NDA blames Mamata Banerjee's 'arrogance', Abhishek's 'dictatorship' for Trinamool split

IANS | June 4, 2026 4:16 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Thursday blamed former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee's "arrogance" and party General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee's "dictatorial behaviour" for the political outfit's split, a month after its defeat in the Assembly polls.

BJP, JD(U) hail PM Modi ahead of record-breaking tenure as India’s longest-serving Prime Minister

IANS | June 4, 2026 4:02 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to surpass the record of India’s longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister previously held by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, on June 10, leaders from the BJP and its ally Janata Dal (United) have hailed the milestone, stating that his role is not about setting records, but his work naturally becomes a record.

Shivakumar govt remote-controlled by Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah: K'taka BJP

IANS | June 4, 2026 4:00 PM

Bengaluru, June 4 (IANS) Karnataka senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka launched a sharp attack on the Congress government, alleging that it is functioning under the “remote control” of Rahul Gandhi and former CM Siddaramaiah, while Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has no independent authority.

India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor seen as path to prosperous future

IANS | June 4, 2026 3:37 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), a proposed multinational infrastructure initiative aimed at upgrading connectivity between the three regions through integrated trade, energy, and digital networks, is envisioned partially as a counterweight to China’s international infrastructure project, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), according to an article.