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Bengal liquor scam: Confidential excise report names Abhishek Banerjee in alleged revenue diversion scheme

India, June 8 -- A confidential report prepared by the West Bengal Excise Department has alleged that sweeping changes introduced to the state's liquor distribution system in 2017 created a monopolist... Read More


"Mandate was NOT for NDA": Mahua Moitra lashes out at rebel TMC MPs amid defection claims

New Delhi, June 8 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on Monday launched a sharp attack on a dissident faction within her party, reacting to reports that a group of TMC MPs may extend support ... Read More


"BJP failed to meet hopes, aspirations of common people": Gaurav Gogoi slams Assam CM over fuel price hike

Guwahati, June 8 -- Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaurav Gogoi has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government of exposing its "anti-people character" by failing to cont... Read More


PM Congratulates Major Abhilasha Barak on UN Military Gender Advocate Award

New Delhi, June 8 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Major Abhilasha Barak on being conferred the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. Major Barak is serving as an Engagement Tea... Read More


PM Modi's 12 years have been dedicated to welfare of poor, service, and spirit of Antyodaya: Dy CM Maurya

Lucknow, June 8 -- Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has said that under the illustrious leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the last 12 years have been dedicated to ser... Read More


Ashwini Vaishnaw rejects 'screwdriver technology' criticism of Indian manufacturing

New Delhi, June 8 -- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday dismissed criticism describing Indian manufacturing as "screwdriver technology," asserting that the precision achieved in the sector demo... Read More


Financial inclusion, grassroot development, public welfare: Ashwini Vaishnaw reflects on progress under BJP govt

New Delhi, June 8 -- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday hailed the development and inclusive growth secured by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government, on the occasion of comple... Read More


'Vox populi, vox dei': TMC MP Sukhendu quits party and Rajya Sabha, says dissent over RG Kar rape-murder sealed his exit

India, June 8 -- Veteran Trinamool Congress leader Sukhendu Sekhar Ray resigned from the Rajya Sabha and from the party's primary membership on Monday - and looked set to enter the BJP - saying his br... Read More


'Vox populi, vox dei': TMC MP resigns, cites RG Kar rape-murder case as Bengal crack reaches Delhi

India, June 8 -- Veteran Trinamool Congress leader Sukhendu Sekhar Ray resigned from the Rajya Sabha and from the party's primary membership on Monday - and looked set to enter the BJP - saying his br... Read More


"Want to work for national interest and state development," says rebel TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh, claims support of 20 MPs

New Delhi, June 8 -- The Trimanool Congress is headed for a split in the Lok Sabha after rebels caused chaos in its ranks in the Bengal Assembly. Rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastid... Read More