Bihar: Bagaha's Reema Devi becomes self-reliant under Jeevika Didi scheme

IANS | October 5, 2025 8:28 PM

Patna, Oct 5 (IANS) Reema Devi, a resident of Bagaha district in West Champaran district of Bihar is an inspiration for fellow women folks and villagers. The reason behind is her self-dependence and fledgling enterprise, which she started after getting monetary assistance under Jeeavika Didi scheme.

The Machinery of Empire: An Indian perspective on the recall of cadets and writers (From the Archives)

Santosh Kumar Verma | October 5, 2025 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) In the hallowed halls of the British House of Commons, on a June day in 1809, a debate unfolded that, on its surface, concerned a point of administrative justice within the East India Company. The question was whether to recall young Cadets and Writers from India whose appointments had been secured through "corrupt or clandestine influence".

Stone pelters will be dealt with firm hand, not with flowers: UP minister on Bareilly violence

IANS | October 5, 2025 7:08 PM

Lucknow, Oct 5 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister Dharampal Singh on Sunday justified the Yogi government’s firm stance on trouble-mongers and hooligans during the recent violent protests in Bareilly and said that those engaging in violence will be dealt with a firm hand and not be showered with flowers, as the law of the land must reign supreme for maintaining law and order.

Karur stampede: Special Investigation team begins probe

IANS | October 5, 2025 4:00 PM

Chennai, Oct 5 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT), appointed by the Madras High Court, has formally begun its inquiry into the deadly stampede that occurred during Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader and actor-turned-politician Vijay’s campaign rally in Karur, which left 41 people dead and more than 100 injured.