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Guwahati, April 9: Assam recorded a voter turnout of 59.63% till 1 pm in the ongoing Assembly elections, with polling gaining momentum across districts as long queues continued to build up at polling stations. Despite intermittent rain in several parts of the state, voters turned out in large numbers, reflecting strong public participation in the democratic process. Voters across the state highlighted development, governance, and employment as key issues. In Dispur, a voter said, "We hope who ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath (L) & Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav (R) | File Pic & ANI This month's assembly polls in four states and one Union Territory may have grabbed the headlines for the moment, but the real challenge for the ruling BJP is India's politically most crucial election in Uttar Pradesh next year. Shrill claims by party leaders and its cheerleaders predicting a landslide win for a third successive term could turn out to be premature. This is mainly because of the ent ...Read More >
To imagine Bihar without Nitish Kumar is not to imagine an abrupt rupture, but a gradual loosening of a certain political rhythm that has defined governance in the state What will Bihar's governance be like after Nitish Kumar moves to the Rajya Sabha? There is a useful precedent. In May 2014, following a disappointing performance in the general election, Nitish stepped down as chief minister and installed Jitan Ram Manjhi in his place. At first, the arrangement appeared seamless. The government ...Read More >
Bihar CM Race: The political churning in Bihar has taken a significant turn with Nitish Kumar resigning as the MLC and continuing as the outgoing Chief Minister. Amid the speculations surrounding the next Chief Minister of Bihar, the backchannel talks are being held on a marathon level to reach a consensus on the Chief Minister's face. While there is still no clear answer, several factors are reshaping the discussion within the ruling circle. Political observers say the final decision could sti ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, March 31: After months of despair, the family of Raja Raghuvanshi was blessed with a son on Tuesday. The household believes the child is the slain brother "reborn" -- and they have named him Raja too. The baby was born to Raja's elder brother, Sachin. According to Sachin, a priest from the Kamakhya Temple had told him during the 13th-day ritual for Raja that the 29-year-old would be reborn in the family because his death was not natural. As if to confirm the prophecy, the child arriv ...Read More >
JORHAT: For Assam BJP MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi (48), his true strength lies in his ability to stand by his people, rain or shine. How much he could achieve to develop his Mariani constituency on the Nagaland border in Jorhat district may be a matter of debate, but people love him because he is accessible. Invite him to a wedding or call him in times of loss - he will make it nine out of ten times. People often find him at crematorium grounds, standing with grieving families, or working alongside vil ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Bihar chief minister and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar on Monday resigned from the Bihar legislative council days after securing a place in Rajya Sabha, marking an end of era in the state politics. The move has triggered fresh speculation over an impending change of guard in the state's top post.Now all eyes will be on who takes over Nitish's reign as Bihar chief minister as both JD(U) and BJP may push for the upper hand in the alliance equation.The announcement, however, may not come ...Read More >
The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed Pankaj Chaudhary as its Uttar Pradesh unit chief, a move signalling a strategic intent for caste consolidation and organizational rebuilding. Chaudhary's leadership aims to strengthen the party's position for the upcoming 2027 Assembly elections. New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party's decision to appoint Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary as its Uttar Pradesh unit chief signals a clear political intent, aimed at caste consolidation, internal balancing and ...Read More >
Lucknow, Dec 14 (PTI) Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary was on Sunday named the new president of the BJP's Uttar Pradesh unit, with his election being formally announced by Union Minister Piyush Goyal here. The announcement was made in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak. Chaudhary filed his nomination for the post on Saturday and was the sole candidate in the fray. He submitted the papers to forme ...Read More >
Lucknow, Dec 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary has been unanimously elected as the Uttar Pradesh BJP president, Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Sunday amid loud cheers at the party headquarters in Lucknow. "Today, on December 14, I am very happy to announce that Pankaj Chaudhary has been unanimously elected as the Uttar Pradesh BJP president. It gives me great happiness to make this announcement," Goyal said, addressing the gathering. After this, ...Read More >
