New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday stated that for the US-Iran peace deal to sustain, both sides should feel that “they have won”, while highlighting that apart from Tehran and Washington, the deal comes as a relief for all those nations, including India, who were reeling with the impact of the West Asia crisis.During an exclusive interaction with IANS, Tharoor also raised questions on the viability of having 850 MPs in the Lok Sabha if the Constitution (131st Amendme…
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Jammu, June 14 (IANS) A junior-level officer of the Border Security Force (BSF) allegedly shot himself dead inside a camp on Sunday in Jammu and Kashmir.Officials said that an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of BSF allegedly shot himself dead inside a camp in Jammu.A resident of Madhya Pradesh, ASI Lal Singh was posted at Paloura camp of the BSF on the outskirts of the city.Officials said he allegedly used his service rifle to commit suicide.“Senior BSF officials and police rushed to the spot im…
Kolkata, June 11 (IANS) Trinamool Congress MP Pratima Mondal on Thursday dismissed reports claiming that she was among the 20 MPs allegedly forming a rebel bloc within the party and aligning with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Speaking to reporters, Mondal denied being part of any such group and said her name had been included without her knowledge or consent.“I am not a part of the new bloc that has been presented by some other MPs of the Trinamool Congress. I do not know why my name…
Bengaluru, June 10 (IANS) Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Siddaramaiah on Wednesday alleged that the rejection of Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination for the Rajya Sabha election from Madhya Pradesh was a “blatant illegality” and part of a larger conspiracy to undermine democratic institutions. In a statement, Siddaramaiah said it was ironic that the BJP was celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s long tenure in office while, accordi…
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) The officials of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected PM. In a post on X, the PMO said, “Officers of the Prime Minister’s Office congratulated PM Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving democratically elected Prime Minister of India in consecutive terms. Over the last twelve years, he has provided leadership characterised by stability, transparency and a steadfast comm…
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, saying India’s growing influence and standing on the world stage over the last decade have been impossible to ignore.Taking to X, Shastri reflected on India’s rising global profile and credited Prime Minister Modi’s leadership for shaping what he described as a period of increased confidence and international recognition for the cou…
Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) Actress and politician Kangana Ranaut has expressed her gratitude towards the Chief Minister of Delhi, as the latter graced the screening of her upcoming film ‘Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata’. Ahead of the film’s theatrical release, Kangana, along with the team of the film, is travelling across the country to honour the real heroes who quietly hold India together in moments of crisis. After making their presence felt in Bhubaneswar and Raipur, the campaign arrived in Delhi….
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Tuesday dismissed recent statements made by Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders amid the growing turmoil within the party, describing the developments as a sign of frustration following political setbacks.Reacting to Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee’s remarks, Chowdhury said the demand and rhetoric surrounding fresh electoral contests were impractical and reflected political frustration.“There is no point in talking like a ma…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Tuesday that over the past 12 years, the BJP-led Central Government has focused on public welfare and empowering society; because of which, the country has established a new identity on the global stage. He emphasised that to realise the vision of a Viksit Bharat, the government will persist in its commitment to good governance.This comes as PM Modi is set to complete 12 years at the helm of the Central government on June 10, markin…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that on this day in 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took oath for a third consecutive term, scripting a new chapter in India’s political history.Taking to the social media platform X, Rajnath Singh said, “On this Day in 2024, Shri @narendramodi took oath as the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive time, scripting a new chapter in India’s history. Modiji’s visionary leadership has redefined governance th…