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18th Lok Sabha's first session on June 24, all eyes on election of Speaker

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.

Jun 12, 2024

Massive fire breaks out in Maharashtra's Dombivali chemical factory, company, second in 3 weeks

A deafening explosion followed by a massive fire ripped through a public limited chemical company located in the MIDC in Dombivali town in Maharashtra on Wednesday.

Jun 12, 2024

Rahul Gandhi arrives in Wayanad amid speculation whether he gives up Kerala seat

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday arrived at the Calicut Airport in Kerala and will travel to his constituency in Wayanad, where he will address a public meeting to thank the people for his Lok Sabha win. But people are apprehensive whether he would give up Wayanad seat in favour of Rae Bareli, which remained a bastion for Gandhis for decades.

Jun 12, 2024

Pawan Kalyan, Lokesh, 22 others to take oath as ministers with Chandrababu Naidu as CM

A 25-member Council of Ministers in Andhra Pradesh headed by N. Chandrababu Naidu will take oath on Wednesday.

Jun 12, 2024

Day two of Hiranagar encounter: CRPF trooper killed, DIG, SSP escape unhurt

Terrorists involved in attacking villagers freshly infiltrated from the International Border. A huge quantity of arms, ammunition, and currency worth Rs one lakh was recovered from the encounter site.

Jun 12, 2024

After Reasi bus attack, terrorists strike in Hiranagar area of J&K's Kathua district [details]

After attacking a bus carrying devotees on Sunday, terrorists on Tuesday evening opened fire on a village in Hiranagar tehsil of Kathua district. One terrorist has been eliminated so far.

Jun 12, 2024

Prime Minister allows party workers to remove 'Modi Ka Parivar' tag from their social media accounts

After RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's remarks against the Prime Minister, all senior leaders including ministers tagged the "Modi Ka Parivar" slogan on their social media accounts.

Jun 12, 2024

History repeats: After defeating Congress candidate, Ladakh Lok Sabha member likely to join INDIA bloc

After defeating the official candidate of the INDIA bloc Tsering Namgyal, the rebel National Conference candidate Haji Haneefa Jan today extends support to the opposition in the Parliament.

Jun 11, 2024

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

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.

Jun 11, 2024

Malawi's Vice President confirmed dead in plane crash; no survivors found

Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima, along with nine other individuals who were on board a military aircraft, have been confirmed dead after the aircraft went missing on Monday morning, President Lazarus Chakwera announced on Tuesday.

Jun 11, 2024

Oman's Sultan calls PM Modi as strategic partners look at strengthening ties during Modi 3.0

Sultan of Oman Haitham Bin Tarik's call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday assumes great significance as both countries work on further scaling up the India-Oman partnership during Modi 3.0.

Jun 11, 2024

Using drone surveillance, Gurugram Police bust illicit liquor-manufacturing unit

Using drone surveillance, the Gurugram Police have busted an illicit country liquor-manufacturing unit at Rithoj village in the Aravali range and nabbed seven persons, including a minor, in connection with the case.

Jun 11, 2024

UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution aimed at reaching a comprehensive ceasefire deal in three phases to end the war in Gaza.

Jun 11, 2024

Scott Bridge Collapse: Baltimore reopens shipping channel after deadly mishap in March

US authorities have completely reopened the primary shipping route to the Port of Baltimore following an extensive cleanup endeavor, a few months after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which killed six workers.

Jun 11, 2024

AP Governor invites Chandrababu Naidu to form government, swearing-in tomorrow

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.

Jun 11, 2024