TODAY NEWS ON June 06, 2024

News Headlines for CAT, CLA and IPM aspirants

Union Cabinet recommends dissolution of 17th Lok Sabha

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 5 recommended the dissolution of the 17th Lok Sabha, sources said. Following the meeting at his residence, a day after the general election results, Mr. Modi made the formal recommendation to President Droupadi Murmu and also handed over his resignation, they said. “The Union Cabinet has recommended the dissolution of the 17th Lok Sabha,” a top source told PTI.

NDA elects Narendra Modi as its leader as government formation process gets underway

The process of government formation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term was set in motion on June 5, with the parties of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) unanimously passing a resolution electing Mr. Modi as their leader in a meeting at the PM’s official residence.

INDIA bloc to keep doors open for Naidu, Nitish

At the meeting, 33 lead ers from 21 parties expressed the opinion that while doors should be kept open for N. Chandrababu Naidu’s Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and their erstwhile ally Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United), the bloc will be patient for the right opportunity.

As congratulations pour in, Modi invites Sri Lankan President to swearing-in

U.S. President Joseph Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin joined leaders of more than 50 countries in congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) that won the highest number of seats in the Lok Sabha election. During a telephone call, Mr. Modi also invited Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe to his swearing-in due to be held this weekend, which he has accepted,

CSDS-Lokniti post-poll survey: Despite discontent NDA given another chance

Are there historic patterns where a ruling party/coalition receives support (and in this case the coalition has secured a majority) based on what is perceived as satisfactory performance? The CSDS-Lokniti post poll survey 2024, sought to understand these issues from the voter’s perspectives.

P.S. Tamang to take oath as Sikkim Chief Minister on June 9

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha supremo Prem Singh Tamang on June 5 said he would take oath as the Chief Minister of the state for the second term on June 9. The swearing-in ceremony of Mr. Tamang and his cabinet will be held at Paljor Stadium in the State capital Gangtok.

A turncoat and a ‘missing’ MP cost BJP two seats in South Bengal

Among the losses suffered by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, two seats stand out — Hooghly and Barrackpore. Sprawled across the opposing banks of the Hooghly river and in strategic proximity to Kolkata, both constituencies caused a significant setback to the BJP’s performance in the State with the defeat of Arjun Singh and Locket Chatterjee.

With U.P. at the centre of the 2024 LS poll results, new book details how the BJP averted the removal of Yogi in 2021

When Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal stepped out of jail on bail during the Lok Sabha campaign, his claim that Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath was in danger of losing his post like several other BJP CMs created more than a few ripples across the political firmament. Journalist Shyamlal Yadav’s new book, At the Heart of Power: The Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh, now throws light on how Mr. Adityanath was indeed in danger of being replaced, back in 2021.

Several incidents of post-poll violence in West Bengal, BJP and CPI(M) supporters targeted

Several incidents of post-poll violence from various parts of West Bengal were reported on June 5, a day after the results of Lok Sabha election were declared and the Trinamool Congress bagged 29 seats of the total 42 seats reducing the BJP to 12 seats in the State.

AAP office space allotment: Delhi HC asks Centre to take decision within six weeks

The Delhi High Court on June 5, 2024, ordered the Centre to take a decision on allocating a party space to the Aam Aadmi Party within six weeks noting that they are entitled to space for a party office here. Justice Subramonium Prasad said non-availability of a house in the general pool cannot be a reason for rejection of the request of the national party.

Gunman attempts attack on U.S. Embassy in Lebanon

A gunman was captured by Lebanese soldiers after attempting to attack the U.S. Embassy near Beirut on June 5, the military said. The attack took place as tensions continued to simmer in the tiny Mediterranean country, where months of fighting between Hezbollah militants and Israeli troops has displaced thousands along the border, following years of political deadlock and economic hardship.

PMI signals Services growth receded to a 5-month low in May

Activity in India’s services sectors slumped to a five-month low in May, with competition, price pressures and a severe heat wave denting growth in new orders and output, as per the seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services Business Activity Index that fell to 60.2 from 60.8 in April. A reading of over 50 on the survey-based index indicates an expansion in activity levels. However, fresh orders from international markets surged at the sharpest pace in nearly 10 years, while surveyed firms indicated greater confidence in the outlook for business prospects, lifting their measured optimism to an eight-month high. Survey participants noted strong growth of demand from Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and the U.S.

Sindhu loses in first round of Indonesia Open

India’s ace shuttler P.V. Sindhu went down to Hsu Wen-chi of Chinese Taipei in the first round of the Indonesia Open on June 5, making a stunning early exit from the BWF Super 1000 tournament. A two-time Olympic medallist and a former world champion, Sindhu lost the women’s singles contest 15-21, 21-15, 14-21, which was her maiden loss to Wen-chi. The Taiwanese shuttler took an hour and 10 minutes to beat the Commonwealth Games gold-medallist.

Twenty20 World Cup: Hardik, Rohit shine as India start off campaign with 8 wicket win over Ireland

A half-century by skipper Rohit Sharma, fine finishing by Rishabh Pant and scorching spells by Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah were the highlights as India started their ICC T20 World Cup campaign on winning note by thrashing Ireland by eight wickets at Nassau County Stadium in New York on Wednesday

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