BJD accuses BJP of MCC violation, voter intimidation in Odisha's Nuapada; seeks CEO’s intervention

IANS | November 11, 2025 4:01 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 11 (IANS) The main Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday sought the immediate intervention of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha, accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of violating the Model Code of Conduct even on the day of voting. The BJD alleged that BJP workers entered polling booths in Nuapada and exerted undue pressure on voters to cast their votes in favour of party candidate Jai Dholakia.

Soldiers, scientists and startups must unite to create new defence technology: Rajnath Singh

IANS | November 11, 2025 3:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Highlighting the government’s efforts to make India a leader in technology, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that the country’s defence industrial base is expanding rapidly, with the synergy among DRDO, Armed Forces, industry and academia -- creating a virtuous cycle of research, testing, field feedback and innovation.