'Deepotsav 2026' commences in Ayodhya

IANS | November 5, 2026 9:28 PM

Ayodhya, Nov 5 (IANS) The 2026 edition of Deepotsav commenced in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Thursday, with river banks being illuminated with lakhs of 'diyas'.

Rahul Gandhi leading ‘international conspiracy’ for regime change: Maha CM

IANS | November 5, 2026 9:23 PM

Nagpur, Nov 5 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, accusing him and his associates of “targeting” democracy and the Constitution, and alleging that an “international conspiracy” is being orchestrated under Rahul Gandhi's leadership. He was speaking at the "Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy" march organised by the BJP and Mahayuti.

K’taka Cabinet decides to hold local body polls on ballot papers

IANS | November 5, 2026 9:08 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 5 (IANS) The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday decided to conduct local body elections using ballot papers, with funds already allocated for purchasing ballot boxes, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar Khandre said.