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Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Evening news wrap: Karnataka ASP quits after Siddaramaiah's 'air slap', PM Modi lauds India-Ghana ties; and more
Karnataka ASP NV Baramani resigned after claiming public humiliation by CM Siddaramaiah during a rally. Prime Minister Modi, while addressing Ghana's Parliament, said that a stronger India would contribute to global stability and called for urgent reforms in global governance. Meanwhile on the trade front, India and the US are racing to finalise a deal before Trump's July 9 tariff deadline. Here are the top 5 stories that made headline today Officer cites public slap gesture by CM Siddaramaiah as reason for early retirement ASP NV Baramani has applied for voluntary retirement, citing "severe mental trauma" after being publicly humiliated by Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah during a rally in Belagavi. In a detailed letter, Baramani said he was diligently performing duties when Siddaramaiah made a slap gesture on stage, which went viral. Despite initially choosing silence to avoid further embarrassment, he eventually decided to step down. Meanwhile, BJP also demanded a public apology from the CM. Read full story PM Modi in Ghana: Strong India Vital for Global Stability Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Ghana, emphasised that a strong and stable India is essential for a prosperous world. Addressing Ghana's Parliament during his two-day visit, he also highlighted the need for credible and effective reforms in global governance, especially in light of shifting global dynamics. The PM was also awarded the "Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana" honour, which he described as a responsibility to strengthen India-Ghana ties. Follow live updates India-US trade deal talks drag as Trump's July 9 tariff deadline looms With just days left before US's tariff on Indian goods comes into effect, India and the US are racing to finalise a trade agreement. Despite extending talks in Washington, negotiators have hit roadblocks over unresolved issues. President Trump has indicated that extending the deadline is unlikely but expressed optimism about a possible deal that could reduce tariffs and ensure fairer competition. Without an interim trade deal agreement, Indian industries must prepare for a 26% tariff. Read full story Shooting incident at Chicago nightclub leaves 4 dead A mass shooting outside Chicago's Artis Lounge left four people dead and 14 injured late Wednesday night. The incident occurred during an album release party for rapper Mello Buckzz. Chicago police said three victims are in critical condition, and an investigation is underway. The site had previously witnessed a similar violent incident in 2022 when it was known as Hush Lounge. The recurrence of gun violence at the same location has raised concerns about public safety in the area. Read full story India clears Pakistan hockey team's entry for Asia Cup, Junior WC India has granted clearance for the Pakistan men's hockey team to participate in the Asia Cup in Bihar and the FIH Junior World Cup in Tamil Nadu. Approvals came from the ministries of external and home affairs, aligning with India's commitment to keeping politics separate from sports. Had India disallowed the Pakistan team's participation for the two hockey events, it would have faced sanctioned from the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Pakistan's participation was uncertain after the Pahalgam terror attack and India's cross-border Operation Sindoor. Read full story
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
LIVE news updates: Sanjeev Arora sworn in as Cabinet minister in Punjab
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is scheduled to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for National Highway projects worth ₹6,350 crore in Jharkhand on Thursday, officials confirmed. The Road Transport and Highways Minister will oversee the launch of 11 highway initiatives—nine from Ranchi and two from Garhwa. Key projects include a ₹560 crore elevated corridor in Ranchi and two developments in Garhwa totalling ₹2,460 crore. Gadkari will also inaugurate the 4.18-km 'Ratu Road flyover', connecting Raj Bhavan to OTC Ground in Ranchi. In Garhwa, he will open a 23-km four-lane highway from Shankha to Khajoori, constructed at a cost of ₹1,130 crore. Separately, representatives from several INDIA bloc parties met with the Election Commission to voice their objections to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. They criticised the timing of the revision, warning that it could lead to the disenfranchisement of over two crore voters ahead of the state assembly elections. The Congress alleged that after the economic blow of demonetisation, this 'Vote-bandi' could threaten the foundations of democracy. Eleven parties—including the Congress, RJD, CPI(M), CPI, CPI(ML) Liberation, NCP-SP, and the Samajwadi Party—raised their concerns directly with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Ghana's national honour, 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', in recognition of his 'distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership'. He received the honour on Wednesday from President John Dramani Mahama. 'Honoured to be conferred with 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana','PM Modi stated on X. 1:36 PM Next Dalai Lama to be decided by established institution and no one else: Kiren Rijiju In an apparent snub to China, Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday asserted that the decision on the Incarnation of the Dalai Lama would be taken by the established institution and the Dalai Lama himself and no one else. On Wednesday, Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama said that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue and only the Gaden Phodrang Trust will have the authority to recognise his future reincarnation. Rijiju said the Dalai Lama is the "most important and defining institution" for the Buddhists. 