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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar on October 30 to attend programs in Muzaffarpur and Chhapra, BJP state president Dilip Jaiswal said. Modi has already addressed rallies in Samastipur and Begusarai, launching the NDA's campaign for the November 6 and 11 Assembly elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit poll-bound Bihar on October 30 to attend two programmes in Muzaffarpur and Chhapra, said BJP state president Dilip Jaiswal on Saturday. Earlier, Prime Minister Modi visited ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his Bihar poll campaign by visiting the ancestral village of socialist icon and former CM Karpoori Thakur, Congress on Friday took a swipe at Modi asking is it not an acknowledged fact that Jan Sangh - from which BJP emerged - brought down Thakur's govt in April 1979 when he introduced reservations for OBCs.Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh posted a series of questions on X to attack the PM before his visit to Karpurigram. "Is it not a fact th ...Read More >
The power of literacy and knowledge has enabled Kerala to rank among the leading States on several human development indicators, President Droupadi Murmu has said. Addressing the valedictory function of the platinum Jubilee celebrations of St. Thomas College at Pala on Thursday (October 23, 2025), the President emphasised that knowledge drives innovation, propels society forward, and fosters self-reliance. Shaping destinies Noting that St. Thomas College was established with the objective of ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (PTI) Congress leader and former MP Udit Raj on Friday alleged that authorities forcibly evicted his family from their Pandara Park government bungalow in New Delhi despite the matter being sub-judice, claiming it was caste-based "harassment." However, according to sources in the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Raj's wife, retired IRS officer Seema Raj, stayed five months beyond the permissible period and owed over Rs 21 lakh in dues. The sources confirmed that Ra ...Read More >
Bihar Election 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Begusarai on to a packed ground and loud cheers. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA)'s campaign for the Bihar Assembly elections officially began on October 24. An announcer on stage took the microphone and called the name of Lok Jan Shakti Party (Ram Vilas) or LJP (R) chief Chirag Paswan for a speech. The prime minister raised his eyebrows in a quick gesture toward Nitish Kumar. The message looked unmistakable. Nitish would speak, ...Read More >
Patna/Begusarai: Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi will kick off his Bihar election campaign with two back-to-back rallies on Friday, addressing the people of Samastipur and Begusarai, while Union home minister Amit Shah is scheduled to hold separate meetings in Siwan and Buxar the same day. Shah has already addressed a rally at Taraiya in Saran on Oct 17.The first phase of the assembly elections is scheduled for Nov 6, followed by the second phase on Nov 11 and the results will be declared on N ...Read More >
Bihar polls: PM Modi, CM Nitish Kumar visit Karpoori Gram, pay tribute Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited Karpoori Gram, the birthplace of Bharat Ratna Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur, and paid floral tributes to the late leader. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar accompanied the Prime Minister during the visit. Both leaders garlanded Karpoori Thakur's statue and visited the Karpoori Thakur Library, where they viewed a collection of rare photographs depicting key moments from the former ...Read More >
Nuapada (Odisha), Oct 24 (PTI) The BJP, BJD and Congress are trying to woo the tribal voters in the Nuapada assembly byelection, as they constitute more than 33 per cent of the total electorate of the constituency. The Congress has fielded Ghasiram Majhi, a local tribal man from Nuapada, while the BJD candidate Snehangini Chhuria hails from the SC community. The BJP nominee Dholakia is from the general category. In the 2024 Assembly elections, BJD candidate Rajendra Dholakia had won the seat, ...Read More >
Samastipur (Bihar) [India], October 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid homage to Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur in Bihar's Samastipur district, and he later met his family members. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was also present. Also Read | Gold Rate Today, October 24: Gold Price Dips From Historic Highs Amid Global Selling Pressure, Check Prices of Yellow Metal in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata and Other Metro Cities. Karpuri Thakur, a prominent socialist leader and former Ch ...Read More >
Lucknow: Citing the mob lynching of a Dalit man in Rae Bareli and a case of Dalit elderly who was forced to lick his urine in Lucknow as examples, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said that "feudal forces enjoying protection of the BJP govt have added to atrocities, injustice and crime against Dalits in UP.The former UP CM described such incidents as attempts to humiliate the PDA community, comprising Pichde (backward classes), Dalits and slpsankhyaks (minorities) who have come t ...Read More >
