Conscious of responsibility to maintain ‘purity and integrity’ of electoral rolls: EC tells SC

IANS | October 9, 2025 11:10 AM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Ahead of the crucial Supreme Court hearing on Thursday regarding pleas challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar, the Election Commission of India (ECI) informed the apex court that it is conscious of its responsibility to maintain the purity and integrity of voters’ list.

US lawmaker criticises Prez Trump’s anti-India measures, calls for strategic engagement (IANS Exclusive)

Nayan Seth | October 9, 2025 9:40 AM

Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) Sydney Kamlager-Dove, the Democratic Congresswoman from California and the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, has termed the Trump administration’s India policy “incredibly unfortunate” and advocated deeper ties with New Delhi.

Attack on CJI: Karnataka Police file FIR against accused lawyer

IANS | October 8, 2025 10:36 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 8 (IANS) The Karnataka Police have filed an FIR against advocate Rakesh Kishore on Wednesday for his act of trying to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai in the Supreme Court. The FIR has been registered following the complaint in this regard by the President of the All India Advocates' Association Bhaktavachala.

Amit Malviya hits back at Jairam Ramesh over US-Pakistan missile contract remark

IANS | October 8, 2025 9:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) BJP leader Amit Malviya on Wednesday hit out at Congress senior leader Jairam Ramesh for terming a recent US military contract involving Pakistan as a “diplomatic setback” for India, calling the remark a deliberate distortion of facts.

Chidambaram’s remark on 26/11 gave BJP ammo ahead of Bihar polls: Rashid Alvi

IANS | October 8, 2025 9:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Rashid Alvi on Wednesday reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s criticism of the Congress over its handling of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, saying that former Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram’s earlier statement had given the BJP a political issue to exploit ahead of the Bihar elections.

Pakistan: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Gandapur resigns on Imran Khan's directive

IANS | October 8, 2025 8:00 PM

Islamabad, Oct 8 (IANS) The Chief Minister of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Ali Amin Gandapur on Wednesday announced that he was resigning from office on the instructions given by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, local media reported.

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana lights up houses in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur

IANS | October 8, 2025 7:54 PM

Balrampur (Chhattisgarh), Oct 8 (IANS) PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana or solar power scheme is bringing a major turnaround in the lives of people pan-India, by equipping their households with solar panels, thereby laying the groundwork for renewable and sustainable energy. By providing solar energy to every household, the scheme is not only relieving them of the burden of electricity bills but also protecting the environment.

Why is Pakistan bombing its own people? (IANS Analysis)

IANS | October 8, 2025 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Pakistan is a state that is killing its own people. The latest proof came last week in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where at least 23 civilians, including women and children, were killed when Pakistani jets bombed residential homes in Tirah Valley.

India embarked on developmental path after PM Modi came to power: VHP

IANS | October 8, 2025 6:21 PM

Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completes 24 years as head of government and enters his 25th year, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) spokesperson Shriraj Nair on Wednesday said the country is now driven by development-oriented politics. He added that after the Modi government came to power, India truly embarked on a path of progress.

New Bangladesh: A democracy sans opposition (IANS Analysis)

IANS | October 8, 2025 5:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The 2024 July Uprising, showcased as youth fighting against injustice and apparent authoritarian governance of Sheikh Hasina shattered rose glasses soon after the interim government was established on August 8, 2024 with Muhammad Yunus as its chief advisor.

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Conscious of responsibility to maintain ‘purity and integrity’ of electoral rolls: EC tells SC

US lawmaker criticises Prez Trump’s anti-India measures, calls for strategic engagement (IANS Exclusive)

Attack on CJI: Karnataka Police file FIR against accused lawyer

Amit Malviya hits back at Jairam Ramesh over US-Pakistan missile contract remark

Chidambaram’s remark on 26/11 gave BJP ammo ahead of Bihar polls: Rashid Alvi

Pakistan: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Gandapur resigns on Imran Khan's directive

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana lights up houses in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur

Why is Pakistan bombing its own people? (IANS Analysis)

India embarked on developmental path after PM Modi came to power: VHP

New Bangladesh: A democracy sans opposition (IANS Analysis)

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