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With 72 members, Modi 3.0 council of ministers is 9 short of maximum limit

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:24:26 S O Correspondent

Rahul Gandhi to visit Wayanad on June 12

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:18:51 S O Correspondent

Not surprised that Ajit Pawar-led NCP didn't get berth in Modi's cabinet, says Sule

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:16:36 S O Correspondent

ECI announces bypolls in 13 assembly seats in seven states on July 10

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:12:52 S O Correspondent

The Election Commission on Monday announced bypolls to 13 assembly constituencies across seven states, including four in West Bengal, on July 10.

Narendra Modi sworn in as Prime Minister for third consecutive term

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 20:08:46 S O Correspondent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in for a third consecutive term at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Sunday. Along with Modi, senior BJP leaders Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari and Amit Shah also took oath as cabinet ministers, while party president J P Nadda returned to the cabinet after five years, indicating the Prime Minister's focus on continuity and experience in his third term.

Two planes land, take off within close interval on same runway at Mumbai airport

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 18:43:09 S O Correspondent

Aviation regulator DGCA is probing an incident of an IndiGo plane landing and an Air India aircraft taking off from the same runway in less than a minute at the Mumbai airport, officials said on Sunday.

Manipur: Situation tense but under control in violence-hit Jiribam

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 18:38:46 S O Correspondent

The situation in Manipur’s Jiribam district remained tense but “under control” on Sunday, after suspected militants torched two police outposts and at least 70 houses in a fresh bout of violence in the state, police said.

I will be your voice in Parliament: Rahul to students amid 'NEET exam row'

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 18:34:51 S O Correspondent

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hit out at Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi on Sunday over the NEET-UG medical entrance row, saying the alleged "irregularities" in the examination have devastated more than 24 lakh students even before he takes oath for a new term in office.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, other districts; road cave-in hits traffic on Ahmedabad-bound highway

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 18:31:42 S O Correspondent

Mumbai and its neighbouring areas received heavy rains in the last 24 hours, bringing down the mercury and providing relief to residents from the hot and humid weather, officials said on Sunday.

INDIA Bloc's late invitation to PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony sparks mixed reactions

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 12:04:35 IG Bhatkali

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh announced that the INDIA bloc had not initially received any invitations and, therefore, would not be attending the swearing-in ceremony. During a press conference, Ramesh noted that only international leaders were invited.

Sonia Gandhi Re-elected Congress PP chairperson amid moves to appoint Rahul Gandhi as Lok Sabha leader

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 11:39:09 IG Bhatkali

Sonia Gandhi has been re-elected as the chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP), following a general body meeting of Congress members from both Houses of Parliament on Saturday. This decision came shortly after the Congress Working Committee (CWC) took steps to nominate Rahul Gandhi as the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha.

Six notorious naxalites killed in encounter, says Chhattisgarh police

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 11:24:33 IG Bhatkali

Six Naxalites killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district two days back were dreaded cadres carrying a cumulative bounty of Rs 38 lakh, according to police.