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Modi cabinet’s first day in office: Ministers meet up at PMO to make key decisions

Decisions included Pradhan Mantri-Kisan Yojana and pension schemes for traders, among others.

Oath-taking ceremony in photos: This is what Modi govt 2.0 looks like

Narendra Modi took oath in the presence of a large gathering of national and international dignitaries at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

In pictures, leaders of BJP and its allies at the party’s parliamentary board meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was elected as the leader of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance at the party's parliamentary board meeting two days after it got an overwhelming majority in the Lok Sabha elections.

Politics in photos: Modi Cabinet 1.0 meets for one last time before formation of new govt

Members of the Cabinet met at the Prime Minister's Office in South Block to recommend President Kovind to dissolve the present Lok Sabha.

Congress leaders and party workers pay homage to Rajiv Gandhi

New Delhi: Congress president Rahul Gandhi paid homage to his father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 28th death anniversary on Tuesday...

In photos: Kashi’s alleys are stuck between a facelift & cultural crisis

Under the BJP govt’s Kashi Viswanath Temple Corridor project, over 200 buildings have been demolished, which locals allege is changing Kashi’s cultural identity.

In photos: Amit Shah tells UP to choose between dynasty and development as he backs Smriti Irani

Saturday saw BJP president Amit Shah carry out a roadshow for Smriti Irani, the party's candidate to take on Congress chief Rahul Gandhi in Amethi.

In photos: Priyanka charms Amethi for brother Rahul Gandhi

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the general secretary for Congress party's east UP wing, took to the streets of Amethi to garner votes for brother Rahul who is seeking a re-election.

In photos, Modi woos traders by announcing collateral-free loan & other schemes

PM Modi at the convention also announced that if re-elected, he would form a National Traders' Welfare Board.

Politics in photos: All eyes on PM Modi, L.K. Advani & Sumitra Mahajan at Ambedkar event

BJP's party politics on seat distribution to senior leaders was on full display at anniversary celebrations of B.R. Ambedkar on Parliament lawns.

On Camera

Devdas to Heeramandi—Bhansali doesn’t reduce courtesans to performers. They have a voice

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s films may be over-the-top, but by shining the spotlight on women who are otherwise forced to work on the edges of acceptable society, he gives them agency.

Asia’s growth outlook remains positive despite external uncertainties, says ADB

The Asian Development Outlook 2024 report suggests that policymakers in the region should monitor a number of risks. These include escalating conflicts and geopolitical tensions.

Indian Coast Guard seizes Rs 600 crore worth of drugs from Pakistani ship

The 14-person crew of the ship is currently being escorted to Porbandar for further investigation and legal proceedings.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.