broader fear among some Labor lawmakers that the party risks losing political energy just as opposition movements gain traction. Political leadership crises rarely arrive with cinematic thunder. More often, they begin with carefully worded emails, tense corridor conversations, and MPs quietly counting allies over weak coffee in Westminster offices. The immediate pressure on Starmer stems from severe election setbacks across parts of the United Kingdom. According to reports: Those numbers sent shockwaves through British politics because they suggest growing voter volatility despite Labour currently holding national power. A useful infographic here could compare: Facing mounting criticism, Starmer delivered a speech in central London aimed at reassuring both the public and nervous Labour lawmakers. During the address, he acknowledged public frustration while insisting he intended to remain in office. Starmer said: The speech attempted to project resilience at a moment when Labour’s internal mood appears increasingly unsettled. For Starmer, the political challenge is especially complicated because he already achieved what many thought impossible: returning Labour to power after 14 years of Conservative rule. Now the question haunting parts of the party is whether winning government and sustaining political enthusiasm are proving to be very different tasks. Local elections in Britain often function as political weather vanes rather than final national verdicts. Still, the scale of Labour’s setbacks matters for several reasons. Farage’s Reform UK appears to be converting public frustration into electoral momentum at a startling pace. The party’s gains suggest: Labour losing dominance in Wales was particularly significant because the party had governed there continuously since the Welsh Parliament’s creation. That defeat shattered assumptions about Labour’s regional durability. Some critics inside Labour argue Starmer has struggled to define a compelling emotional narrative for voters beyond competence and stability. In politics, managerial credibility often wins elections. Sustained enthusiasm usually requires something more combustible. At the moment, no formal leadership contest has been triggered. Under Labour rules, mounting a serious challenge would require substantial parliamentary support. Catherine West reportedly stepped back from efforts to force an immediate contest because it would have required backing from 81 MPs. Still, leadership speculation itself can become politically damaging. Persistent internal unrest can: British politics has repeatedly shown how quickly leadership pressure can escalate once doubts gain momentum inside governing parties. Just ask the recent ghost parade of prime ministers who entered Downing Street confidently and exited politically vaporized months later. One of the biggest underlying stories behind Labour’s turmoil is the rise of Reform UK. Led by Farage, the party has increasingly positioned itself as: Its growth mirrors trends seen across Western democracies, where outsider parties capitalise on: The challenge for Labour is that Reform’s rise can fracture political coalitions in unpredictable ways. For now, Starmer remains Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party. But the coming months could become critical. Much may depend on whether Labour can shift public focus from internal conflict back toward governance. Because once voters begin associating a government primarily with instability, political gravity becomes difficult to escape. Labour MP Catherine West has reportedly urged colleagues to support a planned leadership transition away from Prime Minister Keir Starmer after major local election setbacks. Labour lost significant ground in England and Wales, while Nigel Farage’s Reform UK made major gains. Starmer insists he will stay on and rebuild support, but growing unrest inside Labour has intensified speculation about his political future.
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May 12, 2026, 09:55 AM
Gujarat Leader Dilip Sanghani Celebrates 73rd Birthday

Gujarat Leader Dilip Sanghani Celebrates 73rd Birthday

Rajkot: Shri Dilip Sanghani, a well-known leader of Gujarat, who has been absent from public life for years, both in batting and bowling, is being showered with birthday wishes today. He was born on તા.12મે 1954, today he has reached the 73rd year of dynamic and progressive life. He is currently the Chairman of the world-famous cooperative organization Indian Farmers Fertilizers કો.ઓ.લિ. (IKCO). Shri Dilip Sanghani, son of Amreli, has been serving as the President of Amreli Municipality for many years. He was elected to the Lok Sabha 4 times. He has been the Cabinet Minister of Road Construction, Agriculture Cooperation, Judiciary, Animal Husbandry, Prisons, etc. in the state. Apart from being the Chairman of the National Federation of Cooperative Banks, he is also the Chairman of IKCO NORFED, etc.
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May 12, 2026, 09:53 AM
Tamil Nadu CM-elect Vijay Sworn In with Astrological Guidance

Tamil Nadu CM-elect Vijay Sworn In with Astrological Guidance

Nowadays webdesk: Despite good results in the elections, the Chief Minister's chair could have been bogged down by the numbers. Although Shemesh was not. The actor-turned-politician TVK chief Vijay is sitting in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. The governor's green signal initially set May 10 at 4 pm as the time of his much-awaited swearing-in ceremony. But later on the advice of his personal astrologer Radhan Pandit Vetrivel, Vijay brought forward the time of his oath to 10 am considering the auspicious time. It is known that every step of Vijay's political journey was guided by astrologer Vetrivel. Then the Chief Minister rewarded Vijay. The Tamil Nadu government appointed Radhan Pandit Vetrivel as the Chief Minister's Officer on Special Duty (Political). On Tuesday, Radhan Pandit Vetrivel, known as a prominent spiritual guru in Tamil Nadu, predicted Vijay's victory much before the elections. Not only did Vijay, but Vetrivel, along with a few other political leaders, was seen in front of the TV sets to advise the party to win.
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May 12, 2026, 09:46 AM
RG Tax Case Sees Major Change After Government Shift

