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Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP rigged counting in 177 seats, vows continued fight for TMC workers

India, June 2 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday alleged that the BJP "rigged" counting in 177 out of 294 assembly seats to secure victory in the recently concluded state electio... Read More


President Murmu, PM Modi to attend Odisha BJP Government's second anniversary event on June 20

India, June 2 -- President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Odisha government's second anniversary celebrations on June 20 in Rairangpur, the hometown of the President. ... Read More


Rupee falls 10 Paise to close at 95.29 against US Dollar

India, June 2 -- The Indian rupee weakened further on Tuesday, slipping 10 paise to close at 95.29 against the US dollar as rising crude oil prices, persistent foreign fund outflows, and strong demand... Read More


West Bengal Cabinet gets bigger

India, June 2 -- Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari expanded the West Bengal Cabinet to 41 members on Monday. Governor RN Ravi administered the oath of office at Lok Bhavan to 35 legislators, including s... Read More


Khattar assures Govt support for Assam energy, urban goals

India, June 2 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar had assured full support from his ministries for the ... Read More


Seminar marks Hindi Patrakarita Divas at Constitution Club

India, June 2 -- A thought-provoking seminar and felicitation ceremony was organised at the Constitution Club in New Delhi on the eve of Hindi Patrakarita Divas, bringing together prominent political ... Read More


Sanjay Lohiya assumes charge as DFS Secretary

India, June 2 -- Sanjay Lohiya on Monday assumed charge of the Secretary Department of Financial Services, which administers various Acts related to the banking, insurance and pension sectors. Lohiya... Read More


Uphaar tragedy: CBI can withdraw plea to close case against ex-IPS officer

India, June 2 -- A Delhi court on Monday allowed the CBI to withdraw its plea seeking acceptance of its closure report in a case against former IPS officer Amod Kanth, which is linked to the 1997 Upha... Read More


Venkita Mohana becomes second woman to be directly elevated to SC from Bar

India, June 2 -- Senior advocate Venkita Subramani Mohana, who was appointed a judge in the Supreme Court on Monday, has become only the second woman in the country to be directly elevated to the apex... Read More


SC questions Waqf institution's plea for court fees exemption in tribunals

India, June 2 -- The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the legal basis for exempting waqf institutions from payment of court fees in proceedings before State Waqf Tribunals. A bench of Justices PS N... Read More