PM Modi meets Canada PM Mark Carney, reviews progress in India-Canada partnership

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PM Modi meets Canada PM Mark Carney

PM Narendra Modi met today with the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg to review progress in the India–Canada partnership.

The leaders agreed to begin negotiations on a high-ambition Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aimed at doubling bilateral trade to USD 50 billion by 2030. Both sides reaffirmed their longstanding civil nuclear cooperation and noted the ongoing discussions on expanding collaboration, including through long-term uranium supply arrangements. Prime Minister extended an invitation to Prime Minister Carney to visit India: MEA

Rajnath Singh on CAA

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says 'CAA gave Hindu refugees the rights they deserved'

News Live: Union Minister Piyush Goyal meets Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday met Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. After his meeting, Goyal took to X and stated, "Conveyed to him the warm wishes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji. Updated him on my discussions with Minister Nir Barkat and the successful holding of Business Forum and CEOs Forum held with over 60-member Indian business delegation that accompanied me. Highlighted the signing of the Terms of Reference to launch FTA negotiations, which will boost trade, investment and technology cooperation. Discussed strengthening our innovation partnership by combining Israel’s hi-tech strengths with India’s scale and talent. Took his guidance on further deepening bilateral economic and strategic engagement across the sectors of agriculture, water, defence, science & technology and innovation."

Bengaluru News Live: Mallikarjun Kharge on Karnataka CM post speculations

On speculations around the CM post in the state, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge said, "You (media) have been standing here continuously for three days. Without any issue, it will not be good if I say anything. I have nothing to say about the events happening here. Whatever happens, the high command will do it, so it is not right to worry too much about it."

Tejas Plane Crash News Live: Tributes paid to Wing Commander Namansh Syal

Armed forces personnel and locals pay tribute to Wing Commander Namansh Syal, who lost his life in the LCA Tejas crash in Dubai on November 21.

Fire breaks out at district hospital in Madhya Pradesh' Betul; patients shifted to safety

A fire broke out at a storeroom in the Betul District Hospital in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday morning, but the staff contained the blaze within minutes and averted a major accident, officials told PTI. As a precautionary measure, patients from the female and paediatric wards were shifted to safety, they said.

TVK leader Vijay holds public rally in Tamil Nadu's Kancheepuram

At a public meeting in Kancheepuram, TVK leader Vijay says, “DMK will regret opposing me. Gen Z will ensure my victory in the upcoming polls.”

Justice Surya Kant to take oath on Monday as next CJI

Justice Surya Kant, who has been part of several landmark verdicts and orders on abrogation of Article 370 removing Jammu and Kashmir's special status, Bihar electoral rolls revision and Pegasus spyware case, will on Monday take oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India.

J&K L-G Manoj Sinha chairs high-level security meet

J&K LG Manoj Sinha chairs a high-level meeting on security, reviewing the situation in the Union Territory and ongoing measures to strengthen preparedness. -- PTI

Four militants arrested in Manipur

Security forces in Manipur have arrested four militants belonging to various proscribed outfits, police said on Sunday, according to PTI.

An active cadre of the banned People's Liberation Army was apprehended from a check point in Kakching district on Saturday, while another member of the outfit was nabbed from Moirang Konjengbam in Bishnupur district on the same day, they said.

Jammu needs strategy to turn pilgrims into long-stay tourists, says J-K chief secretary

A targeted strategy is needed to convert the rising pilgrim footfall in Jammu into longer tourist stays by promoting the region's wider leisure, heritage, adventure and spiritual attractions beyond the main pilgrimage route, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo has said.

He stressed on proactive use of digital platforms and social media, including collaboration with influencers, to expand outreach and attract national as well as international tourists.

CM Siddaramaiah calls on Kharge, dismisses speculation of leadership change in Karnataka

Amid an ongoing power tussle in the ruling Congress, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called on party president Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence in Bengaluru, and dismissed speculation of a leadership change in the state.

The chief minister described his meeting with Kharge, who returned from New Delhi on Friday evening, as a courtesy call.

On Friday, Siddaramaiah, who is involved in a power tussle with his deputy and Karnataka Congress chief D K Shivakumar, asserted that he would continue in office and also present state budgets in the future. In response, Shivakumar wished him "all the best".

TVK chief Vijay to resume political campaign following Karur stampede

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder, actor-politician Vijay, is all set to resume his political campaign on Sunday by addressing people at an indoor facility in nearby Kanchipuram district. Vijay would be addressing people after nearly 2 months of Karur stampede in September in which at least 41 people were killed. All arrangements have been made to ensure a smooth conduct of the event, party sources said.

The event is set to be held on the premises of a private educational institution at Sunguvarchattiram in Kanchipuram district. Approximately, 1,500 persons have been given passes and only those who have it would be allowed, they added.

Last month, Vijay met the families of Karur stampede victims at a resort in Mamallapuram, and offered his condolences.

BJD alleges ''manipulation'' in Odisha's Nuapada bypoll, to lodge complaint with EC

The opposition BJD in Odisha has said it will lodge a complaint with the Election Commission to seek "justice", alleging that large-scale "state-sponsored manipulation" took place in the Nuapada bypoll. It alleged poll-rigging at least 63 polling booths.

The decision to lodge the complaint was taken at a meeting of the party's political affairs committee (PAC), chaired by Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik.

The bypoll, held on November 11, witnessed a record voter turnout of 83.45 per cent. BJP's Jay Dholakia won the election by a margin of 83,748 votes, while BJD candidate Snehangini Chhuria was pushed to third place. Congress nominee Ghasiram Majhi finished second.

No one would've dared to attack India had there been Op Sindoor after 26/11, says Devendra Fadnavis

Had India taken an Operation Sindoor-like action after the November 2008 Mumbai terror attack, no one would have dared to target the country again, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said.

Speaking at an event at the Gateway of India on Saturday to mark the coming 17th anniversary of the 26/11 attack, Fadnavis said it was not merely an attack on the Taj and Trident hotels. Mumbai is the economic capital of India, and the attack on the city was an attack on the sovereignty of the country, he said. -- PTI

J&K L-G Manoj Sinha to chair a high-level security meet

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is set to convene a major review session in Jammu on Sunday, bringing together top civil and police officers from the Jammu Division at 11 am.

According to reports, the Lieutenant Governor will preside over a “high-level security meet" following the deadly blast at Delhi's Red Fort.