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Centre rules out granting special status to Bihar, Lalu Yadav's party takes swipe at BJP ally JDU | INS Brahmaputra catches fire, lying on its side after major damage; sailor missing | Question on atoms in NEET-UG Physics section catches Supreme Court's attention | Supreme Court stays Yogi govt's Kanwar Yatra diktat given to eateries | 'They tried to silence me': PM Modi slams Opposition on day 1 of Parliament's Budget session | 'Serious problem in our examination system': Rahul Gandhi slams Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET in Lok Sabha | NEET row: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says, 'No evidence of paper leak in past 7 years' | Budget will set tone and trajectory for next 5 years: PM Modi as Parliament's Monsoon Session begins today | One soldier injured as terrorists attack Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri | Kamala Harris pledges to 'earn and win' Democratic nomination after Biden drops out of Presidential race, endorses her

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu elected as NDA leader in Andhra Pradesh, set to become CM tomorrow

Jun 11, 2024, at 08:13 pm

Vijayawada/IBNS: Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu was on Tuesday unanimously elected as the leader of the ruling coalition, NDA, in Andhra Pradesh.

Amaravati will be capital of Andhra Pradesh, says CM-elect N Chandrababu Naidu

Jun 11, 2024, at 07:58 pm

Vijayawada/IBNS: Ahead of his oath-taking ceremony, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister-designate N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday declared his government will make Amaravati as the state capital, media reports said.   

Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa arrested in a murder case

Jun 11, 2024, at 07:29 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: Popular Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and 10 others were on Tuesday arrested in connection with a murder case, media reports said.

We need answers: Supreme Court issues notice to NTA over 'cancel NEET-UG 2024' plea

Jun 11, 2024, at 07:10 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the National Testing Agency or NTA hearing on the plea seeking cancellation of National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET)-UG 2024, media reports said.

Kolkata law college teacher resigns over alleged ban on hijab, educational institution issues clarification

Jun 11, 2024, at 06:39 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: A teacher of a Kolkata law college resigned after she was allegedly asked to refrain from wearing hijab while taking classes, prompting the educational institution to issue a clarification, media reports said.

Kolkata: Fire breaks out at a restaurant in Camac Street

Jun 11, 2024, at 06:16 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: A massive fire broke out at a restaurant in Camac Street area of Kolkata on Tuesday morning.

Andhra Pradesh: TDP alleges its supporter was killed by YSRCP in fresh incident of post-poll violence

Jun 11, 2024, at 05:59 pm

Vijayawada/IBNS: The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), which swept the recently concluded assembly elections, has alleged its supporter was killed by the YSRCP in a new incident of post-poll violence, media reports said.

'Grossly incorrect': Suresh Gopi after media buzz over his exit from Modi 3.0

Jun 11, 2024, at 06:24 am

Thiruvananthapuram: Union Minister and actor-politician Suresh Gopi has refuted media reports speculating about his "exit" from the Narendra Modi-led government and called them "grossly incorrect".

Delhi police end mystery over animal spotted at oath ceremony, identifies it as 'house cat'

Jun 11, 2024, at 06:06 am

New Delhi: The Delhi Police has cleared the air regarding a "mysterious" animal that was spotted at the Rashtrapati Bhavan during the oath-taking ceremony on Sunday, as was shown in a viral social media video.

Manipur should be given priority, violence must be stopped: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

Jun 11, 2024, at 04:03 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which did not yield a result as was expected by the top leadership in recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, received a public nudge from its ideological mentor Rashtriya by Swayamsevak Sangh. 

Modi 3.0 cabinet announced, major portfolios remain unchanged, big boost for allies

Jun 11, 2024, at 02:16 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet in his historic third term will retain the known faces in the big four ministries. Soon after PM Modi chaired the first cabinet meeting at his official residence on Monday evening, the names of his cabinet ministers were announced ending all speculations.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif wishes Narendra Modi for taking oath as Indian Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif urges him to replace 'hate with hope'

Jun 10, 2024, at 11:45 pm

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and his elder brother and former PM Nawaz Sharif on Monday wished Indian PM Narendra Modi for taking oath as the Prime Minister of India for a record third term.

Oxford University announces it will return 500-year-old 60cm-tall bronze statue of saint to India

Jun 10, 2024, at 10:19 pm

Oxford University has said it will be handing back a 500-year-old  sculpture of a Hindu saint to India.

