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6:45 PM

Sonia Gandhi unanimously elected as Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson

Sonia Gandhi has been unanimously elected as the Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson. Others in the reckoning were party leaders Gaurav Gogoi, Tariq Anwar, and K Sudhakaran. After being nominated to lead India's opposition in parliament, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has yet to decide whether he will retain the Rae Bareli or Wayanad seat. According to the party's General Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP KC Venugopal, Rahul Gandhi will make his decision within the next 3-4 days.

6:09 PM

Congress Parliamentary Party meeting begins in Central Hall of Parliament

The Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) meeting begins in the Central Hall of Parliament in the national capital on Saturday. Several prominent Congress leaders including UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and general secretary KC Venugopal are present in the meeting. Several other leaders including Karti Chidambaram, Rajiv Shukla, Randeep Surjewala, Ajay Maken, former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Shashi Tharoor are also present Congress Parliamentary Party meeting. Meanwhile, the Congress party's newly-elected MP from Amethi, who defeated BJP's Smriti Irani, Kishori Lal Sharma arrived at the Central Hall of Parliament and said that the BJP should fulfil the promises.

5:50 PM

4.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Pakistan

4:20 PM

Israel says 4 hostages have been rescued in the largest hostage rescue since war began on October 7

3:59 PM

Congress MP Deepender Hooda applauds Rahul Gandhi's fearless leadership

Congress MP Deepender Hooda said, "The countrymen have given the moral strength to the opposition. The sentiment of the country is with the opposition today. For this, the Congress leadership deserves special congratulations. I think Rahul Gandhi deserves congratulations for the way he fearlessly fought for every section. We all urged that Rahul Gandhi should take the responsibility of the leader of the opposition..."

3:14 PM

Our leaders have not received the invitation yet: Jairam Ramesh on swearing-in ceremony of PM-Designate Modi

On the swearing-in ceremony of PM-Designate Narendra Modi, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh says, "Only international leaders have been invited for the swearing-in ceremony. Our leaders have not received the invitation yet. When our INDIA alliance leaders receive the invitation, we will think about it."

3:04 PM

Rahul Gandhi nominated to lead India's opposition in parliament, says Congress secretary

Rahul Gandhi nominated to lead India's opposition in parliament, says Congress secretary.

3:03 PM

CWC members unanimously request Rahul Gandhi to take up post of Leader of Oppn in Lok Sabha: Party resolution

2:55 PM

'Pandian not my successor, people of Odisha to decide': Naveen Patnaik

Odisha assembly polls results are out and the state's outgoing Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday said that Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader VK Pandian is not his "successor" and pointed out that the people of the state would decide on this.

 

2:35 PM

No impact on admissions if NEET UG results are re-declared: NTA Director

NTA Director has assured that there will be no Impact on admissions if NEET UG results are re-declared.

 

2:31 PM

NEET UG Results 2024: Only 50% of students passed with grace marks, says Education Ministry

NEET UG Results 2024: Only 50 per cent of students passed with grace marks, says Education Ministry. A total of 1,563 students were awarded grace marks. Among these students, 790 managed to pass due to the grace marks, while the remaining either received negative marks or did not pass, the officials said.

2:29 PM

'NEET UG 2024 exam integrity not compromised’: Centre on ‘grace marks’ row

Responding to the allegations of irregularities in the conduct of the NEET examination 2024, govt officials have asserted that ‘NEET UG 2024 exam integrity not compromised’.

 

2:26 PM

NEET Results 2024 controversy: Education Ministry to set up grievance redressal committee

Responding to questions from the members of the press, Education Ministry officials said that a grievance redressal committee has been set up to look into the concerns.

2:20 PM

Education Ministry officials respond to demands for re-examination

When asked if the NEET UG 2024 examination would be re-conducted, the Ministry of Education officials said that about six centers and 1,600 candidates have raised concerns. Officials said, "We have examined all these concerns thoroughly. A readdressal committee will analyse the grievances again to ensure fairness. We want to assure the 2.3 million candidates that their concerns are being taken seriously."

