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PM Modi’s only desire to make people Aatmanirbhar: BJP on Diwali letter

IANS | October 21, 2025 4:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Diwali letter, which highlighted Operation Sindoor, Viksit Bharat, the fight against Moaism, GST reforms, and the promotion of Swadeshi products, has drawn strong support from BJP leaders, asserting that PM Modi’s key vision is to make India Aatmanirbhar (self-reliant) through the adoption of Swadeshi products.

Madhya Pradesh: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana proving to be a boon for the poor in Shajapur

IANS | October 21, 2025 3:45 PM

Shajapur, Oct 21 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), an ambitious initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is proving to be a major boon for the poor in Shajapur, Madhya Pradesh.

Bihar polls: Most RJD candidates have 'criminal' records, says BJP

IANS | October 21, 2025 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) BJP national spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain on Tuesday criticised the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for fielding candidates with "criminal "backgrounds in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, saying that out of RJD’s 143 candidates, a significant number have criminal records.

CM Yogi dispatches 1,000 quintal wheat seeds for flood-hit Punjab farmers

IANS | October 21, 2025 3:38 PM

Lucknow, Oct 21 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday flagged off the dispatch of 1,000 quintals of wheat seeds to flood-hit Punjab to ensure that foodgrain production in that state does not dip drastically due to the natural calamity.

'Political deceit', JMM blames INDIA bloc allies for no seat-sharing pact in Bihar

IANS | October 21, 2025 3:09 PM

Ranchi, Oct 21 (IANS) The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on its INDIA bloc allies, accusing them of keeping the party "bewildered" over seat-sharing arrangements for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections and forcing it to withdraw from the contest.

It’s advantage NDA in Bihar as poll dates draw close

IANS | October 21, 2025 2:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Barely a month ago, Bihar’s Opposition platform of Mahagathbandhan appeared to have a thin edge over the state’s ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in this year’s Assembly elections. Its projected face in the state, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, appeared vulnerable against anti-incumbency sentiments. Allegations of corruption were being wildly thrown at Cabinet members, and his frequent political switch earned him the sobriquet of “Palturam”.

‘Sins of AAP’: BJP blames Punjab govt, farm fires for bad air in Delhi around Diwali

IANS | October 21, 2025 2:29 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) As a blanket of mild haze engulfed Delhi a day after Diwali, the BJP on Tuesday lashed out at the AAP government in Punjab for its alleged failure to check farm fires that are adding to the national capital’s air quality woes.

'Those who light diyas responsible for Hindu-Muslim divide': Udit Raj on Deepotsav record

IANS | October 21, 2025 2:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Congress leader Udit Raj on Tuesday criticised the Ayodhya Deepotsav celebrations, claiming that those who light diyas are the same people who create a Hindu-Muslim divide and are responsible for the oppression of Dalits.

Govardhan Puja in Mathura, devotees throng Dwarkadhish temple

IANS | October 21, 2025 2:05 PM

Mathura, Oct 21 (IANS) The holy festival of Govardhan Puja was celebrated with traditional fervour and devotion in the sacred city of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday. A special puja was organised at the city’s renowned Dwarkadhish Temple, where a large number of devotees gathered from early morning to participate in the rituals.

'Thrice in past 5 days': Cong cites Trump’s claims, targets Centre over India’s Russian oil import

IANS | October 21, 2025 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The Congress party on Tuesday questioned the Centre over US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that the Indian government has assured it of curtailing oil imports from Russia, as it was ‘aiding’ the latter in sustaining the armed hostilities against Ukraine.

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PM Modi’s only desire to make people Aatmanirbhar: BJP on Diwali letter

Madhya Pradesh: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana proving to be a boon for the poor in Shajapur

Bihar polls: Most RJD candidates have 'criminal' records, says BJP

CM Yogi dispatches 1,000 quintal wheat seeds for flood-hit Punjab farmers

'Political deceit', JMM blames INDIA bloc allies for no seat-sharing pact in Bihar

It’s advantage NDA in Bihar as poll dates draw close

‘Sins of AAP’: BJP blames Punjab govt, farm fires for bad air in Delhi around Diwali

'Those who light diyas responsible for Hindu-Muslim divide': Udit Raj on Deepotsav record

Govardhan Puja in Mathura, devotees throng Dwarkadhish temple

'Thrice in past 5 days': Cong cites Trump’s claims, targets Centre over India’s Russian oil import

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