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The Congress party has unveiled a list of 40 prominent campaigners for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections in 2025. This move aims to boost its presence in the state, where it is part of the opposition INDIA bloc. The list includes influential national and regional figures, highlighting the party's strategy to strengthen its position. Among the notable names are Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Ashok Gehlot. They are expected to lead dynamic rallies and engage wit ...Read More >
Darbhanga (Bihar) [India], October 27 (ANI): Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) National President Mukesh Sahni asserted that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar cannot be given the responsibility of the state as he is struggling with health issues. He also urged voters to give young politicians a chance to take over. "There is a wave of change in the entire state. In 2005, people felt he should be given a chance... In 2010, he indeed did development in the state. In 2015, he became CM with Lalu Yadav's sup ...Read More >
Lucknow: Devotees observed fast on 'Kharna' (second day of Chhath festival) from sunrise to sunset and took dip in the water. On Kharna day, women observe 'Nirjala Upvaas' The fast was broken only after offering 'arghya' to sun in the evening. The devotees prepare 'Kharna Prasad' which includes 'gur ki kheer' and roti.A devotee, Tulsi Kumari, who hails from Bihar, believes Kharna is the day of cleaning mind and soul. "On Kharna, I prepare 'kheer and roti' and abstain myself from all worldly plea ...Read More >
Madhubani (Bihar) [India], October 27 (ANI): Bihar's political landscape is poised for a shake-up as Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party promises change. Speaking to reporters at an election rally in Madhubani, the Jan Suraaj founder claimed that the voters are moving beyond fear-driven choices between Nitish Kumar-BJP and Lalu Yadav-RJD, offering a leaderless, caste-neutral alternative focused on Bihar's youth. "You will see a new political history being written in Bihar, and the era that has ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings on the occasion of Chhath puja and said that festivals have become more vibrant this year due to success of Operation Sindoor and steps taken to eradicate the Maoist menace. In his 127th edition of his monthly radio address Mann ki Baat, the prime minister said that the Chhath Puja was a confluence of devotion, affection and tradition and reflected India's social unity. "The Mahaparva of Chhath is a reflection of the deep uni ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Chhath festival, once a purely spiritual and cultural celebration of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, has increasingly become a stage for political symbolism, with major parties across North India using it as a tool to woo voters. Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, from Patna's riverbanks to Delhi's Yamuna ghats and Lucknow's ponds along the Gomti river, political parties are vying to claim ownership of the festival, transforming faith into a political statement. According to source ...Read More >
Bihar Election 2025: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday visited the residence of Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) [LJP(RV)] chief Chirag Paswan to participate in Chhath Puja festivities, in a gesture that comes amid new political alignments and speculation over internal equations within Bihar's ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA). During the meeting, Paswan expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for joining the celebration and dismissed opposition claims of tension ...Read More >
Dibrugarh: The Maijan Chhath Puja Committee in Dibrugarh is finalizing preparations for the upcoming Chhath Puja at the ghat, taking all necessary safety measures. Workers are cleaning and setting up safety infrastructure, lighting, and other arrangements at approved ghats along the Brahmaputra. Chhath Puja, also known as Dala Chhath or Surya Shashti, is an ancient Hindu festival honoring the Sun God. Devotees gather along the riverbank to offer prayers to the rising sun, often standing in the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 26 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday greeted citizens on Chhath Puja and said the festival gives the message of unity, cooperation and collective participation in the society. During Chhath Puja, devotees worship and offer 'arghya' to the Sun, she said in a message. "On this festival, we express our gratitude to nature. We worship the rivers and ponds, and pray for the well-being of our families. This festival also conveys a message of cleanliness and environment conserva ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 26 (PTI) Amid the Chhath Puja festivities, the AAP on Sunday accused the BJP of creating a "fake" Yamuna ghat with filtered water for Prime Minister Narendra Modi while devotees have to stand in the polluted river. The BJP hit back, terming the AAP's allegations "a shameful model of political frustration". Addressing a press conference here, AAP Delhi unit president Saurabh Bharadwaj said the BJP is "fooling" the devotees and playing with the lives of Purvanchalis. "In a desper ...Read More >
