Raebareli jail inmates' clay art to steal spotlight at Maha Kumbh 2025

IANS | January 7, 2025 3:59 PM

Raebareli, Jan 7 (IANS) As the world prepares for the grand religious spectacle of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, starting January 13, an exciting new addition to this sacred gathering comes from an unexpected place – the Raebareli District Jail. Products created by inmates in the jail's vocational training centres will be displayed and sold at the Uttar Pradesh Prison's joint stall at the Mela.

AAP failed to do justice, people want development like Sheila Dikshit era: Tariq Anwar

IANS | January 7, 2025 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Congress MP Tariq Anwar has asserted that his party is contesting the Delhi Assembly elections with full strength and remarked that people are recalling the development witnessed during former Chief Minister late Sheila Dikshit's tenure because the AAP government failed to do justice to Delhi as they should have.

Avoid offering freebies that can hit state’s fiscal health: CEC

IANS | January 7, 2025 3:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Admitting that some states are unable to pay salaries due to the heavy cost of freebies promised during campaigning, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday said the Election Commission of India’s hands are tied on the issue of “freebies” which cannot be disallowed as per a court order.

Delhi wants freedom from miserable governance: Satish Upadhyay

IANS | January 7, 2025 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) As the Election Commission of India gears up to announce the schedule for the upcoming Delhi Legislative Assembly elections, BJP candidate Satish Upadhyay from Malviya Nagar Assembly constituency expressed optimism, asserting that Delhiites are eagerly awaiting the poll date.