'Will continue to ask': Bhagwant Mann rebuffs MEA’s condemnation; says he has right to question PM's foreign tours
Friday, 11 July 2025 () Bhagwant Mann, Punjab's chief minister, defended his criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign trips. He questioned the benefits of these visits for India. Mann also raised concerns about business deals following Modi's travels. The MEA had earlier condemned Mann's remarks as irresponsible. They stated that his comments could damage India's relationships with Global South countries.
Punjab's government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal, has launched an anti-drug curriculum in schools as part of their "war against.. IndiaTimes
Arvind Kejriwal, addressing a gathering on Udham Singh's martyrdom day, accused previous governments of ruining Punjab, while praising the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP.. IndiaTimes
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann announced the development of modern sports grounds in villages across the state to combat drug abuse among youth. The.. IndiaTimes
India has reportedly declined a U.S. offer to buy F-35 stealth fighter jets, according to Bloomberg. The offer was made by President Trump during Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Washington in February. Instead of purchasing American jets, India is prioritizing joint defense manufacturing initiatives and has shown greater interest in the Russian Su-57, especially after its debut at Aero India.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs downplayed Bloomberg’s report, confirming no formal talks on the F-35 have taken place yet. Meanwhile, the U.S. has slapped 25% tariffs on Indian imports due to a failed trade deal, escalating tensions. Trump also announced India would face a penalty over its continued defense ties with Russia. This deepening rift could impact U.S.-India defense cooperation and reshape future arms procurement.
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Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda has strongly condemned US President Donald Trump's recent remarks describing India's economy as "dead," calling them baseless.. IndiaTimes
The US President pitched the sale of F-35 as the main basis for India-US cooperation and pressed visiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to buy it in February... DNA
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized Rahul Gandhi for echoing Donald Trump's "dead economy" remarks, deeming it an "anti-India" stance. Rijiju.. IndiaTimes
Shashi Tharoor contradicted Rahul Gandhi's agreement with Donald Trump's assessment of the Indian economy. While Rahul Gandhi claimed PM Modi had "killed" the.. IndiaTimes
Punjab is gearing up for a massive commemoration of Guru Tegh Bahadur's 350th martyrdom anniversary in Sri Anandpur Sahib, starting November 23. The three-day.. IndiaTimes
The government of Punjab has declared a public holiday for Thursday (July 31) in observance of the martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed Udham Singh. Aman Arora, the.. DNA
Northwest India, including East Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, is expected to experience extremely heavy rainfall on July 29, with heavy showers in Uttarakhand,.. DNA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a standing ovation and chants of “Modi, Modi!” as he addressed the Namibian Parliament in a historic session. Calling it "a great privilege," PM Modi highlighted India-Namibia cooperation, shared democratic values, and deepening strategic ties. This landmark visit marks the first by an Indian Prime Minister to Namibia in over 3 decades, symbolizing growing South-South solidarity. Modi’s address was praised across party lines, reflecting India’s increasing influence and goodwill in Africa and the Global South.
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