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Bihar among PM Modi’s top priorities: Chirag Paswan, other leaders laud Gaya visit

IANS | August 22, 2025 10:41 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Bodh Gaya on Friday to unveil a host of developmental projects worth crores, political leaders belonging to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) have hailed his consistent focus on Bihar’s progress, calling his visit a testament to his vision for a ‘Viksit Bihar (Developed Bihar)'.

'Only lies', Tejashwi Yadav launches sharp attack on PM Modi

IANS | August 22, 2025 10:38 AM

Patna, Aug 22 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public meeting in Bodh Gaya on Friday, Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav launched a scathing attack on the BJP and the PM.

Fantasy apps suspend money games after govt passes Online Gaming Bill

IANS | August 22, 2025 10:33 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) India's leading real money gaming (RMG) companies, including Dream Sports, Gameskraft, Mobile Premier League (MPL) and Zupee, have started suspending games involving real money on their platforms, after the government passed the 'Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025'.

Punjabi comedy king Jaswinder Bhalla dies at 65

IANS | August 22, 2025 10:22 AM

Chandigarh, Aug 22 (IANS) Famous Punjabi actor and comedian Jaswinder Bhalla, who ruled hearts for decades as the ‘comedy king’ with social satire and cultural commentary, passed away on Friday in a private hospital in Mohali at the age of 65.

ED raids Congress MLA K.C. Veerendra’s residences in Bengaluru, Chitradurga

IANS | August 22, 2025 10:08 AM

Chitradurga (Karnataka), Aug 22 (IANS) The sleuths of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) raided the residence of Congress MLA, K.C. Veerendra, and those of his brothers on Friday morning at various locations in Chitradurga district and Bengaluru. The search and seizure operation is currently underway.

National Space Day: India to celebrate its journey from satellites to human spaceflight

IANS | August 22, 2025 9:40 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) India is set to celebrate the second National Space Day on Saturday, honouring the country's journey from satellites to human spaceflight.

'Deeply saddened', PM Modi condoles demise of Swaraj Paul

IANS | August 22, 2025 9:19 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the demise of NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul.

SC to deliver verdict today on stray dogs relocation in Delhi-NCR

IANS | August 22, 2025 8:01 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court is set to pronounce its verdict on the issue of relocating stray dogs in the Delhi-NCR region on Friday, amid widespread debate and opposition from animal rights activists and organisations.

PM Modi to visit Bihar, West Bengal today

IANS | August 22, 2025 6:39 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar and West Bengal on Friday to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of development projects worth over Rs 18,200 crore aimed at boosting connectivity, infrastructure, railways, power, health, and urban development.

MP: LoP Singhar takes 'Makhan Chor' jibe at CM Yadav over rising corruption and crime

IANS | August 21, 2025 11:35 PM

Bhopal, Aug 21 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Madhya Pradesh Assembly, Umang Singhar, on Thursday, took a jibe at Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, saying that when the state is witnessing rise in "corruption" and "crime", the latter was talking about renaming history and 'Krishna Leela' story.

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Bihar among PM Modi’s top priorities: Chirag Paswan, other leaders laud Gaya visit

'Only lies', Tejashwi Yadav launches sharp attack on PM Modi

Fantasy apps suspend money games after govt passes Online Gaming Bill

Punjabi comedy king Jaswinder Bhalla dies at 65

ED raids Congress MLA K.C. Veerendra’s residences in Bengaluru, Chitradurga

National Space Day: India to celebrate its journey from satellites to human spaceflight

'Deeply saddened', PM Modi condoles demise of Swaraj Paul

SC to deliver verdict today on stray dogs relocation in Delhi-NCR

PM Modi to visit Bihar, West Bengal today

MP: LoP Singhar takes 'Makhan Chor' jibe at CM Yadav over rising corruption and crime

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