Gujarati-origin Amish Shah makes US Congress history

IANS | November 6, 2026 2:06 AM

Washington, Nov 6 (IANS) Amish Shah, the Chicago-born son of Gujarati immigrants, has defeated a former American football player in Arizona to become the first Indian-American elected to the US Congress from the state, marking another milestone for the community in American politics.

If CEC is in minority, his order carries no teeth: S Y Quraishi

IANS | November 5, 2026 11:22 PM

Kolkata, Nov 5 (IANS) Amid the ongoing debate over the electoral process and petitions being heard by the Supreme Court, former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) S.Y. Quraishi has stressed that transparency remains the most important principle in ensuring public trust in elections.

MP to celebrate Govardhan festival with statewide Gau-Pujan

IANS | November 5, 2026 10:36 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government will celebrate the Govardhan festival on November 9 with a series of programmes dedicated to cattle conservation, livestock development and the recognition of outstanding animal husbandry practices.

'Deepotsav 2026' commences in Ayodhya

IANS | November 5, 2026 9:28 PM

Ayodhya, Nov 5 (IANS) The 2026 edition of Deepotsav commenced in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Thursday, with river banks being illuminated with lakhs of 'diyas'.