Morning Digest | BJP manifesto says CAA to give citizenship to all ‘eligible persons’; Biden tells Netanyahu U.S. would not take part in counter strike against Iran, and more
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BJP manifesto drops NRC, says CAA to give citizenship to all ‘eligible persons’
The BJP has dropped compilation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) from its manifesto that was released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 14. NRC was one of the prominent poll promises in the party’s 2019 manifesto. The 2024 manifesto, however, mentions “implementation of the CAA.”
Biden tells Netanyahu U.S. would not take part in Israeli counter strike against Iran
U.S. President Joe Biden has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States would not participate in any Israeli counter-offensive against Iran, a White House official said on Sunday. In a statement issued late on Saturday following the attacks, Mr. Biden said he told Mr. Netanyahu that Israel had "demonstrated a remarkable capacity to defend against and defeat even unprecedented attacks."
BJP can’t be trusted, its manifesto is just a pack of lies: Mallikarjun Kharge
Criticising the Modi-led government for its failure to fulfil past poll promises such as providing two crore jobs annually and doubling the income of farmers, the Congress chief says the BJP’s manifesto is silent on issues such as rising food prices and unemployment; he also asserts the INDIA bloc’s main aim is to safeguard the Constitution and democracy.
Manipur police register Zero FIRs over killings of two Kuki-Zo men
Protesters target properties of Awami League leaders, demolish Mujibur Rahman's house, and deface murals in Bangladesh.
Marco Rubio boycotts G20 talks in South Africa, accusing the host government of an "anti-American" agenda.
China’s retaliatory tariffs on the United States may cause U.S. oil exports to decline in 2025 for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, after growth plateaued last year.
Trump administration considers WHO reform plan, including U.S. leadership, amid concerns over pandemic response and agency effectiveness.
Demetrius Frazier, convicted of murder, faces execution in Alabama, using nitrogen gas, despite pleas from his mother and advocates.
US government vessels can now transit the Panama Canal for free, saving millions annually, amid tensions with China.
Iran condemns Trump's plan to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza as a violation of international law.
South Korea mandates bird detection technology at airports following fatal Jeju Air crash, aiming to prevent future accidents.
Israeli PM Netanyahu supports Trump's idea of displacing Palestinians from Gaza, drawing international criticism and condemnation from rights groups.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba visits the U.S. to discuss trade, defense, and energy security with President Trump.
Nationwide protests against Trump administration's policies, including immigration crackdown and transgender rights rollback, spark resistance movement.
Rahim Al-Hussaini named new Aga Khan V, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, succeeding his father, Aga Khan IV.
Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from girls' sports, sparking controversy and legal challenges.