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Modi releases ₹20,000cr for 9.26+ crore farmers under PM-KISAN scheme 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday released the 17th installment amounting to over ₹20,000 crores to around 9.26 crore beneficiary farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) through Direct Benefit Transfer in Varanasi.

Bengal accident: Congress seeks Vaishnaw's resignation, asks Centre 7 questions

The Congress on Tuesday called for the resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, accusing the government of "destroying" the Indian Railways.

NEET row: After SC slams Centre, Rahul questions Modi's silence

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "silence" on the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 examination.

'No-confidence vote against PM...': Congress ahead of Modi's Varanasi visit

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first visit to Varanasi after his win in the Lok Sabha polls, the Congress on Tuesday said the constituency's voters had given a vote of no confidence in him.

'Want to discuss…': Maliwal writes to INDIA over assault case

The Aam Aadmi Party's Rajya Sabha MP, Swati Maliwal, has written a letter to Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Uddhav Thackeray, and the Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav over her assault case.

Ahead of Parliament session, NDA ministers' meeting at Rajnath's home

A group of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ministers are scheduled to meet at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's residence on Tuesday.

Rahul says NDA government is 'fragile, will struggle to survive…'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will "struggle" to survive its third term.

Modi to visit Varanasi, release 17th PM-Kisan installment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday—his first trip since winning the Lok Sabha seat.

Rahul picks Raebareli, Priyanka to make poll debut from Wayanad

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has decided to retain his Raebareli Lok Sabha seat and vacate the Wayanad seat for his sister, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Explained: How's Lok Sabha Speaker elected; importance of post

The upcoming election of the Lok Sabha Speaker has sparked speculation, with the opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance suggesting that the crucial role should be assigned to partners of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA)—namely, the Janata Dal (United) and the Telugu Desam Party (TDP).

'Abandonment of railways by Modi government…': Kharge on Bengal collision

After the collision between Kanchanjungha Express and a goods train in West Bengal, the Congress on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government of "criminal abandonment" of the Indian Railways.

Amit Shah to chair security review meeting on Manipur today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to chair a high-level security review meeting on the situation in Manipur on Monday evening.

Bengal governor asks on-duty cops to vacate Raj Bhavan

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose served a notice on Monday to Kolkata Police personnel deployed at the Raj Bhavan to immediately vacate the premises.

Explained: Report on EVM 'hacking' in Mumbai triggers row

A political slugfest has erupted over allegations of electronic voting machine (EVM) hacking in the Mumbai North West Lok Sabha seat.

Union minister clarifies after calling Indira Gandhi 'Mother of India'

Union Minister Suresh Gopi issued a clarification on Sunday regarding his previous statement in which he referred to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi as the "Mother of India."

Gandhi joins EVM debate after Elon Musk flags hacking risks 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has joined the debate regarding the reliability of electronic voting machines (EVMs) after Elon Musk called for their scrapping due to their vulnerability to hacking.

INDIA bloc may back TDP in Lok Sabha speaker's election 

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut declared on Sunday that the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc will support the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) if it fields a candidate for the Lok Sabha speaker's election.

Why Sharad Pawar 'thanked' PM Modi at MVA press conference 

Leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), including Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray, and Prithviraj Chavan, held a press conference in Mumbai on Saturday to thank the public for their support in the Lok Sabha elections.

Yogi Adityanath to meet RSS chief after latter's 'arrogant' remark

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will meet Mohan Bhagwat, the head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), in Gorakhpur on Saturday evening.

Opposition, BJP spar over prosecution sanction against Arundhati Roy

A verbal spat has broken out between the opposition and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena gave his nod to prosecute author Arundhati Roy.

RSS leader makes U-turn after 'BJP arrogance' remark triggers row 

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar has sought to clarify his earlier remarks that linked the Bharatiya Janata Party's poor performance in the Lok Sabha elections to "arrogance."

JD(U), TDP to support BJP's Speaker nominee: KC  Tyagi 

Janata Dal (United) leader KC Tyagi has declared that his party, along with the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), will back the candidate nominated by the Bharatiya Janata Party for the Lok Sabha Speaker post.

'Those who became arrogant…': RSS leader Indresh's dig at BJP

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar on Thursday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its worst performance since 2014 in the Lok Sabha elections.

'Wasn't allowed to visit Kuwait for relief operation…': Kerala minister

Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Friday said she was denied permission by the Centre to travel to Kuwait to coordinate assistance for the people from the state affected in the fire that killed at least 49 people, primarily Indians.

BJP, NCP spar over 'Organiser' article on poll results 

A war of words has erupted between the Bharatiya Janata Party and its ally, the Nationalist Congress Party, over an article published in Organiser.

Amid Delhi water crisis, CM Kejriwal's message to AAP MLAs 

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is currently lodged in Tihar jail, has instructed all Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs to go to their areas and try to solve the water shortage problem.

Education Minister Pradhan refutes NEET-UG paper leak allegations

Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, has denied allegations of a paper leak in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Under Graduate (NEET-UG) 2024.

Ex-Karnataka CM Yediyurappa may face arrest over sexual assault charges

Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa may be arrested in connection with a sexual assault case, according to the state's Home Minister G Parameshwara.

Pema Khandu takes oath as Arunachal CM for 3rd term

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pema Khandu took oath as the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh for the third term in a row on Thursday.

Odisha: BJP government approves reopening of Puri Jagannath Temple gates

In its first cabinet meeting, the newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Odisha has approved the reopening of all four gates of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri.

G7 summit: PM Modi leaves for Italy today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will depart for Italy on Thursday to attend the 50th G7 leaders' summit, marking his first trip abroad after beginning his third term.

Pema Khandu to be Arunachal Pradesh CM once again

Pema Khandu was on Wednesday re-elected as the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh following a landslide victory for his party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in the state assembly polls.

4-time MLA Mohan Majhi becomes Odisha's 1st BJP CM 

Mohan Majhi on Wednesday took oath as the Bharatiya Janata Party's first chief minister in Odisha—ending Biju Janata Dal leader Naveen Patnaik's 24-year reign.

108 MPs of 18th LS vocal on LGBTQIA+ issues: Report 

As many as 108 out of the 543 newly elected MPs in the 18th Lok Sabha have been "vocal" about LGBTQIA+ issues, according to Pinklist India, a digital archive advocating for India's queer community.

'Modi barely escaped...': Rahul attacks PM over Lok Sabha results 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi—being credited for the party's surprisingly strong performance in the Lok Sabha elections—claimed on Wednesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi narrowly avoided defeat in his Varanasi constituency.

Naidu takes oath as Andhra CM for 4th term 

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Chandrababu Naidu was sworn in as the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for the fourth time on Wednesday.

Arunachal BJP to meet today to pick new CM

Newly-elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmakers in Arunachal Pradesh are scheduled to meet on Wednesday in Itanagar to elect their legislative party leader.

Oath-taking ceremonies in Andhra, Odisha today; PM Modi to attend

4-time MLA Mohan Majhi is new Odisha CM

Mohan Majhi, a four-time Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Keonjhar, has been appointed as the new Chief Minister of Odisha.

Power shift in UP? INDIA bloc MPs face criminal charges

The recent Lok Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh (UP) saw a tight race between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, comprising of the Samajwadi Party and the Congress.