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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
After Russia claim, Congress says India diplomatically isolated by strong allies
NEW DELHI: Slamming the Modi government for its 'failed foreign policy', the Congress on Friday claimed that India has become isolated in global stage and 'our all-weather friends are distancing themselves from us'. Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said that the 'biggest failure' of the government's foreign policy was its inability to arrange meetings of its delegations sent abroad with heads of states or influential people and asked what the country got out of the exercise. The Opposition alleged that India is being 'insulted' all over the world due to the 'failed foreign policy' of the Modi government. The situation is such that now even Russia also believes that the US mediated a ceasefire, Shrinate said, referring to a claim made by Vladimir Putin's aide that the recent conflict between India and Pakistan figured during a phone call between the Russian president and Trump and that the hostilities were 'stopped with the personal participation' of the US president.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
India's global engagement needs rethink, says Congress
New Delhi: Congress leader Supriya Shrinate, in a press briefing on Friday, expressed concern over what she described as a decline in India's diplomatic engagement and visibility on the global stage. She specifically referred to India's absence from major forums like the G7, despite being among the world's largest economies. Shrinate cited then-US President Barack Obama's 2010 remarks in praise of then-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and questioned why countries like Canada now appear hesitant to extend invitations to India for the G7. She interpreted this as a sign of waning diplomatic influence. She also referred to public statements made by US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly claimed to have brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. The Congress spokesperson further said that similar assertions are now being echoed by Russia. She urged the Indian government to respond clearly to these claims, either by refuting them or explaining the context if they are accurate. "The nation deserves clarity," she said, stressing the importance of transparency in foreign affairs. Shrinate also voiced apprehensions over what she viewed as a preference for image-building over substantive diplomacy. She warned against focusing too heavily on symbolic gestures or visual narratives. She, in this context, suggested that a more strategic and consistent foreign policy is needed to safeguard national interests. She expressed concern over "the evolving global perception" of Pakistan. Institutions like the IMF, the ADB, and the World Bank, she noted, have extended significant financial support to Pakistan, while the country has also assumed roles in global bodies such as the UN's Counter-Terrorism Committee. In her view, this is at odds with India's long-standing position on terrorism and reflects a missed opportunity for stronger international advocacy. Commenting on recent international outreach by Indian parliamentary delegations, Shrinate questioned the effectiveness of such efforts. She pointed out that many of these visits resulted in meetings with lower-level officials or Indian diaspora groups, rather than influential foreign leaders or decision-makers. "We need to assess what tangible outcomes these visits have achieved," she remarked. Turning to domestic matters with international implications, Shrinate referred to the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 individuals. She questioned the timing of the Prime Minister's visit to Jammu and Kashmir, suggesting that it came more as part of a ceremonial event than a response to the tragedy. She expressed disappointment that "national security concerns in sensitive regions are not always met with prompt or visible engagement". Shrinate also commented on alleged shifts in India's traditional alliances, pointing to what she called Russia's recent cooperation with Pakistan. She warned that regional dynamics are changing, with China and Pakistan strengthening ties—a development, she said, that has long been cautioned against by opposition leaders. When asked about Congress MPs, including Shashi Tharoor, who participated in foreign delegations and later described the visits as positive, Shrinate acknowledged the complexities of international diplomacy. She explained that while representatives may exercise restraint abroad, there remains a responsibility to ask hard questions back home. She cited Kuwait's recent decision to lift a 19-year visa ban on Pakistan shortly after an Indian delegation's visit, suggesting this raised legitimate questions about diplomatic impact. A key concern she highlighted was the apparent reluctance to hold comprehensive discussions in Parliament on foreign policy matters, while simultaneously prioritising engagement with Indian communities abroad. "There seems to be a disconnect between domestic accountability and international outreach," she said. The Congress spokesperson stressed the need for a more grounded and outcome-driven foreign policy approach. In her view, the current trajectory risks sidelining India's voice in global conversations, despite its growing economic stature.
