At SCO summit, Modi says nations backing terror must be dealt with

In his address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kyrgyzstan’s Bishkek, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said nations sponsoring, aiding and supporting terrorism must be held accountable. He added that India stands for a terrorism-free society. Read More
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Adani Group wins final approval to work on Australia coal project

Indian energy giant Adani cleared the last regulatory hurdle to commence the work on its Carmichael coal mine project in Australia. Read More
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Modi govt starts working to induct bureaucrats from outside

In its move to bolster efficiency and deepen expertise in central government administration, the Narendra Modi government plans to recruit outside experts at the lower deputy-secretary and director level. Read More
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Wreckage of missing IAF An-32 found in Arunachal’s Siang district

The Indian Air Force confirmed that the wreckage of an An-32 aircraft, which went missing with 13 on board, on June 3, has been found in Payum Circle of Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh. The IAF also said efforts to find survivors, if any, were now on. Read More
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SC orders the release of journalist arrested for ‘defaming’ Yogi

The Supreme Court said journalist Prashant Kanojia, who was arrested by the UP Police for “defaming” chief minister Yogi Adityanath, should be released immediately. While granting bail, the top court also said the right to liberty, a fundamental right, is non-negotiable. Read More
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Three journalists held for posting ‘defamatory’ content on Yogi

Three journalists were arrested by Uttar Pradesh Police in two different cases for allegedly posting and airing defamatory content against Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. Another man has also been arrested for similar reasons in Gorakhpur. Read More
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Mamata blames TMC for party’s Singur loss, says ‘it’s a shame’

After TMC’s defeat in West Bengal’s Singur in 2019 Lok Sabha election, state chief minister Mamata Banerjee said it is “a shame” for the party, at an internal meeting in Kolkata. Read More
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Rajnath denies threatening to quit over exclusion from panels

Rajnath Singh is now a part of six of the eight cabinet committees announced after Prime Minister Narendra Modi started a second term, including the one on political affairs. Read More
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RBI cuts repo rates by 25 basis points, bank loans may get cheaper

The Reserve Bank of India cut interest rates for the third time in the last six months, by 25 basis points to their lowest level in nine years which may lead to lower home, auto and other loan EMIs. Read More
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Modi forms two new Cabinet panels for economic growth, jobs

With rising unemployment and haunting economic growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, constituted two new Cabinet committees under his chairmanship to spur the country’s economic growth and investment and employment. Read More
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