New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Minister Kiren Rijiju hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected PM and lauded the exemplary governance under him, stating that the past 12 years have brought transformative changes to the lives of ordinary citizens and set the country firmly on the path towards becoming a ‘developed nation’.Rijiju described the occasion as historic and said the achievement reflected both political stability and a larger nationa…
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New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Former President Ram Nath Kovind said that June 10 marks a special occasion in the history of post-Independence India, as on this date, Prime Minister Narendra Modi surpassed the first PM, Jawaharlal Nehru, to become the country’s longest continuously serving democratically elected head of government. “June 10, 2026, marks a special occasion in the history of India after Independence. On that date, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru to become t…
Bengaluru, June 9 (IANS) Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda on Tuesday stated that PM Narendra Modi becoming the longest continuously serving democratically elected Prime Minister after surpassing the record of Jawaharlal Nehru reflects both the strength and evolution of Indian democracy, while crediting his leadership for what he described as uncompromising protection of national interest and sustained public support.In a detailed reflection in an article in ‘The Times of India’, Deve Gowda …
Hyderabad, June 7 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy triggered a row with the remark that he took inspiration from Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler to create Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA), which has been carrying out demolitions in and around Hyderabad to remove encroachments on water bodies, parks and other government property. Opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday came down heavily on the Chief Minister for…
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in New Delhi on Thursday afternoon, underscoring the continuing relevance of Gandhi’s principles in shaping the India–Venezuela relationship. Taking to X, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) posted: “A tribute to the lasting legacy of Bapu. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez of Venezuela paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat this afternoon. Bapu’s ideals continue to inspire …
Lucknow, May 29 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday paid homage to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Chaudhary Charan Singh on his death anniversary. The Chief Minister offered floral tributes at his statue located within the Vidhan Bhawan complex and recalled his contributions to agricultural reforms in the country.In his address, the Chief Minister described Chaudhary Charan Singh as a “great son of Mother India and a messiah of farmers”.CM Yogi said that the for…
Bengaluru, May 28 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who submitted his resignation to the Governor’s Secretary on Thursday, stated that the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting and the party high command would take the final decision on the next Chief Minister of Karnataka.Addressing a press conference alongside Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Congress President, D.K. Shivakumar, and Home Minister G. Parameshwara, Siddaramaiah made the remarks while smiling and looking towar…
Chennai, May 27 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Wednesday directed the Tamil Nadu government to immediately enforce a statewide ban on cow slaughter by implementing a Government Order issued in 1976, stressing that the order carries the force of law and must be strictly followed across the state.A summer vacation Bench comprising Justices G.R. Swaminathan and V. Lakshminarayanan instructed the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police/Head of Police Force (DGP/HoPF) to ensure that no co…
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Congress leaders on Wednesday paid floral tributes to India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, on his 62nd death anniversary at his memorial, Shanti Van. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi paid floral tributes to Nehru, his great-grandfather, at Shanti Van on the occasion of his death anniversary.Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge also paid floral tributes to Nehru at the memorial.Kharge took to social media ‘X’ and sa…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has reported record growth in production, sales and employment over the past 12 years, with total sales rising 501 per cent to Rs 1.87 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26, according to provisional data released on Tuesday.Releasing the data, KVIC Chairman Manoj Kumar said the commission has achieved new milestones across key performance indicators, reflecting strong rural economic expansion.In addition, the sector r…