Village voices reach the Red Fort: Gram pradhans laud PM Modi’s vision

IANS | August 14, 2025 10:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Panchayat representatives invited as special guests to the 79th Independence Day celebrations have expressed heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling the moment one of immense pride and honour. Many described the invitation as a recognition of grassroots governance and reaffirmed their commitment to implementing Central government schemes in their villages.

SC interim verdict on SIR a victory for democracy: Tejashwi Yadav

IANS | August 14, 2025 9:41 PM

Patna, Aug 14 (IANS) RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court’s interim decision on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, calling it “a victory for the Constitution, democracy, and the unity of Bihar’s people.”

From struggle to strength, President Murmu charts India’s path to 2047

IANS | August 14, 2025 8:14 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) On the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation with a stirring reflection on its transformative journey - from the shadows of colonial rule to the dawn of democratic empowerment, economic vitality, and technological ascendancy.

Bihar voter list: ‘EC’s actions show due process, not prejudice’

IANS | August 14, 2025 8:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publish online the list of over 65 lakh voters proposed for deletion during Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The move has placed the ECI at the heart of a heated political debate.