New chapter for city: People celebrate as PM Modi to inaugurate new Kolkata metro lines today

IANS | August 22, 2025 11:20 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Kolkata on Friday to inaugurate key infrastructure projects, excitement was evident on the streets of the city. Among the major highlights is the long-awaited inauguration of the new metro corridors, a project that promises to transform urban connectivity between Howrah, Kolkata, Salt Lake, and the airport.

Bihar among PM Modi’s top priorities: Chirag Paswan, other leaders laud Gaya visit

IANS | August 22, 2025 10:41 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Bodh Gaya on Friday to unveil a host of developmental projects worth crores, political leaders belonging to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) have hailed his consistent focus on Bihar’s progress, calling his visit a testament to his vision for a ‘Viksit Bihar (Developed Bihar)'.

Punjabi comedy king Jaswinder Bhalla dies at 65

IANS | August 22, 2025 10:22 AM

Chandigarh, Aug 22 (IANS) Famous Punjabi actor and comedian Jaswinder Bhalla, who ruled hearts for decades as the ‘comedy king’ with social satire and cultural commentary, passed away on Friday in a private hospital in Mohali at the age of 65.

ED raids Congress MLA K.C. Veerendra’s residences in Bengaluru, Chitradurga

IANS | August 22, 2025 10:08 AM

Chitradurga (Karnataka), Aug 22 (IANS) The sleuths of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) raided the residence of Congress MLA, K.C. Veerendra, and those of his brothers on Friday morning at various locations in Chitradurga district and Bengaluru. The search and seizure operation is currently underway.