NDA targets Congress over Ashok Gehlot’s ‘conspiracy’ remark

IANS | June 8, 2026 3:06 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s recent statement about a “conspiracy” against him has sparked fresh political reactions across the spectrum, with NDA leaders questioning the Congress party’s internal functioning and suggesting that they point to deepening divisions within the opposition party.

Number of Jan Dhan accounts rise to 58.15 crore, deposits touch Rs 3 lakh crore

IANS | June 8, 2026 2:51 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government’s initiatives during the last 12 years have strengthened access to financial inclusion, healthcare, housing, tap water, clean fuel and social security exponentially, according to a factsheet put out by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's office on Monday.

We defeated malicious bills on delimitation, must strengthen united fight: Kharge at INDIA bloc meet

IANS | June 8, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday hailed the "united fight" against the Narendra Modi government, leading to the failure of "malicious" bills on delimitation in the Lok Sabha and urged the members of the INDIA bloc to strengthen the spirit and resolve to corner and confront the ruling dispensation on multiple pressing issues before the nation.