Bilateral trade, defence cooperation and terrorism: Key takeaways from UAE President’s India Visit

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Monday visited India for a nearly three-hour official trip on PM Modi’s invitation. The discussions between the two leaders focused on enhancing bilateral trade, cultural ties and regional cooperation.

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Buzz mounts on Karnataka CM change after Shivakumar’s Delhi meetings, says ‘time will answer’

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that the recent leadership discussions between him and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah have been addressed and that “time will answer everything.” Speaking after returning from New Delhi, Shivakumar stated that the matter was discussed in the presence of the Congress high command, and a decision has been reached. 

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Wooden jhula, pashmina shawl: What PM Modi gifted to UAE President during his 2-hour India visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday gifted a royal wooden carved swing (jhula) and a pashmina shawl to United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is in New Delhi for a roughly two-hour visit to India. Nahyan was received by PM Modi upon his arrival at the Delhi airport. Following his arrival, he went to 7, Lok Kalyan Marg (LKM), the official residence of PM Modi, where the two leaders held widespread discussions.

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Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: THIS actor suggested Munmun Dutta for Babita ji

Munmun Dutta, who became a household name as Babita ji in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, spoke about how she landed the role. She also spoke about her chemistry with Dilip Joshi, who plays Jethalal on the show.

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Shinde’s Sena on course to secure Ulhasnagar mayor’s post as two VBA corporators extend support

A major political development unfolded on Sunday in the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation (UMC) of Maharashtra, as two corporators elected from the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) announced their support for the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. This development has significantly clarified the picture of power formation in the municipal corporation.

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Putin receives Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ invite, Kremlin says proposal under review

The United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to join US President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” a new initiative aimed at ending the ongoing war in Gaza. The Kremlin confirmed the development on Monday, saying it is reviewing the proposal and seeking more clarity from Washington.

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Japan heads for snap polls as PM Sanae Takaichi moves to dissolve parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will dissolve the lower house of parliament this week and call a snap general election. The move will push Japan into an early and fast election campaign. Speaking at a press conference in Tokyo, Takaichi said the lower house will be dissolved on January 23.

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PM Modi receives UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as he lands in India for 2-hour visit

PM Modi receives UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as he lands in India for 2-hour visit

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‘BJP, RSS want centralisation of power; Congress stands for decentralisation’: Rahul Gandhi in Kochi

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ideological mentor the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) only focus on centralisation of power, while claimed that his party stands for its decentralisation. The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha also alleged that the saffron party aims to suppress the voice of the people in the country.

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Leadership change in Karnataka? Deputy CM Shivakumar’s ‘time will answer’ remark sparks buzz

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday sparked a buzz over a possible leadership change in the state once again after he said that “time will answer” everything following a meeting with Congress top brass in New Delhi. Speaking to reporters in the national capital, the 63-year-old further said that he cannot disclose what was discussed during the meeting with high command.

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