‘Lantern not needed anymore’: PM Modi's jibe at RJD in Samastipur

IANS | October 24, 2025 7:41 PM

Patna, Oct 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday kicked off his Bihar Assembly election campaign from Samastipur, launching a sharp attack on the RJD-Congress alliance and declaring that Bihar does not need the lantern anymore - a symbolic jibe at the RJD’s election symbol.

India expresses commitment to ideals of peace, security at UN Day celebrations in Kenya

IANS | October 24, 2025 7:40 PM

Nairobi, Oct 24 (IANS) India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN Habitat, Adarsh Swaika on Friday attended an event commemorating 80th anniversary of the United Nations at the United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON), expressing New Delhi's commitment to the ideals of peace and security as well as development and progress.

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to lead 45th edition of nationwide Fit India Sundays on Cycle

IANS | October 24, 2025 7:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) In its endeavour to make every Indian citizen fit and healthy, the 45th edition of the ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ will be organised with 50,000-plus gyms across the country on Sunday (October 26), with Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS), Dr Mansukh Mandaviya leading the pathbreaking initiative in New Delhi.

NHAI to display monthly, annual pass details at toll plazas to raise user awareness

IANS | October 24, 2025 7:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) The National Highways Authority of India has directed its field offices to prominently display information regarding the availability of the ‘Local Monthly Pass’ and the ‘Annual Pass’ at all fee plazas to enhance transparency and raise user awareness, the government informed on Friday.