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11:34 PM

US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged at 5.25%-5.5% again

US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged at 5.25%-5.5% again

9:23 PM

4th encounter in last 3 days: Another encounter breaks out in Jammy and Kashmir's Doda district

9:18 PM

LG VK Saxena orders strict crackdown on Tanker Mafia, demands compliance report in a week

Delhi LG VK Saxena has directed the Delhi Police Commissioner that strict vigil/monitoring should be ensured along the Munak canal to prevent any further theft of water by tanker mafia and to also catch hold of such persons who have been involved in such illegal activities in past and take necessary legal action against such mafia elements. A compliance report in this regard may be furnished within a week to this Secretariat for perusal of Lt. Governor.

6:37 PM

Pema Khandu set to retain post as Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh

6:31 PM

Kuwait Fire Tragedy: PM Modi sends MEA K.V. Singh to monitor the situation

As directed by PM Narendra Modi, MoS for External Affairs KV Singh is urgently travelling to Kuwait to oversee assistance to those injured in the fire tragedy and to coordinate with local authorities for early repatriation of mortal remains of those who have died in this unfortunate incident.

6:31 PM

US consumer inflation falls to 3.3% ahead of Fed rate decision

US consumer inflation ticked lower last month, according to US government data published Wednesday, giving the US Federal Reserve positive news shortly before it publishes its latest interest rate decision. The annual consumer price index (CPI) came in at 3.3 per cent in May, down 0.1 percentage point from April, the Labor Department said in a statement. The monthly inflation rate was unchanged from a month earlier, which was well below expectations.

6:30 PM

Swati Maliwal assault case: Bibhav Kumar moves Delhi High Court seeking regular bail

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar moves Delhi High Court seeking regular bail in the Swati Maliwal alleged assault case. The matter is likely to be listed on Friday, 14th June.

5:45 PM

Retail inflation eases to 4.75% in May against 4.83% in April: Govt data

5:43 PM

BJP leader Mohan Charan Majhi takes oath as the Chief Minister of Odisha, in Bhubaneswar

Mohan Manjhi was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Odisha, marking a historic moment as the BJP forms the state government for the first time in 24 years. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other prominent dignitaries.

4:25 PM

PM Modi arrives in Bhubaneswar for oath ceremony of Odisha CM-designate Mohan Charan Majhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Odisha's Chief Minister-designate Mohan Charan Majhi scheduled to take place at 5 pm at Janata Maidan.

 

Governor of Odisha, Raghubar Das, and CM-designate Majhi personally welcomed Prime Minister Modi at the airport.

 

The Prime Minister, who was recently sworn in for a third consecutive term on June 9, sported a traditional white kurta and churidar, complemented by a light-colored jacket.

 

The ceremony will also see the presence of several high-profile leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were among the dignitaries who arrived in Bhubaneswar to witness the event.

4:19 PM

BJP lost in Ayodhya and UP because they were attacking the idea of India, says Rahul Gandhi

"BJP lost in Ayodhya, they lost in Uttar Pradesh. They lost because they were attacking the idea of India," says Rahul Gandhi.

4:09 PM

Security heightened at Fadnavis' Nagpur residences after protest in vicinity

Security was enhanced at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' residences in Nagpur after a protest held in the vicinity on Wednesday by a local outfit over the installation of pre-paid electricity meters for consumers, officials said.
 

The official residence of Fadnavis, who also holds charge of the state energy department, is located at Devgiri in Civil Lines and his private residence is at Trikoni Park in Dharampath area, which are located 3 to 4 km from the protest site.

4:06 PM

Second terrorist holed up in a village in J-K's Kathua district eliminated by security forces, says officials

4:04 PM

India will participate at Peace summit in Switzerland at an appropriate level: FS Kwatra

4:03 PM

KPCC chief K Sudhakaran hints at Rahul Gandhi relinquishing Wayanad Lok Sabha seat

3:44 PM

PM Modi expected to hold bilateral meetings with G7 leaders in Italy

3:38 PM

Indians among 41 killed in Kuwait's building blaze; EAM expresses shock

Several Indians are feared to be among 41 people killed on Wednesday in a major fire at a building in Kuwait housing workers, according to reports. The fire started in a kitchen in the six-storey building in Mangaf area in Kuwait's southern Ahmadi Governorate in the early hours of Wednesday, officials said. Reacting to the disturbing news, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in a post on X, "Deeply shocked by the news of the fire incident in Kuwait City. There are reportedly over 40 deaths and over 50 have been hospitalized. Our Ambassador has gone to the camp. We are awaiting further information."

