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Joe Biden, Narendra Modi decide to continue to work together to strengthen India-USA relationship 

Jun 07, 2024, at 10:30 pm

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 at right time in Narendra Modi: TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu

Jun 07, 2024, at 09:59 pm

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

Jun 07, 2024, at 09:26 pm

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.

How BSP's vote share, if shifted to INDIA bloc, could have hurt BJP more in Uttar Pradesh?

Jun 07, 2024, at 06:16 pm

Lucknow/IBNS: Despite Opposition's shining performance in Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati's Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has failed to open its account in 2024 Lok Sabha elections besides getting its vote share tanked.

AAP says no tie-up with Congress for Delhi assembly elections, INDIA bloc was for Lok Sabha contest

Jun 07, 2024, at 04:44 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has said the INDIA bloc was formed by disparate opposition parties only for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 ruling out any alliance for the assembly elections in the national capital.

AAP to contest upcoming Delhi Assembly polls on its own, confirms Gopal Rai

Jun 07, 2024, at 03:21 pm

The Aam Aadmi Party has said it will contest the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls on its own and they won't be stitching any alliance with the Congress.

NDA leaders to meet in New Delhi today to formally elect Narendra Modi as leader: Reports

Jun 07, 2024, at 02:36 pm

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance or NDA is likely to meet on Friday to formally elect PM Narendra Modi as their leader, media reports said.

WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus congratulates Narendra Modi on securing historic third term

Jun 07, 2024, at 06:54 am

New Delhi/IBNS: World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus congratulated Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi on his historic term at government formation.

INDIA bloc lost their minds: JDU on 'anti-Nitish campaign'

Jun 06, 2024, at 06:53 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid speculations over his political inclinations, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday attended the NDA meeting with his support for Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi's BJP, which has failed to attain the majority.

Nepal PM Prachanda greets Narendra Modi on electoral success

Jun 05, 2024, at 11:01 pm

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' on Tuesday congratulated Indian PM Narendra Modi for his 'electoral success' in the Lok Sabha polls in the neighbouring nation.

Devendra Fadnavis claims responsibility for BJP's drubbing in Maharashtra, offers to quit as Dy CM

Jun 05, 2024, at 08:57 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday offered to step down from his post taking the blame on him for the Bharatiya Janata Party's drubbing in the state in the Lok Sabha elections.

People are kingmaker: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee before departing for INDIA bloc meet in Delhi

Jun 05, 2024, at 08:26 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee called voters the "kingmakers" as the government formation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP now hangs largely on its two allies- TDP and JDU.

Naveen Patnaik tenders resignation after BJP registers victory in Odisha Assembly polls

Jun 05, 2024, at 08:05 pm

East Indian state Odisha's Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who ruled the region for 24 years, on Wednesday (June 5, 2024) submitted his resignation to Odisha governor Raghubar Das in Bhubaneswar.

Sanjay Raut says won't oppose Rahul Gandhi as Prime Minister

Jun 05, 2024, at 06:08 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday said his party won't oppose Congress' Rahul Gandhi as the Prime Minister if INDIA manages to form the government despite the BJP-led NDA is well above the majority mark.

Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav board same flight to Delhi, triggers speculations

Jun 05, 2024, at 05:24 pm

Patna/IBNS: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, who are now political foes, have boarded the same flight to Delhi triggering speculations of new alignment after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP failed to get the majority in the Lok Sabha elections.

USA: Police say missing Indian student Nitheesha Kandula found safe

Jun 05, 2024, at 03:19 pm

The police said an Indian student, who went missing recently for several days, has been found safe.

Modi-led NDA set for historic 3rd term with reduced mandate as rival INDIA bloc closes in

Jun 05, 2024, at 06:47 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday returned for a rare third consecutive term in office with his allies, but fell short of an absolute majority for his BJP, in an election that gave a new lease of life to a Congress-led disparate Opposition bloc- INDIA-  as the anti-Modi union halted the saffron juggernaut to under 300.

