French President Macron calls snap elections after EU poll defeat
Paris, June 10 - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that he will dissolve the Parliament and hold snap elections, following his party's clear defeat by the far-right National Rally in European Parliament elections earlier in the day.
Modi 3.0: 71 ministers from 24 states, including 11 from allies
New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took oath along with 71 Council of Ministers at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday. This is the third consecutive term of the BJP-led National Democratic alliance (NDA) at the Centre, under the leadership of PM Modi.
Deeply concerned, says PM Modi after attack on Danish Prime Minister
New Delhi, June 8 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that he was "deeply concerned" with the news of the attack on Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen.
Four government employees sacked for anti-national activities in J&K
Srinagar, June 8 - The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) government on Saturday sacked four employees for their involvement in anti-national activities.
Seychelles VP Ahmed Afif arrives for PM Modi’s swearing-in ceremony
New Delhi, June 8 - Seychelles Vice-President Ahmed Afif arrived in New Delhi on Saturday afternoon to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the council of ministers.
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".