Mumbai: Former MLA Bachchu Kadu has ignited a controversy with his provocative remarks urging farmers to kill MLAs instead of resorting to suicide. The statement has drawn strong criticism with Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat urging Kadu to stop inciting farmers. Kadu's remarks came during a farmers' conference in Paturda village in the Buldhana district, where he 'advised' them to target legislators instead of committing suicide, including targeting legislators. Kadu, who heads the Prahar ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Mahayuti government has decided to set up a 'War Room' for the integration of various health schemes in the state, said officials from the chief minister's office (CMO). This dedicated team will make sure the state's healthcare schemes are effectively implemented and there is no duplication of benefits. This War Room will work under the supervision of the Chief Minister's Relief Fund and Charitable Hospital Help Desk, and will be headed by Praveen Pardeshi, Chief Executive Officer ( ...Read More >
Mangaluru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah stressed the govt's dedication to welfare, equality, and development, highlighting a series of initiatives, including the guarantees aimed at strengthening social justice in Karnataka. Speaking at the 13th edition of the 'Ashoka-Janamana' Deepavali celebration organised by Rai Estates Educational and Charitable Trust, led by Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai at the Kombettu Taluk Stadium in Puttur on Monday, the CM praised MLA Rai for promoting Basavanna's princip ...Read More >
Telangana witnessed a statewide bandh on Saturday. The protest was called by BC JAC against the High Court's stay on a 42 percent reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections. The ruling Congress, BRS, and BJP extended their support to the bandh. Leaders from various parties participated in protests, demanding the implementation of the reservation. Essential services remained unaffected. A statewide bandh called by the BC JAC to protest against the High Court's stay order on the 42 ...Read More >
Gadwal: All-Party Leaders Thank Public for Supporting BC Reservation Bandh - Vow to Continue Struggle Until 42% Reservations Are Achieved Leaders of various political parties and social organizations in Jogulamba Gadwal district extended heartfelt thanks to business owners, educational institutions, police personnel, political party leaders, organizations, and individuals who cooperated with the bandh held in support of 42% reservations for Backward Classes (BCs). Speaking at a press conferenc ...Read More >
Husband, an advocate, and wife, railway officer, had been previously divorced before marrying in 2010 The Delhi High Court has ruled that alimony cannot be awarded to a spouse who is financially self-sufficient and independent, observing that permanent alimony is a measure of social justice and not a tool for enrichment or financial equalisation between capable individuals. A Division Bench of Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar said the law requires the person seeking ali ...Read More >
Chennai: The state govt introduced a bill in the state assembly on Wednesday to amend the Tamil Nadu Private Universities Act, 2019, aiming to simplify norms for establishing private universities.Under the proposed amendment, brownfield universities can be established by converting existing colleges into universities, a provision not available in the current Act, which only allowed the establishment of private universities afresh. The bill noted that "of late, existing private colleges in the st ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The CPI state committee has urged the state government to withdraw the amendment to the Tamil Nadu Private Universities Act, 2019, which was passed in the Assembly on Friday. In a statement, CPI state secretary M Veerapandian said the amendment, which removes the requirement for private universities to possess a minimum of 100 acres of land, would have far-reaching consequences for higher education in the state. He warned that the amendment could dilute government oversight in crucial ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Delhi High Court recently observed that alimony cannot be granted to a spouse who is financially self-sufficient.Observing that permanent alimony is a measure of social justice, not a tool for enrichment or equalising the financial status of two capable individuals, a division bench of Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar said the law requires the person seeking alimony to demonstrate genuine financial need.The bench made the observation while upholding a family co ...Read More >
Mysuru/ Hubballi: Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) vice-president VS Ugrappa has challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to clarify whether the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) functioning without official registration is patriotic or anti-national.He also questioned Union ministers on how the RSS is allowed to function without registration.On Saturday, Ugrappa told reporters, "Two major issues are being discussed across the nation -- large-scale electoral malpractice, including vote ...Read More >