RG Tax Case Sees Major Change After Government Shift

With the change of government in the state, the RG Tax case has also undergone a major change. Justice Mantha's division bench has withdrawn from the RG Tax case. As a result, this case has now gone to the Chief Justice of the High Court. This time actor and one of the agitators of the RG Tax case, Kinjal Nanda, has responded to Dot In regarding this big change in the case of the 2024 incident that rocked the state politics. Kinjal said, "The hope is that the justice will be delivered as soon as possible. There is no hope. What is changing, or not so much understanding, so much knowledge. What is happening for a long time. There is no understanding. There is only the justice, the real culprits are caught. Whatever the commission, this bench, this bench, this bench, this bench, this bench, this bench, this bench, this bench, this bench, this bench, this bench, this is the one who fought for the BJP in the West Bengal Assembly elections. This time, Ratna Debnath has won by a huge vote.
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May 12, 2026, 09:42 AM
Keir Starmer Defies Calls to Resign as UK Prime Minister

Keir Starmer Defies Calls to Resign as UK Prime Minister

Prime Minister Keir Starmer defied calls to resign on Tuesday, telling ministers he would “get on with governing” despite a “destabilising” 48 hours of growing calls to set out a timetable for his departure after an election drubbing. At a meeting of his cabinet team of ministers, Starmer, in the top job for less than two years, repeated that while he took responsibility for one of his Labour Party’s worst election defeats, there had been no official move to trigger a leadership contest. “The past 48 hours have been destabilising for government and that has a real economic cost for our country and for families,” Starmer told ministers, according to his Downing Street office. “The country expects us to get on with governing. That is what I am doing and what we must do as a Cabinet.” British government bonds rallied weakly on Starmer’s comments, but remained firmly in the red for the day. His defiance was in marked contrast to the feelings of many in his Labour Party. On Tuesday, a junior minister resigned after a handful of ministerial aides also left the government. More than 80 Labour lawmakers have publicly called for him to set a resignation date so the party could install a new leader in an orderly manner. Starmer had sought to shore up his position on Monday when he promised to act more boldly and with more urgency to tackle Britain’s many problems. He had said the country would never forgive the centre-left Labour Party if it embarked on a leadership challenge, just two years after its huge parliamentary majority was supposed to bring an end to the political chaos that had gripped the country since Britain voted to leave the European Union 10 years ago. (Reuters)
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May 12, 2026, 09:36 AM
Farmers' Leader Criticizes Centre's Policies, Calls Them 'Back-Breaking'

Farmers' Leader Criticizes Centre's Policies, Calls Them 'Back-Breaking'

(By Jagdish Rathore) UPLATA, Dt. 12: In a statement with a sense of outrage, the president of the Pradesh Kisan Sabha, Dyalal Gajera has said that the present farmer and anti-poor BJP government at the center has not only doubled the income of the farmers but has also broken the backs of the farmers by increasing the back-breaking price of fertilizers and has broken the backs of the farmers.
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May 12, 2026, 09:35 AM
Pakistan Terrorist Group Ittihad-ul-Mujahideen Kills 15 Soldiers in Bannu

Pakistan Terrorist Group Ittihad-ul-Mujahideen Kills 15 Soldiers in Bannu

In Pakistan, after the Tehreek-e-Taliban and the Baloch Liberation Army, a new terrorist organization, Ittihad-ul-Mujahideen, has started creating a ruckus. The terrorist organization was founded a year ago on April 11, 2025. On Sunday, Ittihad-ul-Mujahideen killed 15 Pakistani soldiers in Bannu. This is the biggest terrorist attack of this year against the government. That too, when the Pakistan Army claims to be in control of the areas of Bannu. Like Tehreek-e-Taliban, this terrorist organization's goal is to establish a hardline Islamic rule in Pakistan. Most of the terrorists of this organization are active in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region of Pakistan. After the attack in Bannu, the Pakistani government has said to punish this terrorist organization. The terrorists of Ittihad-ul-Mujahideen in Bannu carried out the incident through a suicide attack. The Pakistan government has linked the terrorists of this year 2025 to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region of Afghanistan, according to the BBC.
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May 12, 2026, 09:32 AM
Asia's Coal-Fired Power Generation Surges as LNG Supplies Disrupted by Iran War

