Historic decision: Tyagi hails Bihar govt as Nitish announces free electricity up to 125 units

IANS | July 17, 2025 3:10 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) In a major announcement ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has declared free electricity for all domestic consumers using up to 125 units. The move has been hailed as "historic" by senior Janata Dal (United) leader K.C. Tyagi, who on Thursday welcomed the decision as a significant relief for the state’s Economically Weaker Sections.

Telangana HC quashes SC/ST case against CM Revanth Reddy

IANS | July 17, 2025 3:03 PM

Hyderabad, July 17 (IANS) In a relief to Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, the Telangana High Court, on Thursday, quashed the case registered against him under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

CM Nitish Kumar's 125 units free electricity scheme stirs political row in Bihar

IANS | July 17, 2025 2:55 PM

Patna, July 17 (IANS) Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday announced 125 units of free electricity per month for every household in Bihar, sparking both praise and sharp criticism.

PM Modi to visit Bihar and Bengal, launch developmental projects worth over Rs 12,000 crore

IANS | July 17, 2025 2:29 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Bihar and West Bengal on Friday, where he will launch a range of developmental projects worth over Rs 12,200 crore.

Congress' memory has weakened, says UP Minister Gangwar on Udit Raj's caste jibe

IANS | July 17, 2025 2:00 PM

Lucknow, July 17 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Gangwar on Thursday launched a blistering attack on the Congress for raking up the caste issue time and again for its "vested" interests.

Rain in Jaipur: Amit Shah's helicopter fails to take off, reaches Dadiya by road

IANS | July 17, 2025 1:39 PM

Jaipur, July 17 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, who is on a day's visit to Rajasthan, travelled by road to Dadiya, approximately 22 km away from Jaipur, after the helicopter did not take off due to adverse weather conditions.

Normal life affected in Odisha as Cong-led Oppn protests over student’s death

IANS | July 17, 2025 10:49 AM

Bhubaneswar, July 17 (IANS) The statewide shutdown call by eight political parties led by Congress over the tragic death of a female student of the Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore crippled normal life across Odisha on Thursday.

CM Nitish Kumar announces 125 units of free electricity for households in Bihar

IANS | July 17, 2025 9:47 AM

Patna, July 17 (IANS) In a major move ahead of the Assembly Elections, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday announced 125 units of free electricity per month for every household in Bihar, calling it a step towards relief and empowerment of the people.

Bangladesh halts demolition of Satyajit Ray's ancestral home at India's behest

IANS | July 17, 2025 9:11 AM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) After concerns were raised by India, the demolition of legendary film-maker Satyajit Ray's ancestral home in Bangladesh's Mymensingh has been halted. The Bangladesh authorities have formed a panel to see how the house, which now has just a few walls left standing, can be reconstructed.

Uttarakhand goes greener: Over 8 lakh trees planted state-wide during Harela Festival

IANS | July 16, 2025 11:49 PM

Dehradun, July 16 (IANS) Uttarakhand witnessed a remarkable transformation as the ‘Harela festival’ evolved from a cultural tradition into a sweeping environmental movement on Wednesday.

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Historic decision: Tyagi hails Bihar govt as Nitish announces free electricity up to 125 units

Telangana HC quashes SC/ST case against CM Revanth Reddy

CM Nitish Kumar's 125 units free electricity scheme stirs political row in Bihar

PM Modi to visit Bihar and Bengal, launch developmental projects worth over Rs 12,000 crore

Congress' memory has weakened, says UP Minister Gangwar on Udit Raj's caste jibe

Rain in Jaipur: Amit Shah's helicopter fails to take off, reaches Dadiya by road

Normal life affected in Odisha as Cong-led Oppn protests over student’s death

CM Nitish Kumar announces 125 units of free electricity for households in Bihar

Bangladesh halts demolition of Satyajit Ray's ancestral home at India's behest

Uttarakhand goes greener: Over 8 lakh trees planted state-wide during Harela Festival

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