Lucknow, Oct 21 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday flagged off the dispatch of 1,000 quintals of wheat seeds to flood-hit Punjab to ensure that foodgrain production in that state does not dip drastically due to the natural calamity.
Ranchi, Oct 21 (IANS) The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on its INDIA bloc allies, accusing them of keeping the party "bewildered" over seat-sharing arrangements for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections and forcing it to withdraw from the contest.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Ahead of Bihar election, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday issued a notification regarding the pre-certification of print advertisements for the pre-poll period and the polling day.
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday praised the police, CRPF, BSF, and local administration for their "commendable" and "tireless" efforts to eliminate Maoism in India.
