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Paying tributes to the farmers, President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday said every Indian salutes our farmers who have made our vast and populous country self-reliant in food-grains and dairy products. He said that despite adversities of nature, numerous other challenges and the Covid-19 pandemic, the farmers sustained the agricultural production. He was addressing the nation on the eve of the 72nd Republic Day during which he sought to allay fears of farmers over the three contentious farm laws. “A grateful nation is fully committed to the welfare of our farmers.” The President said that like hard-working farmers ensure food security for the country, the brave soldiers of the armed forces ensure security of our national boundaries amid severest conditions. “From the freezing cold at Siachen and Galwan valley in Ladakh with temperatures as low as minus 50 to 60 degree Celsius to the scorching heat in Jaisalmer with temperatures as high as 50 degree Celsius on land, in the skies and … [Read more...] about ‘Saluting Those Who’ve Made India Self-reliant’: Before R-Day Tractor Rally, Kovind’s Tribute to Farmers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurled the national flag and delivered his seventh consecutive Independence Day speech from the iconic Red Fort on Saturday. The PM also received the Guard of Honour contingent, consisting of one officer and 24 men each from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Delhi Police. Major Shweta Pandey assisted the PM in unfurling the National Flag, following which PM Modi addressed the nation. Here are the updates from his speech, as reported by Nistula Hebbar from New Delhi: 9.05 am Coronavirus may be a big challenge but not so big as to stop India’s march towards self-reliance: PM Modi Ten days ago, the construction of a grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya began, says PM Modi. He continues: The calm displayed by our people at this time has been unprecedented. This calm and harmony is the guarantee of our development. This journey calls for sacrifice. Being ordinary will not do. We have to be the best. Therefore we must aim at best products, in terms of both … [Read more...] about Independence Day | PM Modi announces launch of national digital health mission from today, all Indians to get health IDs

The New York Supreme Court has struck down a New York City law, passed by Democrats late last year, that sought to give municipal voting rights to nearly a million foreign nationals. As Breitbart News has chronicled , Democrats on the 51-member New York City Council approved a plan last month that allows more than 800,000 foreign nationals with green cards, visas, and work permits the opportunity to vote in citywide elections so long as they have resided in the city for at least 30 consecutive days. Subsequently, black Americans in New York City, along with naturalized American citizens, the New York State Republican Party, the Republican National Committee (RNC), and Democrat officials like Councilman Robert Holden sued Mayor Eric Adams (D) and the city’s Board of Elections. The lawsuit noted that the New York State Constitution expressly states that voting rights are a privilege reserved for American “citizens.” In its decision on Monday, the Court ruled that the … [Read more...] about New York Supreme Court Strikes Down NYC Voting Rights for Foreign Nationals

Amidst the frenzy of political churnings in Maharashtra , the Supreme Court decided to sit beyond normal working hours, at 5 p.m., on Wednesday to hear a petition filed by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's camp challenging a floor test called by Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Thursday to glean whether the Maha Vikas Aghadi government still enjoys majority in the House. "Considering the urgency that has been created, we will have to hear the case today itself," Justice Surya Kant, heading a Vacation Bench also comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala, addressed the Sena dissidents' faction. Also Read BJP questions govt. resolutions passed amid turmoil in Maharashtra The turn of events began with senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, for Thackeray loyalist Sunil Prabhu, making an oral mentioning before the Bench about the scheduling of a "completely illegal floor test" on Thursday morning. "Floor test cannot be held when the disqualification proceedings against … [Read more...] about Maharashtra crisis: Supreme Court agrees to sit after court hours today to hear challenge to floor test

BJP national executive begins in Hyderabad on Saturday PM Modi will be attending every session of the national executive, a key BJP body having nearly 350 members from across the country. Fadnavis to skip national executive meeting in Hyderabad. PM Modi reiterates dialogue, diplomacy in phone call with Putin Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. The conversation that came days after PM Modi participated in the G-7 summit in Germany, included the Ukraine crisis and the latest developments in the global commodities market. ED questions Sanjay Raut for 10 hours in money laundering case Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday in an alleged case of money laundering and was questioned for 10 hours. "It is our duty to go in front of the Central agencies if they have any doubt in their minds so that people do not have any doubt in their minds about us. We … [Read more...] about Morning Digest | BJP national executive begins in Hyderabad today; Modi holds talks with Putin, and more

