Farrukhabad, Oct 18 (IANS) Markets across Uttar Pradesh's Farrukhabad have been beautifully decorated for Dhanteras, drawing large crowds as people thronged shops to make festive purchases ahead of Diwali.
Patna, Oct 18 (IANS) Even after the first round of nominations is over, the Grand Alliance in Bihar has failed to reach a consensus on seat sharing. As a result, eight candidates from the alliance are now locked in direct contests against each other, exposing deep fissures within the opposition bloc.
Patna, Oct 18 (IANS) Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Saturday said that all discussions within the NDA regarding the Bihar Assembly elections have been completed "smoothly", and compared the situation to that of the opposition Mahagathbandhan.
Koderma (Jharkhand), Oct 18 (IANS) While earthen and electronic lamps are commonly available, few people know that lamps can also be made from cow dung. At the Pehalwan Ashram in Bhakra, located in the remote Satgawan block of Koderma district in Jharkhand, 15 different products, including lamps and idols of Ganesha and Lakshmi, are being crafted from cow dung in anticipation of Diwali and Chhath Puja. Through these cow dung crafts, rural women are paving the way for self-reliance.
Chandigarh, Oct 18 (IANS) A major tragedy was averted with the intervention of railway employees as a fire broke out in one of the AC coaches of the Amritsar-Saharsa Express (train 12204) at the Sirhind station in Punjab.
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Saturday accused former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi of exerting undue influence over a 1977 Indian Airlines aircraft purchase, alleging that he intervened to secure a deal with Boeing for personal commission instead of opting for Airbus, despite opposition from key government bodies.
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The year-on-year inflation rate for agricultural labourers and rural Labourers stood at -0.07 per cent and 0.31 per cent, respectively, in September, figures released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment showed on Saturday.
Lucknow, Oct 18 (IANS) Addressing the Diwali Karyakarta Parivar Milan Samaroh at City Montessori School, Lucknow, the Chief Minister said that this event reflects the age-old cultural traditions of Sanatan Dharma.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address at the NDTV World Summit 2025 held at New Delhi on Friday. Welcoming the distinguished gathering of global leaders, the Prime Minister set the tone for the summit. In his speech, PM Modi emphasised India’s unwavering momentum and its role as a beacon of hope in a rapidly evolving world.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu said on Friday that the government has taken several concrete steps to ensure the overall development of tribal communities, adding that real progress of the nation and society lies in the development of all sections of society.
