NDA means Naidu-Nitish dependent alliance: Congress’ bitter barb at Modi 3.0

NDA means Naidu-Nitish dependent alliance: Congress’ bitter barb at Modi 3.0

New Delhi, June 7 - The Congress, buoyed over its performance in the just-concluded Lok Sabha polls, launched a bitter attack on the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Friday and described it as 'Naidu Dependent Alliance or Nitish dependent Alliance'.

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With LS polls over, Cong focusses on Telangana Cabinet expansion

With LS polls over, Cong focusses on Telangana Cabinet expansion

Hyderabad, June 7 - With Lok Sabha elections over, the ruling Congress in Telangana has started focussing on the state Cabinet’s expansion and the appointment of a new state President.

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Kangana Ranaut slapgate: Case filed against CISF constable in Punjab

Kangana Ranaut slapgate: Case filed against CISF constable in Punjab

Chandigarh, June 7 - A day after Bollywood actress and newly-elected BJP MP Kangana Ranaut was allegedly slapped by a CISF constable at the Chandigarh Airport, an FIR was registered against the accused constable, Kulwinder Kaur, in Punjab on Friday in connection with

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Elon Musk congratulates PM Modi, looks forward to invest in India

Elon Musk congratulates PM Modi, looks forward to invest in India

New Delhi, June 7 - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Friday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his re-election for a record third term to run the country.

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Leaders from neighbouring countries to attend PM Modi’s swearing-in ceremony

Leaders from neighbouring countries to attend PM Modi’s swearing-in ceremony

New Delhi, June 8 - Several top leaders from India’s neighbourhood and Indian Ocean region will be attending Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony on Sunday, keeping in line with India's 'Neighbourhood First' and 'SAGAR' (Security and Growth for All in the Region)

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3-fold jump in EPFO pensioners submitting facial scan-based Digital Life Certificate via smartphones

3-fold jump in EPFO pensioners submitting facial scan-based Digital Life Certificate via smartphones

New Delhi, June 8 - The number of EPS pensioners submitting Facial Authentication Technology-based Digital Life Certificates has jumped more than threefold to 6.6 lakh in 2023-24 from 2.1 lakh in 2022-23, reflecting the success of the technology, according to figures released by

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CBI to send senior officials from Delhi to review progress of graft probes in Bengal

CBI to send senior officials from Delhi to review progress of graft probes in Bengal

Kolkata, June 8 - A couple of senior officials of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) from New Delhi will reach Kolkata next week to review the progress of the investigations into various cases of corruption and post-poll violence in West Bengal, sources

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PM Modi-led new govt to take country closer to ‘Vision@2047’

PM Modi-led new govt to take country closer to ‘Vision@2047’

New Delhi, June 8 - As PM-elect Narendra Modi is set to form the next government at the Centre, industry leaders on Saturday extended their heartiest congratulations to him, saying they look forward to stability, consistency, and effectiveness in governance to take the

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Canadian MP Arya hits out at Khalistani supporters for mocking PM Indira Gandhi’s assassination

Canadian MP Arya hits out at Khalistani supporters for mocking PM Indira Gandhi’s assassination

Chandigarh, June 8 - India-born Canadian MP Chandra Arya on Saturday slammed Khalistan supporters for celebrating the assassination of late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi with her cutout in a float and asked law enforcement agencies to take action.

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‘Extremely saddening’: PM Modi expresses condolences over Ramoji Rao’s demise

‘Extremely saddening’: PM Modi expresses condolences over Ramoji Rao’s demise

New Delhi, June 8 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the passing away of Ramoji Rao, the Eenadu Group's Chairman, is "extremely saddening".

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Having PM like Narendra Modi is matter of pride for everyone: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Having PM like Narendra Modi is matter of pride for everyone: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Bhopal, June 8 - Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who won the Lok Sabha election for the sixth time -- including one bypoll, has said that having a Prime Minister like Narendra Modi is a matter of pride for everyone

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CM Vijayan insults Bishop for commenting on Left’s poll debacle

CM Vijayan insults Bishop for commenting on Left’s poll debacle

Thiruvananthapuram, June 7 - A day after a senior Metropolitan Bishop slammed Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his style of functioning which was largely instrumental in the poll debacle suffered by the Left, the latter hit back on Friday and insulted the priest

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NDA meet underlines message of unity and vision beyond 2029

NDA meet underlines message of unity and vision beyond 2029

New Delhi, June 7 - On Friday noon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked inside the Central Hall of the old Parliament House, amid cheers, clapping and thumping of desks, straight to a decorated corner near the podium to bow before the original copy

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Centre gears up for International Day of Yoga 2024

Centre gears up for International Day of Yoga 2024

New Delhi, June 7 - The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) and the Ministry of AYUSH on Friday started the preparations for the organisation of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2024.

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We have made inroads into CPI(M) belts: Kerala BJP chief

We have made inroads into CPI(M) belts: Kerala BJP chief

Thiruvananthapuram, June 7 - State BJP President, K Surendran on Friday said his party had made inroads into CPI(M) strongholds in Kannur, Alappuzha and in Thiruvananthapuram. The BJP got one seat in Kerala, while the Congress-led UDF won 18 and the ruling Left

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Bengal govt to reinstate most officers transferred by ECI during or before LS polls

Bengal govt to reinstate most officers transferred by ECI during or before LS polls

Kolkata, June 7 - The West Bengal government will soon reinstate the administrative and police officers who were transferred by the Election Commission of India (ECI) during or before the just-concluded Lok Sabha elections.

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India’s unprecedented journey will continue under PM Modi, promise leaders

India’s unprecedented journey will continue under PM Modi, promise leaders

New Delhi, June 7 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh acknowledged on Friday that the NDA family has grown due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, efficiency and vision.

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Himachal to ensure introduction of universal carton for apple marketing: Minister

Himachal to ensure introduction of universal carton for apple marketing: Minister

Shimla, June 7 - The Himachal Pradesh government will ensure introduction of universal carton during the forthcoming apple season to benefit fruit growers, state Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi said on Friday.

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Excise policy case: Delhi court to hear CM Kejriwal’s regular bail plea on June 14

Excise policy case: Delhi court to hear CM Kejriwal’s regular bail plea on June 14

New Delhi, June 7 - A Delhi court on Friday adjourned, to June 14, the hearing of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's regular bail plea in a money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam.

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Delhi HC criticises state functionaries for rampant dairy law violations

Delhi HC criticises state functionaries for rampant dairy law violations

New Delhi, June 7 - The Delhi High Court has expressed strong disapproval of the persistent violation of laws by dairy owners in the nine dairy colonies of the national Capital.

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