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NEW DELHI (ANI) - Two Indian nationals who had been recruited by the Russian Army have been killed in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. The Indian Embassy in Moscow is pressing for

BHUBANESWAR, (IANS) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with several dignitaries witnessed the grand swearing-in ceremony of the first BJP government in Odisha on June 12. The BJP managed to wrest power from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) following a grueling

VIJAYAWADA, (IANS) - Superstars Rajinikanth and Chiranjeevi were among the galaxy of stars who attended the swearing-in of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and his Council of Ministers, along with Prime Minister Modi which took place at the

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) registered its third successive victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but the party itself fell short of a majority by 32

AMARAVATI, (IANS) - Telugu Desam Party’s Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu has become the youngest-ever Union Minister after he took oath as a member of the Narendra Modi-led Cabinet on June 9. He will handle the civil aviation ministry. The 36-year-old was

NEW DELHI (ANI) - Narendra Modi took oath as Prime Minister for his third successive term at an impressive ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 9 evening with 71 MPs from the BJP and its allies joining the party-led National

HYDERABAD, (ANI) - Media baron and business tycoon Ramoji Rao, who passed away in the early hours on June 8, was a multi-faceted personality whose contributions have left a mark in the field of journalism and in the world of

India-West Staff Reporter WASHINGTON, DC - Ani Dasgupta has been named as an inaugural member of the newly launched Climate Advisory Council, by the Rockefeller Foundation. The council is tasked with advancing people-centered climate solutions that reduce emissions and support vulnerable communities.

LUCKNOW, (IANS) - Half a dozen winners in the Lok Sabha election from Uttar Pradesh are a welcome change from the stereotyped image of a politician. They are well educated, speak fluent English, hold degrees from reputed institutions, and have refreshing

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - President Droupadi Murmu on June 7 invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to form the next government at the Centre. The Rashtrapati Bhavan said, "President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Narendra Modi to the office of Prime Minister of

BHUBANESWAR, (IANS) - The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has suffered the first poll defeat since its formation after splitting away from the erstwhile Janata Dal in 1997. The party remained invincible for over two decades after coming to power riding

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on June 6 said the BJP’s excessive push on saffron politics and utter disregard for local issues was the reason behind its loss in Ayodhya and added that it would have

NEW DELHI (news agencies) - On June 6, regional parties within Narendra Modi's alliance made their demands in return for support to keep him as Prime Minister. Essentially, the demands center around more funds for their states and federal cabinet

NEW DELHI (ANI) - After the INDIA bloc meeting concluded on June 5, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge thanked the people for supporting them and said that the bloc would continue to fight against the fascist rule of the BJP led

BHOPAL, (IANS) - While the BJP led in all the 29 Lok Sabha seats in Madhya Pradesh on June 4, an interesting phenomenon was observed in Indore where 2.18 lakh voters opted for the NOTA (None of the Above) option. This

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - The decks are now cleared for the BJP-led NDA to form the government following a meeting of the alliance members held here on June 5. All pre-poll allies including TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu and JD-U leader

CHANDIGARH - Taranjit Singh Sandhu, former ambassador to Washington and a BJP candidate, was relegated to third place in a tough four-cornered contest in Amritsar. Despite his efforts to leverage his connection to the city, Sandhu’s campaign failed to resonate

AHMEDABAD, (IANS)- As the votes are tallied for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP once again demonstrated its hold in Gujarat, leading in 25 out of the 26 constituencies. This continues the trend from the 2014 and 2019 elections,

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who ran from Kerala’s Wayanad and Uttar Pradesh’s Rae Bareli seats, has won both the constituencies with a thumping margin of votes, reported the Election Commission of India. In Wayanad, Gandhi beat Communist

NEW DELHI (ANI) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 4 said that the BJP-led NDA will form its third successive government and that it is the victory of the resolve of Viksit Bharat. Addressing party workers and leaders at the

AMARAVATI, (IANS) - Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President N. Chandrababu Naidu is likely to take oath as the new chief minister of Andhra Pradesh on June 9, party sources said. With the TDP-led alliance in a landslide victory with a clear

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Shiv Sena-UBT and former Maharashtra chief minister President Uddhav Thackeray on June 4 said that the masses of India have shown their democratic strength quietly and given a clear message that howsoever powerful the rulers may be,

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - What a big surprise the 2024 Lok Sabha election results turned out, nullifying the Exit Poll results completely the '400-paar' slogan of the saffron camp became a nightmare as the ruling party is continuing to struggle

NEW DELHI (ANI) - Ruchira Kamboj, the position of India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, announced her retirement on June 1. She expressed gratitude to 'Bharat' for the wonderful years and unforgettable experiences. "Thank you for your incredible

