NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday appointed Narendra Modi prime minister, clearing the way for him to be sworn in on Sunday as head of a BJP-led NDA coalition.The President handed over the letter of appointment after BJP chief J P Nadda presented letters of support from NDA parties which have a strength of…
NEW DELHI: Congress’ Rahul Gandhi has written to President Droupadi Murmu against Agnipath scheme, alleging that there was discrimination in the nature and extent of benefits given to families of slain Agniveers. Rahul urged the president to intervene as she is the supreme commander of the armed forces and the issue affects national security.“There can…
NEW DELHI: A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashed in east Azerbaijan on Sunday. Iran has confirmed that the president was onboard the helicopter along with foreign minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian as well as two senior east Azerbaijan leaders.Rescuers are trying to reach the site of the “incident”, state television reported. There was no…
NEW DELHI: In a major boost for Maldives president Mohamed Muizzu, early result trends of the parliamentary elections that were held on Sunday showed his ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) take a commanding lead over the opposition, including the India-friendly Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). The vote is seen as a crucial test for Muizzu’s plan…
