Kamal Nath meets Sonia Gandhi in Delhi

Kamal Nath meets Sonia Gandhi in Delhi

Bhopal, June 8 - Days after Congress suffered a humiliating defeat in the Lok Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh, former Chief Minister Kamal Nath met Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi at her residence in New Delhi on Friday.

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Delhi Police ban drones, hot air balloons ahead of PM Modi’s swearing-in

Delhi Police ban drones, hot air balloons ahead of PM Modi’s swearing-in

New Delhi, June 8 - Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Cabinet's swearing-in on Sunday, Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora has banned the use of sub-conventional aerial platforms like para-gliders, para-motors, hang-gliders, UAVs, microlight aircraft, remotely piloted aircraft, hot air balloons,

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BJP ally criticises Akhil Gogoi for demanding special status for Assam

BJP ally criticises Akhil Gogoi for demanding special status for Assam

New Delhi, June 8 - The chief of BJP ally in Assam, United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL), Pramod Boro, on Friday criticised Sivasagar MLA and opposition leader Akhil Gogoi for demanding special status for Assam.

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After Nagaland govt, Governor urges Naga body not to abstain from local body polls

After Nagaland govt, Governor urges Naga body not to abstain from local body polls

Kohima, June 7 - After the state government and various other authorities, Nagaland Governor La Ganesan on Friday appealed to the Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO) and the people of eastern Nagaland to participate in urban local body polls scheduled on June 26.

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ECI allots 700 companies of security forces to prevent post-poll violence in West Bengal

ECI allots 700 companies of security forces to prevent post-poll violence in West Bengal

Kolkata, June 7 - In wake of reports of post-poll violence surfacing from different pockets in West Bengal since the counting for Lok Sabha polls on June 4, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to engage a total of 700 companies

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NFR formulates strategies for smooth running of trains in NE during monsoon

NFR formulates strategies for smooth running of trains in NE during monsoon

Guwahati, June 7 - The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), which operates in the northeastern states and parts of West Bengal and Bihar, has taken a series of measures to ensure the smooth running of trains during the rainy season.

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After LS polls success, Congress sets its sights on Maharashtra Assembly polls in October

After LS polls success, Congress sets its sights on Maharashtra Assembly polls in October

Mumbai, June 7 - Buoyed by its performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections, the Maharashtra Congress on Friday exhorted all its workers to now focus on the Assembly polls due in October.

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Tripura: Left loses its base among tribals, SCs; BJP taps & gets dividends

Tripura: Left loses its base among tribals, SCs; BJP taps & gets dividends

Agartala, June 7 - Once a dominating force in the political landscape of Tripura, the organisational base of CPI-M-led Left parties, which governed the state for 35 years in two phases, has been constantly declining both in the tribal and non-tribal bases, enabling

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Bengal BJP to focus on restructuring booth-level organisational network

Bengal BJP to focus on restructuring booth-level organisational network

Kolkata, June 7 - Introspecting on the reasons behind the unexpected results in the Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal, the state unit of the BJP has identified certain 'weaknesses' in the booth-level organisational network of the party as a main factor for

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PM Modi invited to form govt, oath ceremony on June 9 at 7.15 p.m.

PM Modi invited to form govt, oath ceremony on June 9 at 7.15 p.m.

New Delhi, June 7 - President Droupadi Murmu on Friday invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to form the next government at the Centre.

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Govt duty bound to supply ration to 1.54 crore beneficiaries: Punjab CM

Govt duty bound to supply ration to 1.54 crore beneficiaries: Punjab CM

Chandigarh, June 7 - Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday said the government is duty bound to ensure uninterrupted supply of ration to 1.54 crore beneficiaries under the 'Ghar Ghar' ration scheme.

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We are hoping Rahul Gandhi will become Leader of Opposition: K’taka Dy CM

We are hoping Rahul Gandhi will become Leader of Opposition: K’taka Dy CM

Bengaluru, June 7 - Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress president D.K. Shivakumar said on Friday that they are hoping that Rahul Gandhi will become the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.

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18th Lok Sabha will conquer new frontiers, says PM Modi ahead of Sunday’s swearing in

18th Lok Sabha will conquer new frontiers, says PM Modi ahead of Sunday’s swearing in

New Delhi, June 7 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that India will continue to develop in every sector at an even faster pace than during the previous two terms of the BJP-led NDA government.

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Defamation case: Delhi court reserves Medha Patkar’s sentencing for July 1

Defamation case: Delhi court reserves Medha Patkar’s sentencing for July 1

New Delhi, June 7 - A Delhi court on Friday reserved its order on sentencing Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) activist Medha Patkar, who has been convicted in a defamation case filed by Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena, for July 1.

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Will take India ahead at great speed now, assures PM Modi

Will take India ahead at great speed now, assures PM Modi

New Delhi, June 7 - In his first comments after staking a claim to form the government at the Centre for the third consecutive time, PM Narendra Modi said on Friday that the time has come to reap the benefits of all the

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Chandrababu Naidu to take oath as Andhra Pradesh CM on June 12

Chandrababu Naidu to take oath as Andhra Pradesh CM on June 12

Amaravati, June 7 - Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President N. Chandrababu Naidu will take oath as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in Vijayawada on June 12, the party announced on Friday.

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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq placed under house arrest in J&K

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq placed under house arrest in J&K

Srinagar, June 7 - Senior separatist leader and Chief cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest on Friday, Anjuman-e-Auqaf Jamia Masjid Srinagar said in a statement.

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India aims to strengthen strategic ties with IMO to ensure maritime safety

India aims to strengthen strategic ties with IMO to ensure maritime safety

Mumbai, June 7 - The Directorate General of Shipping has stepped up efforts to enhance India’s strategic engagement with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) underscoring the country’s commitment to foster a safe, secure, and sustainable maritime environment.

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SC lifts Delhi HC order staying regular bail to an accused in money laundering case

SC lifts Delhi HC order staying regular bail to an accused in money laundering case

New Delhi, June 7 - The Supreme Court on Friday lifted an interim order of the Delhi High Court placing a stay on the grant of regular bail to an accused in a money laundering case.

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‘Jahan kam, wahan hum’: PM Modi reveals how NDA worked together to score a hat-trick

‘Jahan kam, wahan hum’: PM Modi reveals how NDA worked together to score a hat-trick

New Delhi, June 7 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was elected the leader of the NDA Parliamentary Party on Friday, has revealed how the NDA won a third term in office.

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