3:09 PM

PM Modi arrives in Odisha for CM-designate Mohan Charan Majhi swearing-in

2:47 PM

Electricity, water and roads our priorities; info on portfolios by evening: Sikkim CM

2:24 PM

To curb child marriage, Assam launches scheme offering monthly stipend for girls in Class XI, XII

Announcing the scheme, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told reporters, "The Assam government has announced on Wednesday a unique scheme to fight against the early marriage of girl students and also to inspire them to continue their education up to the Post Graduate level. Under this scheme, a girl student who joins in Higher Secondary, 1st and 2nd year that is class 11th and 12th, will get a monthly stipend of Rs 1,000 from the government." 
 

He added, "The girl students who will get themselves admitted in degree courses, Graduation courses, will get Rs 1,250 per month from the government. Those who are pursuing Post Graduation will get Rs 2,500 per month from the state govt. Through this scheme, we want to prevent child marriage in Assam and for we want to take the responsibility of girls' education on the shoulders of the government. This amount will be received by the students on the 11th of every month and the burden on the parents will be reduced to a large extent and they will be able to send their daughters to college and university..."

1:56 PM

After winning LS seat, Akhilesh Yadav steps down as Karhal MLA

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday resigned from the membership of the Legislative Assembly from Karhal constituency. The development comes days after the SP chief won the Lok Sabha elections from Kannauj seat.

1:52 PM

J-K encounter: Body of terrorist involved in attack on village near Kathua recovered

The body of the second terrorist killed in the encounter in Hiranagar area of Kathua following a terror attack last night, was recovered on Wednesday, according to ANI. This comes after a confrontation with the CRPF following suspected Pakistani terrorists attacking on a village near the International Border (IB) in Jammu's Kathua district on Tuesday night.

1:45 PM

In dilemma on whether to retain Wayanad or Rae Bareli LS seat: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi who won from Wayand and Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seats in the 2024 general elections, said on Wednesday that he was in a dilemma as to which constituency he should relinquish. Gandhi, however, said that whatever decision he takes, both constituencies will be happy with it, PTI reported

1:43 PM

Ahead of Amarnath yatra, J-K LG Manoj Sinha inspects shrine board's office

1:31 PM

Three girls, out to graze cattle, drown in well in Gujarat

Three girls, including a five-year-old, drowned after falling into a well in Simaliya village in Panchmahal district of Gujarat on Tuesday, said police on Wednesday. The three girls, who lived in the same village in Ghoghamba taluka of the district, had gone together to graze the cattle in the forest area when the incident occurred, PTI reported.

1:24 PM

Kashmiris are not responsible for these things: Farooq Abdullah on terror attacks in J-K

11:59 AM

Over 1.5 million Muslims reach Mecca for Hajj pilgrimage: Saudi officials

Ahead of the start of the Hajj later this week, Muslim pilgrims have been streaming into Mecca as the annual pilgrimage returns to its monumental scale. As per Saudi officials, over 1.5 million foreign pilgrims have arrived in the country by Tuesday, PTI reported

11:56 AM

Will PM Modi deliver special category status for Andhra, asks Jairam Ramesh

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday shared on X his speech in the Rajya Sabha from seven years ago about the Modi government's "failure" to deliver on the promise of the AP Reorganisation Act of 2014. "I made this speech in the Rajya Sabha seven years ago, about the Modi Government's failure to deliver on the promise of the AP Reorganisation Act of 2014. Unfortunately, it still holds true today," he said.

11:37 AM

What action have you taken against tanker mafia in city, SC asks Delhi govt

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rebuked the Delhi government over tanker mafia and water wastage in the national capital. The top court asked the Delhi government what measures it has taken against them, PTI reported.

11:09 AM

Chandrababu Naidu swearing-in ceremony: Amit Shah and JP Nadda attend the ceremony