Will decide on govt formation after meeting INDIA alliance partners: Rahul Gandhi

Jun 05, 2024, at 12:33 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who made a remarkable comeback in the Lok Sabha polls by winning two seats himself and leading the INDIA bloc from the front to throw a major challenge to the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA, on Tuesday said a decision on government formation will be taken only after a meeting with the alliance partners.

Lok Sabha poll results: INDIA shines in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra giving jolt to NDA

Jun 04, 2024, at 09:26 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a scenario quite contrary to what was predicted in exit polls, INDIA- the anti-BJP front- has taken a lead over the ruling NDA alliance in two key states, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh that yield two highest numbers of Lok Sabha seats.

Modi's BJP-led NDA eyes third term with a weaker number and strings as INDIA bloc shines

Jun 04, 2024, at 06:06 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is aiming for a rare third consecutive term at the Centre but on the crutches of its NDA alliance partners, even as the Opposition INDIA Bloc puts up a strong fight to the ruling camp riding on the gains in BJP stronghold states like Uttar Pradesh.

INDIA takes lead over NDA in Uttar Pradesh; Modi ahead in Varanasi, Smriti Irani trails in Amethi

Jun 04, 2024, at 05:14 pm

Amethi/IBNS: The BJP-led NDA is failing to sweep Uttar Pradesh like the previous two General Elections, at least the initial trends of the results predicted.

Lok Sabha poll results: PM Modi trails in Varanasi

Jun 04, 2024, at 03:22 pm

Varanasi/IBNS: In contrast to what was widely anticipated, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is trailing behind Congress' Ajay Rai in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi constituency as the counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections are underway on Tuesday, media reports said.

Lok Sabha poll results: NDA crosses majority mark, INDIA puts up fight

Jun 04, 2024, at 03:11 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In contrast to the exit polls, the BJP-led NDA is ahead of INDIA but not with a havoc margin in the early trends of Lok Sabha poll results, media reports said.

Lok Sabha election 2024: Counting of votes begins

Jun 04, 2024, at 01:51 pm

The counting of votes for the Lok Sabha polls, which was held for six weeks and seven phases, began at 8 am on Tuesday as the fates of the candidates who are eyeing to win the 543 seats up for grabs in the Lower House of the Indian Parliament will be revealed.

As Nitish Kumar reaches Delhi ahead of LS result day, JD(U) demands early state polls

Jun 04, 2024, at 04:43 am

New Delhi/IBNS: A day ahead of the Lok Sabha elections results, NDA’s Bihar ally, JD(U), demanded early Assembly polls in the state in consonance with the Centre’s “one nation, one election” pitch.

Ditch Maldives and visit India to explore its beaches, Israel Embassy urges citizens following entry ban

Jun 03, 2024, at 10:38 pm

With Maldives banning Israeli passport holders from visiting, the country's Embassy in New Delhi on Monday urged its citizens to visit India and explore the sea beaches.

'Just wait and watch': Sonia Gandhi after exit polls predict Modi's stormy return to power

Jun 03, 2024, at 05:19 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Former Congress president and top leader Sonia Gandhi is "hopeful" of the success of the INDIA alliance, which is predicted in the exit polls to be defeated by the mighty BJP in the Lok Sabha polls, media reports said.

Humanitarian Assistance: India sends consignment of 90 tonnes of nine Made In India Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients to Cuba

Jun 03, 2024, at 03:46 am

India on Sunday sent a consignment of approx 90 tonnes of nine Made in India Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients ( APIs) to Cuba on Sunday.

Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says his nation is expanding defence relationship with India

Jun 03, 2024, at 02:54 am

Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has said his nation is expanding its defence relationship with several nations including India.

India, US relationship is really strong now: Lloyd Austin

Jun 02, 2024, at 11:50 pm

United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin has appreciated the relationship between the US and India and said it is much stronger and better than ever.