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Russia sending its fleet including nuclear powered submarine has achieved desired results as far as it has been able to create panic in US media as well as the population at large. The Russian fleet docked at Havana port is around 350 kms from the popular Miami Beach (Florida). So much so that US Southern Command has to rush its submarine USS Helena to Guantanamo Bay in Cuba to inspire confidence in the US public.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has expressed hope that when Pope Francis visits India as invited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his visit itinerary includes the coastal state. PM Modi met Pope Francis on Friday on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy.

India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) in the G7 Summit Communique issued at the end of the three-day G7 Summit, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Communique was issued on Friday evening after the customary «family photo» at the luxury resort of Borgo Egnazia, where the G7 also reiterated a commitment to a «free and open Indo-Pacific» based on the rule of law. Prime Minister Modi attended the G7 Summit at the invitation of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the host. «We will further promote concrete G7 PGII (Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment) initiatives, flagship projects, and complementary initiatives to develop transformative economic corridors for quality infrastructure and investment, such as the deepening of our coordination and financing for the Lobito Corridor, the Luzon Corridor, the Middle Corridor, and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, also building on the EU Global Gateway, the Great Green Wall Initiative, and the Mattei Plan for Africa launched by Italy,» reads the communique.

G7 Summit in Italy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the leaders of Turkey, the UAE, Brazil and Jordan and struck a pose for the camera along with them on Friday. PM Modi had a «delightful conversation» with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as well as the President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. All the four leaders also posed for the camera and got a picture clicked at the Summit as well, which PM Modi shared on X, saying, «The interactions in Italy continue...Delightful conversation with President @LulaOficial, President @RTErdogan and His Highness Sheikh @MohamedBinZayed»

Kumar tried to touched the feet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the the meeting of NDA Parliamentary Party, just ahead of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) forming the government after the Lok Sabha Elections."Nitish Kumar sold the pride of Bihar's people. The leader of 13 crore people, our pride, he is touching the feet in front of the entire nation. This man will become the chief minister," Kishor said.Kishor, who has been running the 'Jan Suraaj' campaign, added that there's vast difference between how Nitish Kumar was in 2014 and how is he in 2024.

Zelenskyy, while holding talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, discussed the functioning of the Black Sea transport corridor to increase exports of sunflower oil to India. On the sidelines of the G7 Summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Italy. «The President spoke about the functioning of the Black Sea transport corridor, which makes it possible to increase exports of sunflower oil to India and turnover of other categories of goods,» the Ukrainian president's website read.

Prashant Kishor on Friday charged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with having «touched the feet» of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure his own continuance in power. Kishor, who has been running the 'Jan Suraaj' campaign, was addressing a public meeting in Bhagalpur. «People ask me why I am now criticising Nitish Kumar, having worked with him in the past. He was a different man back then. His conscience had not been put up for sale,» said Kishor, who had managed the JD(U) president's election campaign in 2015 and formally joined the party two years later. «The leader of a state is the pride of its people. But Nitish Kumar brought shame to Bihar when he touched the feet of Modi,» he alleged, referring to the NDA meeting in Delhi last week.

Cabinet the report of the high-level committee on 'one nation, one election' «at the earliest» as part of the 100-day agenda of the Legislative Department, sources said on Friday. Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had directed all union ministries and departments to draw up a 100-day agenda for the next government. The high-level committee on 'one nation, one election', headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind, submitted its report to President Droupadi Murmu on March 15, recommending simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies as the first step followed by synchronised local body polls within 100 days. The panel had also proposed setting up an 'Implementation Group' to look into the execution of the recommendations made by the committee.

G7 Summit hosted by Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's arrival was marked by a warm, albeit slightly awkward, greeting. The event, taking place in Borgo Egnazia, Apulia, Italy, from June 13 to 15, 2024, saw leaders from the world's major economies gather to discuss critical global issues. As Sunak walked up to Meloni, she welcomed him with a hug and a kiss on the cheek. The moment, captured on video and shared widely online, quickly went viral. While the interaction seemed cordial, internet users were quick to point out an awkwardness, with some suggesting that Meloni appeared to pull back slightly. One social media user humorously noted, «Rishi Sunak being greeted by Giorgia Meloni at G7 looked a lot like he went in for a snog and she pulled back. There was then a real 'eurgh, smelly breath' energy.» Another quipped, «Don't lean in, Rishi!»

