'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.

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.

Operation Blue Star: Remove 'objectionable' clauses from anti-sacrilege law, warns Akal Takht Jathedar

IANS | June 6, 2026 12:01 PM

Amritsar, June 6 (IANS) Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj on Saturday once again warned the Punjab government against ignoring their directions to withdraw "objectionable" clauses from the state anti-sacrilege law, even as the anniversary of 'Operation Blue Star' was observed amid pro-Khalistan slogans and waving of posters of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.

Praggnanandhaa represents confidence of a rising, youthful India: Gautam Adani

IANS | June 6, 2026 11:22 AM

Ahmedabad, June 6 (IANS) Adani Sportsline's “Garv Hai” athlete Praggnanandhaa R. scripted history by becoming the first Indian champion at Norway Chess after an outstanding campaign in Oslo, with Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Saturday describing the achievement as “one of the ultimate tests of endurance, intellect and temperament in the world of chess”.