Asia's Coal-Fired Power Generation Surges as LNG Supplies Disrupted by Iran War

Major Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) importers Japan and South Korea ramped up coal-fired power generation in April and into early May, market data showed, as the Iran war disrupted supplies of the super-chilled fuel and boosted prices. Japan’s gas-fired power supply hit two-year lows in April and South Korea’s dropped to six-month lows, according to data from the Japanese Electricity Market Data Hub and Korea Power Exchange (KPX). The switch underscores how the conflict is reshaping power generation patterns after Iranian retaliation to U.S.-Israeli attacks knocked out 17% of LNG export capacity in No. 2 global supplier Qatar. “The longer this war continues, the more switching we will see,” Andre Lambine, a power analyst at S&P Global Energy, told a recent industry event. In April, coal-fired power supply in Japan surged 11.1%, the fastest pace in at least a year, as gas-fired power plunged 12.9% to 16,447 gigawatt-hours (GWh), statistics from the Japanese Electricity Market Data Hub showed. Japan and South Korea typically use LNG to offset nuclear maintenance shutdowns before demand starts rising in June. “Japan’s rising coal power output displaced roughly 4 LNG cargoes in April – already about half the annual imports the government expected to avoid by using more coal,” said Fei Xu, senior gas analyst at ICIS. “This has helped maintain end-April LNG inventories near 5-year averages.” South Korea’s coal-fired power supply rose 39.7% annually to 10,733 GWh in April – the sharpest rise since August 2019, while gas-fired power fell 6.4%, data from KPX showed. COAL IMPORTS RISE AS UTILITIES RUSH TO SECURE POWER SUPPLY Nuclear supply fell 2.7% annually in Japan and 14.6% in South Korea in April and continued declining in the first 10 days of May, the data showed. That was offset by an 18.3% annual increase in coal-fired supply in Japan and 14.7% in South Korea in May, as gas-fired power plunged 23.4% and 12.2% respectively. S&P’s Lambine said South Korea could use more coal as its coal-fired power plants remained underutilised, while ICIS’ Xu said Japan’s ability to switch from gas to coal may be larger and faster than expected. Elsewhere, a heatwave across Southeast Asia drove a 12.3% surge in Vietnam’s coal-fired output to a record 17,864 GWh last month, pushing coal’s share in its power mix to the highest since March 2024, government data showed. The war-induced LNG supply crisis and hot weather also drove a surge in Asian thermal coal shipments in May outside China and India – the top global coal users, with imports by countries set to rise 9.4% annually to 31 million metric tons, according to London-based DBX Commodities. Vietnam’s electricity-grade coal imports surged to a record 5.4 million tons in April, Kpler data showed. In May, coal imports by South Korea and Japan are on track for annual rises of more than 50% and 20% respectively, the data showed. Asian spot LNG prices LNG-AS have surged 62% since the start of the war, dwarfing a 13% rise in the Newcastle coal benchmark Coal’s supply chain to Asian markets is unaffected by the war. “Coal’s value is increasingly being defined by security rather than economics,” said DBX Commodities CEO Alexandre Claude. (Reuters)
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May 12, 2026, 09:24 AM
Gujarat BJP Veteran Shri Mahendra Trivedi Turns 73

Gujarat BJP Veteran Shri Mahendra Trivedi Turns 73

Rajkot: Shri Mahendra Trivedi, an old and well-known veteran of Gujarat BJP, originally from Bhavnagar, was born on તા.12મે 1954. He has reached the age of 73 today. He was elected as a BJP MLA from Bhavnagar 4 times. He has been the Minister of State for Youth Services, Cultural Affairs and Home Department. He was also the Chairman of the Holy Pilgrimage Development Board at one time. મો.98250 35833 Gandhinagar.
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May 12, 2026, 09:06 AM
TVK Party President Joseph Vijay Sworn In As Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Amid Majority Challenge

TVK Party President Joseph Vijay Sworn In As Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Amid Majority Challenge

Chennai: After a series of dramatic developments in Tamil Nadu, TVK party president Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister. Vijay, who won the highest number of seats, took five days to reach the majority mark. Vijay, who was sworn in as the Chief Minister and formed the government, will have to prove his majority in the Assembly. Before that, Vijay's TVK suffered a major setback. Vijay, who won the election by a single vote, cannot participate in the proceedings of the Assembly. The Madras High Court has ordered that Vijay will have to prove his majority in the Assembly on 13 May. Vijay's TVK party needs the support of 118 MLAs for a majority in Tamil Nadu. Vijay's TVK party has 108 seats. Vijay has won from two constituencies. TVK has 107 MLAs. In such a situation, he needs the support of 11 more MLAs. In such a situation, the support of smaller parties becomes important.
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May 12, 2026, 09:06 AM
Cinema's Influence on Politics: A Legacy in Tamil Nadu

Cinema's Influence on Politics: A Legacy in Tamil Nadu

In the southern state, film actors, not just actors or actresses, have a distinct image among the people. Often these actors are the embodiment of God for the people and also the'hero'of the state. एम.जी Ramachandran, or MGR, started this tradition with Jayalalithaa and Karunanidhi, now in the form of Thalapathy Vijay. आहे.2026 The Tamil Nadu Assembly election results have proved that the road to power in Tamil Nadu is still through the theatres. MGR became the father of'cinematic'politics in Tamil Nadu. This relationship between cinema and politics was truly cemented by him. MGR created an image of the'poor man'in his films. In 1972, he founded the AIADMK, and by virtue of his popularity, Amma Jayalalithaa became the Chief Minister of the state for three consecutive terms. भूषवलं.जनतेनं
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May 12, 2026, 09:05 AM
Trump Cornered as China Gains Upper Hand in Global Crisis

