It’s advantage NDA in Bihar as poll dates draw close

IANS | October 21, 2025 2:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Barely a month ago, Bihar’s Opposition platform of Mahagathbandhan appeared to have a thin edge over the state’s ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in this year’s Assembly elections. Its projected face in the state, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, appeared vulnerable against anti-incumbency sentiments. Allegations of corruption were being wildly thrown at Cabinet members, and his frequent political switch earned him the sobriquet of “Palturam”.

'Those who light diyas responsible for Hindu-Muslim divide': Udit Raj on Deepotsav record

IANS | October 21, 2025 2:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Congress leader Udit Raj on Tuesday criticised the Ayodhya Deepotsav celebrations, claiming that those who light diyas are the same people who create a Hindu-Muslim divide and are responsible for the oppression of Dalits.

NDMC is fully geared up, taking comprehensive measures to tackle pollution levels post Diwali: Kuljeet Chahal

IANS | October 21, 2025 12:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) A day after Diwali festivities lit up the skies across the national Capital, BJP leader and New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Tuesday assured citizens that the NDMC is fully geared up and taking comprehensive measures to tackle rising pollution levels across the region.

CM Stalin bars DMK Ministers, MLAs from foreign trips till 2026 Assembly polls

IANS | October 21, 2025 12:04 PM

Chennai, Oct 21 (IANS) With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for next year, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has issued a strict directive to all DMK Ministers, MLAs, and district secretaries prohibiting foreign travel until the completion of the polls.

Bihar polls: RJD candidate Satyendra Shah's arrest triggers controversy

IANS | October 21, 2025 11:49 AM

Patna, Oct 21 (IANS) The arrest of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) candidate Satyendra Shah from the Sasaram Assembly constituency has triggered a major political storm in Bihar.

Op Sindoor upheld Lord Ram's teachings to fight injustice, says PM Modi in letter to nation on Diwali

IANS | October 21, 2025 11:37 AM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended Diwali greetings to the people through a letter and drew a parallel between Lord Ram and Operation Sindoor. He stated that just as Lord Ram teaches us to uphold dignity and righteousness, he also inspires us to fight against injustice.

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It’s advantage NDA in Bihar as poll dates draw close

'Those who light diyas responsible for Hindu-Muslim divide': Udit Raj on Deepotsav record

NDMC is fully geared up, taking comprehensive measures to tackle pollution levels post Diwali: Kuljeet Chahal

CM Stalin bars DMK Ministers, MLAs from foreign trips till 2026 Assembly polls

Bihar polls: RJD candidate Satyendra Shah's arrest triggers controversy

Op Sindoor upheld Lord Ram's teachings to fight injustice, says PM Modi in letter to nation on Diwali

Bihar: ECI issues notification for pre-certification of print ads on pre-poll, election day

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'Their steadfast dedication keeps our nation and people safe': PM Modi on Police Commemoration Day

Delhi-NCR's air quality 'very poor' after Diwali fireworks

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