Puducherry, July 4 (IANS) Puducherry will be free from tuberculosis (TB) as early as possible, compared to national goals, Lt Governor K. Kailashnathan said on Friday.
Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Union Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) leader Jitan Ram Manjhi on Friday confirmed that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections under the leadership of Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar.
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Friday took potshots at the Opposition, claiming that they praise the Election Commission when they emerge victorious in polls but resort to blamegame spree in face of any electoral losses.
Patna, July 4 (IANS) After Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM expressed its intent to join the Mahagathbandhan ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, RJD MP Manoj Jha offered a nuanced reaction, subtly advising Owaisi and his party that sometimes, choosing not to contest elections can serve a greater purpose.
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) With Bihar assembly elections inching closer, political temperatures are rising in the state. As the opposition steps up its criticism of the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list, the BJP hit back over its resistance to the drive and said that this showed their growing anxiety and nervousness ahead of polls.
Patna, July 4 (IANS) Bihar Congress President Rajesh Kumar has launched a sharp attack on the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging it is working against democratic processes in the state.
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday spoke to Chief Ministers of five states, including Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, in the wake of heavy rainfall, related disruptions and damage, and offered assistance.
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing reception in Trinidad and Tobago on Friday, with Indian community members turning out in large numbers to welcome him. However, the one event that stood out and caught everyone’s attention was a traditional performance of Bhojpuri ‘Chautaal’ upon his arrival in the country.
Kolkata, July 4 (IANS) On the occasion of the death anniversary of Swami Vivekananda on Friday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sent a subtle political message to people of the state to adopt Swamiji’s principle of “religion of humanity” which are not narrowed by the walls of religious beliefs, caste, and class.
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) In a move towards transparency and people-centric governance, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday inaugurated the 'Jan Seva Sadan' at her residence in the national capital.
