New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday strongly addressed the burka controversy and claims of Sharia law during the first phase of voting in the Bihar Assembly elections, emphasising that India has its own Constitution.
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) India’s services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) stood at 58.9 in October as data still showed substantial, expansions in services output and new business, the data showed on Thursday.
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said he received a traditional Maori welcome as he arrived in Te Puia, Rotorua, alongside New Zealand’s Trade Minister, Todd McClay.
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Under the International Election Visitors' Programme (IEVP) of the Election Commission of India (ECI), 16 delegates from seven countries witnessed "never before" arrangements for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections on Thursday.
Patna, Nov 6 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on Thursday, urged citizens to actively participate in the first phase of the state Assembly elections, emphasising that voting is not only a right but also a democratic duty.
Patna, Nov 6 (IANS) RJD candidate from the Chapra Assembly constituency and Bhojpuri actor Khesari Lal Yadav on Thursday cast his vote and urged people to focus on education and employment along with faith. He said that while the construction of the Ram Temple is important, building better universities is equally vital for the future of the next generation.
Port Louis, Nov 6 (IANS) In a step to strengthen people-to-people ties between India and Mauritius, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Savitri on Thursday hosted visitors during its port call at the Mauritian capital Port Louis, showcasing the operational capabilities, cutting-edge technology, and rich heritage of the Indian Navy.
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence in the NDA’s performance in the Bihar Assembly elections after observing high voter enthusiasm in the first phase and announced his public rallies in Forbesganj, Araria, and Bhagalpur.
Quito, Nov 6 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita met Gabriela Sommerfeld, Ecuador’s Minister of Foreign and Human Mobility Affairs, during his official visit to the Latin American country.
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections began on Thursday, with over 3.75 crore voters deciding the fate of candidates in 121 constituencies out of the total 243 seats. This initial phase is significant, especially for the Opposition Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance), which had won 63 of these seats in the 2020 polls. The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) — comprising the BJP and the Janata Dal(United) — had secured 55 seats in the same constituencies.
