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PM Modi To Begin Gujarat 2-Day Visit, To Launch Development Projects Worth Crores
PM Narendra Modi is all packed for his two-day visit to Gujarat, September 29-30. During the visit, PM Modi will inaugurate several development projects and will also participate in "Navratri" Celebrations. On day-one, Modi will visit Surat and launch projects worth Rs 3,400 crores. He will also visit Bhavnagar, Ahmedabad, and Ambaji, and launch several projects related to water, railways and others worth crores, during the two-day… read-more
Tags: PM Modi, gujarat visit, development projects, Central Government, Prime Minister
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China Slams UK PM Contender Rishi Sunak For Declaring Beijing 'Biggest Threat'
China responded on July 25 to UK Prime Minister candidate Rishi Sunak's claims that Beijing is "the biggest long-term threat to Britain," calling the remarks "irresponsible." China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian responded to Sunak's comment by saying that statements regarding China, cannot address one's own issues. Rishi … read-more
Tags: China, United Kingdom, Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, beijing
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UK PM Candidates, Rishi Sunak & Liz Truss, Commit To Tackle Illegal Immigration
Britain's two prime ministerial candidates agreed to make illegal immigration a priority, with both supporting the government's policy of transferring people to Rwanda on July 24. Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are competing to become Britain's next prime minister. So far, the two contenders have disagreed on the timing of any tax cuts at a time when Britain is dealing with rising prices, sluggish economy, and growing number of strikes.
Tags: Prime Minister, United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss
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Dinesh Gunawardena Takes Oath As Sri Lanka's 15th Prime Minister
Dinesh Gunawardena took the oath of office as Sri Lanka's next prime minister on July 22. The 73-year-old Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Member of Parliament has been selected as the island nation's 15th PM. Gunawardena was named Home Minister by then-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in April. With Gotabaya having fled the nation and resigned from his office, former PM Ranil Wickremesinghe was chosen as Sri Lanka's eighth President on July 21.
Tags: Sri Lanka, Prime Minister, Dinesh Gunawardena, President, Ranil Wickremesinghe
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UK PM Leadership Election Down To 4 Contenders
After the third round of voting finished on July 18, four candidates advanced to the next vote round in the campaign to be the leader of the Conservative Party and succeed outgoing United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Rishi Sunak (115 votes), Penny Mordaunt (82 votes), Liz Truss (71 votes), and Kemi Badenoch (71 votes) are the four survivors (58 votes). The winner will be revealed on September 5.
Tags: United Kingdom, Prime Minister, Elections, Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson
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Rishi Sunak Wins 1st Round Of UK PM Election, 6 Candidates Advance To 2nd Round
Rishi Sunak, an Indian-origin former Chancellor, emerged as the strongest candidate to succeed Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader and UK Prime Minister, topping the poll in the first round of voting with 88 votes. Other survivors are Penny Mordaunt (67 votes), Liz Truss (50 votes), Kemi Badenoch (40 votes), Tom Tugendhat (37 votes), and Suella Braverman (32 votes). The second ballot is set for July 14. The winner will be declared on… read-more
Tags: United Kingdom, Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson, Indian origin
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UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss Announces Her Candidacy For Prime Minister
With Home Secretary Priti Patel perhaps announcing her candidacy, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has formally entered the contest for the Tory leadership. Foreign Office minister Rehman Chishti has also entered the race, bringing the total to 11 Conservatives seeking to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister. Several of the 11 Tory leadership candidates have outlined conflicting tax policies as a key component of their platforms.
Tags: United Kingdom, British foreign Secretary, Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss
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PM Narendra Modi To Inaugurate Bihar Assembly Centenary Pillar On July 12
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 12 will unveil a ceremonial pillar topped with an exquisite bronze sculpture symbolizing Bihar's insignia and built on the state Assembly grounds. On July 10, workmen were finishing the touches on a tall pillar. "The pillar is 40-foot high, including 25 feet of civil structure clad with Jaisalmer stone and topped with a 15-foot bronze sculpture," a senior official said.
Tags: Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, bihar assembly, Bihar Assembly Centenary Pillar, Bihar
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PM Modi At Natural Farming Conclave Says 'Sabka Prayaas' Is Bedrock For India's Progress
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that "Sabka Prayaas," is the foundation for the nation's rapid development on July 9. PM noted that India has begun working toward certain objectives that would serve as the cornerstone for significant improvements in the future while addressing the Natural Farming Conclave via video conference. "As our farmer progresses, as our agriculture progresses and prospers, so our country will progress," Modi said… read-more
Tags: Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, Sabka Prayaas, India, natural farming conclave
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Sri Lanka PM Ranil Wickremesinghe Willing To Step Down; Pave Room For All-Party Govt
The party leaders in Sri Lanka were informed on July 9 by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe that he is ready to step down and allow an all-party administration to assume office. This comes after Sajith Premadasa, the leader of the opposition, called on the President and Prime Minister to resign. "No fake discussions. The President and the Prime Minister must resign immediately," Premadasa said in a statement.
Tags: Sri Lanka, Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, Resignation, Sri Lanka Crisis
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