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JEEVIKA Didis place their trust in Nitish Kumar over Tejashwi Yadav

IANS | October 22, 2025 9:13 PM

Bagaha (Bihar), Oct 22 (IANS) In the run-up to the Assembly elections, women associated with the JEEViKA programme in Bagaha, Bihar, have made their political stance clear. Their trust lies firmly with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Rejecting the promises and offers of Tejashwi Yadav, these ‘JEEViKA Didis’ say that under Nitish's leadership, women have felt safe, empowered, and self-reliant — something they fear could be lost under a return to the "jungle raj."

India now stands as a confident leader, shaping future of global science: Jitendra Singh

IANS | October 22, 2025 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) India now stands on the world stage not as a follower, but as a confident leader, resolute in shaping the future of global science and innovation, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday.

IndiGo Kolkata–Srinagar flight makes emergency landing in Varanasi after mid-air technical glitch

IANS | October 22, 2025 8:57 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) An IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Srinagar made an emergency landing at Varanasi airport on Wednesday following a technical issue detected mid-air, the airline said.

MP: Betul traders thank Modi govt for loan under PM SVANidhi scheme

IANS | October 22, 2025 8:39 PM

Bhopal, Oct 22 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme, aimed at supporting the street vendors in urban as well as rural areas, has transformed the lives of hundreds of small shopkeepers and traders across the country.

Assam Rifles crushes insurgency in NE; rebel networks crumble, leaders on run

Saurabh Sharma | October 22, 2025 8:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) In a series of well-coordinated counter-insurgency operations across the North East, the Assam Rifles have successfully thwarted repeated attempts by insurgent groups – ULFA (I) and NSCN – K(YA) – to target security Forces in recent weeks.

American farmers face tariff ripples on costs, market shifts: Reports

IANS | October 22, 2025 7:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) After Washington imposed steep tariffs on trade partners, American farmers are facing several constraints, including increased costs, shifting markets, and mixed impacts on different agricultural sectors.

Gujarat: Narmada district records high success rate in fight against TB

IANS | October 22, 2025 7:17 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 22 (IANS) Leading the fight against tuberculosis (TB), Gujarat recently emerged as the top-performing state under the Central Government’s ambitious ‘Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’, aimed at eliminating the disease from the country by the end of 2025.

Gujarat: Police rescue 6-month-old kidnapped near Kalol

IANS | October 22, 2025 7:13 PM

Gandhinagar, Oct 22 (IANS) On Diwali day, a six-month-old infant, Shahrukh, was kidnapped from the outskirts of Panot village near Chhatral Road in Kalol, Gandhinagar district in Gujarat. However, the Gandhinagar police cracked the case within hours, tracing the accused and safely rescuing the child.

Delhi: Over 1,232 Sattvic delicacies offered to deities on Annakut festival at Swaminarayan Akshardham Mandir

IANS | October 22, 2025 7:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Continuing India’s timeless festival traditions, the celebrations of Annakut and Govardhan Puja were held with joy and fervour at Swaminarayan Akshardham Mandir on Wednesday. Thousands of devotees and visitors gathered at the temple premises with deep devotion and faith to be part of this divine occasion.

Delhi-NCR cities choke as air quality plummets to ‘very poor’, 2 days after Diwali

IANS | October 22, 2025 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Two days after Diwali, the air in Delhi and its neighbouring cities turned dangerously toxic, with the national capital recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 353, placing it firmly in the ‘Very Poor’ category.

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JEEVIKA Didis place their trust in Nitish Kumar over Tejashwi Yadav

India now stands as a confident leader, shaping future of global science: Jitendra Singh

IndiGo Kolkata–Srinagar flight makes emergency landing in Varanasi after mid-air technical glitch

MP: Betul traders thank Modi govt for loan under PM SVANidhi scheme

Assam Rifles crushes insurgency in NE; rebel networks crumble, leaders on run

American farmers face tariff ripples on costs, market shifts: Reports

Gujarat: Narmada district records high success rate in fight against TB

Gujarat: Police rescue 6-month-old kidnapped near Kalol

Delhi: Over 1,232 Sattvic delicacies offered to deities on Annakut festival at Swaminarayan Akshardham Mandir

Delhi-NCR cities choke as air quality plummets to ‘very poor’, 2 days after Diwali

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