Netizens spot 'strange animal' strolling in Rashtrapati Bhavan during Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony, video goes viral

Jun 10, 2024, at 10:05 pm

A short video has gone viral and netizens have reacted with surprise when a 'strange animal' could be seen strolling in the Rashtrapati Bhavan when the oath-taking ceremony of PM Narendra Modi and his ministers was taking place on Sunday.

Prime Minister Modi reaffirms India’s commitment to ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy as several top leaders attend his oath-taking ceremony

Jun 10, 2024, at 09:21 pm

Leaders from India’s neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean region participated in the swearing-in ceremony of PM Narendra Modi for the third straight term at the iconic Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Sunday.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu visits India to attend Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony months after diplomatic row

Jun 10, 2024, at 08:51 pm

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu arrived in India and participated in Indian PM Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony for third straight term in New Delhi on Sunday.

MEA thanks Middle East nations for greeting Narendra Modi on winning polls

Jun 10, 2024, at 08:18 pm

The Ministry of External Affairs has thanked leaders of Middle Eastern countries for greeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on winning the Indian general polls.

PM Narendra Modi assumes office following grand oath-taking ceremony, signs first file related to welfare of farmers

Jun 10, 2024, at 07:31 pm

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday assumed office for the third straight term when he signed his first file which was related to the welfare of farmers.

TDP MP Ram Mohan Naidu, an accidental entry into politics, becomes youngest ever Union Minister

Jun 10, 2024, at 06:53 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP Ram Mohan Naidu, who has been inducted into the Modi cabinet on Sunday, has turned out to be the youngest ever Union Minister in the country, media reports said.

George Kurian: Who is BJP's Christian face in Kerala inducted in Modi 3.0 cabinet?

Jun 10, 2024, at 06:15 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a surprise pick, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) named its Kerala unit vice president and also the party's Christian face in the state, George Kurian, as a member of the Council of Ministers took oath on Sunday.

Chirag Paswan: From Bollywood stint to Modi's cabinet minister, once-an-aspiring hero steals political limelight

Jun 10, 2024, at 05:36 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The meteoric rise of late politician Ram Vilas Paswan's son Chirag Paswan, who sealed a berth in the Modi cabinet 3.0, has remained a big highlight of the oath-taking ceremony held on Sunday evening.

Modi 3.0: 'Didn't feel right..,' says Ajit Pawar rejecting MoS with Independent Charge offer for Praful Patel

Jun 10, 2024, at 05:27 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar has rejected the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s offer of the Minister of State with Independent Charge portfolio for his colleague Praful Patel considering the post was not appropriate, media reports said.

Terror strike in Jammu and Kashmir: 10 pilgrims killed as attacked bus falls into gorge

Jun 10, 2024, at 03:32 am

At least ten people were reported killed and many injured when a bus carrying pilgrims fell down a gorge losing control after terrorists attacked the vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, officials said.

Narendra Modi takes oath as Prime Minister of India for historic third straight term

Jun 10, 2024, at 01:00 am

Narendra Modi took oath as the Prime Minister of India for the third straight term to head a coalition NDA government at the iconic Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Sunday, equalling the record of India's first PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay says India has grown spectacularly under Narendra Modi's leadership

Jun 10, 2024, at 12:46 am

Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has praised the tenure of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and said India has grown spectacularly under his leadership.

Jammu and Kashmir to hold assembly polls soon, process begins

Jun 10, 2024, at 12:08 am

The Election Commission of India has invited applications for allotment of common symbols for registered unrecognised parties, paving way for the Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir.

Ukraine wants India to be a part of Ukraine's peace-building process

Jun 09, 2024, at 10:49 pm

Highlighting India's global standing as leader of the Global South, Ukraine's envoy Oleksandr Polishchuk on Friday said the nation needs India to be a part of the peace-building process.

Naveen Patnaik aide VK Pandian quits active politics after BJD loss, says 'I am sorry..'

Jun 09, 2024, at 10:24 pm

Bhubaneswar/IBNS: VK Pandian, the close aide of Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik and a bureaucrat turned politician, on Sunday said he is quitting active politics after the Biju Janata Dal’s loss in the Assembly elections paving the way for a BJP government in the state.

BJP to keep key posts in Modi 3.0; Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh likely to retain portfolios: Reports

Jun 09, 2024, at 07:06 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: N Chandrababu Naidu's TDP and Nitish Kumar's JDU are likely to get at least one cabinet berth and one Minister of State post each in the Narendra Modi 3.0 government as NDA leaders brainstormed in a meeting ahead of the oath-taking ceremony, media reports said.

Mallikarjun Kharge to attend Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony today

Jun 09, 2024, at 06:29 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge will attend Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony on Sunday.