A Termite Gnawing at Itself
Union Minister and BJP Guna Lok Sabha seat candidate Jyotiraditya Scindia has launched a scathing attack on the Congress, comparing it to a "termite" gnawing at itself. He claims the party lacks any ideology and is losing its members due to this lack of direction. Scindia, who severed his 18-year ties with the Congress in 2020 to join the BJP, made these remarks during a recent campaign event.
Air India Resumes Flights to Tel Aviv
Air India has announced the resumption of flights between Delhi and Tel Aviv, starting May 16, 2024. The airline had temporarily suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The flights will operate five times a week.
India's Services Exports Slow Down
India's services exports have slowed down to a three-year low in FY24, registering a modest increase of 4.9% to $341.1 billion. This slowdown comes after two consecutive years of double-digit growth. Experts attribute this to the global economic slowdown and high interest rates.
Shiv Sena Criticises BJP's Hindutva
Shiv Sena (UBT) supremo Uddhav Thackeray has criticized the BJP's Hindutva, calling it "gaumutradhari" (regressive). He claims his party's Hindutva is reformist and focused on progress. Thackeray also accused the BJP of "looting" Maharashtra and promised to restore the state's lost glory if the INDI alliance comes to power.