Jharkhand: Garhwa residents elated over launch of five fisheries projects

IANS | December 25, 2025 6:37 PM

Ranchi, Dec 25 (IANS) The launch of a slew of projects in Jharkhand by the Department of Fisheries, with five in the Garhwa region alone, has left the residents excited and enthused as they expect this to bring a notable change in their livelihood and also augment income-generation for the fish farmers.

PM Modi slams ‘parivarvad’, says BJP restored legacy of Ambedkar and Patel

IANS | December 25, 2025 6:07 PM

Lucknow, Dec 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday claimed that there were attempts to erase the contributions of national icons like Babasaheb Ambedkar and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, after Independence, and it was the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government which prioritised restoration of their enduring legacy and also ensured that they “got their rightful due”.

Congress slams Mithun Chakraborty over ‘don’t let Bengal turn into Bangladesh’ remark

IANS | December 25, 2025 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty has landed in a political controversy after urging Hindu supporters of the Left, the Congress, and the Trinamool Congress to unite against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The Congress on Thursday criticised the remark, accusing Chakraborty of making divisive and inflammatory statements.