New freight, passenger trains enhance connectivity in northeast

IANS | October 4, 2025 3:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) As part of the expanding connectivity in the northeastern region, the Indian Railways has started freight train operations from Nagaland, which comes close on the heels of the successful launch of train services in Mizoram.

JD(U) demands one-phase polling in ECI meeting with 12 political parties in Patna

IANS | October 4, 2025 3:21 PM

Patna, Oct 4 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday held a crucial meeting with 12 recognised political parties in Patna ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar chaired the meeting and assured that all suggestions put forward by the parties would be considered before finalising the poll schedule. The ruling JD(U) sought Assembly polls to be held in a single phase.