CWC passes resolution to appoint Rahul Gandhi as LoP; decision on which seat to vacate by June 17
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, June 8 - The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Saturday passed a resolution to appoint Rahul Gandhi as the Leader of Opposition in the 18th Lok Sabha.
Will continue efforts towards normalisation of India-China ties: MEA
New Delhi, June 8 - Thanking Beijing for congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the BJP-led NDA's win in the just-concluded Lok Sabha elections, India said on Saturday that it would continue to pursue efforts towards normalisation of ties between the two nations
ED considering forensic audit for clearer picture of Sheikh Shahjahan’s money trail
Kolkata, June 8 - Considering the complexities of multiple sources of inward flow of funds and routes adopted to divert the same, Enforcement Directorate (ED) is considering adopting a “forensic audit” to have a clearer picture of the money trail relating to earnings
India and Maldives to look afresh at ties during Muizzu’s Delhi visit
New Delhi, June 8 - Terming it as a "historic event", Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu said on Saturday that he will be "honoured" to attend Sunday's swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Manoj Tiwari visits Kashi Vishwanath, says ‘Modi 3.0 will herald beginning of Viksit Bharat dream’
New Delhi, June 8 - Manoj Tiwari, the newly-elected BJP MP from North East Delhi, on Saturday visited the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, to offer prayers and seek blessings following his electoral victory.
Startups in India raise over $97 million in election result week
New Delhi, June 8 - The Indian startup ecosystem, the world’s third largest, saw $97.3 million in funding across 10 deals this week as Lok Sabha election results were declared, paving the way for the BJP-led NDA to return to power.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina arrives for PM Modi’s swearing-in ceremony
New Delhi, June 8 - Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has become one of the first distinguished guests to set foot in New Delhi for Sunday's swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Next 5 years to focus on skilling, creating vast number of new jobs: Amitabh Kant
New Delhi, June 8 - As the demand for talented young Indians grows for emerging technologies, the new government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi will further focus on skilling and creating new jobs, G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant has said.
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)
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
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
Stock markets gain 3 per cent as political stability returns
Mumbai, June 8 - In a week full of political surprises, the Indian Indices saw high volatility but ended up gaining more than 3 per cent, buoyed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s return for the record third term and RBI’s monetary policy announcements.
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
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.
‘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".
Danish PM attacked in Copenhagen, man arrested
Stockholm, June 8 - Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was attacked by a man in central Copenhagen on Friday evening.
N. Korea, China, Russia expanding nuclear arsenals at breakneck pace: US official
Washington, June 8 - North Korea, China and Russia are expanding and diversifying their nuclear weapons stockpiles at a "breakneck" speed, a White House official has said, warning that absent a change in the trajectory of their arsenals, the US may have to
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
India gives NDA third term, but also a strong message
By Dr. Avi Verma The results of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, announced on June 4th, have provided a clear yet contentious outcome in India’s political landscape. The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has secured 292-294 seats,
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