Trump Cornered as China Gains Upper Hand in Global Crisis

Nowadays, the date is May 13. Donald Trump is about to set foot on Chinese soil. From the outside, it looks like a royal meeting of two powerful leaders. Meanwhile, according to diplomatic analysts, the picture inside is completely different. Trump is now virtually cornered by the Iran war, a tariff war with China, and international pressure. The pressure with which he once came to Beijing is now very limited. According to reports, Trump needs a bigger solution than Chinese President Xi Jinping. That is, Xi Jinping is now ahead of the chessboard. The conflict in West Asia has hit Trump's popularity. It seems that the US has nothing to do. On the contrary, the same China is now being approached to deal with the situation. Beijing's influence on Iran to keep the oil market and sea routes calm. According to experts, it is in the face of America's weakness.
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May 12, 2026, 09:03 AM
India Faces Economic Crisis Risk as Global Tensions Rise: PM Modi's Appeal

India Faces Economic Crisis Risk as Global Tensions Rise: PM Modi's Appeal

New Delhi: In the atmosphere of conflict between Iran-US and Israel, the price of crude is constantly increasing. The price of petrol and diesel has not increased in India, but petroleum companies are incurring a loss of 1000 to 1200 crores per day. The matter is now discussed when PM Modi also made a public appeal in Hyderabad. If this conflict between Iran and America continues for a long time, there is no possibility of India being out of economic crisis. Now PM Modi has also expressed concern about this. Modi has also made some appeals. Although there is no threat of a lockdown on India, but these appeals are part of PM Modi's long-term planning. India is currently spending foreign exchange on crude oil. But if people think seriously about these appeals, then India's foreign exchange worth 22 lakh crores is likely to remain in India, which is why PM Modi made appeals today. It is the first time for every Indian to invest separately.
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May 12, 2026, 09:01 AM
BJP Slams DMK Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin Over 'Wipe Out' Sanatan Dharma Comment

BJP Slams DMK Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin Over 'Wipe Out' Sanatan Dharma Comment

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has hit out at DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin over his statement in the Tamil Nadu Assembly that Sanatan should be "wiped out." BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya on Tuesday said the last time Udhayanidhi Stalin spoke of "wiping out" Sanatan Dharma, the courts termed it "hate speech" and the people of Tamil Nadu pushed his party into the opposition. This time, the divine punishment will be severe: BJPAmit Malviya wrote on X. "The last time Udhayanidhi Stalin spoke of" wiping out "Sanatan Dharma, the courts termed it" hate speech "and the people of Tamil Nadu pushed his party into the opposition. This time, he may be taking the guise of the legal protection that he has received from the legislature, but there are certain limits that have to be crossed.
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May 12, 2026, 08:59 AM
Indian Opposition Fails to Unite Against Ruling BJP

Indian Opposition Fails to Unite Against Ruling BJP

Looking at the current trends of Indian politics, it seems that a big clump of planets is speaking in the horoscope of the opposition. A strong opposition is inevitable in a democracy, but the picture is quite the opposite now. Despite facing continuous defeats, the opposition parties are fighting within instead of fighting against the BJP as one. After the results of the five state elections, it was expected that the opposition would form a strong organization, but it is still breaking down. The opposition unity has remained only on paper and in reality, each party is busy pulling each other's legs.
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May 12, 2026, 08:57 AM
Shivpuri KP Yadav Appointed Chairman of Civil Supplies Corporation in MP

Shivpuri KP Yadav Appointed Chairman of Civil Supplies Corporation in MP

Bhopal: Former MP from Guna Shivpuri KP Yadav has been given a new responsibility in the Madhya Pradesh government. He has been made the chairman of the Civil Supplies Corporation. When he got the responsibility after a long time, there was an atmosphere of enthusiasm among his supporters in Guna-Shivpuri. He also said that I will be seen on every platform for two years now.
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May 12, 2026, 08:57 AM
Astrologer Radhan Pandit Granted Entry into Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Office After Accurate Predictions

Astrologer Radhan Pandit Granted Entry into Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Office After Accurate Predictions

Chennai: In the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, astrologer Radhan Pandit had predicted the victory of TVK i.e. Actor Vijay. Now, before taking oath as the Chief Minister and securing a majority in the Assembly, Thalapathy Vijay has given him entry into the Chief Minister's Office (CMO). Radhan Pandit who has been the spiritual mentor of Jayalalithaa, formerly known as Amma in Tamil Nadu. Radhan Pandit had visited Vijay after the victory of Vijay-led TVK in Tamil Nadu. Who is Radhan Pandit? Who had predicted the victory of actor Vijay in Tamil Nadu, was also the'mentor'of former CM Jayalalithaa. Mili Pandit was the celebrity astrologer but has come into the limelight after accurately predicting the landslide victory of Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK). He had already claimed that Vijay's horoscope has a tsunami and that he will win with a huge majority. Also, he had the experience of more than 40 years of astrology about the political rise of Chief Minister M ID1 and his son Udhayanidhi.
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May 12, 2026, 08:46 AM
Women's Reservation Creates Interest in Keshod Election Amid BJP Majority

