No appeal against Bihar SIR establishes its sanctity: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

IANS | January 24, 2026 9:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar said on Saturday that the most compelling testament to the success of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral roll in Bihar was that not a single appeal was filed against the final voters' list, establishing its sanctity and credibility.

'Invitation to nation building': PM Modi tells youth at 18th Rozgar Mela as he distributes over 61,000 job letters

IANS | January 24, 2026 7:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday distributed more than 61,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth at the 18th Rozgar Mela and addressed them through a video link, emphasising reforms, economic growth and the role of young people in nation building. "Today, you are receiving appointment letters for government services; in a way, this is an invitation letter for nation building," the Prime Minister said, reminding the youth of their duty towards the Constitution.

PM Modi reiterates commitment to keep empowering the girl child

IANS | January 24, 2026 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, commemorated the National Girl Child Day by highlighting the decade-long efforts of the Union government in creating a conducive environment for girls' well-being and their contribution towards Viksit Bharat.

Vizhinjam Port Phase 2 launch puts Kerala firmly on global maritime map

IANS | January 24, 2026 7:04 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 24 (IANS) Kerala, on Saturday, marked a decisive moment in its infrastructure journey with the formal launch of Phase II of the Vizhinjam International Seaport, a project that has rapidly transformed the state's standing in global maritime logistics.