Garibi hatao". Or match up to the machismo of “Ab ki baar 400 paar". Yet somehow the Constitution became the dark horse of the election.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's possible entry into electoral politics surged before the Lok Sabha elections, but was dashed when she opted not to run.However, NDTV reported citing sources on Thursday, that she may contest the bypoll for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat if Rahul Gandhi steps down from the position.Also Read: ‘Yeh hui na baat…’: Priyanka Gandhi's first address after Congress win in Amethi, Rae Bareli for Lok Sabha ElectionsGandhi, who secured significant victories in the Lok Sabha elections from both the Raebareli and Wayanad constituencies, sparked further speculation about his sister's potential debut. Earlier on Tuesday, he said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would have faced a larger defeat, “by two-three lakh votes," if his sister had contested against him in Varanasi.NDTV reported citing sources that Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge had urged the Gandhi siblings to decide on their electoral participation, expressing his preference for both to contest.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued with the trend of giving primacy to continuity and experience, granting a five-year extension to Principal Secretary to PM, PK Mishra, and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Thursday. Two Advisors to PM — Amit Khare and Tarun Kapoor — have been re-appointed for another two years. Modi had reposed faith in his core team of Union ministers when he formed his Council of Ministers for the third consecutive term. The crucial Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has remained unchanged with Amit Shah (Home), Rajnath Singh (Defence), Nirmala Sitharaman (Finance) and S Jaishankar (External Affairs) continuing in the same role. Senior ministers like Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goyal, Dharmendra Pradhan, Virendra Kumar, Ashwini Vaishnaw and others have been given the same portfolio. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of PK Mishra, IAS (retired), as Principal Secretary to the prime minister, with effect from June 10 and his term will be co-terminus with the term of the PM or until further orders. He has been assigned the rank of Cabinet Minister.

Giorgia Meloni greeted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz with a 'Namaste' at the G7 Summit in Italy. The traditional Indian greeting, symbolizing respect and mutual recognition, highlighted solidarity among the world leaders. The video of this greeting quickly went viral, evoking reactions from netizens, including one who commented, «Namaste karna sikh gai (learnt how to do Namaste).»

The heads of the Group of 7 nations — Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States — started their annual summit Thursday at a luxury hotel in Puglia on the southern Italian coast, overlooking the Adriatic Sea. The wars in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip and the threats posed by China's economic rise are high on the agenda.

Italy to attend an Outreach session at the G7 summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said its focus would be on artificial intelligence, energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean. Modi said this in a departure statement before leaving for the European nation in his first foreign trip after becoming prime minister for a third term. The prime minister said issues crucial for the Global South will also be deliberated upon at the Outreach session. The G7 summit, to be held in the luxury resort of Borgo Egnazia in Italy's Apulia region from June 13 to 15, is expected to be dominated by the raging war in Ukraine and the conflict in Gaza.

SBI Capital Markets to arrange a Rs 31,000 crore loan for the planned capital expenditure at its Bina refinery complex located in Madhya Pradesh, according to people familiar with the matter.

If you are one of those looking for a home under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), then there is good news for you. The Modi government has approved the proposal to provide 3 crore additional rural and urban houses under PMAY.

Chandrababu Naidu as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh witnessed a touching moment when Prime Minister Narendra Modi embraced him in a long hug and gave him a pat on the back. This gesture, full of warmth and camaraderie, symbolized a moment of unity and support within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

Modi government for the third consecutive time at the Centre, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi for the first time on June 18. The PM will address a Kisan Sammelan in Varanasi during his one-day visit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences following a tragic fire in a building housing laborers in Kuwait, which claimed the lives of over 40 people, including several Indians.

Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday took oath as the 15th Chief Minister of Odisha in the presence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior BJP leaders at the Janta Maidan in Bhubaneswar.