Women's Reservation Creates Interest in Keshod Election Amid BJP Majority

(By Sanjay Devani) Keshod, તા.12: In Keshod Municipality and Taluka Panchayat, there is a reservation for women for the post of President, which is believed to create a lot of interest in the selection of candidates according to the caste equations. Political pundits are making their calculations in this regard. Recently, general elections were held for three local bodies (1) 36 seats of Keshod Municipality, which has a geographical demarcation of nine wards (2) 18 seats of Keshod Taluka Panchayat, which represents 53 villages, and (3) 4 seats of Junagadh Zila Panchayat, which belongs to Keshod Assembly constituency. The BJP won a majority in all three bodies amid a three-way battle between BJP, Congress and Aam Aadmi Party. As for the local municipality and Taluka Panchayat, out of a total of 36 seats in the municipality, BJP has 33 and Congress has 3 seats. While in Taluka Panchayat, out of a total of 18 seats, BJP has 10, Aam Aadmi Party has 6, and Congress has 1 seat in the year 2026.
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May 12, 2026, 08:40 AM
Trump Warns Ceasefire with Iran Reaches Fragile State

Trump Warns Ceasefire with Iran Reaches Fragile State

WASHINGTON તા.12: US President Donald Trump on Monday warned that the ongoing ceasefire with Iran has reached a very fragile state and is hanging on to a ventilator. After Tehran sent an unacceptable proposal in response to the US proposal, Trump described the ceasefire as incredibly fragile. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said that the ceasefire implemented a month ago is in a very bad state. After reading Iran's response, I have not even read it. I have described it as the weakest it has ever been. He further said that I can say that this ceasefire is now on life support, where the doctor comes in and says that sir, your relative has only a one percent chance of surviving. Notably, this tense ceasefire came into effect on April 8. At the time, Trump gave a clear warning that if there is no agreement, they will destroy the entire civilization of Iran. This ceasefire was originally set for two weeks.
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May 12, 2026, 08:30 AM
ED Arrests Former State Minister Sujit Bose in Corruption Case

ED Arrests Former State Minister Sujit Bose in Corruption Case

These days: Former state minister Sujit Bose arrested by ED in a corruption case after a marathon interrogation on Monday. On Tuesday, he was produced in Bankshall Court. He was brought to the court room at 12: 06 pm. So was his son. What happened in the preliminary hearing? ED's lawyer: We are seeking 10-day custody of Sujit Bose. Why do we want custody? Because he has so many papers. Ayan Sheel is the main accused in giving jobs to 150 candidates, many others are also involved. He also has a role in the recruitment of teachers. Digital evidence has been found. Information has been received from Ayan Sheel. Sujit Bose is an influential leader. He was summoned for questioning again and again. But he evaded. He was told to slow down after the vote. He could not answer all the questions. He destroyed digital records. He and his family received money from a company. How influential was his statement?
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May 12, 2026, 08:28 AM
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Under Pressure to Resign After Labour Party's Poor Local Election Results

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Under Pressure to Resign After Labour Party's Poor Local Election Results

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing immense pressure after more than 70 Labour MPs reportedly called for his resignation and demanded a clear timeline for his departure, following the party’s poor performance in recent local elections, CNN reported. Despite the growing unrest, Starmer has refused to step down, warning that leadership instability would push the country into chaos. According to CNN, the Labour Party suffered heavy losses in council elections across England, alongside setbacks in Scotland and Wales, with rival parties such as Reform UK and the Green Party making significant gains. The party is reported to have lost over 1,400 council seats and control of the Welsh parliament, intensifying internal dissatisfaction. While accepting responsibility for the results, Starmer insisted he would remain in the office. “What we witnessed with the last government was the chaos of constantly changing leaders,” he said, adding that Labour “would never be forgiven” for repeating such instability. However, dissent within the party has deepened, with several MPs stepping down from ministerial aide roles in protest. Internal rules could allow a leadership challenge if 81 MPs support it, CNN reported. Despite the Labour Party’s landslide win in the 2024 general election, critics have questioned Starmer’s leadership over immigration, economic policy, and political direction. Speculation is also growing over potential successors, with former deputy PM Angela Rayner seen as a possible contender, although she has not formally entered the race. As pressure builds, a cabinet meeting is scheduled in Downing Street, with analysts noting that Starmer’s current political crisis appears more severe than previous post-election setbacks due to the scale of internal dissent.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Orders Closure of Over 700 Liquor Shops for Public Welfare

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Orders Closure of Over 700 Liquor Shops for Public Welfare

