Medinipur BLOs protest over data entry work under SIR, submit memorandum to BDO

IANS | November 13, 2025 9:59 PM

Medinipur, Nov 13 (IANS) Tensions flared at the Medinipur Sadar BDO office on Thursday afternoon as Booth Level Officers (BLOs) from Medinipur city and Sadar block expressed their frustration over what they called the mounting responsibilities of their role in the exercise of Special Intensive Revision (SIR), which is being carried out in West Bengal to purify the electoral rolls.

No hint of ‘vote chori’ as claimed by Rahul Gandhi: Axis CMD Pradeep Gupta on Bihar exit poll (IANS Interview)

IANS | November 13, 2025 9:32 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) In a virtual disapproval of the “Vote Chori” allegation by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, psephologist and CMD of Axis My India (AMI) Pradeep Gupta said that during the recent exit poll in Bihar, his team did not come across any complaint of electoral roll manipulation.

Dawood-linked drug network: Bollywood celebs, politicians named in probe (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | November 13, 2025 9:24 PM

Mumbai, Nov 13 In a stunning development that has rocked the glittering world of Bollywood, several prominent actors and celebrities, including Shraddha Kapoor, her brother Siddhanth Kapoor, dancer-actress Nora Fatehi, politician Zeeshan Siddiqui, son of veteran Congress leader Baba Siddique, Alishah Parkar, son of the late Haseena Parkar, producer Abbas Mustan, and rapper Loka, have been named in connection with lavish drug parties allegedly organised and supplied by a key suspect in a massive Rs 252 crore mephedrone trafficking racket, according to revelations documented in the police remand copy.

Bihar polls: ECI finalises arrangements for counting

IANS | November 13, 2025 9:12 PM

Patna, Nov 13 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has completed all arrangements for the counting of votes for the Bihar Assembly elections, scheduled for November 14.

Pakistan President signs controversial 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill into law

IANS | November 13, 2025 8:27 PM

Islamabad, Nov 13 (IANS) Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday signed the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, which was earlier approved by both houses of parliament. After his approval, the bill has now become part of the constitution, local media reported.

PM Modi to lead Janjatiya Gaurav Divas at Narmada’s sacred Devmogra Dham

IANS | November 13, 2025 8:17 PM

Gandhinagar, Nov 13 (IANS) The sacred Devmogra Dham in Gujarat’s Narmada district, the spiritual seat of Pandori Mata, will take centre stage as Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads the national celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas on November 15.

NDA will win Bihar with record votes: Giriraj Singh

IANS | November 13, 2025 7:20 PM

Patna, Nov 13 (IANS) On the eve of the Bihar Assembly election results, Union Minister Giriraj Singh has expressed strong confidence that the NDA will return to power with a record-breaking mandate.

‘Faansi Ghar’ probe: Kejriwal fails to face Delhi Assembly’s Privileges panel

IANS | November 13, 2025 7:09 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his former deputy Manish Sisodia on Thursday failed to appear before the Assembly’s Committee of Privileges, which is inquiring into the authenticity of the ‘Faansi Ghar’ (execution room) on the legislature’s premises.

Guj CM and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurate Ahmedabad book and food fests

IANS | November 13, 2025 4:56 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov 13 (IANS) Ahmedabad witnessed a grand confluence of literature, culture, and cuisine on Thursday as Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2025 and Food for Thought Fest at the Sabarmati Riverfront Event Centre.

India, Canada discuss ways to boost bilateral trade, promote investments

IANS | November 13, 2025 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Maninder Sidhu, Canada’s Minister of International Trade, discussed ways to further boost bilateral trade and promote investments, it was announced on Thursday.

Politics

Medinipur BLOs protest over data entry work under SIR, submit memorandum to BDO

No hint of ‘vote chori’ as claimed by Rahul Gandhi: Axis CMD Pradeep Gupta on Bihar exit poll (IANS Interview)

Dawood-linked drug network: Bollywood celebs, politicians named in probe (IANS Exclusive)

Bihar polls: ECI finalises arrangements for counting

Pakistan President signs controversial 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill into law

PM Modi to lead Janjatiya Gaurav Divas at Narmada’s sacred Devmogra Dham

NDA will win Bihar with record votes: Giriraj Singh

‘Faansi Ghar’ probe: Kejriwal fails to face Delhi Assembly’s Privileges panel

Guj CM and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurate Ahmedabad book and food fests

India, Canada discuss ways to boost bilateral trade, promote investments

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