New Delhi: A tyre of an AC bus travelling on the Agra Expressway in Lucknow suddenly burst, and a massive fire broke out. Within minutes, the bus was engulfed in flames. Seventy passengers were on board at the time of the accident; all of them escaped unhurt. The fire was so intense that the smoke was visible up to two km away. Passengers and nearby residents tried to extinguish the fire but could not succeed. A fire brigade team arrived at the scene about an hour later. After considerable effo ...Read More >
Indian Railways is deploying approximately 13,000 special trains this festive season to manage passenger surges, nearly doubling last year's operations. Permanent holding areas are being established at 76 high-footfall stations to enhance crowd management, while private cloud kitchens will improve meal quality on long-haul journeys. The Indian Railways will operate some 13,000 special trains this festive season, nearly double from a year ago, in a bid to ease passenger rush. It has also been de ...Read More >
The Prime Minister also urged people to participate in Chhath Puja festivities, stating, "Wherever you are in the world, if you have a chance, try to participate in Chhath Puja. I bow down to Chhathi Maiya. I extend my greetings to the countrymen on the occasion of Chhath, especially to the people of Bihar, Jharkhand and Purvanchal." Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his greetings on the occasion of Chhath Puja, describing the festival as a reflection of the "deep unity" between c ...Read More >
Aurangabad (Maharashtra) [India], October 26 (ANI): The South Central Railway has approved the change of name of Aurangabad Railway Station of Nanded Division over South Central Railway to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, said A.Sridhar, Chief Public Relations Officer, South Central Railway, in a statement on Saturday. According to the statement, the railway code and station code will now be CPSN. Meanwhile, Western Railway General Manager Vivek Kumar Gupta on Friday said that passenger movement has ...Read More >
Aurangabad (Maharashtra) [India], October 26 (ANI): The South Central Railway has approved the change of name of Aurangabad Railway Station of Nanded Division over South Central Railway to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, said A.Sridhar, Chief Public Relations Officer, South Central Railway, in a statement on Saturday. According to the statement, the railway code and station code will now be CPSN. Also Read | Mann Ki Baat: PM Narendra Modi Urges Citizens To Share Suggestions for Celebrating 150 Year ...Read More >
Kharna, the sacred second day of Chhath Puja, is being celebrated today, 26 October 2025, across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand. The day holds immense spiritual value as devotees observe a long fast from sunrise to sunset before breaking it with jaggery kheer, fruits, and puris or ghee-soaked rotis. To mark the occasion, people share heartfelt Kharna status videos, Kharna Puja statuses, and devotional clips that capture the divine vibe of the festival. Across India and among the diaspora, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his greetings on the occasion of Chhath Puja, describing the festival as a reflection of the "deep unity" between culture, nature, and society. He noted that devotees from all sections of society come together at ghats, which he called the "most beautiful" example of India's social harmony. In the 127th episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Modi said, "All of us celebrated Diwali a few days ago, and now a large number of people are bu ...Read More >
Hyderabad: "Komaram Bheem Ji left an indelible mark on the hearts of countless people, especially the tribal community. He instilled new strength in those fighting against the Nizam's atrocities," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday. He said this while addressing the nation during his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'. Welcoming to 'Mann Ki Baat', Modi said these days, the entire country is immersed in the festive spirit. "All of us celebrated Diwali a few days ago, and now a large ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 26 (ANI): Ramrup Jagannath, a Mauritius resident, has travelled to Jaipur to look for his Indian roots. Based on the information he possesses and the data collected, he has visited Odisha and Jajpur three times in the past but has returned to Mauritius disappointed each time. Also Read | Chennai Rains: Roads Crumble After Heavy Downpour; Mayor R Priya Pledges Immediate Repairs on 2,000 Potholes (Watch Video). However, encouraged by his friends, he has come ...Read More >
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has criticized the INDIA bloc for opposing electoral roll revisions in Bihar. He stated that every infiltrator will be detected and deported. Shah accused RJD supremo Lalu Prasad of prioritizing his family's prosperity over Bihar's development. He claimed that heinous crimes have decreased under NDA rule, contrasting it with the RJD era. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday slammed the INDIA bloc for opposing the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral r ...Read More >