NDTV
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
RCB Fans Flood Bengaluru, Hyderabad Streets As Team Ends 18-Year-Long IPL Trophy Wait
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed Fans celebrated Royal Challengers Bangalore's first IPL title on June 3 after 18 years. RCB defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in the final of the 18th IPL season. The team posted 190 runs and showcased strong bowling to secure the victory. The night of June 3 turned into a festival of lights after fans turned up in huge numbers to celebrate the beloved franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru's maiden IPL title success. RCB earned a place in the history books after trouncing Punjab Kings in the final of the 18th season of the cash-rich league to bring the trophy home for the first time in 18 years. Bengaluru chiselled out a flawless blueprint to lift the trophy after posting 190/9 on the board. The Royal Challengers bowlers hunted in packs, took wickets at regular intervals and conjured a six-run triumph to get their hands on the famed title. Fans at the BGS Ground in Bengaluru danced in jubilation to celebrate the success of their beloved franchise. Kalaburagi's sky was covered in fireworks as the city erupted in joy and painted itself red. To all the haters hating on #RCB winning the trophy, just look at the sheer amount of happiness of these fans. More than a cricket match, a long awaited dream came true #ನಮ್ಮRCB Thankyou god that I could experience these happy faces celebrating! — whynesspower ⟠ (@whynesspower) June 3, 2025 Bengaluru vibing with pure joy right now — Supriya Shrinate (@SupriyaShrinate) June 3, 2025 BENGALURU WENT CRAZY. — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 4, 2025 This is not Bengaluru. This is Hyderabad Have you seen any other teams getting this much love? #EeSalaCupNamde #Rcbvspbks —Che_Krishna🇮🇳 (@CheKrishnaCk_) June 3, 2025 "We literally waited for 18 years for this one Cup, and we won. This is not just a Cup for us," a fan told ANI after the victory. "I am feeling very happy as we (RCB fans) have waited for 17 years to get this trophy," a young fan added after RCB's victory. "I have been supporting RCB for 18 years, and I am a big fan of Virat Kohli. I cried every time when RCB didn't win. I am happy that Virat won, RCB won," another RCB fan added. Karnataka police had to use mild force to disperse the cricket fans celebrating RCB's victory on the roads at SVP Chowk in Kalaburagi. The euphoria around RCB's celebration wasn't just limited to Bengaluru. People celebrated Royal Challengers Bengaluru's maiden IPL title at Beach Road in Visakhapatnam by dancing and cheering in jubilation. At Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, where RCB or Punjab Kings (PBKS) were set to be crowned new champions, fans were treated to a thrilling contest. RCB's bowling unit, both pace and spin, stepped up when it mattered most, compensating for a slightly underwhelming performance with the bat. Among the most emotional sights of the night was Virat Kohli visibly struggling to contain his emotions in the closing moments of the match. Shielding his tears and raw feelings first with his hands, then with his cap.
United News of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Bihar women to get monthly aid of Rs 2,500 if Cong voted to power: Supriya
Patna, May 27 (UNI) The Congress on Tuesday said that women of Bihar would be given a monthly assistance of Rs 2,500 if the party is voted to power in the next assembly elections due later this year. Party's national spokesperson and in-charge of social media Supriya Shrinate told media that Congress has always worked hard to ensure economic and social empowerment of women. "Former Delhi chief minister late Sheela Dikshit was the first in the country to roll out a financial assistance scheme for women", Shrinate said, adding the Dikshit government had started the scheme to deposit Rs 36,000 in bank accounts of mothers on the birth of a girl child in 2008. Girls were also being paid Rs 25,000 for their studies till class 12, she recalled. "The Congress government in Karnataka offers a monthly assistance of Rs 2,000 to women. Nearly 1.35 crore women are getting the scheme's benefits," Srinate said. "Similarly, the party government in Himachal Pradesh gives Rs 1,500 per month to women. In Jharkhand, where Congress was a part of the coalition government, Rs 2,500 were being given to women per month," she pointed out. She hit out at the NDA government headed by JD-U's Nitish Kumar, saying poverty was rampant in the state. The Congress leader said the socio-economic caste census had revealed that 94 lakh families had a monthly income of less than Rs 6,000. It meant that five crore people were surviving on a paltry sum of Rs 40 per day", she said. UNI KKS PRS
India Gazette
23-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
All-party delegation proves last 11 years of diplomacy was failure: Congress' Supriya Shrinate
New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): Congress leader Supriya Shrinate has questioned the central government over its diplomatic strategy on putting forward India's zero-tolerance policy against terrorism, claiming that while Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited over 90 countries in the last 11 years and proclaimed himself as a Vishwaguru, he ultimately had to 'take help of the Opposition.' 'After being in power for 11 years, visiting more than 90 countries, and proclaiming himself a vishwaguru, in the end, when we had to tell our side of the story to the world, Modi had to ask for support from the opposition. He had to take the opposition with him, and now an all-party delegation is being sent. This proves that all the diplomacy over the last 11 years was a failure,' the Congress leader told ANI on Thursday. She further criticised the PM for not meeting with the MPs part of the multiple delegations going to various countries to represent India and for also not calling a special session of Parliament till now to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent Operation Sindoor. 'Parliamentarians are being sent abroad to tell the world, but when will the Prime Minister speak to the same MPs? When will a special session of the Parliament be called?,' Shrinate said. She added further that India is already clear on protecting its integrity and the people from a terrorist attack, and questioned the need to tell the world about it. 'Now we have to go to a country like Congo and justify what we did. India will do all that it needs to protect our integrity and our people against a terrorist attack. Why do we have to tell the world? Now even if you want to tell, you are not capable, because you have devoted group which believes that freedom was achieved in 2014, who do not know the history, a diplomacy to be proud of, so you now have to take the Opposition with you,' she said. Earlier, some of the 7 delegations left India and met with various ministers of foreign countries. The delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde met with UAE's leadership, including the Minister for Tolerance on the significance of Operation Sindoor and reaffirmed India's firm stance against cross-border terrorism. Another delegation, led by MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, went to Japan and met with the country's foreign minister, Takeshi Iwaya. (ANI)
