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Mint
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Mint
‘Loktantar' or ‘Loktantra'? Did INDIA bloc fumble on Hindi word for Democracy? Here is what we know
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday attacked the Congress party-led INDIA bloc opposition for misspelling the Hindi word 'loktantra' for democracy in their protest posters. The Opposition members were seen holding up posters criticising the state of democracy during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. But the word 'loktantra' (democracy) was mistakenly written as 'loktantar,' drawing quick ridicule from BJP leaders. BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya pointed out the error, saying, " It's Loktantra, not Loktantar." The BJP also shared the poster with a spelling error on its X handle. The jibe came as opposition MPs, including Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, staged a demonstration at Parliament's Makar Dwar over the issue of the Special Intensive Revision of Electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar. "Can't blame Congress. They can neither spell nor save Loktantra. they believe in Parivar Tantra and Emergency. Surely they can spell and save that," BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said. The apparent spelling error unleashed a debate on social media over the correct spelling of the word Loktantra The apparent spelling error unleashed a debate on social media over the correct spelling of the word Loktantra A user said there was nothing wrong with the spelling and it was like people spell 'Satyendar' differently, sometimes as Satyendra too. 'It is Adope unsupported font issue. College mein bahut hota that,' said a social media user. Can't blame Congress. They can neither spell nor save Loktantra. A Hindi language expert said the word was grammatically correct as it would also be pronounced as 'Loktantra'. 'Bas humare yahan Loktantra ko raise likhne ki parampara nahi hai. (It may be traditionally incorrect. But the pronunciation remains the same),' the expert said.
Mint
19 hours ago
- Business
- Mint
Modi in London today: Landmark India-UK trade deal, key meeting with King Charles – check PM's full itinerary here
Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off his two-day visit to the UK on Wednesday (local time) to expand bilateral ties in defence, trade, and technology. The formalisation of the landmark India-UK free trade deal is set to be a major outcome of his trip. PM Modi will hold wide-ranging talks with his British counterpart, Keir Starmer, today. The talks are expected to focus on imparting new momentum in the strategic ties between the two countries. Starmer is set to host Modi for the talks at Chequers, the official country residence of the British prime minister that is located 50 km northwest of London. People familiar with the matter were quoted as saying to news agency PTI that Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and his British counterpart Jonathan Reynolds will likely sign the FTA in the presence of the two prime ministers on Thursday. In May, India and the UK sealed the free trade agreement, which is expected to benefit 99 per cent of Indian exports from tariffs. The agreement will also make it easier for British firms to export whisky, cars, and other products to India, boosting the overall trade basket. The trade deal, firmed up after three years of negotiations, is expected to ensure comprehensive market access for Indian goods across all sectors. According to officials, India will gain from tariff elimination on about 99 per cent of tariff lines (product categories) covering almost 100 per cent of the trade values. In his departure statement, Modi said India and UK share a comprehensive strategic partnership that has witnessed significant progress in recent years. "Our collaboration spans a wide range of sectors, including trade, investment, technology, innovation, defence, education, research, sustainability, health and people-to-people ties," he said. The India-UK bilateral trade crossed USD 55 billion in 2023-24. The UK is the sixth largest investor in India, with a cumulative investment of USD 36 billion. India's investments in the UK are close to USD 20 billion, and some 1,000 Indian companies operating in Britain provide employment to almost 100,000 people. Upon landing in London, PM Modi thanked the Indian diaspora in the United Kingdom for their warm welcome, describing their enthusiasm and dedication to India's development as "truly heartening." "Touched by the warm welcome from the Indian community in the UK. Their affection and passion towards India's progress is truly heartening," the PM said on X. PM Modi's foreign trip comes in the middle of Monsoon Session of Parliament that began on July 21. The visit to the UK is at the invitation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the Ministry of External Affairs said earlier this week. Besides holding wide-ranging talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Modi will also meet King Charles III today. From London, Modi will travel to the Maldives at the invitation of President Mohamed Muizzu in what is being seen as a breakthrough in the ties between the two countries following a spell of frostiness under Muizzu. -2.30 PM to 5.30 PM (IST) Bilateral Meeting with PM Starmer. -6.30 PM (IST)- Press Briefing by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. -9 PM (IST): Meeting with Charles III, King of the UK. Touched by the warm welcome from the Indian community in the UK. Their affection and passion towards India's progress is truly heartening.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Delhi Confidential: ‘Be Kind'
Amid the pandemonium in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Deputy Chairman Harivansh had a special request for the Opposition — to let MDMK MP Vaiko raise an issue in the Zero Hour as he (Vaiko) is retiring on Thursday. 'Be kind to him,' Harivansh requested the Opposition MPs. Seeing CPI(M) member John Brittas trying to calm down his colleagues in the Opposition, Harivansh asked him to 'help Vaiko'. In his last chance to raise a matter of public importance during this term, the senior MP known for his fiery speeches, spoke on his favourite topic — the plight of fishermen. He urged the Central government to take immediate steps to secure release of Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan authorities. A press briefing by the Congress leadership from J&K on the issue of statehood was conspicuously missed by the party's state president — Tariq Hameed Karra. Those who addressed the media at the party headquarters in Delhi were J&K CLP leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir, former Madhya Pradesh CM Digvijaya Singh, general secretary in-charge (J&K and Ladakh) Naseer Hussain and spokesperson Ravinder Sharma. Karra was present at a meeting of Congress leaders from J&K with the party brass in Delhi on Tuesday evening. His absence led to some speculation in the party circles in Srinagar and Delhi, but sources close to him said he was unwell. With the shift to the new complex imminent, officers from ministries located in North Block and other government buildings have started visiting their new offices at the Common Central Secretariat (CCS) buildings. A rush of government cars can be seen entering and exiting the complex, which is yet to be inaugurated. It is learnt that officers have been going to see their new offices, try out their desks and see to the finishing touches. The shifting is likely to start after the Monsoon Session of Parliament ends in August.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Pahalgam Attack, Op Sindoor, Trump: Oppn Plans To Grill Govt In BIG Parliament Debate Next Week
The Monsoon Session of Parliament will hold an extensive debate on Operation Sindoor next week, with discussions scheduled for July 28 in the Lok Sabha and July 29 in the Rajya Sabha. This follows three days of intense uproar as the opposition demanded a debate on Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam attack. Despite earlier government assurances, repeated disruptions and adjournments stalled the session. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Modi's 'silence' on Operation Sindoor and Trump's repeated ceasefire claims with Pakistan, questioning the PM's foreign policy stance. The government allocated significant time for the debate, and PM Modi may address the Rajya Sabha during the discussions, aiming to resolve the ongoing deadlock.#operationsindoor #pahalgamattack #rahulgandhi #pmnarendramodi #donaldtrump #indiapakistan #parliamentdebate #foreignpolicyindia #monsoonsession #indiadiplomacy #toi #toibharat Read More
The Hindu
a day ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Vice President resigns: How will India's next VP be elected?
India was caught off guard on July 21 when Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar tendered his resignation, citing health concerns. The announcement came just hours after he presided over the opening of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. In his letter to President Droupadi Murmu, Dhankhar said he was stepping down with immediate effect 'to prioritise health care' and in accordance with Article 67(a) of the Constitution. The news has triggered not only shock but also a flurry of speculation—who will be the next Vice President of India? And more importantly, how will they be elected? Presentation: Athira Madhav Editing: Aniket Singh Chauhan Video: Thamodharan B