Srinagar is all set to host its first-ever large-scale live concert, featuring Sonu Nigam, on October 26. The singer will take the stage at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) by the serene Dal Lake. Curated by NDTV Good Times, this historic event promises an unforgettable evening of music, memory and heritage. The concert will feature Sonu Nigam's celebrated Bollywood hits and a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Mohammed Rafi. It is also the first music event in the val ...Read More >
Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 26 (ANI): Preparations are in place to ensure enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) at the Uttar Pradesh-Bihar border ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Uttar Pradesh DGP Rajeev Krishna said, "The first and second phases of the Bihar elections have been declared. Some forces from Uttar Pradesh will also go there. A coordination meeting has been held with the Chief Secretary and DGP of Bihar. Action ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 26 (ANI): Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu launched the Food Basket Distribution initiative for TB patients under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan's Nikshay Mitra Campaign at Sukanta Academy Auditorium in Agartala, Tripura, on Saturday. During the event, the Governor emphasised the importance of collective responsibility in achieving the vision of a TB-free India and appreciated the efforts of NHM and the Rotary Club for their crucial role in ...Read More >
Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 26 (ANI): Preparations are in place to ensure enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) at the Uttar Pradesh-Bihar border ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Uttar Pradesh DGP Rajeev Krishna said, "The first and second phases of the Bihar elections have been declared. Some forces from Uttar Pradesh will also go there. A coordination meeting has been held with the Chief Secretary and DGP of Bihar. Action ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 26 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the state-level workshop of 'Hind-di-Chadar Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji 350th Shaheedi Sammelan' in Mumbai on Saturday, marking the beginning of commemorative events dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the Ninth Sikh Guru. Events commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib commenced across India on Saturday, with Punjab Cabinet Ministers paying their r ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 26 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday visited Cubbon Park in Bengaluru, interacted with locals and listened to their concerns. This meeting is part of Shivakumar's 'Bengaluru Nadige' (Walk with Bengaluru) campaign, and today's meeting will be conducted till 10 am. Also Read | Chhath Puja 2025: Preparations Underway in Full Swing Across Bihar, Assam, and West Bengal (See Pics). Speaking to ANI, Congress MLA NA Haris called it a ...Read More >
Idukki (Kerala) [India], October 26 (ANI): A person was killed after a landslide buried two houses near Adimali in Kerala's Idukki district late Friday night, officials said. According to Kerala police, another person was seriously injured in the landslide. Also Read | Chhath Puja 2025: Preparations Underway in Full Swing Across Bihar, Assam, and West Bengal (See Pics). The deceased has been identified as Biju, a resident of Laksham Veedu, Adimali. His wife, Sandhya, was rescued after more t ...Read More >
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital deteriorated on Sunday morning, reaching the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). On Saturday morning, AQI was under the "poor" category, with Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) already in effect across Delhi-NCR. As per CPCB, AQI in Lodhi Road is recorded at 287 in the 'very poor' category, and at India Gate and the surrounding areas, it was recorded at 325 in the same category. The A ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 26: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has said that Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam's live concert in Srinagar would give a major fillip to the Union Territory's tourism sector and provide a valuable platform for local artistes to showcase their talent before a wider audience. The Lieutenant Governor's remarks came as the city geared up for the high-profile concert, expected to draw large crowds and highlight Kashmir's growing appeal as a cultural and tourist hub, with ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: As the four-day Chhath Puja festival began on Saturday with the Nahay Khay ritual, political tensions in the capital flared following a Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) report showing a decline in the Yamuna's water quality. The report stated that the river's water remains unfit for bathing across Delhi, except at Palla, where it enters the city. Samples taken on October 9 revealed high pollution levels, with major drains, such as Molarband and Sahibabad, recording Biochemica ...Read More >
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