Today is World UFO Day, an event held every year on July 2 dedicated to the existence of unidentified flying objects, officially known as "unidentified aerial phenomena" or UAPs. The first World UFO Day was celebrated in 2001 with the aim of raising awareness about the "undoubted existence" of unidentified flying objects, according to its official website. Another reason for establishing the celebration was to encourage governments to "declassify their knowledge about sightings" throughout history. Traditionally, people who have reported UFO sightings have often been dismissed or even ridiculed. UFO sightings do not necessarily mean evidence of extraterrestrial life, simply that the reports of these objects cannot be explained. But in recent years, interest in UFOs has moved into the mainstream and the topic is now being discussed publicly by the U.S. government . One spot in the United States that has attracted huge interest from UFO enthusiasts is Skinwalker Ranch , a … [Read more...] about It’s world UFO day, and this Utah ranch is apparently their top destination

A Delhi court on Saturday denied bail to Alt-News co-founder Mohammed Zubair and remanded the journalist to 14 days in judicial custody, noting the probe was at “the initial stage”, considering the “overall facts and circumstances of the case” and given the “nature and gravity of offences”. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Snigdha Sarvaria of the Patiala House court here pronounced the order around 7 p.m., almost five hours after the Special Cell (IFSO) DCP K.P.S. Malhotra told the media in a “broadcast” message that Mr. Zubair’s bail had been rejected and that he had been remanded to 14 days in judicial custody. The statement from the police had prompted Mr. Zubair’s counsel, Advocate Soutik Banerjee, to lash out at the police: “It is extremely scandalous and it speaks of the status of rule of law in our country today… How KPS Malhotra knows what the order is, is beyond me and this calls for serious introspection.” Soon after Mr. Banerjee’s statement, Mr. Malhotra said he had … [Read more...] about Denied bail, Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair sent to 14 days in judicial custody

President Barack Obama shocked Israel and the American Jewish community Friday by instructing his UN ambassador to abstain on a Security Council resolution condemning Israeli settlements on the West Bank and in East Jerusalem. The unexpected American move to abstain — called Obama’s “December surprise” by angry Israeli officials — did not block the resolution from entering international law. The Security Council ultimately voted 14 to zero supporting the resolution. The resolution stated Israeli settlements have “no legal validity and constitute a flagrant violation under international law.” The U.S. vote upends long-standing American policy to force Israelis and Palestinians to negotiate face-to-face about the future of the region and not by edict issued by third parties such as the UN. It also ended more than a half century of the United States protecting Israel at the UN from anti-Israel resolutions introduced by Arab countries. A similar resolution before the Security … [Read more...] about UN Vote: Obama Abandons Israel in Waning Days Of His Administration

Billie Eilish used her headline performance at there Glastonbury Festival on Friday night to highlight the fact the law has been dragged backwards in the USA as abortion has been made illegal for millions of women across the country. On Friday, women and their allies around the world reacted in shock and horror when the Supreme Court of the United States overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v Wade case which had made abortion legal across the USA. But now that the ruling has been overturned almost 50 years later, abortion laws can be dictated at a State level - with the procedure now no longer legal across many States. Billie, 20, drew attention to the legal changes in the USA as she took to the stage on Worthy Farm in the Somerset countryside. Billie Eilish took to the stage at Glastonbury on Friday night ( Image: Samir Hussein/Getty Images for L) As she introduced her song titled Your Power she said the song is about the concept of power – and drew a parallel with … [Read more...] about Billie Eilish uses Glasto set to declare ‘dark day for women’ as Roe v Wade is reversed

A series of pictures of the Duchess of Cambridge has been released to mark Armed Forces Day, in recognition of the UK men and women who make up the military community. They show the Kate during her visit to Pirbright Training Academy in November last year where she spent time with the 101 Operational Sustainment Brigade at Abingdon Airfield, Oxfordshire. The newly released images show the duchess as she participated in some of the training exercises and spent time speaking to personnel about their experiences in the British Army . The images were posted on Kensington Palace's social media feeds, together with a tribute from Kate to the UK's military personnel. She said: "Last year, I was honoured to spend time with the @BritishArmy to see how they train serving personnel and new recruits. It was wonderful to see first-hand the many important and varied roles the military play day in, day out to protect us all… Advertisement "Today on … [Read more...] about Armed Forces Day: Images of Duchess of Cambridge on manoeuvres released to mark celebration of UK’s military community