Chandigarh: A day after celebrating one year of the third successive term of the BJP govt in Haryana, chief minister Nayab Singh Saini and his cabinet colleagues campaigned in poll-bound Bihar, promoting Haryana's development while soliciting votes for the NDA candidates.Besides Saini, the other ministers who canvassed in Bihar included Haryana ULB minister Vipul Goel, social justice and empowerment minister Krishan Bedi, and their cabinet colleagues Gaurav Gautam and Rajesh Nagar.Krishan Lal Pa ...Read More >
The Karnataka government is facing embarrassment after netizens raised questions over the credibility of certificates claiming 'world records' for the highest number of women availing free travel tickets under the Shakti scheme and the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) as the most award-winning road transport corporation. On October 16, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah posted on X: "Karnataka enters the global stage with two historic world records - certified by the London Book of Wor ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 18 (UNI) The statewide bandh called by the Backward Classes (BC) Joint Action Committee (JAC) demanding a fair share of 42 percent reservations for BCs in the upcoming local body elections brought Telangana to a standstill today. Except for essential services, almost all sectors remained shut as political parties across the spectrum -- including Congress, BJP, BRS, CPI, CPM, TJS, CPI (M) New Democracy, and Maoist outfits -- extended their support. Several community, student, trib ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Following the Telangana Backward Class Joint Action Committee (BC JAC) call for a statewide bandh on October 18 over the High Court's stay on the 42% BC reservation in local body elections, several schools in the state have reportedly announced holidays. However, no official directive has been issued regarding school closures. The bandh has received support from multiple political parties, including the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), Telangana Jagruthi, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 17 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu Government today announced an expert committee headed by Retd Madras High Court Justice K N Basha would be constituted to recommend measures to enact a Legsilation to prevent honour killings in the State. Responding to requests from members of various parties, Chief Minister M K Stalin said the expert panel would be formed and based on its recommendations necessary steps would be taken to bring in a Legsilation to prevent honour killings. He said the Co ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The 'Telangana BC JAC' led by R. Krishnaiah has appealed to all political parties and organisations to extend their support to the 'Bandh for Justice', being observed in demand for increasing reservations for Backward Classes (BCs). Responding positively to the appeal, Telangana Jagruti President Kalvakuntla Kavitha announced her organisation's complete support for the bandh scheduled for Saturday. Kavitha strongly criticised both the Congress and BJP, stating that neither party has ...Read More >
Lucknow: After holding an impressive rally in Lucknow on Oct 9, BSP president Mayawati will now hold the review meeting of party's UP unit on Oct 16.The party leadership is upbeat over the rally gaining a lot of traction in the state and elsewhere. Given that, those who did their job well to make it a successful show for the party may get bigger responsibilities. Similarly, those who could not match up may either get a warning or a lesson on how to keep up. The organisational rejig that the BSP ...Read More >
IMAGE: Dr B R Ambedkar gives Dhamma Deeksha to lakhs of his followers in Nagpur, October 14, 1956. Photograph: Kind courtesy Wikimedia Commons October 14, 1956 marks one of the largest religious conversions in history sans any bloodshed. Dr B R Ambedkar, born a Hindu 'untouchable', converted to Buddhism along with five lakh of his followers, mostly from the Dalit community, in Nagpur on this historic day. Dr Ambedkar, on the Deekshabhoomi ground in Nagpur clad in a white silk dhoti, kurta, an ...Read More >
Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Thursday called upon party leaders and workers to begin preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, urging them to stay alert against false propaganda and misinformation being spread by rival parties. Addressing a state-level review meeting at the party headquarters here, Mayawati said the grand success of the October 9 rally marking the death anniversary of BSP founder Kanshi Ram was proof that the Bahujan Samaj continued t ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said that his government's 'Shakti' scheme, facilitating free bus rides for all women domiciled in the state, has been certified by the 'London Book of World Records' for the highest number of free bus rides availed by women. He also said the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has been registered in the 'London Book of World Records' for the most award-winning road transport corporation in the world. "Karnataka enters the global ...Read More >
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