Dozens, including several Indian workers, dead in Kuwait building fire

New Delhi (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday expressed deep shock over the tragic fire incident in Kuwait city which has resulted in dozens of deaths, including of many Indian nationals. 

"Deeply shocked by the news…

First session of 18th Lok Sabha begins on June 24

New Delhi (IANS) A special 10-day session of the Lok Sabha will commence on June 24 for oath/affirmation of newly elected Members, Election of Speaker, President’s Address and discussion. 

This was announced on Wednesday by Union Minister of…

Following are key directions of CM to different departments

CM School of Excellence –

• In the coming time, CM Schools of Excellence will be established in all the blocks.
• Appoint regular teachers in all CM Schools of Excellence.
• Ensure quality education in all…

SC refuses to stay NEET UG counselling

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to pass any interim direction to stay the admission counselling process to medical programmes pursuant to the NEET UG 2024 examination. 

However, a vacation bench presided over by Justice…

'Have we won elections', says Cong MP on Rs 1 lakh women allowance promise

New Delhi (IANS) Imran Masood, the Congress MP from Saharanpur on Tuesday said that the party would have fulfilled all its promises had it won the 2024 elections but since it’s not in power, it's evident that its poll pledges will stay in ‘cold…

Centre releases Rs 1.39 lakh crore as tax devolution to states to boost development

New Delhi (IANS) In a bid to enable state governments to accelerate development and capital spending, the BJP-led NDA government released one additional instalment of devolution of taxes, cumulatively amounting to Rs 1,39,750 crore this month. 

Andhra Pradesh Governor invites Chandrababu Naidu to form government

Amaravati (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer on Tuesday invited National Democratic Alliance leader Nara Chandrababu Naidu to form the government after leaders of NDA partners met him and staked a claim to form the government. 

Telugu…

Keonjhar MLA Mohan Charan Majhi to be BJP's first CM in Odisha

Bhubaneshwar (IANS) Tribal leader and four-time MLA from Keonjhar Mohan Charan Majhi will be the new Chief Minister of Odisha, where the Bharatiya Janata Party has come to power for the first time, it was announced on Tuesday. 

Following a…

Indian Navy stealth frigate reaches Japan's Yokosuka for joint maritime exercise

New Delhi (IANS) Indian Navy's indigenous stealth frigate INS Shivalik arrived at Japan's Yokosuka to participate in the bilateral Japan–India Maritime Exercise 2024 (JIMEX 24), where both forces will showcase their war-fighting skills at…

FM Sitharaman on strong wicket as Modi 3.0 gears up to present full budget

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent a clear message of continuity in the government’s economic policy with the re-appointment of Nirmala Sitharaman as Finance Minister. 

Sitharaman’s return comes on the back of a successful…