1:24 PM 'Delhi at its tipping point': Ex Delhi chief secretary warns CM Gupta Former Delhi chief secretary Shailaja Chandra on Thursday urged Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to show political courage and abandon decades of 'appeasement politics' in favour of long-term urban planning. In an open letter in The Indian Express, Chandra, who also served as secretary in the Union Health Ministry, congratulated Gupta on assuming charge of what she referred to as "India's most demanding urban assignment". 1:10 PM AAP leader Sisodia slams BJP over fuel ban on overage vehicles Senior AAP leader and former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday accused the BJP-led Delhi government of waging another "assault on the middle class" through its recent order banning refuelling of overage vehicles in the capital. Sisodia's statement comes amid the BJP government defending the move and calling it a necessary step in its ongoing pollution control efforts. 10:40 AM Centre continuing negative stand towards Kerala: CM Vijayan Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has claimed that the BJP-led central government's negative stand is continuing as it rejected the state's demand for additional rice allocation for the Onam festival season. The CM, in a Facebook post, has called for a united protest by all political parties against the alleged anti-Kerala stand of the central government. 10:19 AM News update: Rain likely in city; air quality satisfactory Delhi on Thursday recorded a minimum temperature of 27.7 degrees Celsius, with the weather department predicting rain along with thunderstorm. The relative humidity was 79 per cent at 8.30 am and the maximum temperature is expected to settle at 36 degrees Celsius.
News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
PM Modi Receives Ghana's Highest State Honour 'Officer Of The Order Of The Star'
Last Updated: PM Modi was on Wednesday conferred with 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', the country's national honour. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday was conferred with 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', the country's national honour, for his 'distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership". The Prime Minister received the award from the Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama. Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, 'Honoured to be conferred with 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana'." He added that the honour is dedicated to the bright future of our youth, their aspirations, our rich cultural diversity and the historical ties between India and Ghana. I thank the people and Government of Ghana for conferring 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana' upon me. This honour is dedicated to the bright future of our youth, their aspirations, our rich cultural diversity and the historical ties between India and — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 2, 2025 'This honour is also a responsibility; to keep working towards stronger India-Ghana friendship. India will always stand with the people of Ghana and continue to contribute as a trusted friend and development partner," he added. The award was conferred on the prime minister in recognition of his "distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a press release. Thanking the people and government of Ghana for the special gesture, the prime minister noted that the "shared democratic values and traditions of the two countries would continue to nurture the partnership". Notably, PM Modi's visit to Ghana is the first prime ministerial visit from India to Ghana in three decades. The Prime Minister is in Ghana on the first leg of his five-nation tour. Other Prominent Awardees Of 'The Order Of The Star Of Ghana' Queen Elizabeth II – As Queen of the United Kingdom Nelson Mandela – Former President of South Africa Kofi Annan – Former Secretary‑General of the United Nations Alassane Ouattara – President of Côte d'Ivoire King Charles III – Prince of Wales at the award (2018), now King of the United Kingdom King Mohammed VI – King of Morocco Giorgio Napolitano, Former President of Italy
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Breaking News Live Updates: PM Modi conferred Ghana's national honour
Breaking News Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday conferred with 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', the country's national honour, for his "distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership". Modi received the award from the Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama. "Honoured to be conferred with 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana'," the prime minister said in an X post. In his acceptance speech, Modi said the award was a matter of great pride and honour for him. "I humbly accept the award on behalf of the 140 crore Indians," he said, dedicating it to the aspirations and bright future of the youth of the two countries, their rich cultural traditions and diversity, and the historical ties between Ghana and India. "This honour is also a responsibility; to keep working towards stronger India-Ghana friendship. India will always stand with the people of Ghana and continue to contribute as a trusted friend and development partner," he said in an X post. Trump: Looks like House is ready to vote tonight. South Korea's Lee says bold government fiscal role more important than ever South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Thursday it was more important now than ever for the government to play an active role in executing a bold fiscal policy, at a news conference marking 30 days in office. Trump: We had great conversations all day, and the Republican House majority is united. Seven people missing after fireworks warehouse explosion in California Seven people remained missing Wednesday in California, a day after a fireworks warehouse explosion injured two victims and sparked a giant fire, authorities said. The explosion occurred Tuesday evening after a fire broke out in a warehouse located in the town of Esparto, in the northern part of the state. "Seven individuals remain unaccounted for," California's state firefighting agency said in a statement. "First responders and investigators are working diligently with the property owner to determine the whereabouts of those individuals." The two injured people have been located and are now out of danger, according to authorities. However, firefighters have still not been able to access the warehouse because the fireworks held inside can still explode. Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong arrives in Hong Kong China's first domestically built aircraft carrier sailed into Hong Kong on Thursday, just days after the city marked 28 years under Chinese rule. Commissioned in 2019, the more than 300-metre (1,000-foot) Shandong is China's second carrier and key to the country's regional ambitions under President Xi Jinping, who oversaw a massive naval buildup that has rattled Asian neighbours. Beijing earlier announced the Shandong and its escort vessels -- which include the destroyer Zhanjiang and frigate Yuncheng -- will visit the Chinese finance hub for five days and host "tours and cultural exchange activities". The flotilla was spotted early on Thursday morning sailing off the southern coast of Hong Kong island. India is an essential partner, we want fair and reciprocal trade: US State Department's Mingon Houston US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Mignon Houston on Wednesday (local time) said that India is an "essential partner" for Washington in the Indo-Pacific region, as talks continue for a bilateral trade agreement between the two nations. Speaking to ANI, Houston underlined the United States' aim of establishing a "fair and reciprocal" trade relationship with its partners, in line with the Trump administration's "America First" agenda. "We want trade that is fair and reciprocal. Working closely, India is an essential partner in the Indo-Pacific and the Quad. We expect that all our partners understand why this is so important to the 'America First' agenda, that we look for trade policies that have a fairness, reciprocal, balanced way to ensure that all parties benefit," Houston told ANI. She defended the Trump administration's decision to impose tariffs, saying unfair trade practices had harmed American farmers and industries. Siemens says US has lifted chip software curbs on China, Bloomberg News reports Siemens AG has received a notice from the U.S. government saying that export restrictions on chip design software for China have been lifted, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. Ferry carrying 65 people sinks near Bali, Indonesia, and rescuers are searching for 43 missing Rescuers on Thursday were searching for 43 people missing in rough seas overnight after a ferry carrying 65 people sank near Indonesia's resort island of Bali. The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank almost half an hour after leaving East Java's Ketapang port late Wednesday, the National Search and Rescue Agency said in a statement. It was bound for Bali's Gilimanuk port, a 50-kilometer (30-mile) trip. The ferry carried 53 passengers, 12 crew members and 22 vehicles, including 14 trucks, it said. Two bodies have been recovered and 20 were rescued, many of them unconscious after drifting in choppy waters for hours, said Banyuwangi police chief Rama Samtama Putra. Nine boats, including two tug boats and two inflatable boats have been searching for the missing people since Wednesday night, battling waves up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) high in the overnight darkness. India not just a partner but co-traveller in Ghana's development journey: PM Modi India and Ghana have elevated their ties to the level of comprehensive partnership, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirming that New Delhi is a co-traveller in the African nation's development journey. Modi made the remarks on Wednesday after holding wide-ranging talks with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama. In his media statement, Prime Minister Modi said both sides have set a target of doubling the two-way trade in the next five years and that India is not just a partner but a co-traveller in Ghana's development journey. The delegation-level meeting between the two leaders took place hours after Modi arrived in this capital city of the West African country on the first leg of his five-nation tour. In a special gesture, the prime minister was received at the airport by President Mahama. It is the first prime ministerial visit from India to Ghana in three decades. PM Modi conferred Ghana's national honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday conferred with 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', the country's national honour, for his "distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership". Modi received the award from the Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama. "Honoured to be conferred with 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana'," the prime minister said in an X post. In his acceptance speech, Modi said the award was a matter of great pride and honour for him. "I humbly accept the award on behalf of the 140 crore Indians," he said, dedicating it to the aspirations and bright future of the youth of the two countries, their rich cultural traditions and diversity, and the historical ties between Ghana and India. "This honour is also a responsibility; to keep working towards stronger India-Ghana friendship. India will always stand with the people of Ghana and continue to contribute as a trusted friend and development partner," he said in an X post.