Bihar Election Results: Despite predictions of decline, Nitish Kumar's JD(U) has staged a remarkable comeback in the Bihar elections, defying anti-incumbency and voter fatigue. His personal brand, associated with governance, social harmony, and welfare schemes, particularly for women, proved resilient, overshadowing concerns about his health and political realignments. As counting trends for the 2025 Bihar Assembly election suggest a sweeping victory for the NDA, one pattern is unmistakable. Bi ...Read More >
RANCHI: Tribal organizations across Jharkhand are preparing to launch a strong protest against the Kurmi community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. A massive 'Hunkar Rally' has been scheduled for October 17 at Dhurwa Prabhat Tara Ground in Ranchi, where thousands of Sarna followers and tribal members from across the state are expected to participate. According to tribal leader Sanjay Pahan, the movement is vital for the protection of tribal identity and existence. Speaking to media du ...Read More >
Ranchi: Thousands of tribal community members, led by the Adivasi Bachao Morcha, gathered at Prabhat Tara Maidan in Dhurwa on Friday to oppose the ongoing demand of the Kurmi community for its inclusion into the scheduled tribe (ST) list.People from all age groups from 24 districts of Jharkhand gathered at the state capital carrying their traditional flags, weapons such as arrows and bows, and other cultural paraphernalia to assert their identity and raise anguish against the rising demand by th ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A 40-year-old contractor who was crossing a railway track, died after coming in contact with a moving train in Sukhliya area on Wednesday night. The incident occurred when he was going to his construction site by foot and had attempted to cross the railway track. According to GRP staff, the deceased was identified as Badriprasad Kurmi, a native of Vidisha who was residing in Bajrangpura in the city. His family members said that he was a contractor and had told them that ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 6 (PTI) Bihar elections are likely to settle the debate on whether the opposition has finally found a potent political plank in its protest against SIR or it will be another non-starter for the alliance, as the ruling NDA looks to maintain its firm grip on a state which has stood by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar since 2005. However, questions about his health have persisted and a popular verdict will clear the air on whether the JD(U) president continues to endure as the talismanic ...Read More >
Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of her husband Raja's murder in Meghalaya, has sought bail. Her plea is scheduled for a hearing on September 17. Her lawyer alleges flaws in the charge sheet related to Raja's murder. Raja was killed by hitmen during their honeymoon. Sonam and her boyfriend, Raj Kushwaha, are suspected of plotting the crime. Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband Raja during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, filed a bail petition. The judicial magistrate first class of Sohra ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband Raja during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, filed a bail petition. The judicial magistrate first class of Sohra sub-division has fixed September 17 for hearing her petition. Additional public prosecutor Tushar Chandra confirmed that the petition was submitted on Friday, but the prosecution sought time to examine the case records. Sonam's counsel argued that there were "flaws" in the charge sheet filed in connection with ...Read More >
Shillong: Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of conspiring to murder her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, has filed a bail petition. The judicial magistrate first class of Sohra sub-division has fixed September 17 for hearing the plea. Additional Public Prosecutor Tushar Chandra confirmed that the petition was submitted on Friday, but the prosecution sought time to examine the case records. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! S ...Read More >
Shillong, Sept 13: Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused in the sensational honeymoon murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi in Meghalaya, has filed a bail petition. The judicial magistrate first class of Sohra sub-division has fixed September 17 for the hearing. Additional Public Prosecutor Tushar Chandra confirmed that the petition was filed on Friday, but the prosecution has sought time to examine the case records. Sonam's counsel has claimed "flaws" in the 790-page charge sheet filed last week agains ...Read More >
