Matter of pride for India: NDA hails Narendra Modi as country's longest serving Prime Minister

IANS | June 6, 2026 5:58 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to surpass former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's record for the longest unbroken stint as the head of an elected government in India on June 10, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) hailed the former's tenure. The NDA leaders asserted that PM Modi has made India proud by "taking the nations' military, economy and foreign policy to greater heights".

Gujarat farmers cut fertiliser use, boost yields as 2.23 crore Soil Health Cards issued

IANS | June 6, 2026 5:21 PM

Gandhinagar, June 6 (IANS) More than 2.23 crore Soil Health Cards have been issued free of cost to farmers in Gujarat over the past two decades, helping cultivators reduce fertiliser consumption, lower production costs, and improve crop yields, while the state has set a target of testing 2.18 lakh soil samples and issuing fresh cards during the current year.

Amrit Prayas conclave focuses on unlocking growth potential of 'Middle India'

IANS | June 6, 2026 5:20 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Senior leaders from industry, government, and policy institutions gathered at Shangri-La, New Delhi, for the Amrit Prayas Conclave, an invitation-only forum that placed “Middle India” -- India’s long-overlooked districts -- at the centre of the country’s investment and development agenda.

Pakistan is hardly an interlocutor, they are just courier service: Ex-Army chief Naravane on Iran-US war

IANS | June 6, 2026 3:34 PM

Kolkata, June 6 (IANS) Former Indian Army chief, General (Retired) M.M. Naravane, on Saturday said that Pakistan is hardly an interlocutor and is merely acting as a "courier service” amid its attempts to position itself as a mediator between the United States and Iran.

Trinamool's Abhishek Banerjee denies seeking CAPF security for himself after Sonarpur attack

IANS | June 6, 2026 3:22 PM

Kolkata, June 6 (IANS) Trinamool Congress General Secretary and the party’s Lok Sabha member, Abhishek Banerjee, on Saturday, issued a statement rubbishing claims that surfaced last week about him allegedly seeking security cover of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) for himself after the assault by an angry mob at Sonarpur in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal on the afternoon of May 30.

'Big achievement amid global economic crisis': NDA lauds 7.7 per cent GDP growth

IANS | June 6, 2026 2:28 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) NDA leaders, on Saturday, hailed India's stronger‑than‑expected 7.7 per cent expansion in fiscal 2026, calling it a "remarkable achievement" for the country even as economies around the globe are reeling from the impact of the West Asia conflict, given the worldwide surge in crude oil prices.

Bengal CM hails police after illegal arms recovered from Sandeshkhali pond (Ld)

IANS | June 6, 2026 2:27 PM

Kolkata, June 6 (IANS) Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday praised the West Bengal Police after a large cache of illegal firearms was recovered from a pond in Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district.

Nadda slams Kharge, cites major health gains in NFHS-6 under Modi govt

IANS | June 6, 2026 1:53 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Saturday strongly countered Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's criticism of the Narendra Modi government over healthcare and nutrition indicators, asserting that the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) data demonstrates significant improvements in India's public health landscape over the past decade.

Everything has been sorted out: Karnataka CM Shivakumar on minister's resignation

IANS | June 6, 2026 1:48 PM

Bengaluru, June 6 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, on Saturday said that the issue surrounding Water Resources Minister Ramalinga Reddy’s resignation had been resolved, adding that there was no need for speculation over the matter anymore.

MY Bharat convention: Attendees hail govt’s push for youth empowerment, nation-building

IANS | June 6, 2026 1:47 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Attendees at the ‘Youth for Viksit Bharat – MY Bharat Youth Convention’ on Saturday voiced appreciation for the government’s efforts to empower young people and provide them with opportunities to contribute to nation-building.

Politics

Matter of pride for India: NDA hails Narendra Modi as country's longest serving Prime Minister

Gujarat farmers cut fertiliser use, boost yields as 2.23 crore Soil Health Cards issued

Amrit Prayas conclave focuses on unlocking growth potential of 'Middle India'

Pakistan is hardly an interlocutor, they are just courier service: Ex-Army chief Naravane on Iran-US war

Trinamool's Abhishek Banerjee denies seeking CAPF security for himself after Sonarpur attack

'Big achievement amid global economic crisis': NDA lauds 7.7 per cent GDP growth

Bengal CM hails police after illegal arms recovered from Sandeshkhali pond (Ld)

Nadda slams Kharge, cites major health gains in NFHS-6 under Modi govt

Everything has been sorted out: Karnataka CM Shivakumar on minister's resignation

MY Bharat convention: Attendees hail govt’s push for youth empowerment, nation-building

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