New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) When the 2024 Lok Sabha election results were announced in June, naysayers rubbed their hands in glee; not because the mandate returned the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as the single largest party in the Lower House of Parliament, but that it ran short of an absolute majority by a few seats.When the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners, including Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) and the Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party (TDP), again extended their suppo…
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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 …
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) India’s Ministry of External Affairs’ (MEA) official fact-checking handle has strongly debunked multiple false claims circulating on social media, calling them fabricated and misleading attempts to spread disinformation about India’s foreign policy and Defence matters.In a clear rebuttal, the MEA’s official fact-check handle issued a “Fake News Alert” denying reports that India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were working on any evacuation arrangement thro…
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) President Lee Jae Myung stressed the need for South Korea and India to work together to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in an interview published on Monday, also highlighting the need for joint efforts to stabilise global supply chains.In a written interview with The Times of India, held before his summit talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he noted that the effective closure of the critical shipping route due to the prolonged conflict betw…
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s unique annual interaction “Pariksha Pe Charcha” with students, parents, and teachers is set to be aired on Friday in an expanded format and renewed emphasis on mental well‑being and child‑centred learning in its ninth edition. The programme, which began as a direct conversation between the Prime Minister and schoolchildren, has grown into a nationwide movement aimed at reframing how society views examinations and academic pressure.On Thu…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) On India’s 77th Republic Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the citizen-centric ethos of contemporary governance by sharing an insightful article penned by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Titled “Our Democracy, For The People”, the piece – published in The Times of India – offers a profound reflection on the moral and constitutional foundations of India’s republic.In his response on X to Singh’s post, PM Modi wrote: “On Republic Day, Raksha Mantri, @rajn…