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Hans India
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
This is time of war, says Haryana Minister Anil Vij
Chandigarh: Haryana Energy and Transport Minister Anil Vij on Tuesday responded to Congress' remarks regarding the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, calling for national unity during this critical time. 'This is a time of war,' said Vij, 'and every citizen of India should stand up and declare: 'Narendra Modi, we are with you, you fight -- we are by your side. And we are fully prepared, anyone trying to deceive us in any disguise will be unmasked'. Vij advised the Congress to have patience during a sensitive time. 'They may have questions, but this is not the time to raise them,' he told the media. Reacting to reports that Pakistan has relocated terrorists from launch pads to camps in fear of Indian retaliation, Vij said, 'They can run anywhere in Pakistan -- we won't spare them. They repeatedly disturb our peace. Seeing Kashmir flourish while they themselves suffer, they feel envious. Nearly 1.75 crore tourists visited Kashmir, giving a strong boost to its economy. These terrorists are now targeting people based on religion. If Hindus decide not to visit Vaishno Devi or Amarnath, or not to travel to Kashmir as tourists, what would happen to the local economy?' The Minister reiterated Prime Minister Modi's stance, 'PM Modi has said time and again that those who shed innocent blood will be brought to justice, and he always delivers on his promises.' The mastermind behind the Pahalgam attack is reported to be Hashim Musa, a former commando of Pakistan's Special Forces. Pakistan, however, denies any involvement. Vij questioned, 'Then why are they fleeing the country and sending their children abroad? No thief ever admits guilt -- but the world sees the truth. India has decided, we will not tolerate terrorism under any circumstances.' Recalling past conflicts, Vij said, 'We saw bombs drop in Ambala during the 1965 and 1971 wars. People stood on rooftops watching planes fly overhead, full of courage. During the 1999 Kargil War, soldiers marched forward with determination, and the people supported them with food and refreshments. Today, we remain equally prepared, and any infiltrator, no matter their disguise, will be identified and defeated,' he added.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Starmer to meet Taoiseach in Liverpool
The Prime Minister will meet with the Irish premier in Liverpool this evening for the first of a series of annual UK-Ireland summits. Sir Keir Starmer and Taoiseach Micheal Martin will co-host a reception on Wednesday evening, which is designed to celebrate cultural links between the UK and Ireland. It comes after both governments signalled a desire for a 'reset' in relations, which had been put under strain throughout Brexit and the previous Conservative government's laws to deal with legacy issues of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. The two leaders will also host a round table with businesses across the tech, energy, construction and manufacturing sectors – which have operations on both sides of the Irish Sea – on Thursday morning. They are expected to agree what is being described as a 'wide-ranging programme of new and enhanced strategic co-operation' between Ireland and the UK, to be taken forward by both governments through to 2030. Mr Martin said: 'This summit is one of the most significant bilateral engagements between the British and Irish Governments in a generation and shows the resolve of Prime Minister Keir Starmer and I to put in place the building blocks to bring strategic co-operation between our two countries to a new level. 'I am keen now that we work in partnership on a structured and ongoing basis to realise the full potential of the British-Irish relationship across a comprehensive programme of co-operation, including on infrastructure delivery, opportunities for SMEs, marine planning, energy, education and culture.' Mr Martin will be joined by Ireland's deputy premier Simon Harris, who is also the country's defence and foreign affairs minister for the summit plenary meeting later on Thursday. The Prime Minister previously met Mr Harris in Dublin when he held the position of taoiseach last year. The Irish delegation also includes Education Minister Helen McEntee, Climate, Energy and Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien, and Justice and Home Affairs Minister Jim O'Callaghan.
The Independent
05-03-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Starmer to meet Taoiseach in Liverpool
The Prime Minister will meet with the Irish premier in Liverpool this evening for the first of a series of annual UK-Ireland summits. Sir Keir Starmer and Taoiseach Micheal Martin will co-host a reception on Wednesday evening, which is designed to celebrate cultural links between the UK and Ireland. It comes after both governments signalled a desire for a 'reset' in relations, which had been put under strain throughout Brexit and the previous Conservative government's laws to deal with legacy issues of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. The two leaders will also host a round table with businesses across the tech, energy, construction and manufacturing sectors – which have operations on both sides of the Irish Sea – on Thursday morning. They are expected to agree what is being described as a 'wide-ranging programme of new and enhanced strategic co-operation' between Ireland and the UK, to be taken forward by both governments through to 2030. Mr Martin said: 'This summit is one of the most significant bilateral engagements between the British and Irish Governments in a generation and shows the resolve of Prime Minister Keir Starmer and I to put in place the building blocks to bring strategic co-operation between our two countries to a new level. 'I am keen now that we work in partnership on a structured and ongoing basis to realise the full potential of the British-Irish relationship across a comprehensive programme of co-operation, including on infrastructure delivery, opportunities for SMEs, marine planning, energy, education and culture.' Mr Martin will be joined by Ireland's deputy premier Simon Harris, who is also the country's defence and foreign affairs minister for the summit plenary meeting later on Thursday. The Prime Minister previously met Mr Harris in Dublin when he held the position of taoiseach last year. The Irish delegation also includes Education Minister Helen McEntee, Climate, Energy and Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien, and Justice and Home Affairs Minister Jim O'Callaghan.