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 12 (ANI): Leaders from the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Tuesday welcomed Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's decision to close more than 700 TASMAC liquor shops located near schools, colleges, religious places and bus stands across Tamil Nadu. Speaking to reporters, Tamil Nadu Minister and TVK leader Selvi S Keerthana also welcomed the decision and said women across the state were celebrating the announcement. "This is what the women had expected. On the second day itself, we have implemented it. The women are celebrating this announcement," Keerthana said. Separately, TVK MLA Vijay Saravanan termed the move a major step taken keeping women's welfare in mind. "Today's Assembly session went very well and healthy. The order to close more than 700 TASMAC shops near schools and colleges is a great act by our Chief Minister Vijay, thinking about women's welfare. Surely, the Chief Minister will stand with the people and fulfil all the needs of the state," Saravanan said. Earlier, newly elected Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay ordered the closure of 717 government-run TASMAC liquor retail outlets located within a 500-metre radius of places of worship, educational institutions and bus stations in the state within two weeks, citing public welfare. After assuming the office of CM, Vijay ordered a survey of TASMAC liquor shops to identify the ones operating near places of worship, educational institutions, and bus stands. Meanwhile, DMK MLA Thamimun Ansari commented on the political situation in the state and alleged that the BJP was responsible for the split within the AIADMK. "The BJP is the reason for the AIADMK split. AIADMK ruled Tamil Nadu for more than 30 years, and now this kind of situation has come to the party," Ansari said. Earlier, clouds of another split appeared to loom over the AIADMK after party MLA CV Shanmugam today claimed that amidst political deliberations ahead of the formation of the government in the State, General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami had proposed becoming Chief Minister with the support of the DMK, while asserting that the majority of legislators rejected the move and that his faction had no intention of splitting the party. Rumours of split within the AIADMK had intensified after several party MLAs reached the residence of Shanmugam after the declaration of Tamil Nadu election results on May 4, in which the party managed to secure only 47 seats. Speculation also grew over a possible alliance between the AIADMK and TVK, even as several MLAs associated with the Shanmugam faction were moved to a private resort in Puducherry. (ANI)
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May 12, 2026, 08:28 AM
Congress MP Accuses BJP of Unlawful Activities in POCSO Case Against Union Minister's Son

Congress MP Accuses BJP of Unlawful Activities in POCSO Case Against Union Minister's Son

Hyderabad ( Telangana ) [India], May 12 (ANI): Congress MP Anil Kumar Yadav on Tuesday levelled allegations against the BJP over the alleged POCSO case against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar's son, Bandi Sai Bhagirath , accusing that various unlawful activities involve people related to the party. Speaking with ANI, Yadav condemned the case and said that the son of an "established leader" bears significant responsibility. Accusing BJP-related people of being involved in such activities, he affirmed that the Telangana Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, has ensured strict action against Bhagirath . "Regarding the incident involving Bhagirath (son of Bandi Sanjay) against whom a POCSO case has now been registered--CM Revanth Reddy has issued clear instructions that action must be taken against him as swiftly as possible... Whatever has transpired should not have happened. As the son of an established leader, he bears a significant amount of responsibility... Whenever such incidents happen, BJP-related workers and sons of BJP leaders are involved," he said. Earlier, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao accused both the BJP and Congress of protecting political families while launching a sharp attack on Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar over the alleged POCSO case involving his son, Bandi Sai Bhagirath . In a post on X, KTR took a swipe at the BJP's "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" slogan and accused both the BJP and Congress . "Original slogan was 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao'. Latest is 'Beta Bhagao, Beta Bachao'. Well done both BJP and Congress ," KTR posted on X. KTR, earlier in the day, even took a jibe at the situation and asserted that it's not the first case of the "son of a Union Minister" being embroiled in controversy, reiterating his allegations against the moral authority of the Union Government in reference to the "Beti Bachao" campaign. "Is it the first time in the history of our country that the son of a Union Home Minister is absconding? #BetiBachao #POCSO," he wrote in another post on X. The remarks came amid allegations surrounding a POCSO case against Bandi Sanjay Kumar's son, Bandi Sai Bhagirath . KTR also questioned the alleged disappearance of the accused during the ongoing investigation. Meanwhile, Son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Bandi Sai Bhagirath , on Saturday filed a police complaint at Telangana 's Karimnagar over a purported honey-trap and extortion attempt targeting him, according to a press statement. According to the statement issued by the Union Minister's PRO, "a woman allegedly attempted to lure Bandi Sanjay's son into a honey trap by using her daughter as bait. After allegedly executing the plan, she is accused of demanding a huge sum of money and resorting to blackmail." The statement also alleged that the woman was trying to divert the case by misrepresenting her daughter's age and creating fear through media reports by threatening to file a POCSO case, claiming that a minor girl had been harassed. (ANI)
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May 12, 2026, 08:27 AM
BJP Leader's Lavish Convoy Sparks Criticism in Madhya Pradesh

