NDA allies rejoice in seat-sharing formula for Bihar polls

IANS | October 12, 2025 10:59 PM

Patna, Oct 12 (IANS) A surge of unity and enthusiasm has electrified the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar as its allies rally behind a carefully crafted seat-sharing formula for the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections.

Chhattisgarh: Ujjwala Yojana brings positive change in lives of women in Bastar region

IANS | October 12, 2025 10:06 PM

Raipur, Oct 12 (IANS) Bijapur district in Bastar division of Chhattisgarh, once infamous for the Left Wing Extremism menace, is writing a new story of development and prosperity. Ujjwala Yojana, one of the flagship schemes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has brought transformational change in the lives of women here.

By undermining military's morale, Yunus seeks to complete conquest of state through terror masked as law: Report

IANS | October 12, 2025 7:41 PM

Dhaka, Oct 12 (IANS) The International Crimes Tribunal in Bangladesh, recently, issued arrest warrants against 30 people, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 24 military officers, 14 of whom are still in active service. It has never happened in Bangladesh's history that a civilian court has sought to arrest such a large number of serving military officers.

Bihar polls: NDA camp finalises seat-sharing; BJP and JD-U to contest 101 seats each

IANS | October 12, 2025 7:15 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Ending the suspense over seat-sharing in the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for Bihar Assembly elections, BJP’s Bihar in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday announced that Nitish Kumar-led JD(U) and the BJP will contest 101 seats each while the rest will be distributed in junior coalition partners including LJP (R), RLM and HAM.

Pakistan: Punjab govt begins third phase of deporting Afghan nationals

IANS | October 12, 2025 6:46 PM

Islamabad, Oct 12 (IANS) The Punjab province government has launched the third phase of deporting illegal Afghan nationals from Pakistan after identifying about 123 more such people and bringing them to holding centres for their deportation, local media reported on Sunday.