A Meghalaya court has reserved its decision on the bail plea of Indore-based property dealer Shilome James, arrested in connection with the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi in Sohra. James is accused of assisting the deceased's wife, Sonam, who is the prime suspect. A court in Meghalaya's Shillong has reserved its order on a bail plea filed by a property dealer in Indore, who has been arrested in connection with the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi in Sohra, officials said on Thursday. The application, mo ...Read More >
Bhopal, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's seven-day foreign visits to Dubai and Spain concluded on Saturday, and he is scheduled to return to New Delhi on Sunday, government officials said. Talking to media in Barcelona in Spain on Saturday, Chief Minister Yadav said that his visit has been successful as various memorandums of understanding were signed with investors to increase production, employment opportunity and farmers' income in the state. Speaking at ...Read More >
Guwahati: Vipin Raghuvanshi, brother of the late Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, who was killed in Meghalaya, has called for a CBI probe into his brother's murder. Vipin alleges that a recently leaked phone conversation casts doubt on the role of Sonam Raghuvanshi's (Raja's wife) entire family in the case. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Raja Raghuvanshi was allegedly murdered by his wife Sonam Raghuvanshi, her lover Raj Kushwaha, and three ...Read More >
Kolkata, July 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The West Bengal unit of BJP, under the leadership of its new State party President Samik Bhattacharya is making all efforts to ensure a political rally in the state, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing it, before Trinamool Congress's annual Martyrs' day rally in Kolkata on July 21. An insider from the state committee of BJP said that the week before July 21, the Prime Minister is scheduled to go for an election campaign in Bihar where the Assembly polls ...Read More >
Lucknow: On the face of it, Samajwadi Party's new office in Azamgarh that was inaugurated by Akhilesh Yadav amid much fanfare on Thursday, is described as one in the series of offices that the party is setting up across the state and beyond. But going by the plans that the party leadership has, the premises are sure to assume the dimensions of SP's Purvanchal headquarters by the time the 2027 assembly elections approaches.To begin with, the idea to have a party office-cum-residence for SP chief ...Read More >
Guwahati: The family of Sonam Raghuvanshi, one of the prime accused in the alleged murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, has decided not to appoint any legal counsel for her until they are able to speak with her directly. Speaking to the media on Thursday, Sonam's brother Govind Raghuvanshi said he has been receiving multiple calls from lawyers offering to take up her case. "I've been getting calls from 10 to 15 lawyers, offering to handle everything. But I ...Read More >
Shillong, Jul 4 (PTI) A court in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district has extended the judicial custody of three hitmen, who hacked Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi at Sohra area in the northeastern state in May. The three - Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan, and Anand Kurmi - were produced before the court on Thursday via video conferencing from the Shillong district jail where they have been lodged. "Their judicial custody was extended by 14 days by the court," Public Prosecutor Tushar ...Read More >
Raja Raghuvanshi married Sonam on May 11 (File) Shillong: A Meghalaya court on Wednesday remanded three persons to judicial custody in connection with the murder case of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi in the northeastern state in May. The three were arrested from Madhya Pradesh on the charge of concealing evidence in the murder. On June 26, they had been remanded to police custody for six days. On Wednesday, property dealer Silome James was granted 14 days of judicial custody while flat ...Read More >
SHILLONG, July 3: The elder brother of Indore resident Raja Raghuvanshi on Thursday said he believes the main accused Sonam, also the deceased's wife, may have married her aide (Raj Kushwaha) while hiding here post the crime. Sonam, her alleged boyfriend Raj Kushwaha, the three henchmen and three other co-accused are currently lodged in judicial custody. "We have come to know that Meghalaya police have recovered two mangalsutras. One was gifted to Sonam as per tradition when she and Raja marri ...Read More >
Guwahati: Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, may have married her alleged boyfriend Raj Kushwaha while on the run, the victim's elder brother has claimed. Raja and Sonam were reported missing on May 23 while travelling in Meghalaya. On June 2, Raja's body was recovered from a deep gorge near a waterfall in Sohra (Cherrapunji) in East Khasi Hills district. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and ...Read More >
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