Rahul, Priyanka extend greetings on Sharadiya Navratri

IANS | October 3, 2024 10:49 AM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Congress supremos Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi extended their greetings and best wishes on the commencement of the auspicious occasion of the nine-day Navratri festival on Thursday.

Manipur govt extends AFSPA excluding 19 police stations for 6 more months

IANS | September 30, 2024 5:40 PM

Imphal, Sep 30 (IANS) The Manipur government extended the promulgation of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) in the entire state, except in the jurisdiction of 19 police stations in seven districts of the Imphal Valley, for another six months with effect from October 1, officials said on Monday.

From temple to civic body: Purification ceremonies reflect broader issues of trust and accountability

IANS | September 27, 2024 9:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) The country has seen two significant purification ceremonies that have sparked discussions about corruption and religious sanctity. The first took place at the renowned Tirupati Temple in the wake of allegations of adulteration in its famous laddus. The second occurred at the Jaipur Municipal Corporation, where a BJP MLA aimed to "cleanse" the civic body of corruption.