Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin returned from a 14-day US tour, touting 19 MoUs worth Rs 7,618 crore that were signed during his visit. These investments are expected to generate 11,516 jobs and will be spread across various parts of Tamil Nadu, including Trichy, Coimbatore, Madurai, Krishnagiri, Chennai, Chengalpet, and Kancheepuram. Stalin met representatives of 25 top companies, including 18 Fortune 500 companies, during his trip.
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi visited the CPI(M) party office in Delhi to pay her respects to the late General Secretary, Sitaram Yechury, who passed away on September 12th.
India and China have made progress in resolving their border standoff, with troops withdrawing from four locations in Eastern Ladakh, including the Galwan Valley. During a recent meeting in Russia, both countries agreed to enhance mutual understanding, trust, and communication, creating favorable conditions for boosting bilateral ties.
In a recent interview, Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized her distinctions from President Joe Biden, highlighting her commitment to a ‘new generation of leadership’ and advocating for specific policy changes, including a significant expansion of the child tax credit.
President Biden has publicly denounced former President Trump’s derogatory comments about Haitian immigrants, calling them ‘simply wrong.’ During a White House event, Biden refuted Trump’s claim that Haitian immigrants steal and consume pets, a falsehood also spread by other Republican figures. Biden emphasized the need to stop the spread of such misinformation and highlighted the strength and resilience of the Haitian American community.
Pope Francis has expressed concern over the stances of U.S. presidential candidates on abortion and migration, urging American Catholics to vote for the ‘lesser evil’ in the upcoming elections. He specifically criticized abortion, calling it the killing of a human being, and emphasized the biblical call to welcome migrants, stating that refusing to do so is a ‘grave sin.’
This week saw a flurry of political activity, from high-level diplomatic visits and national elections to the passing of a prominent leader. Discover the top news stories that shaped the political landscape from September 7 to September 13.
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar shared a poignant personal account of the 1999 Kandahar hijacking, revealing that his father, K. Subrahmanyam, was among the passengers on the hijacked flight. The minister, who was part of the crisis response team at the time, navigated the emotional complexities of balancing his official duties with his personal concerns during the ordeal.
The Maharashtra government has postponed the official Eid-e-Milad holiday in Mumbai to September 18, following a decision by the Muslim community to adjust the Eid procession to avoid coinciding with Anant Chaturdashi celebrations.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has declared he won’t step down as Liberal leader, even if his party loses the crucial Montreal by-election on Monday. This comes amidst pressure on his leadership, fueled by recent electoral setbacks. Trudeau criticized his Conservative opponent, Pierre Poilievre, while emphasizing his commitment to leading the fight against those who he believes threaten the nation’s well-being.
