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PM Modi's leadership inspires hope for better future: Uruguayan envoy

IANS | June 10, 2026 7:20 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Ambassador of Uruguay to India, Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla, on Wednesday heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his vision of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', or the world is one family, saying that the Indian leader has consistently focused on addressing global challenges and promoting peace. Speaking exclusively to IANS, he said that PM Modi has established himself as a global leader whose contributions are expected to help build a better future for all.

Jyotiraditya Scindia, Ram Mohan Naidu carpool to Cabinet meeting, promote fuel conservation

IANS | June 10, 2026 6:56 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia and Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu arrived at the Cabinet meeting in a single vehicle on Tuesday in a notable gesture towards resource conservation.

BJP Minority Morcha offers ceremonial chadar at Ajmer Sharif Dargah to celebrate PM Modi's historic tenure

IANS | June 10, 2026 6:27 PM

Ajmer, June 10 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Minority Morcha on Wednesday offered a ceremonial chadar at the Dargah of Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishty in Rajasthan's Ajmer to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's record as India's longest serving head of an elected government.

From healthcare to family bonds, NCW charts new roadmap for women in prisons

IANS | June 10, 2026 6:17 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) National Commission for Women (NCW) has sought a major overhaul of India's prison system from a gender perspective. It has recommended the creation of a ‘National Commission for Prisons’. The Commission has also proposed wide-ranging legal and administrative reforms to improve the lives of women prisoners, pregnant inmates, children living in prisons and transgender detainees.

‘Pandit ji was a philosopher, PM Modi a practical man,’ Ex-Nagaland CM distinguishes two leaders

IANS | June 10, 2026 6:08 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru as India’s longest serving elected Prime Minister – 4,398 days (between 1952-1964) to 4,399 days, SC Jamir, a political veteran from Nehru’s era, has drawn out a rare yet unique distinction between the two leaders.

Bengal CM Adhikari serves 'jhalmuri' to PM Modi in NDA meeting

IANS | June 10, 2026 6:02 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday served the popular Bengali snack 'jhalmuri' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a crucial meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the national capital.

Slovakia envoy hails 'Make In India' initiative, PM Modi's leadership

IANS | June 10, 2026 4:22 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Slovakia's Ambassador to India, Robert Maxian, has called for strengthening defence cooperation between both countries, urged the defence industries of the two nations to explore further possibilities.

Adani Solar highest-ranking Indian firm in Wood Mackenzie's global module manufacturer list

IANS | June 10, 2026 3:40 PM

Ahmedabad, June 10 (IANS) In a significant achievement for an Indian company, Adani Solar has been ranked sixth in the energy research and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie's 'Global Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Module Manufacturer Rankings 2026', it was announced on Wednesday.

Kerala offers free travel in KSRTC ordinary buses for women from June 15

IANS | June 10, 2026 3:13 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 10 (IANS) The Kerala government on Wednesday sanctioned the ‘Priyadarshini Scheme’, providing free travel for women in KSRTC ordinary buses from June 15. Announcing the decision after the weekly Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said the scheme will have no eligibility criteria, with no restrictions based on age or income.

Misuse of Ujjwala scheme led to cut in subsidised LPG cylinders: Hardeep Puri

IANS | June 10, 2026 2:52 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Amid criticism over the government's decision to reduce the number of subsidised LPG cylinder refills under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) from nine to four annually, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Wednesday that the move was prompted by misuse of the scheme by some beneficiaries.

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PM Modi's leadership inspires hope for better future: Uruguayan envoy

Jyotiraditya Scindia, Ram Mohan Naidu carpool to Cabinet meeting, promote fuel conservation

BJP Minority Morcha offers ceremonial chadar at Ajmer Sharif Dargah to celebrate PM Modi's historic tenure

From healthcare to family bonds, NCW charts new roadmap for women in prisons

‘Pandit ji was a philosopher, PM Modi a practical man,’ Ex-Nagaland CM distinguishes two leaders

Bengal CM Adhikari serves 'jhalmuri' to PM Modi in NDA meeting

Slovakia envoy hails 'Make In India' initiative, PM Modi's leadership

Adani Solar highest-ranking Indian firm in Wood Mackenzie's global module manufacturer list

Kerala offers free travel in KSRTC ordinary buses for women from June 15

Misuse of Ujjwala scheme led to cut in subsidised LPG cylinders: Hardeep Puri

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