Bihar election should be contested on economic growth: NK Singh

IANS | October 31, 2025 11:17 PM

Patna, Oct 31 (IANS) After the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) released its 24-point manifesto for the Bihar Assembly elections, former MP and Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission N. K. Singh said that the focus of this election should be on Bihar’s economic future and sustained development.

BRS, BJP have ‘fevicol bond’: Telangana CM Reddy

IANS | October 31, 2025 11:09 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 31 (IANS) Kickstarting the campaign for the by-election in Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency here on Friday, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy accused BRS and BJP of maintaining ‘Fevicol bond’.

PM Modi urges Arya Samaj to drive Swadeshi revival

IANS | October 31, 2025 10:21 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Arya Samaj to champion Swadeshi with renewed vigour, making 'Vocal for Local' a mass movement rooted in Maharshi Dayanand’s ideals.

6,801 beneficiaries in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker to enter new homes on Nov 1

IANS | October 31, 2025 9:11 PM

Kanker, Oct 31 (IANS) On the occasion of Chhattisgarh State Foundation Day, a statewide mass housewarming ceremony will be organised under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin). The main state-level event will take place at the Rajyotsav Ground in Naya Raipur, Atal Nagar, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will ceremonially hand over newly constructed permanent houses to 3.51 lakh beneficiaries across the state.

India redefining global leadership in science and innovation: PM Modi

IANS | October 31, 2025 9:01 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India is setting new global benchmarks in science and innovation, from Digital India to Deep Tech, from Chandrayaan to the bioeconomy, reflecting the nation’s growing confidence and self-reliance.

Past year truly exceptional for India-UK modern relationship: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | October 31, 2025 8:54 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Hailing ties between India and United Kingdom, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday said that the relations between the two nations have evolved from a complicated historical association to a dynamic and forward-looking partnership and the past one year has been an "exceptional year" for the "modern relationship" shared by the two nations.

In a veiled message, NSA Ajit Doval targets Rahul Gandhi for attacking electoral system

IANS | October 31, 2025 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) In a veiled reference to the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s attacks on the Election Commission of India for alleged unfair conduct of elections, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Friday flagged the threat of disinformation eroding the credibility of national institutions.