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.

CPI-M rift widens in Thiruvananthapuram as Joy stays, Sivankutty revolts

IANS | June 10, 2026 2:23 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 10 (IANS) The simmering factional battle within the CPI-M in the Kerala capital has intensified, with senior party leader and former minister V. Sivankutty openly expressing his dissatisfaction over the decision to retain V. Joy as the Thiruvananthapuram district Secretary.

Italian PM Meloni congratulates PM Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected PM

IANS | June 10, 2026 1:37 PM

Rome, June 10 (IANS) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday congratulated her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on becoming his country's longest-serving elected PM and expressed readiness to work with him in creating new opportunities for the people of the two nations.

Hardeep Puri underscores PM Modi's commitment to Indian nationals abroad

IANS | June 10, 2026 12:39 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday underlined Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment towards the safety and welfare of Indian nationals living abroad.

'Singappen' STF to roll out across TN from today, 70 units to begin operations in first phase

IANS | June 10, 2026 9:55 AM

Chennai, June 10 (IANS) In a major initiative aimed at strengthening the safety and security of women and children, the Tamil Nadu government will launch the first phase of the newly formed 'Singappen' Special Task Force across the state on Wednesday.

US envoy Sergio Gor congratulates PM Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister

IANS | June 10, 2026 8:54 AM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected head of government, terming the achievement a "powerful testament to his decades of dedicated public service and leadership".

Testament to years of dedicated public service: Malaysian PM Ibrahim on PM Modi's historic tenure

IANS | June 10, 2026 8:41 AM

Kuala Lumpur, June 10 (IANS) Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday extended heartfelt greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India, calling the achievement a "testament to years of dedicated public service".

Gujarat pushes Sickle Cell eradication drive with focus on pre-marital genetic screening

IANS | June 9, 2026 10:19 PM

Gandhinagar, June 9 (IANS) Gujarat is strengthening its efforts to eliminate Sickle Cell Disease by 2047, with State Health Minister Praful Pansheriya advocating pre-marital genetic screening as a key measure to prevent the hereditary disorder from being passed on to future generations.

India achieves historic progress in economy, infra under 12 years of PM Modi-led transformative governance

IANS | June 9, 2026 8:23 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) India's journey over the past twelve years has been nothing short of transformative, reshaping its economic, technological, and infrastructural landscape with unprecedented speed and scale.

Meenakshi Natarajan’s RS nomination rejected after BJP’s objection on suppressing case information

IANS | June 9, 2026 7:06 PM

Bhopal, June 9 (IANS) The Returning Officer of the Rajya Sabha biennial elections in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday rejected the nomination papers of Meenakshi Natarajan, the lone candidate from Congress.

Politics

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

CPI-M rift widens in Thiruvananthapuram as Joy stays, Sivankutty revolts

Italian PM Meloni congratulates PM Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected PM

Hardeep Puri underscores PM Modi's commitment to Indian nationals abroad

'Singappen' STF to roll out across TN from today, 70 units to begin operations in first phase

US envoy Sergio Gor congratulates PM Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister

Testament to years of dedicated public service: Malaysian PM Ibrahim on PM Modi's historic tenure

Gujarat pushes Sickle Cell eradication drive with focus on pre-marital genetic screening

India achieves historic progress in economy, infra under 12 years of PM Modi-led transformative governance

Meenakshi Natarajan’s RS nomination rejected after BJP’s objection on suppressing case information

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