Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy meets PM Modi
New Delhi: Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and congratulated him on being elected as the Prime Minister for the second consecutive term.
During the meeting Kumaraswamy discussed issues like drought situation in the state, releasing of remaining funds under NREGA scheme for the state and loan waiver with the prime minister.
Kumaraswamy further requested the Prime Minister that the central government should come forward to the aid of the state as this year only 45% rainfall is expected in the state.
Briefing the PM about the NREGA scheme the CM informed that the scheme has been successfully implemented in the state and that 1200 crore Rs. have been released to the state government while the release of another 1500 crore Rs. is still pending. He urged the PM to release the pending funds at the earliest.
Kumaraswamy also informed the PM that the state government has also successfully implemented the loan waiver in the state and that a total of 12,830 crore Rs. loans have been waived by the government so far of 9 lakh commercial bank’s beneficiaries and about 14 lakh government bank’s beneficiaries.
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Bondi Beach shooting: EAM Jaishankar speaks to Australia's Wong
New Delhi (PTI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to his Australian counterpart Penny Wong India's "fullest support" to Australia in the wake of a deadly shooting incident at the iconic Bondi Beach targeting a Jewish celebration that left 15 people dead.
In a phone conversation with Wong, Jaishankar also condoled the death of innocent people in the attack.
"Just spoke to Australian Foreign Minister @SenatorWong.Conveyed our deepest condolences about the Bondi Beach terrorist attack and offered our fullest support," he said on social media.
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Fifteen people were killed and over 40 others injured in the attack by two gunmen on Sunday, according to Australian authorities.
Hours after the incident, Jaishankar condemned the terror attack.
Condemn in the strongest terms the terror attack on Hanukkah celebrations in Bondi Beach, he said on Sunday.
"Our thoughts are with the victims and their families," he said.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the attack as a "dark moment" for the country.
"This is a targeted attack on Jewish Australians on the first day of Hanukkah, which should be a day of joy, a celebration of faith," he told reporters.
"At this dark moment for our nation, our police and security agencies are working to determine anyone associated with this outrage," he said.
The shooting at Bondi followed a wave of antisemitic attacks in the country.
The attackers were identified as father and son duo of Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram. The father was shot dead by police while the son sustained injuries and he is undergoing treatment at a hospital.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the world leaders who condemned the attack.
"Strongly condemn the ghastly terrorist attack carried out today at Bondi Beach, Australia, targeting people celebrating the first day of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah," Modi said on X on Sunday.
"On behalf of the people of India, I extend my sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. We stand in solidarity with the people of Australia in this hour of grief," he said.
The prime minister said India has zero tolerance towards terrorism and supports the fight against all forms of terrorism.
