Pappu Yadav backs Rahul’s upcoming Bihar yatra, says ‘Oppn’s duty to wake up sleeping govt’

IANS | August 13, 2025 12:49 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) With the ruling BJP refusing to yield to Opposition's demands on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive in Bihar and accusing the Opposition of politicizing the matter for political gains, Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan, popularly known as Pappu Yadav, fired back and questioned the former, asking “If we are doing politics, then what are they doing — social service?” He also rallied behind Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's upcoming yatra in Bihar, stating that the ruling dispensation must be held accountable for its failings.

Delhi Minister Ashish Sood leads Tiranga Yatra in Janakpuri

IANS | August 13, 2025 12:30 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Delhi education minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday led a Tiranga Yatra in his Janakpuri Assembly constituency, which saw participation of hundreds of school children and youth, all rallying behind one common goal - to foster national unity, promote respect for the national flag and strengthen bonds of brotherhood across the country.

Suresh Raina appears before ED in illegal betting case

IANS | August 13, 2025 12:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina on Wednesday reached the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in New Delhi after being summoned for questioning in connection with the ongoing probe into the 1xBet case.