PM Modi’s only desire to make people Aatmanirbhar: BJP on Diwali letter

IANS | October 21, 2025 4:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Diwali letter, which highlighted Operation Sindoor, Viksit Bharat, the fight against Moaism, GST reforms, and the promotion of Swadeshi products, has drawn strong support from BJP leaders, asserting that PM Modi’s key vision is to make India Aatmanirbhar (self-reliant) through the adoption of Swadeshi products.

Bihar polls: Most RJD candidates have 'criminal' records, says BJP

IANS | October 21, 2025 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) BJP national spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain on Tuesday criticised the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for fielding candidates with "criminal "backgrounds in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, saying that out of RJD’s 143 candidates, a significant number have criminal records.

It’s advantage NDA in Bihar as poll dates draw close

IANS | October 21, 2025 2:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Barely a month ago, Bihar’s Opposition platform of Mahagathbandhan appeared to have a thin edge over the state’s ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in this year’s Assembly elections. Its projected face in the state, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, appeared vulnerable against anti-incumbency sentiments. Allegations of corruption were being wildly thrown at Cabinet members, and his frequent political switch earned him the sobriquet of “Palturam”.

Govardhan Puja in Mathura, devotees throng Dwarkadhish temple

IANS | October 21, 2025 2:05 PM

Mathura, Oct 21 (IANS) The holy festival of Govardhan Puja was celebrated with traditional fervour and devotion in the sacred city of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday. A special puja was organised at the city’s renowned Dwarkadhish Temple, where a large number of devotees gathered from early morning to participate in the rituals.