Indian PM Narendra Modi commitment to qualitative changes in the education sector, lauds improvement in QS World University Rankings
Indian PM Narendra Modi has reiterated his commitment to qualitative changes in the education sector.
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BJP's Krishnanagar candidate Amrita Roy says she had no knowledge of money sent by top brass for polls
Kolkata/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from West Bengal's Krishnanagar Amrita Roy, who was defeated by Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s fiery leader Mahua Moitra, has alleged she was kept in dark by the local party leaders over the money sent from the top brass for the polls.
Old is gold: Dilip Ghosh's new salvo at BJP top brass after party's drubbing in Bengal
Kolkata/IBNS: In an almost repeat of the 2021 assembly elections in West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)- spearheaded by none less than Prime Minister Narendra Modi- failed to breach the Trinamool Congress bastion even in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Adani Ports bags 5-year O&M contract of container facility in Kolkata's Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port
New Delhi/IBNS: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) announced that it has received the letter of intent (LOI) for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the container facility in Kolkata's Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, reports said.
Congress leaders bat for Rahul Gandhi as Leader of Opposition in Parliament
New Delhi/IBNS: Several Congress leaders have proposed the name of their former party head Rahul Gandhi as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha after the camp registered a reasonable bounce back in the recently concluded parliamentary elections.
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu accepts invitation to attend Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony amid recent diplomatic tension
Several world leaders, including Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, will be visiting India to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
TMC MLA Soham Chakraborty slaps restaurant owner allegedly quarreling over parking
Kolkata/IBNS: Actor-Trinamool Congress MLA Soham Chakraborty has faced the heat after he slapped a restaurant owner at Rajarhat in the outskirts of Kolkata during a shooting after allegedly quarreling over parking, media reports said.
'I got it wrong, ready to eat the humble pie': Prashant Kishor's first reaction after his poll forecast goes wrong
New Delhi/IBNS: Former political strategist and Jan Suraj chief Prashant Kishor has given his first reaction after his predictions for the Lok Sabha poll results went wrong by a big margin.
Uttarakhand: Bodies of 13 trekkers, who died in the trek tragedy, arrive in Bengaluru
Dehradun/IBNS: The bodies of 13 people, who died in the trek tragedy in Uttarakhand, were flown to Bengaluru on Friday, media reports said.
Calcutta High Court and Delhi High Court seek NTA responses on NEET irregularities
Kolkata/New Delhi/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court has sought a response from the National Testing Agency (NTA) over a PIL filed alleging irregularities in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), the test for entry into medical colleges.
Media baron Ramoji Rao passes away at 87, condolences pour in
Hyderabad/IBNS: Media baron Ramoji Rao, the head of Ramoji Group, passed away at 87 in the wee hours on Saturday.
MK Stalin, Palaniswamy, other leaders of Tamil Nadu demand scrapping of NEET over alleged irregularities
Chennai/IBNS: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, other political leaders have renewed their demands for the withdrawal of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) after a number of irregularities popped up in the examination for the 2024 medical college.
TDP MP Rammohan Naidu likely to be inducted in Modi Cabinet
Three-time parliamentarian of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) from Srikakulam Lok Sabha constituency Kinjarapu, Rammohan Naidu, may be inducted in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet which will be sworn in on Sunday, media reports said.
Three minors drown in Bihar's Burhi Gandak River
At least three minors died after they drowned in the Burhi Gandak River in Bihar's Jagatsinghpur village, media reports said.
Dilip Ghosh blames BJP's state unit over Bengal performance, prompts flak from within
Kolkata/IBNS: The second successive setback for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal has exposed cracks within the state unit, with former state president Dilip Ghosh hitting out at the local leadership and pointing out flaws in the manner the campaign was carried out.
'Can lose thousands of jobs for mother's respect': Suspended CISF official who slapped Kangana Ranaut
New Delhi: Kulvinder Kaur, the airport security official suspended and arrested after she allegedly slapped actor and BJP MP-elect Kangana Ranaut, struck a defiant note Friday stating that she is ready to sacrifice thousands of jobs for her mother's respect.
Amit Shah rejects Devendra Fadnavis' offer to resign, asks him to continue in Maha govt
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid reports of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis being firm on his decision to resign, taking responsibility for the NDA's poor performance in the state, Amit Shah spoke to him on Friday and asked him to continue his work in the government.
'Third chance to serve country': Modi invited to form govt, oath ceremony on Sunday
New Delhi/IBNS: President Droupadi Murmu Friday invited Narendra Modi, chosen as leader of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), to form the next union government, days after the coalition comfortably won the 2024 Lok Sabha election.
Modi meets LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi after key NDA meet
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi met veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi on Friday before he went to stake claim to form the government for a third consecutive time.
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen congratulates Modi, praises Indian democracy
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for winning the general polls and appreciated the Indian democracy and the conduct of the world’s largest elections.
India, Oman defence officials discuss common maritime security challenges
Towards further strengthening the existing Defence relations between India and Oman in the maritime domain, 6th edition of Staff Talks between Indian Navy (IN) and Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) were conducted from 04 – 05 Jun 24 at New Delhi.
Modi, Albanese aims to further strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Australian PM Anthony Albanese has congratulated his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi after his Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA registered a victory for the third straight term.
Those who managed to win seats here and there this time will be wiped out in next Lok Sabha polls, Nitish Kumar attacks INDIA bloc
Pleading full support to PM-elect Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA government, JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar targeted the INDIA alliance bloc and said those who managed to get seats this time will be wiped out in the next general polls.
Joe Biden, Narendra Modi decide to continue to work together to strengthen India-USA relationship
US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have decided to continue to work together to further strengthen the relationship between the two countries.
India is having the right leader in Narendra Modi: TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) party chief Chandrababu Naidu on Friday extended his support to the BJP-led NDA government and said PM Narendra Modi is not only the right leader but an asset to the country.
Sheikh Hasina may attend important meeting with Narendra Modi on sidelines of oath-taking ceremony: Reports
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina may hold an important meeting on the sideline of her upcoming visit to India to attend the oath-taking ceremony of the BJP strongman.
Four Indian medical students from Maharashtra drown in river in Russia, one rescued, confirms MEA
Four Indian medical students were drowned to death in a river in Russia's Veliky Novgorod, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday (June 7, 2024).
NDA allies, Nitish Kumar's JDU and Chirag Paswan's LJP, call for review of Agnipath
New Delhi/IBNS: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) and Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (LJP)- two important allies of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with bulk seats, have proposed a review of the Modi government's Agnipath scheme (a new military recruitment system) in the upcoming tenure.
'Pawan Kalyan is a storm': Modi praising Jana Sena party chief after NDA's Andhra success
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi has showered his praises on Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan calling him a "storm" after the actor-turned politician won in Andhra Pradesh with 100 percent strike rate.
Sheikh Hasina, Narendra Modi vow to achieve Viksit Bharat 2047 and Smart Bangladesh
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina and Indian PM Narendra Modi vowed to achieve the Viksit Bharat 2047 and Smart Bangladesh 2041 during their recent conversation.