NEW DELHI (ANI) - After the Maldives announced a ban on the entry of individuals holding Israeli passports into the country, the Israel Embassy in India has asked Israeli citizens to visit India and explore Indian beaches. The embassy noted

SHIMLA (ANI) - External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed that India is exerting pressure to become the permanent UNSC member. "Our aim is to get it as soon as possible. But this target won't be achieved that soon. Because the permanent

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - The Congress' electioneering for the 2024 polls initially started off on a slow note on March 16 but soon picked up pace with the party's top leadership taking to the hustings and wooing the electorate with

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - May 30 marks the culmination of about three-month long high-voltage campaign for 2024 Lok Sabha elections. A comparative analysis of the election campaign at regular intervals showed Prime Minister Narendra Modi held 4-5 election rallies and roadshows

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - The Indian Premier League (IPL) has significantly influenced the 'gentleman’s game' by revolutionizing playing styles, improving the financial stature of players, and heightening the level of fan engagement. Time was when Indians would go play in

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - India captain Rohit Sharma has said that giving importance to each member of the team is his biggest learning during the leadership role. The opening batter is set to lead the country in his second T20

CHENNAI, (IANS) - Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) skipper Shreyas Iyer lauded his side for playing "like Invincibles throughout the season" after a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL 2024 summit clash to lift their third title,

CHENNAI, (IANS) - Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Mitchell Starc believes "being more experienced and older" helped him bounce back from the pressure of price tag after having a rough start in the league stage fixtures. Starc was the most expensive

CHENNAI (ANI) - It was a day of celebration for Kolkata Knight Riders as they defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL final match which was held at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Superstar Shah Rukh Khan was seen celebrating the

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star Virat Kohli said he is happy with the way he performed for his side after bagging the Orange Cap for the IPL 2024 season. Kohli finished the tournament as the highest run-getter

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - India has abstained on a UN General Assembly resolution to create an annual day to commemorate the 1995 genocide in Srebrenica during the civil war that followed the break-up of Yugoslavia. The resolution sponsored by Germany

AIZAWL, (IANS) - Amid fresh clashes between the army and civil militia groups in Myanmar, nearly 1,390 more refugees have entered India during the past few days taking shelter in Mizoram, officials said on May 23. According to a state government

By Chandan Kumar NEW DELHI (ANI) - In the heart of Central Asia lies a tapestry woven with the threads of history, spirituality, and cultural exchange. Beyond the hustle of the modern world, the ancient remains of Buddhism connect us to

THIRUVALLA (IANS) - Thousands bid adieu to Believers Eastern Church's Metropolitan Bishop Moran Mor Athanasius Yohan at his church headquarters in Kerala’s Thiruvalla on May 21. He was knocked down by a car while he was walking on the road early

HYDERABAD, (IANS) - The Bathini family will distribute ‘fish prasadam’ to people suffering from asthma and other respiratory ailments here on June 8-9. Bathini Vishwanatham Goud, president, Bathini Mrigasira Trust, told media persons that they are making all arrangements for the

NEW DELHI (ANI) - As the mob violence against international students in Bishkek continues, the Indian Embassy in Kyrgyzstan advised the Indian students to stay indoors and to get in touch with the Indian embassy. The Indian embassy also shared a

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Rohit Sharma, who has spent most of the past three years in the spotlight as India's captain, has spoken against the invasion of privacy of players as the official broadcaster of the Indian Premier League (IPL)

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - With US President Joe Biden announcing a steep hike in tariffs on $18 billion worth of Chinese goods, an opportunity has opened for India to increase its exports of items such as steel and aluminum as

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - India is among the top 10 countries of the world that represent nearly two-thirds of the burden of hepatitis B and C combined, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 Global Hepatitis Report released on

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Lok Sabha elections and the stock market are deeply connected. Every election year, the market faces some volatility. This year has the same story as well. In 2014, the Lok Sabha elections were held in nine phases

AHMEDABAD, (IANS) - The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah and captain Rohit Sharma attended the unveiling of India's new T20 World Cup kit at the Narendra Modi Stadium here, here on May 13. Adidas, India's

IMPHAL, (IANS) - Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on May 12 said that due to illegal migrants from Myanmar, a demographic imbalance is taking place in the state, adding it is a threat to the security of the nation

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - A Delhi court on May 10 has ordered the framing of charges of sexual harassment, using force to outrage women's modesty, and criminal intimidation against BJP MP and former Wrestling Federation of India chief, Brij Bhushan

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - After Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL 2024 match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, skipper KL Rahul and LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka engaged

GENEVA (ANI) - India received over $111 billion in remittances in 2022, marking the first instance of any country surpassing the $100 billion mark, the United Nations migration agency said in a report. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) unveiled its

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - The risk-benefit of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine is currently against further use, said experts on May 8 amid a report of a global recall of the jab by the British-Swedish pharma giant, sold as Covishield in India. During