Bihar elections: As phase 1 campaign ends today, Tejashwi Yadav makes new promises

IANS | November 4, 2025 12:08 PM

Patna, Nov 4 (IANS) The election activity is intensifying in Bihar, with campaigning for the first phase of polling set to end at 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Before the silence period kicks in, Mahagathbandhan’s Chief Ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday made a series of major announcements at a press conference in Patna.

Sikh devotees depart for Nankana Sahib in Pakistan to celebrate Guru Nanak’s Prakash Parv

IANS | November 4, 2025 10:24 AM

Amritsar, Nov 4 (IANS) A devoted contingent of Sikh pilgrims departed from Amritsar for Pakistan on Tuesday under the banner of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to participate in the sacred celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev's Prakash Parv. The group will take part in religious ceremonies at Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Nanak, and other historic Gurdwaras across Pakistan.

SIR of electoral rolls begins across 12 states, UTs today

IANS | November 4, 2025 8:46 AM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), a nationwide voters’ list clean-up drive, across nine states and three Union Territories (UTs) from Tuesday.

Madhya Pradesh: Bhavantar scheme brings relief to soyabean farmers

IANS | November 4, 2025 12:06 AM

Neemuch, Nov 4 (IANS) Under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, the Madhya Pradesh government has rolled out the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana (Price Difference Scheme), a vital component of the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA), to safeguard farmers' incomes by bridging the gap between market prices and the Minimum Support Price (MSP).

PM Modi embraces ‘Mor Mukut’ moment; captivates Chhattisgarh's 25th anniversary

IANS | November 3, 2025 11:51 PM

Raipur, Nov 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi created an indelible memory at Chhattisgarh's Silver Jubilee ceremony last Saturday, bending protocol to don a vibrant “Mor Mukut” -- peacock feather crown, bestowed by the “Ramnami Samaj”, a sect whose skin bears the tattooed mantra "Ram Ram" as a lifelong pledge to Lord Ram. Tears streamed down devotees' faces as PM Modi overrode security concerns, directing personnel to usher the 'Mor Mukut' onstage.