Mumbai train accident: Four dead, nine injured
Four people were killed and several others injured when they fell off two overcrowded local trains crossing each other in Mumbai during the peak office hours.
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India, fastest-growing major economy: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the country has witnessed rapid transformations across diverse sectors in the last 11 years, powered by the collective participation of 140 crore Indians. As the NDA government at the Centre completed 11 years in office, Prime Minister Modi emphasized that, under the guiding principle of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas, the… Continue reading "India, fastest-growing major economy: PM Modi"
Madras High Court dismisses petitions seeking re-exam over power outage
The Madras High Court has declined to order a re-examination of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2025 for undergraduate medical courses, dismissing petitions filed by 16 candidates who claimed they were affected by a power outage during the exam. The candidates, who took the test on May 4 at centres including PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya in Avadi, Government… Continue reading "Madras High Court dismisses petitions seeking re-exam over power outage"
RBI slashes key lending rate for 3rd consecutive time, brings it down to 5.5%
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday reduced the key lending rate, or repo rate, by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 5.5% from 6%. The decision was announced after the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, concluded its three-day meeting that began on June 4. “After a detailed assessment of the evolving… Continue reading "RBI slashes key lending rate for 3rd consecutive time, brings it down to 5.5%"
PM Modi accepts Canadian PM Carney’s invitation to G-7 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he will be attending the G7 Summit later this month in Canada. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his pleasure after receiving a call from Canadian Prime Minister Mark J Carney, congratulating him on his recent election victory. During the conversation, Modi also thanked Carney for extending an invitation to attend the upcoming G7… Continue reading "PM Modi accepts Canadian PM Carney’s invitation to G-7 Summit"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Jammu and Kashmir today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jammu and Kashmir on June 6 to inaugurate several key infrastructure projects aimed at boosting connectivity and development in the region. During his visit, PM Modi will inaugurate the Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway arch bridge, situated 359 metres above the Chenab River. The 1,315-metre-long steel arch bridge is engineered to withstand seismic… Continue reading "Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Jammu and Kashmir today"
Union Minister Amit Shah to take part in BJP election meeting in Madurai on 8 June
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Madurai on June 8. During his visit, he will participate in a public meeting at Othakadai and hold discussions with senior BJP leaders from Tamil Nadu’s southern districts. The visit is part of the BJP’s preparations for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Shah is expected to strategize with party officials… Continue reading "Union Minister Amit Shah to take part in BJP election meeting in Madurai on 8 June"
Centre to conduct population census-2027 in two phases
The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that the Population Census-2027 will be conducted in two phases, with the inclusion of caste enumeration, marking a significant step in India’s decennial census process. The reference date for the census is set for 00:00 hours on March 1, 2027, except for the Union Territory of Ladakh and the snow-bound areas of Jammu… Continue reading "Centre to conduct population census-2027 in two phases"
Persons with disabilities to be nominated to local bodies in Tamil Nadu; Governor clears bill
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi has granted assent to bills that empower the state government to nominate persons with disabilities (PwDs) to positions in the municipal administration and rural development departments. Chief Minister MK Stalin took a dig at Ravi while acknowledging the governor’s decision. “The Governor has approved the bill for disabled people today … It was expected as… Continue reading "Persons with disabilities to be nominated to local bodies in Tamil Nadu; Governor clears bill"
ADB President Masato Kanda pledges $10 billion for Indian urban infrastructure
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda announced that the ADB will invest $10 billion in Indian urban infrastructure over a period of five years. This investment aims to transform urban infrastructure across India, including metro extensions, new regional rapid transit system (RRTS) corridors, and urban services, ADB said in a statement. “Cities are engines of growth,” Mr Kanda said… Continue reading "ADB President Masato Kanda pledges $10 billion for Indian urban infrastructure"