Renewed attacks in West Asia matter of utmost concern: India

IANS | June 8, 2026 3:32 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) India on Monday expressed regret over the renewed attacks in West Asia and called on all parties to de-escalate tensions while asserting that the fresh developments are a matter of utmost concern to the international community.

NDA targets Congress over Ashok Gehlot’s ‘conspiracy’ remark

IANS | June 8, 2026 3:06 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s recent statement about a “conspiracy” against him has sparked fresh political reactions across the spectrum, with NDA leaders questioning the Congress party’s internal functioning and suggesting that they point to deepening divisions within the opposition party.

Number of Jan Dhan accounts rise to 58.15 crore, deposits touch Rs 3 lakh crore

IANS | June 8, 2026 2:51 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government’s initiatives during the last 12 years have strengthened access to financial inclusion, healthcare, housing, tap water, clean fuel and social security exponentially, according to a factsheet put out by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's office on Monday.

We defeated malicious bills on delimitation, must strengthen united fight: Kharge at INDIA bloc meet

IANS | June 8, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday hailed the "united fight" against the Narendra Modi government, leading to the failure of "malicious" bills on delimitation in the Lok Sabha and urged the members of the INDIA bloc to strengthen the spirit and resolve to corner and confront the ruling dispensation on multiple pressing issues before the nation.

Asim Munir’s multi-front gamble backfires as PoK unrest spreads globally

Vicky Nanjappa | June 8, 2026 1:46 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) For Field Marshal Asim Munir, it is becoming a classic case of trying to bite off more than he can chew. Seeking to divert attention from the major setback and embarrassment inflicted by the Indian armed forces during Operation Sindoor, Munir appears to have opened multiple fronts simultaneously, widening the scope of his challenges.

Fuel, LPG supplies remain normal across Delhi: BPCL

IANS | June 8, 2026 1:34 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) State-owned oil marketing firm Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Monday said it continues to maintain uninterrupted supplies of petrol, diesel, CNG and LPG across Delhi through its extensive supply chain and retail network amid steady growth in fuel demand across the national capital.