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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has made a pledge to partner with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his mission to build a new India, as he and his partner Carrie Symonds visited a famous Hindu temple here to woo Indian diaspora votes ahead of Thursday’s General Election. Dressed in a bright pink silk sari, 31-year-old conservationist Ms. Symonds made her first official campaign tour on Saturday with 55-year-old Mr. Johnson at one of the UK’s most famous temples, Swaminarayan Mandir, in Neasden, north-west London. Prime Minister Johnson vowed to partner with his Indian counterpart Prime Minister Modi on his mission to build a new India.“I know Prime Minister Modi is building a new India. And, we in the UK government will support him fully in his endeavour,” said Mr. Johnson, whose ruling Conservative Party is currently leading in opinion polls over the Opposition Labour Party. In an indirect reference to Labour’s perceived anti-India stance over the … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson visits Hindu temple, vows to partner with Narendra Modi to build new India

Pune: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former Union minister Arun Shourie at a hospital in Pune on Sunday evening. The Prime Minister arrived at the Ruby Hall Clinic, where Shourie is admitted, around 6 pm, hospital sources said. PM Narendra Modi took to social media and wrote, "In Pune, I met former Union Minister Arun Shourie Ji. Enquired about his health and had a wonderful interaction with him. We pray for his long and healthy life." In Pune, I met former Union Minister Arun Shourie Ji. Enquired about his health and had a wonderful interaction wit… https://t.co/ubzitR7WOU— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1575810396000 Shourie is undergoing treatment after he fell on December 1 while out on a walk near his bungalow in Lavasa, some 60 kilometres from Pune. The 78-year-old former BJP leader had suffered a brain injury, including internal bleeding and swelling, doctors had had said. … [Read more...] about PM Narendra Modi meets Arun Shourie at Pune hospital

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday termed the fire incident in Delhi's Anaj Mandi area as extremely horrific. A massive fire swept through a factory in Anaj Mandi area of north Delhi on Sunday morning, leaving 43 labourers dead and many others injured, police said. "The fire in Delhi's Anaj Mandi on Rani Jhansi Road is extremely horrific. My thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones. Wishing the injured a quick recovery," the prime minister said in a tweet. "Authorities are providing all possible assistance at the site of the tragedy," he said. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal described the incident as "tragic" and said firemen were doing their best. "V v tragic news. Rescue operations going on. Firemen doing their best. Injured are being taken to hospitals," the chief minister said in a tweet. He later tweeted saying he is leaving for the site of the fire incident. Offering condolences, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, said: "I extend my deepest condolences to … [Read more...] about Delhi Fire Incident Extremely Horrific, Says PM Modi; Kejriwal Rushes to Site to Take Stock

NEW DELHI/PUNE: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has asserted the NDA government's resolve to amend the IPC and the CrPC to make them more conducive for the country, amid the debate on delay in criminal justice delivery system, especially in heinous crimes like rape. Shah's statement came days after the Ministry of Home Affairs asked all state governments to send their suggestions for undertaking a major overhaul and recasting of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) so that it will reflect the aspirations of a modern democracy and provide for speedy justice. At the 54th conference of the Directors General of Police and Inspectors General of Police, held in Pune, "the home minister underscored the government's resolve to initiate changes in the IPC and CrPC to make them more conducive to today's democratic set up", an official statement said. There have been debate in different forums in recent times over delay in delivering punishment in … [Read more...] about Modi govt resolves to make changes in IPC, CrPC: Amit Shah

New Delhi: The Delhi Fire Service has revealed that the four storey building in the Anaj Mandi area which suffered a massive blaze on Sunday morning, had no fire clearance. According to Delhi Fire Service Director Atul Garg, the building did not have a fire clearance and no fire safety equipment was found installed on the premises. The blaze which is being called as the worst fire mishap of the city since 1997, killed 43 people, mostly labourers. The building housed illegal manufacturing units. So far, more than 60 people have been rescued and shifted to the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital (LNJP) and Lady Harding Hospital. The Union Home Ministry has sought a detailed report on the tragic fire. It is learnt that the report has been sought both from Delhi Police and the state government. Prime Minister Modi announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for families of those killed and Rs 50 thousand for the injured. The official Twitter handle of Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: "PM … [Read more...] about Delhi Fire: Anaj Mandi Building Had No Fire Clearance, Says DFS; Modi, Kejriwal Announce Compensation