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Congress’ wait to join the Tamil Nadu Cabinet continues

Congress accuses Prime Minister Narendra Modi of demonstrating “extreme moral cowardice” by standing out in support of Israel. File | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma The Congress on Friday (May 29, 2026) accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of demonstrating "extreme moral cowardice" by standing out as Israel's strongest supporter, and said that his stance is a "betrayal" of all that India stands for and is unacceptable to crores of Indians.Also read | Congress criticises Modi govt. over Israel-Gaza conflict stanceHis remarks came after Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly said at a conference in West Bank that Israel faced delegitimisation all over the world except in India.In a post on X, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said Prime Minister Modi never condemned the targeted assassination of the Iranian head of state, never condemned the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza, and maintained total silence on the forced dispossession and displacement of lakhs of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank."Mr. Modi has stood out as Mr. Netanyahu's strongest supporter. Israel is embedded in the Modani conglomerate. He has been demonstrating extreme moral cowardice, and his stance is a betrayal of all that India stands for. It is shameful and unacceptable to crores of Indians," Mr. Ramesh alleged in his post.The Congress leader pointed out that Mr. Netanyahu stated that Israel faces delegitimisation all over the world except in India."It would have been more accurate to say that of Prime Minister Modi's ecosystem and not in India as a whole," he said.Mr. Ramesh claimed that Mr. Modi embraced Israel very warmly just two days before it launched the heavy aerial bombing of Iran alongside the U.S. on February 28, 2026."Mr. Modi never condemned the targeted assassination of the Iranian head of state and other top leaders. Mr. Modi has never condemned the ongoing Israeli genocide and devastation in Gaza nor has he publicly voiced his strong opposition to Israel's bombing of Lebanon," he claimed."Mr. Modi has maintained total silence on the forced dispossession and displacement of lakhs of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and on the manner in which civil rights of Palestinians living in Israel itself have been curbed," he said in his post. Published - May 29, 2026 11:27 am IST

The HinduMay 29

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SIR: 86 lakh voters set to be ‘deleted’ in Karnataka; 3.48 lakh in Mysuru, warns KPCC spokesperson

Chancellor warns leadership contest would cause 'chaos', as Rayner cleared over tax affairs BBC Reeves Maintains Calculated Silence During Vicious Labour Leadership Coup streamlinefeed.co.ke Reeves sends Labour MPs warning over bond market wrath City AM Reeves Warns of ‘Chaos’ Stemming From UK Political Turmoil Bloomberg.com Reeves warns against risking economic stability with leadership battle, after UK growth beats forecasts in March – business live The Guardian

BBCMay 14

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Keir Starmer’s leadership in doubt after poll setback, rivals circle within Labour

According to the BBC and The Guardian, Starmer’s allies privately describe the coming days as politically “perilous”, amid growing unease over Labour’s electoral direction and declining support base.Labour suffered setbacks in recent local elections, losing support to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK as well as the Greens. The results have intensified criticism from within the party, with some MPs reportedly urging Starmer to either step aside or outline a timeline for his departure. Who are Starmer’s contenders within Labour? The turbulence has exposed wider ideological tensions inside Labour, with different factions backing alternative leadership names ranging from Burnham to former party leader Ed Miliband. Attention has now turned to potential successors, including Health Secretary Wes Streeting. Reports suggest allies of Streeting have begun informal preparations for a possible leadership bid if pressure on Starmer worsens, though the minister has publicly continued to back the prime minister. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has also added to speculation around Labour’s future direction after criticising the party’s decision to block Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham from returning to Parliament earlier this year. While Rayner has not openly challenged Starmer, her remarks have fuelled talk of internal divisions. Rayner’s supporters say she is not yet set to be a candidate; however, she is prepared for a possible leadership run. Meanwhile, Labour MP Catherine West has reportedly warned she could trigger a formal leadership challenge if Starmer refuses to clarify his plans. What Starmer is expected to doStory continues below this ad Seeking to regain political momentum, Starmer is expected to outline a reset agenda centred on economic growth, defence, energy security and closer engagement with Europe. Reuters reported that he wants Britain “at the heart of Europe” again, while stopping short of revisiting core Brexit arrangements.

Indian ExpressMay 11

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Karnataka leadership talks in Delhi unlikely in next few weeks

This marks the first time that two distinguished professionals from the State have been appointed simultaneously to the Niti Aayog. | Photo Credit: File photo Development activist and leadership trainer R. Balasubramaniam and economist K. V. Raju from Karnataka have been appointed as full-time members of NITI Aayog by the Centre. This marks the first time that two distinguished professionals from the State have been appointed simultaneously to the policy-making body.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is the chairman of the NITI Aayog, reconstituted the body by appointing new members. Economist Ashok Lahiri, former BJP MLA in West Bengal, has been appointed as vice-chairman.Dr. R Balasubramaniam, popularly known as Dr. Balu, is a development activist, leadership trainer, and author. He has nearly four decades of experience in development and public policy. Dr. Balu holds an MBBS and an M.Phil in Hospital Administration and Health Systems Management from BITS, Pilani. He played a key role in formulating the Karnataka Youth Policy during the BJP government in 2022.He is the founder of the Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement and the Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement, Mysuru, both of which have advanced community-driven development and policy advocacy across India.Dr. Balu also served as member (HR) at the Capacity Building Commission, New Delhi, from its inception until April 2026. A former Rhodes professor at Cornell University, USA, he has conducted leadership workshops in India and abroad and authored several books.Prof. K.V. Raju served as the economic advisor to the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for the past nine years. Earlier, he was economic advisor to the BJP-led government in Karnataka (2008–13). He was a professor at the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bengaluru, and has held multiple positions, including principal scientist at ICRISAT, Hyderabad; visiting research fellow at IFPRI, Washington D.C.; professor emeritus at Chanakya University, Bengaluru; and member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council.He also authored several books on economics and public policy. Published - May 06, 2026 06:47 pm IST

The HinduMay 6

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