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Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi for the first time after assuming office. Satheesan discussed key developmental issues concerning the state and sought the Centre’s support, while presenting Modi with a Kathakali dancer statuette as a cultural gift
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Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge attacked the Modi government over repeated fuel price hikes, accusing it of burdening citizens despite falling global crude prices. Congress alleged “fuel loot”, questioned rising excise collections and claimed inflation was hurting households, farmers and small businesses
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Eight members of a family, including seven women, drowned while collecting freshwater mussels in Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada district after strong river currents swept them away. Two persons remain missing as rescue operations continue. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced compensation for victims’ families
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Indian National Congress attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over claims by Marco Rubio that India committed to purchasing USD 500 billion in American goods, questioning the government’s trade policy and communication on foreign affairs
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Udhayanidhi Stalin launched a sharp attack on the Indian National Congress, accusing it of betraying the DMK after Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He urged party workers never to trust Congress again and called for stronger grassroots and social media outreach
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Rahul Gandhi demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy. Gandhi said the Congress would continue protests until a foolproof examination system is established to prevent future leaks and protect students’ futures
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India and Cyprus elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership during President Nikos Christodoulides’ state visit to New Delhi. Both sides agreed to expand cooperation in trade, education, counter-terrorism, and diplomacy, marking a new phase in ties between the two countries
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and invited him to the White House on behalf of President Donald Trump. Both leaders discussed strengthening the India-US strategic partnership, focusing on defence, trade, technology, and Indo-Pacific cooperation
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Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar alleged that the satirical “Cockroach Party” social media campaign was part of a cross-border influence operation aimed at destabilising India and targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The movement has also drawn support from leaders linked to Congress, IUML and CPI(M)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute over 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited candidates at the 19th Rozgar Mela on Saturday. The initiative, aimed at boosting employment generation, will be conducted across 47 locations nationwide through video conferencing
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Diplomacy must match its ambitions with stronger institutions, energy resilience, and coalition-building to turn strategic autonomy into lasting global influence
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India’s UPI digital payment system will become operational in Cyprus from next year following agreements signed during Narendra Modi’s 2025 visit. The move expands UPI’s European footprint and strengthens India-Cyprus cooperation in fintech, trade and cross-border financial connectivity
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Dharmendra Pradhan assured students that the re-conducted NEET-UG 2026 exam on June 21 would be error-free after the cancellation affected 22 lakh aspirants, while urging trust in the system and cautioning parents against excessive coaching pressure on students
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India and Cyprus elevated bilateral ties to a strategic partnership during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides. Both nations launched a joint task force for infrastructure and shipping cooperation while discussing Ukraine, West Asia conflicts and global institutional reforms
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is right: public transport is the rational choice. But governments cannot expect citizens to trust systems neglected for decades
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Narendra Modi gifted indigenous Indian rice varieties and millet bars to FAO chief Qu Dongyu in Italy, boosting hopes among farmers, especially Bengal’s Govindobhog cultivators, who expect rising global demand and better income following the international spotlight
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Parle Products has increased production of Melody toffee after it went viral when Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted it to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The company reported a surge in demand globally, calling it a major boost for the Swadeshi brand
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Targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Baby accused him of acknowledging the "return of massive poverty" during engagements abroad, while failing to address the issue domestically
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Bollywood actress Kriti Kharbanda joined the viral "#Melodi" meme fest on social media. Sharing pictures in earthy brown tones mimicking the famous chewy toffee, she cheekily captioned it, "Yeh melody itni chocolatey kyun hai," referencing PM Modi's recent candy gift to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni
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Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Estonia to deepen bilateral, economic, and technological ties. Estonia also hopes India will participate in the 2027 Ukraine Recovery Conference and the EU-India free trade agreement