Rahul Gandhi opposes SIR process to protect infiltrators: BJP

IANS | October 9, 2025 3:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, accusing him of running a “fake propaganda campaign” on issues like ‘vote theft’ and the SIR process.

'Honour to serve our nation‘, PM Modi thanks VP Radhakrishnan for greetings

IANS | October 9, 2025 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed gratitude after Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan extended heartfelt wishes on his completing 24 years of public service and entering into the 25th year as the head of government -- first as Chief Minister of Gujarat and then as PM of India.

Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference: CM inaugurates trade show, exhibition

IANS | October 9, 2025 3:09 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 9 (IANS) The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference kicked off on Thursday, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurating the Trade Show and Exhibition in Mehsana. Union Minister for Railways, I&B and Electronics & IT Ashwini Vaishnaw was also present at the inaugural ceremony.

Maha leaders back PM Modi's criticism of 26/11 attack response; Congress hits back

IANS | October 9, 2025 3:03 PM

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Leaders of Maharashtra's Mahayuti on Thursday backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks that criticised the Congress for not responding militarily to the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks amid alleged foreign pressure, saying the nation's posture has fundamentally changed under the BJP-led government since 2014.

BJP welcomes Mayawati's praise for UP govt, SP hits back over Dalit remarks

IANS | October 9, 2025 12:51 PM

Lucknow, Oct 9 (IANS) The BJP on Thursday welcomed Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati's remarks lauding the state government for utilising the funds generated from the 'Kanshiram Samarak Sthal' (memorial) for renovation purposes -- a move she said stood in contrast to the previous Samajwadi Party (SP) government's approach.