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.
Bypolls for 10 Assembly constituencies in Bengal another acid test for parties
Kolkata, June 7 - Even as the heat and dust of the Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal is yet to settle down, political parties are gearing up for yet another acid test, with bye-elections for 10 Assembly constituencies slated to be held
As five Assam MLAs become MPs, parties to prepare for bypolls
Guwahati, June 7 - With five MLAs, including a state minister, getting elected to Parliament, elections will have to be held on the vacant Assembly seats in Assam within the next six months.
Priyanka Gandhi alleges irregularities in NEET results, seeks probe
New Delhi, June 7 - Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday alleged irregularities in the NEET 2024 results and sought a probe to "resolve legitimate complaints".
Rahul Gandhi reaches Bengaluru for defamation case; CM, Dy CM welcome him
Bengaluru, June 7 - Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived at the Bengaluru International Airport on Friday to appear before the court in connection with a defamation case.
This is why PM Modi called WHO chief ‘Tulsi Bhai’
New Delhi, June 7 - After the World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his re-election, the Prime Minister addressed him as “Tulsi Bhai”.