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Rajasthan panchayat polls 2026: Rural voter turnout lags behind ULB elections; boycotts raise concerns

IANS | October 23, 2026 1:57 PM

Jaipur, Oct 23 (IANS) Rajasthan’s first phase of Panchayati Raj elections witnessed a voter turnout of 62.90 per cent by 6 p.m. on October 22, significantly lower than the 76.41 per cent recorded during the first phase of the Urban Local Body elections. While the figures reveal a gap in voter participation, political leaders from the BJP and Congress have offered contrasting assessments of the electoral mood as polling continues across the state.

Govt to hold open house on steel import issues on Oct 28

IANS | October 23, 2026 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Ministry of Steel will conduct an Open House to discuss issues related to the import of steel on October 28, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

Delhi Minister Sirsa urges NCR residents to keep polluting vehicles off roads amid poor air quality

IANS | October 23, 2026 1:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Delhi Environment Minister, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, on Friday appealed to residents of the National Capital Region (NCR) to join the government's efforts in curbing the rising air pollution by keeping their polluting vehicles off the roads till the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-1) is in place in Delhi-NCR.

Rahul Gandhi is failed product, says Sudhanshu Trivedi, citing Congress poll losses

IANS | October 23, 2026 1:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Friday launched a fresh attack on Rahul Gandhi, describing him as a "failed product" and alleging that repeated attempts to establish him as a national leader had resulted in political setbacks for Congress.

Kumaraswamy accuses K'taka govt of taking 'sting Op' lightly, warns against helping accused get bail

IANS | October 23, 2026 1:11 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 23 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday accused Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of taking the alleged sting operation involving former CM and Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Siddaramaiah lightly, alleging that the police had issued summons to a key person in the case merely as a formality.

Stranded Umrah pilgrims returned safely to India, remaining being assisted: Kiren Rijiju

IANS | October 23, 2026 1:04 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday said that the stranded Umrah pilgrims have returned to India safely, and the remaining Umrah pilgrims are being assisted, stressing that the government is always proactive in addressing the issues and concerns of Indian citizens.

India has recovered over 650 stolen ancient statues in 12 years: PM Modi

IANS | October 23, 2026 1:01 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India has recovered more than 650 stolen ancient statues over the past 12 years, highlighting the government's efforts to preserve the country's cultural heritage. He also said that a revival of India's cultural centres was taking place from north to south and east to west.

Ladakh civil society body accuses Sonam Wangchuk of hijacking talks agenda

IANS | October 23, 2026 12:59 PM

Leh, Oct 23 (IANS) The Civil Society Forum of Ladakh has accused activist Sonam Wangchuk of hijacking the original agenda of land, job and cultural safeguards in the ongoing dialogue with the Centre, and claimed that the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) no longer represent the voices of all districts.

PM Modi reiterates call for unity against divisive forces; emphasises self-reliance, Viksit Bharat by 2047

IANS | October 23, 2026 12:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for unity against divisive forces, saying that new challenges and social distortions had emerged over the past decades and that the responsibility to address them rested with everyone.

‘Cong wants to remind Delhi of 1984 anarchy’: Sudhanshu Trivedi on Oppn’s November 1 protest

IANS | October 23, 2026 12:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Friday launched a sharp attack on Congress, accusing the party of attempting to revive its political fortunes by undermining India's institutions and invoking historical controversies involving former Prime Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi.

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Rajasthan panchayat polls 2026: Rural voter turnout lags behind ULB elections; boycotts raise concerns

Govt to hold open house on steel import issues on Oct 28

Delhi Minister Sirsa urges NCR residents to keep polluting vehicles off roads amid poor air quality

Rahul Gandhi is failed product, says Sudhanshu Trivedi, citing Congress poll losses

Kumaraswamy accuses K'taka govt of taking 'sting Op' lightly, warns against helping accused get bail

Stranded Umrah pilgrims returned safely to India, remaining being assisted: Kiren Rijiju

India has recovered over 650 stolen ancient statues in 12 years: PM Modi

Ladakh civil society body accuses Sonam Wangchuk of hijacking talks agenda

PM Modi reiterates call for unity against divisive forces; emphasises self-reliance, Viksit Bharat by 2047

‘Cong wants to remind Delhi of 1984 anarchy’: Sudhanshu Trivedi on Oppn’s November 1 protest

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