First-of-its-kind 'Model Youth Gram Sabha' to be held on Oct 30: Govt

IANS | October 29, 2025 7:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The national launch of a first-of-its-kind Model Youth Grama Sabha (MYGS), an initiative engaging students in simulated Grama Sabha sessions to enhance participatory local governance, will be organised on October 30, the government informed on Wednesday.

India and Russia reaffirm commitment to elevate defence cooperation

IANS | October 29, 2025 6:48 PM

New Delhi/Moscow, Oct 29 (IANS) India and Russia held the fifth Meeting of the Working Group on Military Cooperation of Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation in New Delhi on Wednesday, with the discussions focusing on strengthening the ongoing defence engagements between two nations and new initiatives under the ambit of the existing bilateral cooperation mechanism.

Hard work, blood, sweat, tears, says Abhishek Bachchan on being accused of 'buying' awards

IANS | October 29, 2025 6:20 PM

Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan is not holding. The actor, who is known for his wit and humour, was recently feted with the Filmfare award for Best Actor for his work in ‘I Want To Talk’. While the actor was declared a co-winner with Kartik Aaryan, the latter was recognised for his work in ‘Chandu Champion’, one critic took objection to Abhishek winning the trophy.

‘Ask Modi ji to dance for votes, he will do it’: Rahul Gandhi in Bihar

IANS | October 29, 2025 6:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) In a fiery address in Muzaffarpur, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accusing them of betraying the youth and turning governance into political theatre.