PM-elect Modi’s high regard for Constitution brings back memories of 2014 and 2019
New Delhi, June 7 - The newly-elected MPs of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Friday elected Narendra Modi as their leader, paving the way for his swearing-in as the Prime Minister for a record third term.
Two ships separated by 30 years being worked upon by GRSE simultaneously
Kolkata, June 7 - One of them is past her prime, but with a lot of steam still left in her before she finally calls it quits. The other is a youngster, raring to break free and make a name for herself.
Rahul Gandhi’s K’taka visit aimed to cover up Tribal welfare board scam: BJP
Bengaluru, June 7 - Karnataka BJP on Friday claimed that the visit of Rahul Gandhi to party headquarters in the state was aimed at covering up the Tribal Welfare Board scam.
Violence unacceptable, says Punjab BJP chief on Kangana Ranaut slapgate
Chandigarh, June 7 - Stating that the incident at the Chandigarh airport where actor-turned-MP Kangana Ranaut was allegedly "slapped" by a woman CISF personnel was unfortunate and not in good taste, Punjab unit Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Sunil Jakhar on Friday said
Cattle smuggling case: SC asks Delhi HC to expeditiously decide Sukanya Mondal’s bail plea
New Delhi, June 7 - The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Delhi High Court to expeditiously decide the bail application moved by Sukanya Mondal, daughter of TMC leader Anubrata Mondal, in connection with a money laundering case linked to the alleged cattle
Don’t fall prey to hearsay: PM-elect Modi’s message to first-time MPs
New Delhi, June 7 - Narendra Modi, after being elected as the leader of the NDA Parliamentary Party, left a message for fellow Parliamentarians, first-timers in particular, to not fall prey to rumours and speculation and advised them to get everything verified from
Row over name changes, YSR’s statues in Andhra Pradesh
Amaravati, June 7 - A row has erupted over the change of names of institutions and the statues of late Chief Minister Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy (YSR) following the change of guard in Andhra Pradesh.
Churning in BJD for survival following poll debacle
Bhubaneswar, June 7 - The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is going through a churning for the first time in its 27-year-long history following the unexpected defeat in the recently concluded Assembly polls in the state.
J&K Police fix GPS tracking anklet on bailed-out drug peddler
Srinagar, June 7 - The J&K Police on Friday fixed a GPS tracking anklet on a bailed-out drug peddler in Kulgam district.
Curfew clamped in Manipur’s two districts after massive protests erupt
Imphal, June 7 - Curfew was imposed in Manipur’s Jiribam and Tamenglong districts, adjoining Assam, for an indefinite period after protests erupted over the killing of a 59-year-old man by suspected 'armed attackers', officials said on Friday.
We stand against corruption and abuse of power, says professor who defeated 2 heavyweights in Shillong
Shillong, June 7 - Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon, a member of a new regional outfit in Meghalaya, the Voice of People’s Party (VPP), has stunned two political heavyweights in the hill state by defeating them by a formidable margin in the Lok Sabha
Narendra Modi elected as leader of NDA Parliamentary party, felicitated by allies
New Delhi, June 7 - Narendra Modi was elected as the leader of the NDA Parliamentary party on Friday, setting the stage for his third term as Prime Minister. The NDA allies, under his leadership, are set to stake claim before the President
Delhi excise policy case: CBI files supplementary charge sheet against BRS leader Kavitha
New Delhi, June 7 - The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday filed a supplementary charge sheet against Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader, K. Kavitha, in connection with a money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam.
Role of two firms involved in Shahjahan’s fish export business under ED scanner
Kolkata, June 7 - Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials are investigating the role of two firms linked to the fish export business of suspended Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan.
BJP’s 2024 numbers alone trumps Congress’ total of 2014, 2019 and 2024 LS seats: Narendra Modi
New Delhi, June 7 - Narendra Modi, after being elected as the leader of the NDA Parliamentary party on Friday, congratulated the alliance partners on their victory and slammed the Congress-led INDIA bloc over the latter’s posturing over Lok Sabha numbers.
India’s forex reserves at historic high of $651.5 bn, CAD to dip: RBI
Mumbai, June 7 - With a lower trade deficit, robust services export growth and strong remittances, the current account deficit (CAD) is expected to have moderated in the January - March quarter of 2023-24, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Friday.
Naidu sends clear message with praise for PM Modi at NDA meet
New Delhi, June 7 - In what augurs well for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Telugu Desam Party President, N Chandrababu Naidu, on Friday expressed satisfaction and happiness over the alliance forming the government at the Centre.
Industry hails RBI’s goal to become model central bank for Global South
New Delhi, June 7 - Industry experts on Friday hailed the status quo stance of the monetary policy, expecting the inflation trajectory to stabilise within the target band of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), welcoming its goal to become a model central
Bihar’s Nagi & Nakti bird sanctuaries added to Ramsar list, India’s wetlands rise to 82
New Delhi, June 7 - India has added two bird sanctuaries from Bihar -- Nagi and Nakti -- to the ‘Ramsar Sites’ list, taking the tally to 82, according to a top official.
Parliament security breach case: Delhi Police file charge sheet in court
New Delhi, June 7 - Delhi Police’s Special Cell on Friday filed its first charge sheet before a court here in its probe into the December 13, 2023 Parliament security breach case.