BJP Leader's Lavish Convoy Sparks Criticism in Madhya Pradesh

BJP leader Saubhagya Singh Thakur travelled from Ujjain to Bhopal on Monday to officially take charge as the chairman of the Madhya Pradesh Textbook Corporation. However, it was not just his appointment ceremony, but the huge fleet of cars accompanying him that caught everyone's attention. A line of SUV cars decorated with garlands of flowers is not new between Ujjain and Bhopal. But the timing of this convoy in Madhya Pradesh has been very'paradoxical '. Pune's Swapnali made a video call to her father and...; Shocking incident in Worli, Mumbai Just a day after Prime Minister Modi called for a reduction in fuel consumption in the wake of the Iran war, this Madhya Pradesh BJP leader is seen moving around with a convoy of 50 cars. Saubhagya Singh Thakur was accompanied by a large crowd of supporters and SUVs on his way from Ujjain to Bhopal to take charge of his new office. Videos of this convoy have surfaced on the highway, with supporters welcoming Thakur at several places.
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May 12, 2026, 08:26 AM
Kerala Political Crisis: BJP Leader Slams UDF's Delay in Naming Chief Ministerial Candidate

Kerala Political Crisis: BJP Leader Slams UDF's Delay in Naming Chief Ministerial Candidate

Thiruvananthapuram ( Keralam ) [India], May 12 (ANI): General Secretary of Keralam BJP, S Suresh, on Tuesday slammed the United Democratic Front in the State for failing to announce a name for the Chief Ministerial position while lashing out at the Left Democratic Front for not declaring a Leader of Opposition. Suresh alleged that despite nine days after the declaration of Assembly poll resuts that potrayed a sweeping win for the Congress-led UDF the Congress high command has not declared a CM face indicated a split within the party. The BJP leader said, "It has been nine days since the election results came out. Keralam has been without a Chief Minister and a Leader of the Opposition for nine days. All I can say is, enlightened Keralam should be ashamed. The Congress high command still can't make a decision. On the streets, supporters are splitting into groups for leaders, leading to clashes and slogan shouting. What's coming next is corruption and violence. The LDF and the UDF are no different." Meanwhile, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is meeting with former Keralam Pradesh Congress Committee chiefs in the national capital today. Keralam Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal, and senior party leader Ramesh Chennithala are seen among the top contenders for the Chief Minister post. Former KPCC presidents Mullappally Ramachandran, MM Hassan, K Sudhakaran, VM Sudheeran, K Muraleedharan, A P Anilkumar, PC Vishnunath and Shafi Parambil have arrived in New Delhi to meet Congress top leadership to finalise the next CM of the state. Congress leaders have been tight-lipped about the decision-making and ongoing deliberations. When pressed for details on the potential outcome of the high-stakes meetings, former Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President K Sudhakaran, who is among those who arrived in the national capital New Delhi for high-level discussions with the party leadership, briefly remarked that he would return "happy and smiling," while declining to offer further comment on the leadership race for the CM position. The United Democratic Front (UDF) led by Congress secured 102 seats out of 140 seat Keralam Assembly in the recently concluded elections. Despite achieving such a decisive majority, the UDF has yet to name its candidate for Chief Minister in the state, which has drawn criticism from opposition parties. Meanwhile, the LDF has maintained that the bloc will reveal the LoP after Congress announces the CM face. (ANI)
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May 12, 2026, 07:59 AM
Karnataka Minister Dismisses BJP's Questions Over Delay in Naming Kerala Chief Minister

Karnataka Minister Dismisses BJP's Questions Over Delay in Naming Kerala Chief Minister

Bengaluru ( Karnataka ) [India], May 12 (ANI): Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday shut questions from BJP around the delay in the naming of Keralam Chief Minister as the deadlock continues following the United Democratic Front's sweeping victory in the assembly elections, over a week ago, calling the alliance's "internal matter." Speaking with ANI, he slammed the BJP for raising questions on the matter, pointing that the party took "a month to make a CM in Karnataka ." "Why is BJP so interested in it? They took more than a month to make a CM in Karnataka . It is our internal matter," Kharge said. This comes after BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla took a jibe at the Congress party, which he said seemed to have a plan "to give five Chief Ministers to the State in five years." A week after the Congress -led UDF's sweeping victory in the 2026 Kerala Assembly election, Poonawalla, speaking to ANI, highlighted that Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra seems to be pushing forward the name of VD Satheesan, the MLA from Paravur Assembly constituency, while Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is naming KC Venugopal, currently a Lok Sabha MP from Alappuzha. "In Keralam , the Congress has got a full majority. Even after so many days, the Congress party has not been able to decide who will be the Chief Minister. It is being said that under pressure from the Jamaat, Priyanka Vadra is pushing forward the name of VD Satheesan, while Rahul Gandhi is pushing forward the name of KC Venugopal. Some people are bringing forward Ramesh Chennithala. Some people want to make Shashi Tharoor the Chief Minister. It seems the Congress party has made a plan to give five Chief Ministers in five years," he said. In another dig at Congress , Poonawalla said that the party will usher in a "model of instability" in Keralam , like it did in Karnataka , Himachal Pradesh and previously in Punjab and Rajasthan. Meanwhile, the meeting to elect the next Keralam Chief Minister, with Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and former Keralam Pradesh Congress Committee chiefs, began on Tuesday. Keralam Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal, and senior party leader Ramesh Chennithala are seen among the top contenders for the Chief Minister post. Former KPCC presidents Mullappally Ramachandran, MM Hassan, K Sudhakaran, VM Sudheeran, K Muraleedharan, A P Anilkumar, PC Vishnunath and Shafi Parambil have arrived in New Delhi to meet Congress top leadership to finalise the next CM of the state. Notably, following the Karnataka Assembly elections in 2023, Siddaramaiah was named Chief Minister and DK Shivakumar as Deputy CM after intense consultations that lasted 5 days following Congress ' landslide victory. (ANI)
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May 12, 2026, 07:57 AM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Sworn In for Second Term, NDA Alliance Wins Big

