Morning Digest | Congress, NC announce seat-sharing formula for J&K, Ladakh; UNSCrefers Palestinian application to become full U.N. member to committee, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 9, 2024

Modi takes ‘bitter gourd’ jibe at Congress, blames party for the many problems plaguing country

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 8 took a sharp dig at the Congress, likening it to bitter gourd whose flavour, he said, remains unchanged even when it is “fried in ghee or sweetened with sugar”. The BJP leader attributed many of the country’s problems to the grand old party and framed the upcoming election as a battle between “stability and instability”.

Congress, NC announce seat-sharing formula for J&K and Ladakh

Leaving out the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from seat-sharing arrangements in J&K, INDIA bloc constituents the Congress party and the National Conference (NC), on Monday announced a pre-poll seat sharing arrangement for J&K and Ladakh.

U.N. Security Council refers Palestinian application to become full U.N. member to committee

The United Nations Security Council president on April 8 referred the Palestinian Authority’s application to become a full member of the world body to the committee on the admission of new member. The committee of the 15 members first assesses an application to see if it satisfies requirements for U.N. membership. The application can then either be shelved or put forward for a formal vote in the Security Council. Approval requires at least nine votes in favor and no vetoes by the U.S., Russia, China, France or Britain.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia call for resolution of Kashmir issue