Leaders from across party lines backed the govt at the meet, even as many voiced concern over Pakistan's ceasefire violations and civilian deaths in J&K's Poonch.
The 18-22 September special session was suddenly announced on 31 August by Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Jodhi, who still has not specified any agenda.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had invited heads of all parties for this meeting to discuss the 'one nation, one election' issue and other important matters.
One day before the Monsoon session of Parliament is to begin, PM Modi and other MPs look happy and ready to take charge at the first all-party meeting.
India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.
This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
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