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Sworn In for Second Term, NDA Alliance Wins Big

Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 12 (ANI): Calling the Assam Assembly election verdict a reflection of public faith in the BJP-led alliance, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia on Tuesday said the people of the state had "voted overwhelmingly" in favour of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the NDA government. Sarma was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term at a grand ceremony held at the Veterinary College ground in Khanapara. Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of Sarma's oath-taking ceremony, Saikia said, "The public of Assam has voted overwhelmingly in favour of Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma and the NDA government." The event witnessed the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP president Nitin Nabin, several Union ministers, and chief ministers and deputy chief ministers from NDA-ruled states. This marks the third consecutive NDA government in Assam and underlines the alliance's growing political dominance in the northeastern state. Along with Sarma, four ministers also took oath, including BJP leaders Rameswar Teli and Ajanta Neog, besides Atul Bora from the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Charan Boro from the Bodoland People's Front (BPF). Senior BJP leader Ranjeet Kumar Dass has been named as the NDA candidate for the Speaker's post in the Assam Assembly. The BJP-led NDA delivered a commanding performance in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, securing a three-fourths majority. The alliance won 102 of the 126 Assembly seats, with both the AGP and BPF contributing 10 seats each. Sarma also retained his constituency by a margin of more than 80,000 votes, further consolidating his stature as the BJP's tallest leader in the state. In his victory speech, he credited the "double-engine" government led by Prime Minister Modi for Assam's rapid transformation over the past decade. (ANI)
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AAP Leader Questions PM Modi's 'Seven Appeals' Amidst Economic Crisis

AAP Leader Questions PM Modi's 'Seven Appeals' Amidst Economic Crisis

New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's "seven appeals" to citizens amid the ongoing West Asia conflict and said the country was "in shock" over the government's statements regarding the economy. Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal said India had faced several crises since Independence, including wars and economic challenges, but such appeals had never been made to citizens on this scale. "Since 1950, the country has faced many crises, including wars with Pakistan and China and economic crises. Leaders like Lal Bahadur Shastri and Indira Gandhi had appealed to people not to buy gold earlier as well, but no government had made such extensive 'seven appeals' to citizens. The nation is in shock," Kejriwal said. Referring to Prime Minister Modi 's recent remarks urging citizens to reduce consumption and spending amid global economic pressures, the AAP leader said he had three requests for the Prime Minister. "I have three requests from the PM. He should tell the nation the condition of our economy today and what is expected in the near future. Today, a lot of rumours are floating in the market and this is not good for confidence in the economy," Kejriwal said. Kejriwal further said that while the West Asia conflict had affected the global economy, no other country had issued similar appeals to its citizens. "We all know this is happening because of the Iran-America war, and the whole world is affected. But no government in any country has made such appeals to its citizens. This creates suspicion that perhaps the reason is something else," he said. The former Delhi Chief Minister also questioned why the burden of economic adjustment was being placed on the middle class. "The middle class is very patriotic, but why is the entire burden being put only on them? The first sacrifice should have come from the government itself," Kejriwal said. His remarks come after the Prime Minister made an appeal in Secunderabad on Sunday, urging citizens to prioritise work from home, cut fuel consumption, avoid foreign travel for a year, adopt Swadeshi products, reduce cooking oil use, shift to natural farming and curb gold purchases. He stressed the need to reduce dependence on imports and said every household should cut down on edible oil consumption and move towards natural farming to help save foreign currency and protect the environment. Highlighting the burden of fertiliser imports, the Prime Minister said India spends a significant amount of foreign exchange on importing chemical fertilisers and urged farmers to reduce their usage. To combat the volatility of fuel prices, PM Modi urged a shift in how India moves. He urged citizens to reduce petrol and diesel consumption by using the metro and public transport wherever available, opting for car-pooling when private vehicles are necessary, preferring railway transport for the movement of goods, and increasing the use of electric vehicles wherever possible. The conflict in West Asia has led to a global energy crisis amid the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a significant maritime route for oil trade in the Gulf region. (ANI)
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