Putin dials PM Modi, says election verdict confirms his ‘high political authority’
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, warmly congratulating him on the success of the BJP-led NDA's triumph in the just-concluded Lok Sabha…
Odisha Elephant Census finds marginal rise in jumbo population in state
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has witnessed a marginal increase in the population of elephants during the last seven years, as per the All Odisha Elephant Census-2024 report released on Wednesday.
"Total 2,098 numbers of elephants were counted in…
At INDIA bloc meeting, Mallikarjun Kharge welcomes ‘all parties with similar values’
New Delhi: Amid speculation of the INDIA bloc sending feelers to the Nitish Kumar-led JD-U and the Chandrababu Naidu-led TDP, the 'kingmakers' of the 2024 polls, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday welcomed ‘all parties with…
NDA stands ‘united and firm’, say leaders as they congratulate PM Modi
New Delhi; Stating that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) stands "united and firm", several top leaders congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on being elected as the leader of the alliance on Wednesday.…
Manipur CM congratulates newly-elected Congress MPs from state’s 2 LS seats
Imphal: A day after the opposition Congress wrested both the Lok Sabha seats in Manipur from the ruling BJP and its ally Naga People's Front (NPF), Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Wednesday said that his government would continue to work…
‘Poll defeat is collective responsibility’, Shinde on Fadnavis’ proposal to…
Mumbai; Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said that he would speak to his deputy, Devendra Fadnavis, after the latter said that he would like to be relieved of his ministerial responsibility following MahaYuti's…
Congress in Haryana received country’s highest vote percentage: Bhupinder Hooda
Rohtak: Launching a scathing attack on the BJP, two-time Haryana Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupinder Hooda on Wednesday said that despite the state's ruling party resorting to divisive tactics based on caste and religion the…
BJP to decide on Odisha CM soon
Bhubaneswar; Odisha BJP President, Manmohan Samal, said on Wednesday that the party's Parliamentary Board would soon decide regarding the state's chief minister.
Samal also reiterated the BJP’s poll promise that only an Odia would be…
President Murmu dissolves the 17th Lok Sabha
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday dissolved the 17th Lok Sabha with immediate effect on the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Cabinet.
In its meeting held earlier in the day, the Cabinet advised the President to…
Gulmarg’s iconic Shiv temple gutted in pre-dawn blaze
Srinagar: An iconic Shiv temple in J&K's Gulmarg ski resort, which was featured in several Bollywood films, was gutted in a pre-dawn fire on Wednesday, officials said.
Officials said that the Shiv temple, also known as Rani…
Delhi court denies interim bail to CM Kejriwal
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday dismissed a plea filed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking seven days interim bail on medical grounds, in connection with a money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam.…
Pandya takes 3-27 as India’s dominating bowlers bundle out Ireland for 96
New York:Hardik Pandya picked 3-27 to be the standout bowler in India’s dominating performance with the ball as they bowled out Ireland for just 96 in their Group A match of the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Nassau County International…
Sebastian Buhler secures third place at Stage 2 of Desafio Ruta 40
Cordoba (Argentina): Factory rider Sebastian Buhler led the charge, completing Stage 2 with an impressive third-place finish as Hero MotoSports Team Rally continued its impressive performance at the Desafio Ruta 40 2024 in Cordoba,…
T20 World Cup: Will prepare as if conditions are going to be like first match
New York: Post a comfortable eight-wicket win over Ireland to get their Men’s T20 World Cup campaign off to a flying start, India skipper Rohit Sharma said his team will be prepared for playing in similar conditions when they face Pakistan…
French Open: Andreeva becomes youngest Grand Slam semifinalist in 27 years
Paris: Teenager Mirra Andreeva made history at the French Open on Wednesday, upsetting Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka to become, at 17-year-old, the youngest Grand Slam semifinalist in nearly three decades.
Andreeva returned…
Young Punjabi woman from Vijayawada is ‘MasterChef India Telugu’ finalist
Mumbai: The finalist of 'MasterChef India Telugu', Jasween Kaur, a 22-year-old baking whiz from Vijayawada shared how being a Punjabi, she has immersed herself in the vibrant culture of Vijayawada, embracing the flavours and traditions of…
Rajinikanth congratulates PM Modi, MK Stalin, Chandrababu Naidu on poll results
Chennai: Superstar Rajinikanth on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his third term in office as the Prime Minister of India after the announcement of Lok Sabha election results on Tuesday.
He also congratulated…
Software giant SAP to acquire digital adoption platform WalkMe for $1.5 bn
New Delhi: Enterprise software giant SAP on Wednesday announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire digital adoption platform WalkMe in an all-cash transaction worth $1.5 billion.
The acquisition is expected to…
Shares of Adani Portfolio companies rebound, led by Adani Green
Mumbai: The shares of Adani Group's portfolio of companies made a strong comeback on Wednesday, led by Adani Green Energy and Adani Ports, as the stock markets recovered from Tuesday's losses.
Nine of the 10 listed Adani companies ended…
Google parent Alphabet appoints Anat Ashkenazi as new CFO
San Francisco: Google parent Alphabet on Wednesday announced the appointment of Anat Ashkenazi as the company's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Ashkenazi, 51, will start her new role at Alphabet on July 31, 2024, according to a US…
