Nirmala Sitharaman poised for key role in NDA 3.0

Bengaluru (IANS) Nirmala Sitharaman (64), senior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP from Karnataka who held held the key portfolio of Finance in the previous NDA government, is all set to play an important role in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term…

10 killed in suspected terror attack on bus in J&K

Jammu (IANS) At least 10 people were killed on Sunday in an alleged terror attack on a bus in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, sources said. 

According to sources, gunmen fired at the bus carrying pilgrims back from Shiv Khori temple…

Modi 3.0: 71 ministers from 24 states, including 11 from allies

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi took oath along with 71 Council of Ministers at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday. This is the third consecutive term of the BJP-led National Democratic alliance (NDA) at the Centre, under the leadership…

BSF seizes 4.433 kg gold worth Rs 3.24 crore at India-Bangladesh border

Kolkata: In what they claim to be a major success, troops of the South Bengal Frontier of Border Security Force (BSF) have seized gold biscuits and bars weighing 4.433 kg at the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's Nadia district.  

The…

CWC passes resolution to appoint Rahul Gandhi as LoP; decision on which seat to vacate by June 17

New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram (IANS) The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Saturday passed a resolution to appoint Rahul Gandhi as the Leader of Opposition in the 18th Lok Sabha. 

"The CWC has unanimously requested Rahul Gandhi to take the…

JD(U) assures full support for PM Modi; eyes Railway Ministry, special status for Bihar

New Delhi (IANS) A crucial meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs is taking place in New Delhi on Friday.  Prior to this, JD(U) MPs, led by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, held a meeting in the national Capital, during which the…

Shahjahan sold land owned by Sandeshkhali locals through Power of Attorney acquired forcefully: ED charge sheet

Kolkata (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has accessed crucial documents on how suspended Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan sold land owned by the people of Sandeshkhali. 

Sources said that Shahjahan’s men used to forcefully…

After two decades, Chandrababu Naidu back to playing kingmaker at the Centre

Amaravati (IANS) Nara Chandrababu Naidu is back to playing the role he always relished – the kingmaker in national politics.  

After a gap of two decades, the seasoned politician is basking in the glory of media arc lights as support of his…

Monsoon advances to Karnataka, Maharashtra & Telangana

New Delhi (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said that the monsoon has further advanced into most parts of Karnataka and some more parts of Maharashtra, Telangana and coastal Andhra Pradesh. 

According to the IMD,…

G7 to Peace Summit, world leaders already looking forward to PM Modi's attendance at key global events

New Delhi (IANS) Even before he takes oath for the third consecutive time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to receive invites for significant events that are expected to shape the global agenda in the coming months. 

On Thursday, as…