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Modi Govt has ensured equitable distribution of welfare benefits: Jitendra Singh

IANS | June 19, 2026 8:24 PM

Chandigarh, June 19 (IANS) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr Jitendra Singh said on Friday that the defining feature of the last 12 years of the Modi Government has been the equitable distribution of welfare benefits to every deserving citizen without discrimination based on caste, creed, religion or considerations of vote-bank politics.

Gifting ancient Indian texts will make India’s knowledge wealth global: Hindi poet Vyomesh Shukla

IANS | June 19, 2026 8:05 PM

Varanasi, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-nation visit to France and Slovakia was marked not only by diplomatic engagements but also by a showcase of India’s diverse and rich cultural legacy through carefully curated gifts for world leaders.

West Asia crisis: Tharoor says PM Modi was able to convey message that all will agree with

IANS | June 19, 2026 7:51 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stance on ensuring safety of seafarers, importance of maintaining the freedom of navigation and unimpeded commerce through the international waterways continues to draw appreciation from various political quarters with Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday detailing how ably PM Modi conveyed the message during the G7 Summit meetings in France this week.

Thekua makers in Bihar exude pride over PM Modi gifting Bihar's sweet snack to Slovakia's Speaker

IANS | June 19, 2026 7:42 PM

Patna, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his recent two-nation visit to Europe gifted 'Thekua' (a popular sweet snack from Bihar) to Ruchard Rasi, the Speaker of Slovakia.

Uttarakhand's premium litchi enters European market, 1st consignment on way to Italy

IANS | June 19, 2026 7:15 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated India's first export consignment of Uttarakhand's premium litchi from Dehradun to Italy, marking the product's entry into the European market, an official statement said on Friday.

Split within Trinamool ranks reflects politics without principles: Shashi Tharoor

IANS | June 19, 2026 7:04 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and MP from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor, expressed his views on the split in the Trinamool Congress in an exclusive interview with IANS. “Look, frankly, I don't think anyone has any very serious doubt that either some inducements, some incentives or some threats have been involved. And that can only come from the ruling party because they have the power,” Tharoor said.

Shocking that temple offerings siphoned away in crores: Shashi Tharoor on Ram Temple donation row (IANS Interview)

IANS | June 19, 2026 6:56 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday expressed shock and surprise over the alleged embezzlement of funds at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya and called it an "utter betrayal of the faith and trust" of crores of Hindus.

PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana supporting job creation, building future workforce: PM Modi

IANS | June 19, 2026 6:45 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) is helping generate employment, empower the country's youth and build a stronger workforce for the future.

Why has PM Modi chosen Tarakeswar to rollout schemes for West Bengal?

Jayanta Gupta | June 19, 2026 6:36 PM

Kolkata, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first programme in West Bengal, when he arrives in the state on Saturday will be at Tarakeswar in the Hooghly district, about 62 km from Kolkata.

'Powerful orator': Shashi Tharoor heaps praise on PM Modi's stint in power (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | June 19, 2026 6:36 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership as the latter recently became the longest and continuously serving elected head of government in India, while also flagging concerns on "communal divide" and "hollowing out" of constitutional establishments.

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Modi Govt has ensured equitable distribution of welfare benefits: Jitendra Singh

Gifting ancient Indian texts will make India’s knowledge wealth global: Hindi poet Vyomesh Shukla

West Asia crisis: Tharoor says PM Modi was able to convey message that all will agree with

Thekua makers in Bihar exude pride over PM Modi gifting Bihar's sweet snack to Slovakia's Speaker

Uttarakhand's premium litchi enters European market, 1st consignment on way to Italy

Split within Trinamool ranks reflects politics without principles: Shashi Tharoor

Shocking that temple offerings siphoned away in crores: Shashi Tharoor on Ram Temple donation row (IANS Interview)

PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana supporting job creation, building future workforce: PM Modi

Why has PM Modi chosen Tarakeswar to rollout schemes for West Bengal?

'Powerful orator': Shashi Tharoor heaps praise on PM Modi's stint in power (IANS Exclusive)

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