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Boris Johnson will face Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt in a run-off to become Britain's next leader after a final ballot of MPs on Thursday, with the winner tasked with guiding the country through Brexit. (Photo: AP)

Boris Johnson to fight against Jeremy Hunt in battle for next British PM

In the 5th round of voting, Johnson secured the support of 160 out of 313 Conservative lawmakers, while his successor and rival Hunt won 77.

21 Jun 2019 10:20 AM

Conservative MPs will decide Thursday who will join Boris Johnson in the final two battling to become Britain's next prime minister, with three contenders jostling for the second spot. (Photo: AFP)

Conservative MPs to pick final two in battle to become British PM

The winner will be announced in the week beginning July 22 and then take over from Theresa May as Prime Minister.

20 Jun 2019 1:49 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the meeting, attended by representatives of all parties, including Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah and TMC leader Derek O'Brien. (Photo: ANI)

PM's first all party meet: Oppn calls for debate on jobs, agrarian crisis

Speaking to reporters after meeting, Azad said that all those bills which are in the interest of the people 'we are not opposed to them'.

16 Jun 2019 2:59 PM

This will be the first Mann ki Baat episode after Modi assumed office for the second time. (Photo: Twitter/ @narendramodi)

PM Modi's 'Mann ki Baat' to resume on June 30

Modi is also looking forward to discussing public insights in his upcoming episode of Mann Ki Baat.

15 Jun 2019 12:53 PM

United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi (Photo: PTI/File)

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul to attend Modi's oath taking ceremony tomorrow

Among the Indian leaders, chief ministers and Opposition leaders have been invited for the ceremony.

29 May 2019 6:01 PM

Union Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday took a jibe at the opposition parties over their allegations on discrepancies in electronic voting machines (EVMs), saying people having less knowledge of technology were laughing at them. (Photo: File)

People laughing at Oppn over EVM allegations: Harsh Vardhan

He also said that the country wanted to see Narendra Modi as Prime Minister again.

23 May 2019 10:00 AM

Calling him a 'good man', Kejriwal said it was Singh who shielded India from the global economic recession in 2008 by taking a series of timely measures. (Photo: PTI)

Manmohan Singh thousand times better PM than Modi: Kejriwal

Ironically, Kejriwal was a key leader of the massive anti-graft movement against the UPA government in 2011.

10 May 2019 5:29 PM

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday expressed confidence that the SP-BSP-RLD alliance in Uttar Pradesh will give a new prime minister to the country. (Photo: File)

Oppn alliance will give new PM to the country: Akhilesh Yadav

The alliance has been formed with an aim to ensure social justice and take ideals of BR Ambedkar and 'Netaji' forward, SP chief said.

25 Apr 2019 6:12 PM

Government is exploring how to design the construction of a 5G telecoms network. (Photo: AP)

No decisions yet on Chinese role in 5G roll out: Dutch PM Rutte

The United States has lobbied Europe to shut out Chinese technology company Huawei from such projects.

14 Apr 2019 10:41 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on the successful test-firing of an anti-satellite missile did not violate provisions of the model code of conduct, the Election Commission said on Friday night. (Photo: File)

PM's Mission Shakti speech didn't violate model code of conduct: EC

The Model Code of Conduct is in place for the April-May parliamentary election and some state polls.

30 Mar 2019 8:34 AM

BSP chief Mayawati on Wednesday announced she will not contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, but stressed it was not necessary to be an MP to become a minister or a prime minister. (Photo: File)

Don’t get disheartened: Mayawati on not contesting polls, says can be PM

The Dalit leader added it would not be a problem if there is a need for her to enter Parliament later.

21 Mar 2019 11:29 AM

Various Tamil organisations across the state took part in a human chain on Saturday seeking early release of seven individuals convicted for their involvement in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. (Photo: ANI)

Rajiv Gandhi assassination: Human chain organised in TN, seeks release of convicts

Participants across the state sought early release of the seven convicts who have been in jail for 28 years now.

09 Mar 2019 8:13 PM

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh addressing a gathering in Moradabad on Monday. (Photo: ANI)

'Chowkidar' is pure, will become PM for sure: Rajnath Singh

Singh’s remark comes after Rahul Gandhi continued his 'chowkidar chor hai' barb, in a veiled reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

12 Feb 2019 10:45 AM

Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to address his third rally on February 8 at Siliguri in north Bengal. (File Photo)

PM Modi to launch BJP's poll campaign with 2 rallies in Bengal today

The BJP state unit is hopeful that PM Narendra Modi will speak on the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill at Thakurnagar, party sources said.

02 Feb 2019 11:41 AM

Safety of women and children should be a key characteristic of such a government which would strive to ensure that farmers do not lose their livelihood, he said. (Photo: File | PTI)

Cong has never insisted on Rahul Gandhi as PM: P Chidambaram

P Chidambaram said the Congress' primary focus was on removing the BJP government and replacing it with a progressive alternative.

22 Oct 2018 8:35 PM

Dendrobrium Narendra Modi, an orchid named after PM Narendra Modi (Twitter Screengrab/ Raveesh Kumar)

Orchid gets named after PM Narendra Modi in Singapore

The distinguished and well twisted petals of the orchid are mahogany, while sepals are reddish brown and lined with a fine margin.

02 Jun 2018 10:54 AM

The bills for these aircraft are to be paid from the exchequer by the defence ministry, the ministry of external affairs ministry, the Prime Minister's Office and the Cabinet Secretariat. (Photo: PTI/File)

Centre owes over Rs 325 Cr to Air India for VVIP chartered flights to foreign nations

The chartered aircraft for VVIPs — the President, the VP and the PM — for their visits abroad are provided by Air India.

11 Mar 2018 8:44 PM

The Happy singer arrived on his maiden visit to India last week to celebrate a Holi event hosted by Padmaavat star Ranveer Singh. (Photo: Instagram/nv_dxb)

Pharrell Williams visits elephant conservation centre in India

The centre was established in 2010, and provides critical medical treatment and lifetime care to the elephants.

06 Mar 2018 9:02 PM

The platform - FutureSkills was unveiled by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi who applauded the initiative and its focus on creating skills for future jobs in the country. (Photo: File)

Narendra Modi unveils ‘Futureskills’ to upskill technology professionals in India

NASSCOM also signed a MoU with MeitY with the aim to reskill the country’s technology workforce.

19 Feb 2018 3:23 PM

Modi listed bringing unbanked people into the banking network, construction of toilets in over four lakh schools, cooking gas connections to three crore families etc.(Photo: file)

Modi pitches for simultaneous parliament, slams caste politics

Modi praised his government's work, saying GST and demonetisation are not its only achievements.

20 Jan 2018 8:06 AM

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