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From 'meaningless' to 'much needed', renaming Port Blair evokes mixed reactions
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Port Blair has been renamed Sri Vijaya Puram by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to erase colonial imprints, a move supported by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While some residents welcome the change, others criticize it for disregarding local history and sacrifices. Many locals express frustration over the lack of consultation in...
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Amit Shah
Home Minister of India (born 1964)
Congress criticized Union home minister Amit Shah's statements on Manipur, asking why PM Modi has not visited the state since it erupted on May 3, 2023. Congress..
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Union home minister Amit Shah revealed that the Centre is actively engaging with Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur to resolve ethnic tensions. Measures..
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the Waqf Amendment Bill, designed for managing and protecting Waqf properties, will soon be introduced in Parliament..
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Union home minister Amit Shah emphasized that any conspiracy against train operations will be short-lived. Investigative agencies are examining recent accidents..
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Union home minister Amit Shah released a booklet showcasing the Modi government's key achievements in its first 100 days of the third term. The booklet covers..
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Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India since 2014
Donald Trump criticized India's high tariffs on US imports, labeling it a significant abuser of trade relations. He vowed to implement reciprocal tariffs if..
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the US from September 21 to 23 for the 4th Quad summit. Although an official meeting with Donald Trump is not..
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to vote in large numbers as the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections began. He particularly called..
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PM Modi's three-day visit to the US starts on Sept 21 with his participation in the Quad Summit hosted by President Biden. He will address the UNGA Summit of the..
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Port Blair
Capital city of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
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The Centre has renamed Port Blair as Sri Vijaya Puram to eliminate its colonial legacy and acknowledge the Andaman and Nicobar Islands' contribution to India's..
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This renaming follows a string of similar actions to erase colonial imprints, including the rebranding of Rashtrapati Bhavan's halls and changes in Indian Navy..
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The central government has renamed Port Blair in Andaman & Nicobar as Sri Vijaya Puram to remove colonial legacies. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced this,..
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