The journey that began on May 16, 2014: India under PM Modi

IANS | May 16, 2025 7:12 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) It was on this day in 2014 when India witnessed a seismic shift. The outcomes of the 16th Lok Sabha elections were announced on May 16, 2014, ushering in a new era under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), leading the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), stormed to power with a massive mandate. The Congress-led UPA government that had ruled for a decade was dislodged.

Nirav Modi refused bail fourth time by UK HC due to quantum of scam: ED

IANS | May 16, 2025 7:03 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) In a blow to Nirav Modi, the UK High Court has refused the fourth bail application of the alleged mastermind of $1 billion fraud against Punjab National Bank, due to the scale of the offence , the Enforcement Directorate said on Friday.

India in no hurry to review suspension of Indus Waters Treaty: MoJS

IANS | May 16, 2025 6:59 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) is in no hurry to dilute the decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, a stand taken by the Centre as part of tough measures announced against Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack, a top official said on Friday.

Pak plans to give Rs 14 crore to Masood Azhar from public funds: Rajnath Singh

IANS | May 16, 2025 5:50 PM

New Delhi/Bhuj, May 16 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday issued a clear warning against Pakistan’s alleged plans to fund terrorism using taxpayers' money and international aid. Addressing troops at a military base in Gujarat's Bhuj, Rajnath Singh claimed that the Pakistan government intended to give Rs 14 crore to Masood Azhar, the UN-designated terrorist and chief of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).

Operation Sindoor reflects PM Modi’s resolve, seamless intelligence, and armed forces’ power: HM Amit Shah

IANS | May 16, 2025 5:16 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday lauded ‘Operation Sindoor’, India’s counterstrike in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, as a defining moment in the nation’s evolving security architecture.

Cong, INDIA Bloc echoing Pakistan: Vallabh slams Beniwal over Pahalgam remark

IANS | May 16, 2025 3:33 PM

Gurugram, May 16 (IANS) BJP leader Gourav Vallabh on Friday strongly criticised Congress MP Ummeda Ram Beniwal for casting doubt on reports that victims of the recent Pahalgam terror attack were targeted based on their religion.

SC asks Bengal govt to pay 25 pc DA to state govt employees

IANS | May 16, 2025 3:31 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) In an interim relief to lakhs of state government employees, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the West Bengal government to pay them dearness allowance (DA) at the rate of 25 per cent.

Hare Krishna temple dispute: ISKCON Bengaluru chief hails Supreme Court verdict as 'historic'

IANS | May 16, 2025 2:34 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has ruled in favour of ISKCON Bangalore in the decades-long legal battle over the ownership and management of the iconic Hare Krishna temple in Bengaluru. The much-awaited move has been hailed by ISKCON Bangalore President.

ISKCON temple in Bengaluru does not belong to ISKCON Society Mumbai: SC

IANS | May 16, 2025 2:33 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the ISKCON temple in Bengaluru does not belong to ISKCON Society Mumbai but to ISKCON Society Bangalore, registered under the Karnataka Societies Act.

Cash-for-job case: Intervention of Calcutta HC sought on use of force against teachers; police file counter case

IANS | May 16, 2025 12:41 PM

Kolkata, May 16 (IANS) An advocate of Calcutta High Court on Friday sought suo motu intervention of the same court in the matter of “unprovoked” and “ruthless” cane-charge by police on protesting teachers at the West Bengal education department headquarters.

Politics

The journey that began on May 16, 2014: India under PM Modi

Nirav Modi refused bail fourth time by UK HC due to quantum of scam: ED

India in no hurry to review suspension of Indus Waters Treaty: MoJS

Pak plans to give Rs 14 crore to Masood Azhar from public funds: Rajnath Singh

Operation Sindoor reflects PM Modi’s resolve, seamless intelligence, and armed forces’ power: HM Amit Shah

Cong, INDIA Bloc echoing Pakistan: Vallabh slams Beniwal over Pahalgam remark

SC asks Bengal govt to pay 25 pc DA to state govt employees

Hare Krishna temple dispute: ISKCON Bengaluru chief hails Supreme Court verdict as 'historic'

ISKCON temple in Bengaluru does not belong to ISKCON Society Mumbai: SC

Cash-for-job case: Intervention of Calcutta HC sought on use of force against teachers; police file counter case

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