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Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a Christmas event at his Delhi residence, extending greetings to the Christian community. Stressing the values of Jesus Christ’s life, Modi highlighted compassion and service, emphasizing the inclusive society and justice for all. He expressed gratitude for the community’s visit on this special day. Reflecting on his meeting with the Holy Pope, Modi discussed shared goals of social harmony, global brotherhood, climate change, and inclusive development. He recalled the Pope’s prayer to abolish poverty aligning with India’s development mantra. Modi emphasized common values across communities, citing ‘Seva Parmo Dharma’ and the significance of truth in religious texts. Wishing Merry Christmas to the nation, he urged the celebration of harmony and compassion. Christmas, commemorating Jesus Christ’s birth, signifies a global celebration of joy, peace, and prosperity. Dig deeper
In response to the controversy surrounding Kalyan Banerjee’s mimicry and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal voiced support for Rahul Gandhi, who recorded the act during the recent winter session in Parliament. Dhankhar, also the Rajya Sabha Chairman, faced criticism for his response to the mimicry, which BJP leaders deemed insulting to the vice-president. Defending Gandhi, Sibal stated recording a video is not inherently wrong and emphasized that Gandhi didn’t use it to amplify the content. While supporting his former party’s leader, Sibal clarified he wouldn’t have done the same. Expressing concern about the defamation of constitutional posts, he noted the issue transcends politics. The controversy highlights tensions over the boundaries of parliamentary decorum and political conduct. Dig deeper
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Rohit Sharma, addressing the press first time after India’s 2023 ODI World Cup final loss, expressed the team’s “desperation” to win a significant match or series, especially in South Africa. Ahead of the Test series, Sharma aims to end India’s 31-year wait for a Test series win in the country. While uncertain if it compensates for the World Cup loss, Sharma emphasized the team’s hard work and collective desire for success. Returning alongside Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, Sharma acknowledged the challenge but highlighted the encouragement from fans as a motivating factor. The series presents an opportunity for redemption after the recent setback. Dig deeper
That’s all we have at this hour in our evening briefing. Catch you tomorrow morning.
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Evening brief: PM Modi on Jesus Christ – Hindustan Times
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