The Congress won just 52 of 542 parliamentary seats this time, its second worst performance since 2014 election. The party is three members short of the total that would qualify it for the post of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabh

Congress to meet 52 lawmakers today to elect new leader

What do the new entrants in the Team Modi offer? Here is a closer look at the new faces.

Gravitas: Modi 2.0: The New Entrants

On his first day in office, the Modi government decided to extend the PM-Kisan scheme to all farmers. But, some challenges still remain. Watch this report from Gravitas.

Gravitas: Modi 2.0: Big Moves For Farmers On Day One

With Amit Shah joining the Union Cabinet, who will lead the BJP? Can anyone fill in the big shoes? Watch this story from Gravitas.

Gravitas: Who Will Be The Next BJP President?

In this segment of WION, Know about the story of a girl named Sarita who covers a struggleful journey from Rags to Rugby. Watch this video to know more.

A Journey From Rags To Rugby

In the first Cabinet meeting, the Government today decided to extend PM-KISAN scheme to all 14.5 crore farmers in the country costing Rs 87,000 crore a year and also announced over Rs 10,000 crore pension scheme for 5 crore farmers, thereby fulfilling the BJP’s poll promise.

Now 14.5 crore farmers to be covered under PM Kisan scheme

India’s economic growth rate slowed to five-year low of 5.8% in January-March 2018-19, due to poor performance in agriculture and manufacturing sectors, official data released on May 31 said.

India's GDP growth rate slumps to 5.8% in fourth quarter

Indian High Commission in Pakistan's Islamabad holds Iftar-Dinner. Pak agencies misbehave with guests at Iftar-dinner organised by IHC at Islamabad. Watch this video to know more in detail.

Pak agencies misbehave with guests at Iftar-dinner organised by IHC at Islamabad

In this segment WION Exclusively speaks with Mr. Ray Locker, Senior Journalist over Trump's fresh announcement to stop Preferential trade with India.

WION Exclusive: In Conversation with Mr. Ray Locker, Senior Journalist over India-US Trade

The Congress, with a 52-seat tally in the 543-member Lok Sabha, is three members short of the total that would qualify it for the post of Leader of Opposition. Its poll campaign flopped miserably as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP won an even bigger majority than 2014

Congress Parliamentary party meeting; Likely to elect new President

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the National War Memorial in New Delhi today, shortly before taking charge of the Defence Ministry. He paid tribute to soldiers who laid down their lives for the country post-independence.

New Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays homage to Martyrs

BJP will have to elect a new president, as incumbent Amit Shah has been inducted into PM Modi’s Cabinet, going by the ‘one man one post’ principle the party usually follows. The BJP rank and file expect the replacement to be someone who has the complete trust of Modi and Shah.

Who will be Bhartiya Janata Party's new President

Narendra Modi has kept up his propensity for surprise by inducting Subrahmanyam Jaishankar into the Cabinet. When the 1977 batch IFS officer took the oath on Thursday to be part of the NDA-2’s Council of Ministers, there were wide expectations that he would be handed the Ministry of External Affairs portfolio.

The man in focus | Ex-Foreign Secretary S.Jaishankar gets cabinet berth as EAM; Expectations are high

The new government of India is now assigned with their tasks and respective departments with new portfolios. The massive mandate of BJP is the supreme key towards nation building and to now focus on foreign policy too.

PM Modi's govt likely to focus on 'Act-East' policy

As the Modi-led government returns to power, we take a look at the profiles of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his new council of ministers.

PM Modi's cabinet 2.0; Great powers, great responsibilities

At least 12 people were killed and several injured on Friday in a mass shooting at a government building in the US state of Virginia.

11 people killed in mass shooting in US government building

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in Mecca condemned a "terrorist attack" on Saudi Arabia's oil pumping stations which targeted global oil supplies, its final statement said on Saturday. The summit also condemned "sabotage operations" against four vessels near the territorial waters of the United Arab Emirates, which it said threatened international maritime traffic safety.

OIC condemns 'terrorist attack' on Saudi oil pumping stations

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-people-missing-after-blasts-at-russian-military-plant-22-injured-223432">Two people missing after blasts at Russian military plant, 22 injured</a>

At least two people were missing on Saturday after blasts at the explosives plant Kristall in the central Russian town of Dzerzhinsk, Interfax and RIA news agencies reported. Some 22 people were injured, Interfax news agency reported citing a source. An official at the local health ministry said earlier that most of the injured have fragment wounds.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/bjp-will-have-no-walkover-in-parliament-rahul-gandhi-223399">BJP will have no walkover in Parliament: Rahul Gandhi</a>

Asserting that the 52 newly-elected Congress MPs will work like "a pride of brave-hearted lions", Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that his party will continue to work "fearlessly" and that the BJP cannot have a "walk over" in parliament.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/wont-stake-claim-in-lok-sabha-for-leader-of-opposition-congress-223378">Won't stake claim in Lok Sabha for Leader of Opposition: Congress</a>

The Congress party on Saturday said that it will not stake a claim for the post of the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha as it is falling short of two seats and is not able to reach the required number of 54.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mexico-eyes-steps-to-cut-immigrant-flows-to-us-border-official-223382">Mexico eyes steps to cut immigrant flows to US border: Official</a>

Mexico wants to sharpen existing measures in its bid to narrow a flood of Central American migrants to the US border, a top Mexican official said on Friday, ahead of planned meetings in Washington over tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-chinese-defence-chiefs-discuss-sanctions-enforcement-on-north-korea-223376">US, Chinese defence chiefs discuss sanctions enforcement on North Korea</a>

Patrick Shanahan, the acting US Defence Secretary, and Wei Fenghe, the Chinese Defence Minister, discussed ways to better enforce UN sanctions on North Korea during a "constructive and productive" meeting held on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum here on Friday.

