Morning briefing: PM Modi meets Manipur CM after 18 months; Kharge to pick new Bengal leader for Congress, and more

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Updated on: Jul 29, 2024, 09:21:16 IST

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge will meet West Bengal functionaries in Delhi on Monday to select a new state president, following the end of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s tenure. Chowdhury, who held the Berhampore Lok Sabha seat in Murshidabad district for five terms since 1999, was recently defeated by Yusuf Pathan of the Trinamool Congress, who was fielded by Mamata Banerjee. The leadership transition is a significant step for the party as it addresses recent electoral challenges and strategizes for future opportunities in the region. Dig Deeper

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Manipur chief minister Biren Singh after 18 months (File)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Sunday, marking their first direct meeting since the outbreak of ethnic tensions in Manipur 18 months ago. The meeting occurred on the second day of Modi’s discussions with party chief ministers, held at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in central Delhi. This encounter is seen as a significant step in addressing the ongoing issues in Manipur and reaffirming the central government's engagement with the state’s leadership amid continued unrest. Dig Deeper

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A group of individuals traveling on separate bikes were arrested in Bengaluru after a video of their aggressive behavior towards a car went viral. The disturbing footage, shared by Bengaluru Police on social media, shows two men on a bike attacking the car and threatening the driver. Later, three more people on another bike approach the car and attempt to hit it. The police have confirmed that action has been taken against the individuals involved. The video highlights the escalating road rage incidents and the authorities' prompt response to such disruptive behavior. Dig Deeper

(That’s all we have at this hour in our Morning briefing. Catch you in the afternoon)

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