PM Modi Cuts Convoy Size in Austerity Push | TVK Govt Faces Floor Test in Tamil Nadu | Headlines

Añadido: 2026-05-20

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[00:00:11]Prime Minister Modi reportedly ordered reduction in his convoy [music] size as part of cost-cutting and fuel-saving drive amid the Iran conflict. [music] Special Protection Group begins implementing changes while maintaining required security protocols.

[00:00:32]Tamil Nadu's TTV government is set to face a floor test [music] in the assembly with Chief Minister Vijay expected to secure support from allies.

[00:00:40]AIADMK warns its families against cross-voting [music] saying it will vote against the government.

[00:00:56]Russian Foreign Minister Sergey [music] Lavrov is visiting New Delhi for a three-day trip where he will hold talks and attend >> [music] >> BRICS Foreign Ministers meet.

[00:01:04]Discussions to focus on West Asia crisis including Strait of Hormuz and preparations for Prime Minister Modi's visit to Russia.

[00:01:26]Donald Trump downplays differences with China over Iran conflict, predicts good things during [music] Beijing summit with Xi Jinping as he departs for China towards Chinese leader a friend with whom he gets along.

[00:01:47]China's Foreign Minister urges Pakistan [music] to increase mediation efforts between Iran and US and help address issues revolving around [music] reopening of Strait of Hormuz. Makes the appeal during a call with Pakistan's foreign minister.

[00:02:12]Donald Trump [music] says war in Ukraine is very close to ending and expresses optimism about a settlement between Russia and Ukraine. Clarifies that there has been no [music] agreement with Putin over Russia gaining control of Donbas.

[00:02:35]>> [music] >> Tens of [music] thousands of people in Argentina take to streets in Buenos Aires to protest President Javier Milei's deep cuts to the budgets of public universities.

[00:03:00]Markets open higher but remain volatile with Nifty slipping below 23,400 [music] despite early gains, inflation pressure, higher import duties on precious metals, elevated oil [music] prices, and earnings kept sentiment cautious.