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".
Kolkata, Sep 24 (IANS) Several areas in Kolkata continued to remain waterlogged on Wednesday, more than 24 hours after record rainfall. The capital city was struggling to return to normalcy after torrential rain left 10 people dead.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) A total of 2.82 crore houses have been completed out of 4.12 crore allocated under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (as of August 4), an official document said on Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) In a politically significant development, the Congress Working Committee (CWC) is holding its historic meeting on Wednesday in Patna at Sadaqat Ashram, marking the first time the party’s highest decision-making body is convening in Bihar.
Kolkata, Sep 23 (IANS) The death toll in West Bengal following the overnight rains in certain pockets in the state, especially in and around the state capital of Kolkata, increased to 10 as reported till 8.30 p.m., out of which eight have been reported from Kolkata alone.
Ahmedabad, Sep 23 (IANS) Since the launch of 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan', the scheme is witnessing overwhelming participation of women, who are enrolling themselves to get benefits of the special health check-up camps, being organised under the campaign.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) In a key development that is likely to embolden the force and enable it to fly even higher and more powerful, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is all set to increase its offensive strength beyond the mandated 42 fighter aircraft squadrons.
