World leaders congratulate PM Modi, BJP for 'historic' third term

New Delhi (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to form the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre for the third consecutive term, wishes poured in from across the globe, congratulating him for the victory. 

The Joe Biden administration…

After Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti also concedes defeat

Srinagar (IANS) After former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah conceded defeat in the Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday, another ex-CM, Mehbooba Mufti also accepted defeat in J&K. 

While Omar Abdullah conceded defeat to Engineer Rashid of Awami Itihad…

As NDA maintains edge over INDIA bloc in trends, here is how BJP leaders reacted

New Delhi (IANS) With counting underway for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the NDA as per trends has maintained a consistent though not decisive, lead over the INDIA bloc. 

Till the last numbers, the NDA was close to the 300 mark, while the…

EC asks CAPF's 400 companies to stay in Bengal till June 19

Kolkata (IANS) Fearing post-poll violence, the Election Commission (EC) has decided to retain 400 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in West Bengal till June 19. 

Results for the Lok Sabha polls will be announced on Tuesday.

PM Modi: We need to dream new dreams, convert them into reality

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after a period of meditation in Kanyakumari, returned to work with a renewed focus on India's future. Immediately upon his return, he held over half a dozen back-to-back meetings, demonstrating his…

Ex-Brahmos Aerospace engineer awarded life term for spying for Pakistan's ISI

Nagpur (IANS) An ex-engineer of Brahmos Aerospace, Nagpur, who was arrested in a sensational case of spying for Pakistan’s ISI, has been awarded a 14-year jail term by a sessions court here on Monday. 

Nishant Agarwal -- an aerospace engineer…

LeT commander Riyaz Dar, one more terrorist killed in J&K gunfight

Srinagar (IANS)  Top LeT commander Riyaz Dar and one more terrorist were killed in the ongoing encounter between security forces and terrorists in J&K's Pulwama district on Monday, officials said. 

The encounter took place in the Nihama…

PM Modi reviews post-cyclone situation in northeastern states

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting to review the post-cyclone situation, especially in relation to the northeastern states. 

The first meeting is one among a series of meetings that the PM will hold later in the…

Sikkim CM Tamang wins by more than 7,000 votes

Gangtok (IANS) Prem Singh Tamang, the incumbent Chief Minister of Sikkim and leader of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) has won the elections from the Rhenock Assembly seat. 

Tamang defeated Som Nath Poudyal by over 7,000 votes.

The…

BJP retains power for 3rd consecutive term in Arunachal Pradesh

Itanagar (IANS) The BJP retained power in Arunachal Pradesh for the third straight term by winning 36 seats, five more than the magic figure of 31 in the 60-member state assembly, for which elections were held on April 19. 

The counting of…