IPS officer BK Singh to head SIT formed to probe 'vote theft' in K'taka's Aland Assembly (Ld)

IANS | September 20, 2025 11:38 PM

Bengaluru, Sep 20 (IANS) Following Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s announcement regarding the ‘Vote Chori’ allegations in connection with the Aland Assembly segment raised by Rahul Gandhi, the Karnataka government on Saturday issued an order for the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the charges. The SIT will be headed by senior IPS officer B.K. Singh.

Foreign pressure demands national unity, not partisan blame

Brajesh Tripathi | September 20, 2025 9:25 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) At a time when global diplomacy is being tested by unpredictable leadership in major powers, India must rise above internal divisions to defend its sovereignty and national interest. The recent antagonistic posturing by US President Donald Trump is not unique to India; he has bullied long-standing allies such as Europe, Japan, South Korea, Canada, and Mexico. His transactional worldview treats foreign relations like business deals, demanding concessions while offering little in return. India’s refusal to bow to such pressure should be a point of national pride, not domestic criticism.

Manipur ambush: Govt announces ex-gratia for Assam Rifles personnel

IANS | September 20, 2025 7:23 PM

Imphal, Sep 20 (IANS) The Manipur government, on Saturday, announced a financial compensation for the families of the two Assam Rifles personnel martyred and five others injured by unidentified gunmen in the state's Bishnupur district, officials said.

Booking rates for Delhi stadiums reduced to promote concerts, live events

IANS | September 20, 2025 6:59 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Looking to give a new momentum to national and international live events and concerts in Delhi, the Central government and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) have reduced booking rates for all major stadiums by 40–50 per cent, an official said on Saturday.

Rajasthan: Short film on PM Modi’s biography screened at PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya, Jodhpur

IANS | September 20, 2025 6:08 PM

Jodhpur, Sep 20 (IANS) As part of the nationwide celebrations marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, various programmes are being organised across the country. In this series of events, a short film based on the biography of PM Modi was screened at PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya in Jodhpur on Saturday, where all students watched the inspiring story of the Prime Minister’s life.

Madhya Pradesh: PM Jan Aushadhi Yojana providing affordable medicines to poor in Guna

IANS | September 20, 2025 5:59 PM

Guna, Sep 20 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), launched by the Central Government, is playing a vital role in providing affordable and quality medicines to economically weaker sections in Madhya Pradesh’s Guna district. Under this scheme, Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been opened near the district hospital, offering generic medicines at lower prices.