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58 rebel TMC MLAs back Ritabrata Banrjee as legislature party leader, submit claim to WB speaker

India, June 3 -- The rebellion within the TMC took a decisive turn on Wednesday, as 58 dissident MLAs backed legislator Ritabrata Banerjee, who has been expelled from the party, as the leader of the l... Read More


Bengal launches Annapurna Yojana, 28.25 lakh women to receive Rs 3,000 monthly aid in first phase

India, June 3 -- The West Bengal government on Wednesday launched the Annapurna Yojana for women and announced that 28.25 lakh beneficiaries will receive Rs 3,000 monthly aid in the first phase. Inaug... Read More


Nepal ruling party chief Rabi Lamichhane meets PM Modi

India, June 3 -- Nepal is India's priority partner and New Delhi is looking forward to collaborating with the new government in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after the chairman of Nep... Read More


Cabinet approves Rs 10,000-cr ATF Stabilisation Fund to shield airlines from fuel price surge

India, June 3 -- The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 10,000 crore aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price stabilisation programme to cushion airlines from soaring fuel costs triggered by the ongoin... Read More


58 rebel TMC MLAs back expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee, party dissolves all committees

India, June 3 -- The rebellion within the TMC took a decisive turn on Wednesday, as 58 dissident MLAs backed legislator Ritabrata Banerjee, who has been expelled from the party, as the leader of the l... Read More


Benjamin Netanyahu calls off Lebanon raid after 'heated' call with Donald Trump

India, June 2 -- US President Donald Trump said he persuaded Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to call off the strike on Beirut, following which the Israeli leader "turned his troops around". Trump ma... Read More


Over 550 Indian peacekeepers in South Sudan awarded UN Medal of Honour

India, June 2 -- Over 550 Indian peacekeepers, including 53 women, serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) were honoured for their dedication and commitment to protecting civilians and sup... Read More


Does so-called fatherland mean more than his motherland: Cong's dig at PM on Israeli offensive in Lebanon

India, June 2 -- The Congress on Tuesday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being "completely silent" on Israel devastating Lebanon and "sabotaging" the US-Iran agreement, asking whether the "s... Read More


Stock markets decline in early trade as US-Iran negotiations face repeated setbacks

India, June 2 -- Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday as investors remained concerned over the US-Iran situation, with diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis ... Read More


ED searches against Vedanta Group in FEMA case

India, June 2 -- The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday conducted searches against the Vedanta Group as part of a FEMA probe, officials said. They said the action was going on. The searches are part o... Read More