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Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in significant bilateral diplomacy, hosting Kazakhstan's Prime Minister and addressing the ruling National Democratic Alliance coalition. Domestically, parliamentary proceedings were disrupted, leading to the Lok Sabha's adjournment without a scheduled speech from Modi following protests where opposition and ruling party members displayed symbolic books. In regional politics, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saw mixed electoral activity, with a candidate filing to contest the Mumbai mayoralty and the party winning a civic poll in one Telangana city while skipping another. A BJP lawmaker in Karnataka was arrested on bribery allegations. In Jammu and Kashmir, assembly sessions were contentious, featuring a BJP walkout and debates over a lawmaker's remarks and the restoration of statehood, with the BJP rejecting calls to reinstate Article 370. Manipur swore in a new BJP chief minister, ending central rule.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Israel was a central international event, where he addressed the Knesset, expressed firm support for Israel, and received an award. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Modi warmly. Domestically, the trip faced criticism from opposition figures. Separately, India finalized a new trade deal with the United States, which Modi credited to Trump's commitment, while the opposition Congress party strongly condemned it. The government also stated it would take action following a video of Trump commenting on Modi's career. In South Asia, Modi congratulated Tarique Rahman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party on its election victory, pledging support for a democratic Bangladesh and receiving an invitation to the swearing-in. Concurrently, Modi visited Malaysia to discuss opening a consulate. Pakistan accused India of involvement in a mosque bombing, a claim India rejected as baseless. A threatened Pakistani boycott of a cricket match against India was reversed after international pressure.
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was involved in several political events across India. In Mumbai, the party's candidate Ritu Tawde filed nomination to become the city's mayor, a post held by the Shiv Sena for 25 years. In other states, a BJP lawmaker in Karnataka was arrested for allegedly taking a bribe. In Jammu and Kashmir, BJP members walked out of the assembly when Omar Abdullah entered. The party also skipped a civic poll race in one Telangana city but won in another.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with world leaders, including a meeting with Kazakhstan's Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov in Delhi. He also addressed a gathering of lawmakers from the National Democratic Alliance. Modi told the lawmakers that the world is recognizing India's strength. He also spoke about India's role in global stability during his meetings with foreign officials.
India's Lok Sabha was adjourned without a scheduled speech from Prime Minister Narendra Modi after protests and heated exchanges between opposition and ruling party members. The confrontation involved opposition leader Rahul Gandhi holding up a memoir by a former Army chief, while BJP members displayed a book about a past political scandal. Separately, in the state of Manipur, a new chief minister from the BJP was sworn in, ending a year of direct rule from the central government.
The Jammu and Kashmir assembly saw heated debate after a BJP lawmaker refused to apologize for remarks made in the Pir Panjal region. The National Conference party, led by Omar Abdullah, urged the BJP to focus on restoring the region's statehood instead of other issues. Separately, the BJP rejected the National Conference's call for a return of special status under Article 370. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah presented the Jan Vishwas Bill in the assembly, a move the PDP party criticized as breaking ranks with the INDIA political bloc.
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Feb 27
The United States and India sign a trade deal that lowers tariffs and changes oil purchasesThe United States and India have signed a new trade agreement. The deal lowers U.S. tariffs on many Indian goods to 18%. In connection with the deal, India has agreed to stop buying oil from Russia. Indian stocks and the rupee rose after the deal was announced. Some Indian farmers and unions have protested against the trade pact. Separately, the United States has imposed a 126% tariff on solar panel imports from India. The trade deal is seen as a way to improve relations between the two countries. India's trade minister, Piyush Goyal, met with U.S. officials during the negotiations.
Feb 24
Indian Congress party faces internal resignations and seat-sharing tensionsThe Indian National Congress party is dealing with multiple challenges including the resignation of Assam state leader Bhupen Borah, who is expected to join the BJP. Additionally, the party faces seat-sharing tensions in two southern states, compounding its organizational difficulties amid broader political pressures.
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India participates as observer in first meeting of Trump's Board of Peace