PMGSY funds being siphoned off by Trinamool leaders: Amit Malviya slams Mamata govt

IANS | June 3, 2025 12:13 PM

Kolkata, June 3 (IANS) BJP’s Information Technology Cell chief and the party’s central observer for West Bengal, Amit Malviya, on Tuesday, issued a statement seeking to clarify that the Centre was forced to stop the release of fresh funds under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) scheme to the Mamata government due to blatant siphoning of funds given earlier to the state.

'Trust Trump', says top US trade negotiator to India

Yashwant Raj | June 3, 2025 6:48 AM

Washington, June 3 (IANS) US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who is one of the Trump administration's key trade negotiators, has urged India to trust the US President Donald Trump, saying he will "take care" of India's interests.

Kids found a ‘grandfather’ in the Prime Minister, says Usha Vance

Yashwant Raj | June 3, 2025 6:03 AM

Washington, June 3 (IANS) US Second Lady Usha Vance has said that this was a time of opportunity in the bilateral relationship with India and spoke effusively of her recent visit to India along with her husband, Vice-President J.D. Vance, and their three children for whom, she added, it was a "mindblowing" experience.

BJP, Congress and AAP to witness triangular contest for bypolls in Gujarat

IANS | June 3, 2025 12:58 AM

Ahmedabad, June 3 (IANS) The by-elections to the two high-stakes Assembly seats in Gujarat will witness a triangular contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Interestingly, the grand old party which is a constituent of the INDIA bloc and a partner of the AAP in the alliance, has decided to contest the elections solo.

Sanatan spirit, sovereign pride: India's spiritual surge under PM Modi

IANS | June 2, 2025 9:44 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) "We must keep our culture, civilisation and values alive, preserve and enhance our spirituality and diversity, while continuously modernising technology, infrastructure, education and health systems.” These are the words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that reflect his vision, which has been a cornerstone of India’s cultural and civilizational resurgence over the last 11 years.