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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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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