Amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, Indian workers are now the majority in Israel's construction sector, replacing Palestinian laborers. Attracted by high earnings, around 16,000 Indians have come over the past year, with plans for more. Despite regional tensions, workers like Raju Nishad continue their tasks, driven by future investments and family support.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized previous governments for neglecting the poor and using the 'Garibi Hatao' slogan as a mere electoral gimmick. He highlighted the BJP-led NDA government's efforts in lifting 25 crore people out of poverty through various welfare schemes and reforms, including cleaning up the bogus ration card system.
NCP minister Dhananjay Munde resigned from the Maharashtra cabinet, citing his conscience and health. He faced pressure from CM Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CM Ajit Pawar following the public release of brutal images related to a sarpanch's murder, in which Munde's associate was implicated.
Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya praised Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the HTT-40, highlighting it as a symbol of India's self-reliance and technological proficiency. He noted its development as a transformation from foreign dependency, propelled by the Modi administration and the late Manohar Parrikar’s vision for self-reliance in defense.
The proposed Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, aims to tighten regulations on illegal migration, with severe penalties for using forged documents. The bill mandates reporting of foreign nationals by institutions and requires airlines and ships to provide advance details. It seeks to replace outdated laws and enhance immigration procedures while maintaining national security.
Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of attacking India's core values, claiming the party favors businesspeople close to PM Modi while the country's wealth concentrates in their hands. He highlighted rising unemployment and inflation as key issues. Meanwhile, BJP criticized Gandhi for prioritizing foreign visits over his constituency responsibilities.
Union minister Piyush Goyal calls the proposed India-US bilateral trade pact the 'mother of all deals.' At the Invest Kerala Global summit, he emphasized strong economic ties, mentioned the India-UAE CEPA, and ongoing talks with Bahrain and other nations. Prime Minister Modi aims to double commerce to $500 billion by 2030. Recent bilateral trade figures underscore the significant partnership benefits.
The Supreme Court of India declined to entertain a PIL challenging the TDS system under the Income Tax Act. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar suggested the petitioner move to the Delhi High Court, emphasizing that TDS is a standard practice globally.
Delhi chief minister and AAP leader Atishi criticised BJP for not announcing a chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections and suggested Ramesh Bidhuri, who is known for using abusive language, might be their choice. This comes after a heated verbal exchange between the two leaders.
The National Conference of Jammu and Kashmir expressed disappointment over the lieutenant governor's exclusion of holidays commemorating 1931 martyrs and party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah. These holidays were removed after the abrogation of Article 370 and were not included in the 2025 public holiday list.