Film on village development plans debuts in cinemas

IANS | October 24, 2025 4:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Starting Friday, the Panchayati Raj Ministry is screening a two-minute Public Service Awareness (PSA) film on “People’s Plan Campaign – Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas” in cinema halls across the country to promote public participation in village-level projects, an official said.

NDA likely to win record number of seats in Bihar: Kiren Rijiju

IANS | October 24, 2025 4:19 PM

Jammu, Oct 24 (IANS) Union Minister for Parliamentary and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Friday said there is a strong possibility of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) winning a record number of seats in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.

Kerala women have given leadership to India: President Murmu

IANS | October 24, 2025 4:15 PM

Ernakulam, Oct 24 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday praised women from Kerala for giving leadership to the nation and recalled the contribution of 15 women members of the Constituent Assembly, including three from the southern state, who added rich perspectives in the making of the Constitution of India.

Bihar polls: HM Amit Shah hails PM Modi-Nitish governance in Siwan rally

IANS | October 24, 2025 4:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday launched a scathing attack on RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and the opposition alliance during his campaign rally in Siwan, invoking memories of Bihar’s “dark years” under the Lalu-Rabri regime and the reign of gangster-politician Mohammad Shahabuddin.

'Modi bhaiya in Chhath geet': Bihar woman's rendition of song is viral

IANS | October 24, 2025 3:58 PM

Patna, Oct 24 (IANS) A woman in Bihar sang a special Chhathi Maiya song on Friday, ahead of the upcoming Chhath Mahaparv and affectionately referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “Modi Bhaiya.” The melodious rendition of song has struck an emotional chord with PM Modi's supporters and well-wishers and is earning appreciation from multiple quarters.