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Mamata Banerjee’s first post-poll public event in Kolkata today; uncertainty over party MLAs’ turnout

IANS | June 2, 2026 9:55 AM

Kolkata, June 2 (IANS) As Trinamool Congress supremo and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is slated to hit the streets on Tuesday afternoon for the first time since her party’s landslide defeat in the recently concluded Assembly elections, uncertainties are brewing over the participation of her own party legislators.

Woman accuses man serving in Armed Forces of rape, holding her captive for 5 years; forced conversion

IANS | June 2, 2026 8:55 AM

Lucknow, June 2 (IANS) A woman residing in the Sairpur region of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, has accused a man named Manzoor Ali, who is presently serving in the Armed Forces, of holding her captive and raping her for five years, as well as coercing her to change her religion.

Committed to supporting state's growth trajectory: PM Modi on Telangana Statehood Day

IANS | June 2, 2026 8:40 AM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings to the people of Telangana on the Statehood Day and reaffirmed the Centre's commitment to supporting the state's growth trajectory in realising the resolution of a 'Viksit Bharat'.

Lao Foreign Minister arrives in India for Joint Commission

IANS | June 1, 2026 11:47 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Thongsavan Phomvihane, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Lao, has arrived in India to co-chair the 10th India–Lao PDR Joint Commission Meeting, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Monday.

BJP organisational meet reviews 12 years of Modi govt, expansion plans

IANS | June 1, 2026 11:45 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office bearers and karyakartas are meeting in the national capital to take stock of achievements over 12 years of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also to discuss future initiatives to broaden the party’s outreach across various sections of society.

MLA signature controversy deepens crisis within Trinamool Congress (Lead)

IANS | June 1, 2026 11:40 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress leadership's decision to expel two MLAs on Monday is being viewed by many as an attempt to contain the fallout from an alleged fraud, or a serious faux pas, which could prove to be the proverbial last straw for a party facing an existential crisis following its resounding defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections.

Ecosystems build nations: Gautam Adani after meeting 17 Indian startup founders

IANS | June 1, 2026 11:34 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Monday said he met 17 of India’s most compelling startup founders, most of them building at the frontiers of deep tech.

INDIA Bloc a thing of the past, BJP will form government in Punjab too: Anil Vij (IANS Interview)

IANS | June 1, 2026 11:11 PM

Chandigarh, June 1 (IANS) Haryana Minister Anil Vij has claimed that the INDIA alliance is a thing of the past, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will form the government in Punjab too in the near future. He was replying to questions on different issues in an exclusive interview with IANS.

Opposition alliances formed to survive 'Modi wave': MoS SP Singh Baghel (IANS Interview)

IANS | June 1, 2026 11:06 PM

Chandigarh, June 1 (IANS) On the sidelines of the closing ceremony of the 'Khelo Chandigarh Games', Union Minister of State SP Singh Baghel spoke with IANS during an interaction covering sports, politics and examination-related issues. Attending the event organised by the Chandigarh Sports Cell, the Minister expressed his gratitude to the organisers and the thousands of children who enthusiastically participated.

PM SVANidhi at 6: How small loans sparked big dreams for street vendors

IANS | June 1, 2026 10:56 PM

Ghaziabad/Varanasi, June 1 (IANS) The Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme has emerged as a major tool of economic empowerment for small traders and street vendors. As the scheme completes six years, thousands of beneficiaries have not only expanded their businesses but have also paved the way toward financial self-reliance.

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Mamata Banerjee’s first post-poll public event in Kolkata today; uncertainty over party MLAs’ turnout

Woman accuses man serving in Armed Forces of rape, holding her captive for 5 years; forced conversion

Committed to supporting state's growth trajectory: PM Modi on Telangana Statehood Day

Lao Foreign Minister arrives in India for Joint Commission

BJP organisational meet reviews 12 years of Modi govt, expansion plans

MLA signature controversy deepens crisis within Trinamool Congress (Lead)

Ecosystems build nations: Gautam Adani after meeting 17 Indian startup founders

INDIA Bloc a thing of the past, BJP will form government in Punjab too: Anil Vij (IANS Interview)

Opposition alliances formed to survive 'Modi wave': MoS SP Singh Baghel (IANS Interview)

PM SVANidhi at 6: How small loans sparked big dreams for street vendors

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