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BJP slams Congress for awarding Indira Gandhi Peace Prize to Michelle Bachelet

IANS | November 19, 2025 11:25 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Malviya, head of the party's National Information and Technology Department, launched a scathing attack on the Congress party for conferring the prestigious Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development on Michelle Bachelet, the former President of Chile and ex-UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Bihar verdict 2025: More than 71 pc winners cross 80,000 votes mark

IANS | November 19, 2025 10:15 PM

Patna, Nov 19 (IANS) The recent general election to the state Legislative Assembly of Bihar in 2025 has concluded, revealing a striking trend in voter mobilisation and candidate performance in which more than 71 per cent of BJP and JDU candidates received more than 80,000 votes.

With PM Modi as chief guest, Nitish Kumar to be sworn in as CM for 10th time tomorrow

IANS | November 19, 2025 9:58 PM

Patna, Nov 19 (IANS) Nitish Kumar will be sworn in as Chief Minister for the 10th time on November 20, at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan.

Indira, a leader with compassion, fierce commitment to human rights: Sonia Gandhi

IANS | November 19, 2025 9:55 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday paid glowing tributes to her mother-in-law Indira Gandhi, referring to her as a leader “with a compassionate heart, a deep love for her people, a fierce commitment to human rights and an unflinching faith in non-violence”.

Joyful moment as PM Modi acknowledges students’ banner on India’s future at Coimbatore event

IANS | November 19, 2025 9:49 PM

Coimbatore, Nov 19 (IANS) A pair of schoolgirls drew the attention of the crowds on the spot and the entire nation on Wednesday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi paused his speech at a farmers’ conference in Coimbatore to acknowledge a banner they were displaying in the audience.

SIR Phase II: Nearly 99 pc enumeration forms distributed; digitisation lags at 15.98 pc

IANS | November 19, 2025 9:33 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) reported significant progress in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase II, with 98.79 per cent of Enumeration Forms (EFs) already distributed across the country as of 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

Bihar 2025 polls: Biggest wins, narrowest finishes and the voter turnout story

Saurabh Sharma | November 19, 2025 9:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 delivered dramatic margins, stark turnout contrasts and sharp gender-based voting patterns, painting a diverse picture of democratic participation across the state.

JKSA issues helpline numbers, cautions Kashmiri students amid rising profiling concerns after Delhi blast

Saurabh Sharma | November 19, 2025 9:28 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) In the wake of the deadly blast in Delhi, the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Wednesday issued an urgent advisory for Kashmiri students across the country after receiving multiple reports of profiling, harassment and sudden eviction from hostels and rented accommodations.

Tamil Nadu farmers hail PM Modi’s efforts towards promoting natural farming

IANS | November 19, 2025 8:15 PM

Chennai, Nov 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the South India Organic Farming Conference, organised by the Tamil Nadu Organic Farmers’ Federation at the CODISSIA trade fair complex in Coimbatore.

PM Modi to attend G20 Summit in Jo'burg this week, also participate in IBSA meeting

IANS | November 19, 2025 8:13 PM

New Delhi/Johannesburg, Nov 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting South Africa's Johannesburg on November 21-23 to attend the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday.

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BJP slams Congress for awarding Indira Gandhi Peace Prize to Michelle Bachelet

Bihar verdict 2025: More than 71 pc winners cross 80,000 votes mark

With PM Modi as chief guest, Nitish Kumar to be sworn in as CM for 10th time tomorrow

Indira, a leader with compassion, fierce commitment to human rights: Sonia Gandhi

Joyful moment as PM Modi acknowledges students’ banner on India’s future at Coimbatore event

SIR Phase II: Nearly 99 pc enumeration forms distributed; digitisation lags at 15.98 pc

Bihar 2025 polls: Biggest wins, narrowest finishes and the voter turnout story

JKSA issues helpline numbers, cautions Kashmiri students amid rising profiling concerns after Delhi blast

Tamil Nadu farmers hail PM Modi’s efforts towards promoting natural farming

PM Modi to attend G20 Summit in Jo'burg this week, also participate in IBSA meeting

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