Support parties that give tickets to Kshatriyas: Ex-BJP MP RK Singh’s remark sparks fresh row

IANS | September 24, 2025 1:05 PM

Patna, Sep 24 (IANS) Former Union Minister and BJP MP R.K. Singh rued the 'fragmented' representation of the Kshatriya community across the political spectrum and urged the community members to support and vote for only those parties which give tickets to them, in the Bihar Assembly elections. He also called out his own party – BJP, over 'under-representation' of Kshatriyas.

Cong trying to reclaim lost ground with new strategy: Bihar Dy CM on CWC meet

IANS | September 24, 2025 1:05 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) As the Congress Working Committee (CWC) holds its historic meeting in Patna, senior leaders from Bihar's ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) have sharply criticised the move, calling it a last-ditch effort by the Congress to regain relevance in the state’s political landscape.

Discord within 'Ghamandiya' out in the open: Bihar BJP in poster jibe

IANS | September 24, 2025 11:46 AM

Patna, Sep 24 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Bihar unit launched a fresh poster offensive at the INDIA bloc (RJD-Congress-Left alliance) in the state, claiming that there is intense discord within the alliance over seat-sharing and their only "purpose and mission" in the impending elections is to grab power by "whatever means".

May Devi Ma infuse positivity into everyone's life: PM Modi

IANS | September 24, 2025 10:38 AM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the nation on the third day of Shardiya Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Chandraghanta, and prayed for the happiness and prosperity of the countrymen.

Three Maoists killed in encounter in Jharkhand's Gumla

IANS | September 24, 2025 9:59 AM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Three Maoists linked to the banned outfit Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) were gunned down in an encounter with police and security forces on Wednesday morning in Jharkhand.

TN BJP slams DMK govt for blocking Ayushman Bharat rollout

IANS | September 24, 2025 8:26 AM

Chennai, Sep 24 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came down heavily on the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government, accusing Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of deliberately delaying the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and thereby depriving millions of people of affordable, life-saving care.