PM Modi scheduled to have series of bilaterals during G7 in Italy
New Delhi, June 13 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who left for Italy on Thursday evening to attend the Group of Seven (G7) Summit being held in Apulia, has a series of bilateral meetings lined up with several world leaders on the sidelines
Ajit Doval’s reappointment as NSA shows PM Modi’s unwavering emphasis on security
New Delhi, June 13 - Ajit Doval, serving as the National Security Advisor (NSA), has been appointed for an exceptional third term in the Modi 3.0 administration, further cementing his position as the longest-serving NSA in India's history.
53 people detained for questioning in connection with Reasi terror attack
Jammu, June 13 - J&K Police has detained 53 people for questioning in connection with the Sunday terrorist attack on a bus of pilgrims near the Shivkhori Temple in Reasi district, that left 9 people dead, officials said,
Kuwait fire tragedy: Around 40 Indians killed, says MEA; Jaishankar speaks to Kuwaiti FM
New Delhi, June 13 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday spoke to his Kuwaiti counterpart Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya about the fire tragedy in Kuwait City in which around 40 Indians are feared to have died.
NSE alerts investors against entities offering dabba trading, investment tips on social media
Mumbai, June 12 - The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday warned investors against a person and entities engaged in dabba/illegal trading.
Gujarat govt introduces new safety rules to prevent Rajkot gaming zone-like fire incidents
Ahmedabad, June 13 - The Gujarat government on Wednesday announced new safety measures to prevent incidents like the Rajkot gaming zone fire incident, in which at least 27 people were killed.
Bengal post-poll violence: Calcutta HC extends retention of CAPF personnel by two days
Kolkata, June 12 - The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed an extension in the period of retention of the 400 companies of central armed police forces (CAPF) in West Bengal, to tackle post-poll violence, by two more days till July 21.
Farooq Abdullah bats for talks with Pak amid terror attacks; gets sharp reply from J&K BJP chief
New Delhi, June 12 - National Conference (NC) President and former Jammu and Kashmir CM Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday advocated for talks with Pakistan amidst a series of terror attacks in the Jammu region in the past three days.
PM Modi, others attend swearing-in of new BJP-led govt in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 12 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with several dignitaries witnessed the grand swearing-in ceremony of the first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Odisha on Wednesday.
Security forces won’t rest till terrorism is rooted out from UT: J&K L-G Sinha
Srinagar, June 12 - Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that the government and the security forces will not rest till terrorism and its supporters are rooted out from the Union Territory.
Third BJP govt in Arunachal led by Pema Khandu to be sworn in on Thursday
Itanagar, June 12 - Pema Khandu, who was re-elected as the BJP legislative party leader on Wednesday, will take charge as Arunachal Pradesh Chief Ministerial for the third straight term on Thursday.
Shivraj Chouhan takes up 100-day action plan for agriculture sector
New Delhi, June 12 - Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday held a detailed discussion with senior officials on the 100-day action plan of the ministry.
NCP bats for reservation for Muslim community in education in Maharashtra
Mumbai, June 12 - After a dismal performance in the Lok Sabha elections, the Ajit Pawar-led NCP on Wednesday strongly supported reservation for the Muslim community in education in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra: Woman govt officer plotted ‘supari’ killing of father-in-law for Rs 22-crore property
Nagpur, June 12 - Investigations into the bizarre case of a government woman officer who allegedly carried out a 'supari' (contract) killing of her father-in-law, has revealed that the black deed was carried out to grab family properties worth around Rs 20-22 crore,
Rahul Gandhi hints at relinquishing Wayanad, BJP hits out at ‘cheating’
Wayanad (Kerala), June 12 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is in Kerala on Wednesday, admitted that he was in a dilemma as to which Lok Sabha constituency he should relinquish -- Wayanad or Rae Bareli - but then in Wayanad, dropped enough
Mohan Majhi takes oath as Odisha CM with 2 Dy CMs, 8 Cabinet Ministers
Bhubaneswar, June 12 - Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday created history after he was sworn in as the first BJP Chief Minister of Odisha.
Fire tragedy: MoS KV Singh meets Kuwait FM; assured of full support
New Delhi, June 13 - Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met with Foreign Minister of Kuwait Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya on Thursday during which he was assured of full support and early repatriation of the mortal remains of Indian nationals
Calcutta HC imposes penalty on West Bengal Madrasah Service Commission for delaying recruitment results for 13 years
Kolkata, June 13 - A Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court on Thursday imposed a penalty on West Bengal Madrasah Service Commission (WBMSC) for delaying the results of the recruitment examination for non-teaching staff by 13 years.
SC halts release of Annu Kapoor movie ‘Hamare Baarah’
New Delhi, June 13 - The Supreme Court on Thursday halted the screening of the Bollywood movie 'Hamare Baarah' till the petition challenging its release is decided by the Bombay High Court.
17 new faces in Chandrababu Naidu’s team
Vijayawada, June 12 - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu’s 24-member ministerial team, which was sworn-in along with him on Wednesday, has 17 fresh faces as the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief has given preference to young leaders.