From 'meaningless' to 'much needed', renaming Port Blair evokes mixed reactions

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on September 15, 2024
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

Indian politician (born 1964)
Home Minister Amit Shah visited a Bru resettlement village in Tripura, reviewing the implementation of the 2020 agreement. He interacted with the community,..
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Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted BJP's role in Tripura's development since 2018, contrasting it with the Left's 35-year rule. He cited improved access to..
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BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Rahul Gandhi, labeling him the 'leader of propaganda' and 'panga', citing Congress's recent electoral defeats and..
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Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing the North Eastern Council, emphasized PM Modi's vision for the Northeast's development. He highlighted the significant..
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Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the Northeast's economic potential, highlighting its role as India's export gateway via the Chittagong port. He urged banking..
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Narendra Modi

Prime Minister of India since 2014
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kuwait, the first in 43 years, resulted in a strategic partnership and a defense cooperation agreement. The..
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a historic two-day visit to Kuwait, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in four decades. He engaged with Kuwait's..
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kuwait resulted in the elevation of India-Kuwait ties to a 'Strategic Partnership'. The leaders discussed collaboration..
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred Kuwait's highest accolade, the Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer. This is the 20th international award to be given to PM..
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BJP's Tarun Chugh criticized Congress leader Digvijaya Singh for his remarks on PM Modi's Kuwait visit. Chugh accused Singh of "petty politics" and..
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