Tejashwi's 'Bihar ka Nayak' posters spark fresh political row; BJP calls Lalu family 'villain' of state

IANS | October 25, 2025 2:32 PM

Patna, Oct 25 (IANS) A fresh political storm erupted in Bihar on Saturday after posters calling Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav "Bihar ka Nayak (Hero of Bihar)" appeared across Patna ahead of the Assembly elections. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a sharp counterattack, accusing Tejashwi and his family of being involved in multiple scams and corruption cases.

Cong has always done cheap politics on such matters: Ram Kadam slams Varsha Gaikwad over ‘Mumbai doctor suicide’ remark

IANS | October 25, 2025 2:13 PM

Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Reacting to Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad’s statement on the suicide of a woman doctor in Maharashtra after being repeatedly raped by a police officer and being intimidated by an MP in the state, BJP MLA Ram Kadam on Saturday accused Congress leaders of “continuously indulging in cheap politics” over sensitive issues. He asserted that Maharashtra remains completely safe under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and assured strict action against those found guilty.

Woman doctor’s suicide: Maharashtra resident doctors launch protest; threaten to strike work if action against culprits not taken

IANS | October 25, 2025 12:30 PM

Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Following the tragic suicide by a 26-year-old female doctor in Satara after being repeatedly raped by a police officer and being pressurised by an MP to falsify medical reports of accused in jail, there has been a wave of anger in the medical fraternity over the issue. Resident doctors under the banner of the Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD), staged protests at KEM Hospital in Mumbai on Saturday over the issue. As part of their demonstration, doctors wore black armbands to express grief and anger over the incident.

Messi mess continues: Indian fans left waiting as Argentina cancels November visit to Kerala

IANS | October 25, 2025 12:15 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 25 (IANS) The Messi conundrum surrounding Argentina’s much-hyped visit to India has taken a fresh twist, with sponsors confirming that ace footballer Lionel Messi and his team will not be coming to Kerala in November. The clarification came soon after the Argentina Football Association (AFA) announced that the national team would play only in Angola next month.

SI raped me, MP pressured me to falsify medical reports of accused in police cases, says Maha doctor in 4-page suicide note

IANS | October 25, 2025 10:53 AM

Satara (Maharashtra), Oct 25 (IANS) A 26-year-old female doctor who allegedly committed suicide in Maharashtra’s Satara district, left behind a detailed four page suicide note apart from the inked note on the palm of her hand, stating that a police officer raped her four times and exerted pressure on her to issue fake fitness certificates of accused in police cases. It has now emerged in her note that she was allegedly under pressure not only from police officials but even from a Member of Parliament (MP) and his personal assistants.

Chirag Paswan accuses RJD of using Muslims as 'bonded vote bank'

IANS | October 25, 2025 9:18 AM

Patna, Oct 25 (IANS) Union Minister for Food Processing Industries and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), accusing it of exploiting the Muslim community for votes while denying them top political positions.