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'SP facing inevitable defeat, resorting to baseless allegations': JD(U) hits out at Akhilesh Yadav

IANS | December 21, 2025 11:12 AM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The political sparring over the alleged Codeine cough syrup racket intensified on Sunday after the JD(U) national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, accusing his party of making unfounded allegations out of political desperation ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

Bengal SIR: ECI to seek explanations from BLOs on doubtful cases in draft voters’ list

IANS | December 21, 2025 10:25 AM

Kolkata, Dec 21 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) will take written explanations from the booth-level officers (BLOs) engaged in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal on the doubtful cases in the draft voters’ list, which was published on December 16.

BLOs under Trinamool pressure responsible for voter list irregularities in Bengal: BJP leader

IANS | December 21, 2025 10:11 AM

Kolkata, Dec 21 (IANS) BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Sunday said that the responsibility for alleged irregularities in the voter list in West Bengal lies with Booth Level Officers (BLOs), claiming that they have acted under pressure from the ruling Trinamool Congress.

The Third Eye: Wisdom marks India’s strategic outlook

D.C. Pathak | December 21, 2025 9:57 AM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Non-aggression, synthesis and unity of all existence reflect the ancient Indian thought that continues to define the standing of this country even in today’s world.

Govt to introduce bill against fake fertilisers, pesticides in next Parliament session

IANS | December 21, 2025 9:27 AM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Expressing concern over the sale of fake fertilisers, pesticides and other unauthorised bio-stimulants disguised under misleading tags, the government will introduce a bill against fake fertilisers and pesticides in the next Parliament session.

Gujarat to mark World Meditation Day today with state-level programme, yoga board convocation

IANS | December 21, 2025 7:21 AM

Gandhinagar, Dec 21 (IANS) A state-level celebration of World Meditation Day, along with the convocation ceremony of yoga coaches and trainers of the Gujarat State Yoga Board, will be held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, on Sunday.

PM Modi to lay foundation stone of major urea plant in Assam today

IANS | December 21, 2025 6:33 AM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of a major new urea production facility at the Namrup Fertiliser Plant in Naharkatia, Assam, on Sunday, marking one of the most significant fertiliser infrastructure initiatives undertaken in the Northeast in recent decades.

Modi govt promotes natural farming in Bihar's Bhagalpur to help farmers become 'Aatmanirbhar'

IANS | December 21, 2025 12:17 AM

Bhagalpur, Dec 21 (IANS) As the Narendra Modi-led Union government has launched several welfare schemes keeping the interests of middle and lower class farmers critical to the economy of the country, it is laying special attention to promote organic and natural farming in villages to boost farmers' income and help them become 'Aatmanirbhar' (self-reliant).

PM POSHAN scheme serving fresh food to children in government schools in MP's Damoh

IANS | December 20, 2025 10:37 PM

Damoh, Dec 20 (IANS) The Union government's Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM-POSHAN) scheme aimed at providing hot and fresh cooked meal for students upto class 8 in 'Anganwadi centres and government-run schools are serving their purpose in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in Madhya Pradesh.

BJP MLA Shakti Raj Parihar lays foundation stone for new road in Doda

IANS | December 20, 2025 10:12 PM

Doda, Dec 20 (IANS) In a significant development for rural connectivity, BJP MLA from Doda West, Shakti Raj Parihar, on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a Rs 73 crore, 15.3 km infrastructure project, the Assar-Dhansal Road to Patta via Haliya Hirni.

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'SP facing inevitable defeat, resorting to baseless allegations': JD(U) hits out at Akhilesh Yadav

Bengal SIR: ECI to seek explanations from BLOs on doubtful cases in draft voters’ list

BLOs under Trinamool pressure responsible for voter list irregularities in Bengal: BJP leader

The Third Eye: Wisdom marks India’s strategic outlook

Govt to introduce bill against fake fertilisers, pesticides in next Parliament session

Gujarat to mark World Meditation Day today with state-level programme, yoga board convocation

PM Modi to lay foundation stone of major urea plant in Assam today

Modi govt promotes natural farming in Bihar's Bhagalpur to help farmers become 'Aatmanirbhar'

PM POSHAN scheme serving fresh food to children in government schools in MP's Damoh

BJP MLA Shakti Raj Parihar lays foundation stone for new road in Doda

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