Keir Starmer's Labour Party wins UK elections: What it means for India?
London: In a historic victory, Keir Starmer's Labour Party has won the UK elections, defeating the Conservative Party after 14 years. Starmer, the new Prime Minister, has promised to strengthen ties with India, pursuing a "new strategic" partnership and a free trade agreement (FTA).
During his campaign, Starmer visited temples and reached out to the Hindu community, a significant demographic for Labour. He has committed to combating anti-Hindu hate crimes and eliminating extremist views that could strain UK-India relations.
The Labour Party has promised to:
- Pursue a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India
- Expand cooperation in new technologies, environment, and security
- Push for temporary visas for Indian workers in the UK service industry
- Address anti-India sentiment and extremism within the party
Starmer's win is seen as a positive development for India-UK relations, with potential benefits for trade, technology, and security cooperation.
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Swamiji fires gun into the air in Kalaburagi village, video goes viral
Kalaburagi: An incident involving a swamiji firing a gun into the air has been reported from Udachan village in Afzalpur taluk of Kalaburagi district. The act, captured on video, has since gone viral on social media.
The swamiji has been identified as Sri Shantalinga Shivacharya, pontiff of the Hiremath of Sri Shankaralingeshwara Samsthana. According to reports, the incident took place on Sunday evening within the premises of the math, where the swamiji allegedly fired a single-barrel gun into the air.
This is not the first time the swami has courted controversy. Last year, he was reportedly found driving erratically under the influence of alcohol in Salotagi village of neighbouring Indi taluk, following which members of the public confronted him. He later fled from the math, sources said.
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More recently, during the annual fair of the Sri Shankaralingeshwara Math in Udachan village, the swami had arrived at the village with police protection, claiming to be the rightful pontiff of the math. Despite opposition from villagers, he reportedly went ahead and conducted rituals related to the fair.
The latest incident of firing the gun into the air has triggered criticism, especially after the video surfaced online. Further action, if any, is awaited from the authorities.
