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At a Police Commemoration Day event here, Adityanath laid a wreath at the Reserve Police Lines memorial, as the police band played patriotic tunes to mark the solemn occasion. "We have assembled today to pay homage to all martyred police personnel of the country who sacrificed their lives in service of the nation and demonstrated exemplary devotion to duty," the chief minister said. He noted that among those who made the supreme sacrifice in the past year were three brave police personnel from ...Read More >
Ayodhya: In a dazzling display of devotion and national pride, the sacred city of Ayodhya marked this Diwali with a record-breaking Deepotsav celebration that lit up the ghats of the Saryu River and reignited political tempers across the spectrum. The city etched its name into the annals of history by setting two Guinness World Records -- 26.17 lakh earthen lamps (diyas) illuminated the riverbanks, while 2,128 devotees performed a synchronised aarti, creating a spectacle of spiritual fervour an ...Read More >
As per reports and repeated indications by Rashtriya Janata Dal -- the senior partner in Mahagathbandhan, the Congress is likely to get a less number of seats than the last elections due to its performance in the 2020 assembly polls. In the last state election, the INC managed to secure only 19 out of 70 seats it contested. With just over a day before for the nomination for first phase of Bihar election ends, the lack of consensus among the Opposition bloc ( Mahagathbandhan) over various aspect ...Read More >
Elista [Russia], October 18 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday paid obeisance to sacred relics of Lord Buddha brought from India and enshrined at the Central Temple, Geden Sheddup Choikorling Monastery, also known as "the Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni" at Elista, Kalmykia, Russia, a release said. The Lieutenant Governor is leading the delegation to bring back holy relics of Lord Buddha after a week-long exposition in Elista. Also Read | Earthquake in Pakis ...Read More >
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday met the family of Hariom Valmiki, a Dalit villager lynched by villagers in Raebareli, and said the brutal murder has "shaken the conscience of the entire nation." He accused the Uttar Pradesh government of attempting to intimidate the victim's family and criticised what he called the administration's failure to protect Dalits. Rahul spent about 25 minutes with the family in Fatehpur district, speaking with Hariom's father Gangadeen, brother Shivam, and si ...Read More >
Lucknow, Oct 17 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Asim Arun on Friday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi meeting the family of of Hariom Valmiki -- a Dalit lynched in Raebareli earlier this month -- was "political drama" and "political tourism", not genuine concern for the victims. In a post on 'X', Deputy Chief Minister Maurya wrote in Hindi, "Shri Rahul Gandhi ji, you should be ashamed. This is nothing but your photo-op programme." He said the government prioritised treati ...Read More >
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp critique against the RJD for choosing Osama Shahab, the son of infamous gangster Mohammad Shahabuddin, as its candidate. In his address, he expressed his belief that the NDA is poised for a remarkable win in Bihar's elections, commending Nitish Kumar's administration for restoring order and reducing emigration. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday took a swipe at the opposition RJD for giving a ticket to late gangster-turned-politician Mohammad ...Read More >
Lucknow, Oct 17 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Friday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his visit to the family of Hariom Valmiki, a Dalit lynched in Raebareli earlier this month. Maurya accused him of engaging in "political drama" instead of showing genuine concern for the victims. In a post on 'X', Maurya wrote in Hindi, "Shri Rahul Gandhi ji, you should be ashamed. This is nothing but your photo-op programme. 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Samm ...Read More >
Every October, as the festive season lights up homes across India, the skies above Delhi-NCR turn grey with smog. This year, the Air Quality Index (AQI) has already crossed the 'very poor' mark in several areas, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). PM2.5 levels in the city are currently hovering around 250-300 ug/m3, nearly five times the safe limit prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO). While stubble burning, vehicular emissions, and low wind speed are key contri ...Read More >
Patna: Tensions within Bihar's Mahagathbandhan alliance deepened on Thursday as Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived at Hotel Maurya in Patna, the same hotel where Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahni was holding internal discussions after repeatedly postponing his much-anticipated press conference. Mukesh Sahni has so far postponed his press conference three times today, including the one scheduled for 6 PM, keeping both his supporters and alliance members guessing about his next ...Read More >