Two people missing after blasts at Russian military plant, 22 injured At least two people were missing on Saturday after blasts at the explosives plant Kristall in the central Russian town of Dzerzhinsk, Interfax and RIA news agencies reported.

Two people missing after blasts at Russian military plant, 22 injured At least two people were missing on Saturday after blasts at the explosives plant Kristall in the central Russian town of Dzerzhinsk, Interfax and RIA news agencies reported. Some 22 people were injured, Interfax news agency reported citing a source. An official at the local health ministry said earlier that most of the injured have fragment wounds. BJP will have no walkover in Parliament: Rahul Gandhi Asserting that the 52 newly-elected Congress MPs will work like "a pride of brave-hearted lions", Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that his party will continue to work "fearlessly" and that the BJP cannot have a "walk over" in parliament. Won't stake claim in Lok Sabha for Leader of Opposition: Congress The Congress party on Saturday said that it will not stake a claim for the post of the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha as it is falling short of two seats and is not able to reach the required number of 54. Mexico eyes steps to cut immigrant flows to US border: Official Mexico wants to sharpen existing measures in its bid to narrow a flood of Central American migrants to the US border, a top Mexican official said on Friday, ahead of planned meetings in Washington over tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump. US, Chinese defence chiefs discuss sanctions enforcement on North Korea Patrick Shanahan, the acting US Defence Secretary, and Wei Fenghe, the Chinese Defence Minister, discussed ways to better enforce UN sanctions on North Korea during a "constructive and productive" meeting held on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum here on Friday.

News brief: Big stories of the day

Congress president Rahul Gandhi today said the Congress may have just 52 MPs in the Lok Sabha but they are strong enough to take on the BJP [which has 303 members]. Speaking at the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) meeting, Rahul Gandhi said, "We are 52 MPs. I guarantee you that these 52 MPs will fight against BJP every single inch. We are enough to make BJP jump everyday."

52 Congress Lok Sabha MPs enough to make BJP jump everyday, says Rahul Gandhi

Iranians in the capital Tehran set fire to effigies of President Donald Trump, while in the Iraqi capital, Iran-backed militiamen marched over a large Israeli flag as part of rallies Friday marking Quds, or Jerusalem Day. The annual protests come as the Trump administration tries to market its long-awaited Israeli-Palestinian peace plan.

Protesters in Iran, Iraq burn Israel, US flags on ‘Quds Day’

Rajanth Singh took charge as the Defence Minister or Raksha Mantri and immediately held a meeting with the top military brass. Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik, Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra and top officials of the ministry accorded a warm welcome to Mr Singh.

Rajnath Singh takes charge as Defence minister

On Saturday, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a statement saying it will continue to build on strong ties with the US. “India as part of our bilateral trade discussions, had offered resolution on significant US requests in an effort to find a mutually acceptable way forward,” the government said in the statement. “It is unfortunate that this did not find acceptance by the US.”

Donald Trump to end preferential trade treatment for India on June 5

Amid much speculation and anticipation, the portfolios of the Cabinet ministers of Narendra Modi's second term as prime minister were announced on Friday. BJP president Amit Shah was appointed as the Home Minister, while former Home Minister Rajnath Singh got the defence ministry.

Amit Shah takes charge as India's Home Minister

Sonia Gandhi has been chosen the chairperson of the Congress's elected parliamentarians at the meeting of the party's parliamentary committee this morning. Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh proposed her name.

Sonia Gandhi elected as the leader of Congress Parliamentary Party

PM for a second time, Narendra Modi is going to follow it up with bilaterals with five countries. The first meeting is with Bangladesh President Mohammed Abdul Hamid which will be followed by meetings with Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and Bhutan Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering. Watch this video to know more.

PM Modi meets Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena

What are the aspirations of India's first-time voters who voted for PM Narendra Modi? Watch this report from Gravitas.

Gravitas: Modi 2.0: The Wishlist Of The Aspirational Indian

The Defence Ministry is one of the most high profile portfolios. But controversies have slowed down India's march towards modernization of the defence forces. Watch this report from Gravitas.

Gravitas: Modi 2.0: Upgrading India'S Defences

US President Donald Trump has announced tariffs on all Mexico goods. Watch this video to know more.

US President Trump announces tariffs on all Mexico goods

The economy will be the top priority of the Modi government. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you which issues the new government needs to tackle first.

Gravitas: Modi 2.0: Can PM Modi Push 'Big-Bang' Economic Reforms?

How does the U.S. and the world see PM Modi's thumping win in the Indian Elections? We ask the man who steered U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign in 2014. Listen to this exclusive conversation between Steve Bannon and WION's Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary.

Gravitas: How Does The World See Modi's Win? An Exclusive Interview With Steve Bannon

What can we expect from PM Modi's second term on the foreign policy front? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you about the opportunities and challenges.

Gravitas: Modi 2.0: India's Foreign Policy Challenges

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