2:17 PM

We are a transparent organisation, committed to fairness in examination process: Ministry of Education

During the press conference, senior officials of the Ministry of Education asserted, "We are a transparent organisation," in response to the allegations surrounding the NEET UG 2024 results. Officials emphasised NTA's commitment to maintaining fairness and transparency in the examination process.

2:10 PM

NTA has denied any irregularities in the conduct of NEET examination 2024

The National Testing Agency (NTA), the exam conducting body which organises the competitive examination for admission to medical and dental courses in government and private colleges, has denied any irregularities.

 

1:59 PM

Japanese govt launches dating apps as birth rates hit record lows

Japan faces a daunting demographic challenge as its birth rate plunges to an unprecedented low, prompting governmental initiatives to reverse the trend, including the rollout of a state-backed dating app, according to ANI which cited a CNN report.

1:46 PM

Monsoon rains: IMD predicts heavy rains, gusty winds across Kerala today

With the Southwest Monsoon continuing to dump rains in Kerala, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday predicted heavy downpour and gusty winds in various places across the state on Saturday.

 

1:41 PM

INDIA bloc must function cohesively both in Parliament and outside: Kharge at CWC meet

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge Saturday said the Lok Sabha poll mandate is a "decisive rejection" of the politics of divisiveness and hate, and stressed that the INDIA bloc must continue functioning cohesively both inside and outside Parliament.

 

12:56 PM

Poll results 'moral defeat' for Modi, 'morale booster' for Cong: Ramesh

The Congress on Saturday claimed the mandate of the Lok Sabha polls has been a "moral, political and personal" defeat for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said efforts were now being made to justify his "pathetic" electoral performance.

12:42 PM

Justice Arvind Singh Chandel takes oath as Patna HC judge at Raj Bhavan

Justice Arvind Singh Chandel on Saturday, June 8, took oath as a judge of the Patna High Court. Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office to Justice Chandel in a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan here. Several dignitaries were present in the swearing-in ceremony.

12:26 PM

Maha govt alleges injustice to state students in NEET exam results; seeks its cancellation

The Maharashtra government has sought immediate cancellation of the last month's NEET exam, alleging that its results have caused injustice to the students from the state.

 

12:13 PM

Senior Congress leaders begin deliberations on poll results at CWC meet

The Congress' top leadership on Saturday began crucial deliberations on the Lok Sabha election results to chalk out its future strategy at a meeting of the party's working committee here.

 

12:02 PM

Preparations underway for swearing-in ceremony of new Odisha Chief Minister

Preparations are in full swing at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneshwar for the swearing-in ceremony of the new Odisha Chief Minister on June 10.

 

11:51 AM

Congress' top leadership begins deliberations on poll results at CWC meet

The Congress' senior leadership on Saturday, June 8, began crucial deliberations on the Lok Sabha election results to chalk out its future strategy at a meeting of the party's working committee here. The extended meeting of the party's top decision-making body -- the Congress Working Committee (CWC) -- started at Hotel Ashok.

 

11:41 AM

IMA jr doctors demand CBI inquiry into alleged irregularities in NEET 2024

Indian Medical Association (IMA) Junior Doctors Network has demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2024.

 

11:40 AM

Bill to raise legal marriage age for women lapses as 17th Lok Sabha dissolves

With the dissolution of the 17th Lok Sabha, a bill that aimed to bring uniformity in the age of marriage for men and women has lapsed.

 

11:09 AM

Vladimir Putin running out of time to achieve breakthrough in Ukraine

Russia’s army has been able to make limited gains on the battlefield against Ukrainian troops starved of weapons and ammunition. That’s a growing challenge for President Vladimir Putin as his military’s advantage starts to erode.

 

10:54 AM

BJP President JP Nadda has reached residence of BJP leader leader Amit Shah

BJP National President JP Nadda reaches the residence of BJP MP Amit Shah. A meeting will be held at the residence of BJP MP Amit Shah under the leadership of the party's national General Secretary BL Santosh, ANI reported.

10:47 AM

Delhi records minimum temperature of 30 deg C, 2.4 notches above average

The national capital on Friday recorded a minimum temperature of 30 degrees Celsius, 2.4 notches above the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department.