The Supreme Court has permitted Ashish Mishra, an accused in the Lakhimpur violence case, to visit his hometown for Diwali. The court imposed a condition that political workers and the public should not be associated with the celebrations. The apex court also noted the progress of the trial, with 23 witnesses examined and nine dropped. The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Ashish Mishra, son of former union minister Ajay Mishra and an accused in the 2021 Lakhimpur violence case, to travel to hi ...Read More >
Patna: While remembering his father Ram Vilas Paswan on his death anniversary, LJP(RV) chief Chirag Paswan on Wednesday made some remarks that could raise concerns for the BJP and JD(U). But in the evening, he said talks were on the right track.Though his statements were interpreted as pressure tactics for "quality seats" he wanted from the BJP for his party, his posturing and demand of at least 15 seats by his fellow dalit leader and cabinet colleague Jitan Ram Manjhi delayed the NDA seat-shari ...Read More >
Ahead of the Bihar Assembly Election, Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party in charge of the election, Dharmendra Pradhan, and Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and co-incharge Keshav Prasad Maurya, on Wednesday, chaired a BJP Election Committee Meeting at the party office in Patna. Patna (Bihar) [India]: Ahead of the Bihar Assembly Election, Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party in charge of the election, Dharmendra Pradhan, and Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and co-incharge Kes ...Read More >
Lucknow: Taking strict action over laxity, three police personnel, including a sub-inspector, were suspended on Saturday after a youth was beaten to death on suspicion of theft in the Unchahar area on Wednesday. The Station House Officer (SHO), Sanjay Kumar, was removed from his post and attached to the crime branch.SP Rae Bareli Yashveer Singh suspended sub-inspector Kamal Singh Yadav along with constables Pradeep and Abhishek and removed SHO Sanjay Kumar. Circle officer Dalmau, Girjashankar Tr ...Read More >
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 7 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath distributed sewing machines, laptops, and certificates to approximately 250 participants at the 14th session of the Sewing, Embroidery, and Computer Training Centre, which is operated by the Kashi Annapurna Anna Kshetra Trust. The event took place at the Annapurna Rishikul Brahmacharyashram Sanskrit College in Shivpur on Monday, underscoring the government's commitment to supporting skill development ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 7 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav held a high-level meeting at the CM residence in Bhopal regarding the Chhindwara incident on Monday and ordered suspension of two drug inspectors, the Deputy Director of Food and Drug Administration, and transfer of a drug controller, according to an official release. CM Yadav emphasised that strict action would be taken against all guilty parties in the Chhindwara case. Also Read | TVK Rally Stampede: ...Read More >
Bhopal, Oct 6 (PTI) The Madhya Pradesh government on Monday suspended two drug inspectors and a Deputy Director of the food and drug administration amid the probe into the death of 14 children from Chhindwara due to suspected renal failure, linked to the consumption of a "toxic" cough syrup. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav also transferred the state's Drug Controller, Dinesh Maurya, after reviewing the situation in a high-level meeting. The suspended drug inspectors are identified as Gaurav Sharma ...Read More >
BJP leader and Lok Sabha member Baijayant 'Jay' Panda was appointed on Wednesday as the Chairman of the Select Committee constituted to examine the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025. BJP leader and Lok Sabha member Baijayant Panda was appointed on Wednesday as the Chairman of the Select Committee constituted to examine the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025. According to an official notification, the Select Committee will comprise 24 members drawn from th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party MP Baijayant Panda has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Select Committee of Lok Sabha on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Apart from Panda, 23 other MPs from various political parties have been appointed to the committee. Also Read | Rahul Gandhi Retained in Parliamentary Defence Committee, Kamal Haasan Makes Debut. The committee includes BJP MPs D Purandeswari, CN Manjunath, Mitesh Patel Bakabhai, An ...Read More >
Bahraich (UP), Sep 28 (PTI) Police here on Wednesday recovered the bodies of four members of a family and two teenagers from a house that had been engulfed in fire, officials said. Two of the victims were allegedly found with their throats slit, an official said. The incident occurred at the house of Vijay Kumar Maurya, a farmer in the Teperaha village under the Ramgaon police station area, said sub-inspector Ayodhya Singh. The officer told PTI that the house was engulfed in flames early Wedne ...Read More >
Patna, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) A day after Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor levelled murder allegations against Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Rural Work Department Minister Ashok Choudhary, Union Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan said that those leaders facing the serious allegations should respond to the charges. "Prashant Kishor is making a series of allegations against NDA leaders. Whether he has proof or is merely making claims is a matter of investigation," Chirag ...Read More >
Lucknow, Sep 30 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh chief minister and deputy chief ministers expressed grief on the demise of BJP leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra on Tuesday, with CM Adityanath describing it as "extremely sad". "The demise of Shri Vijay Kumar Malhotra ji, a senior member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, is extremely sad. Humble tribute to him! My condolences are with the bereaved family members. I pray to Lord Shri Ram that the departed soul attains eternal peace and the grief-stricken family member ...Read More >
Patna: Poll consultant-turned-Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) leader Prashant Kishor alleged on Monday that Bihar deputy chief minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Samrat Choudhary was an accused in the massacre of six people and obtained relief from the court by submitting false documents to show that he was a minor. Kishor sought Samrat's immediate dismissal from the cabinet and asserted that he would meet state Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on the issue and seek his removal. The JSP ...Read More >
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday (September 28, 2025) asserted that it was the concept of "dharma" that kept the country united, despite its people speaking "different languages". He made the remark in his address to the valedictory function of Unmesha International Literature Festival in Patna. "One dignitary from Europe once asked me how India remains united despite having no common language. I replied that the people here may speak in different languages, but they remain united t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): The Vice-President of India, CP Radhakrishnan, on Sunday, graced the valedictory session of the third edition of Unmesha - International Literature Festival in Patna, Bihar, as the Chief Guest, according to the Vice President Secretariat. The festival, organised from 25th to 28th September 2025, is a celebration of literature in multiple languages, offering an excellent platform for writers, scholars, publishers, and poets from 15 countries, representing m ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday and had an insightful discussion on a wide range of subjects. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, Called on Vice President Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji and had an insightful discussion with him on a wide range of subjects. Called on Vice President Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji and had an insightful discussion with him on a wide range of subjects. Earlier today, VP Radhakrishnan graced the val ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): The Vice-President of India, CP Radhakrishnan, on Sunday, graced the valedictory session of the third edition of Unmesha - International Literature Festival in Patna, Bihar, as the Chief Guest, according to the Vice President's Secretariat. The festival, organised from 25th to 28th September 2025, is a celebration of literature in multiple languages, offering an excellent platform for writers, scholars, publishers, and poets from 15 countries, representing ...Read More >
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The BJP opted for tried and tested poll managers, Dharmendra Pradhan and Bhupender Yadav -- key OBC faces -- as election in-charges for Bihar and West Bengal, respectively. The party on Thursday appointed the in-charges for three states and named one of its vice-presidents, Baijayant 'Jay' Panda, as its in-charge for the assembly polls in Tamil Nadu. This will be the fourth time Pradhan, who enjoys a good equation with the JDU and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, will be handling Bihar. He has done the B ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan, a seasoned BJP campaigner and prominent OBC neta with extensive organisational experience, will be in charge of the party's campaign for the Bihar elections likely in November. He will be assisted by Union water resources minister and Gujarat BJP chief C R Patil and UP deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya.The party also announced key appointments for other critical state elections. Union minister Bhupender Yadav will serve as election in-charge ...Read More >
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