Thursday, October 16, 2025

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Mayawati urges BSP workers to counter false propaganda, focus on Mission 2027

LUCKNOW: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Thursday called upon party leaders and workers to begin preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, urging them to stay alert against false propaganda and misinformation being spread by rival parties.

Home Minister Amit Shah greets NSG personnel on Raising Day

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended greetings to the National Security Guard (NSG) on Raising Day on Thursday.

Election Commission 'knows its responsibility to publish data' post SIR: SC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned, to November 4, the hearing of a batch of petitions challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to conduct Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar.

I know pain of hunger, so introduced Anna Bhagya free rice scheme: K'taka CM

BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Thursday that he knows the pain of hunger and the value of food, and therefore had introduced the Anna Bhagya scheme

From Haryana to Bihar, alliance partners continue to contest each other

NEW DELHI: A day ahead of the final date for filing nominations for the first phase of Bihar Assembly elections, there appears to be a pall of uncertainty over seat-sharing agreements, leading to the chances of “friendly fights” in a few constituencies.

Bengal SIR: Several BLOs demand central security after receiving threats

KOLKATA: A section of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) on Thursday wrote a letter to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal, seeking deployment of paramilitary forces after receiving threats to include "false names" in the voter's list.

SC refuses to lift stay on 42 pc Backward Classes quota in Telangana local bodies

NEW DELHI: In a jolt to the Telangana government, the Supreme Court on Thursday refused to interfere with the interim stay granted by the Telangana High Court on a Government Order (GO) providing 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in local bodies across the state.

Jaisalmer bus tragedy: Rajasthan govt approves Rs 10 lakh each for families of the deceased

JAIPUR: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Thursday approved financial relief of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of those killed in the Jodhpur–Jaisalmer Highway bus tragedy.

RSS ban row: K'taka govt reissues old circular, forbids using school premises for private purposes

BENGALURU: The Congress-led government in Karnataka on Thursday re-released an old circular issued by the office of the Commissioner of the Karnataka Public Instruction Department, which forbids using government school grounds for private purposes.

Over 7 crore people receiving free ration in Bengal every month: CM Mamata on World Food Day

KOLKATA: On the occasion of World Food Day, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee outlined the details of the initiatives her government has taken to ensure food security for every person in the state, and pointed out that over seven crore people were provided free ration every month.

Rahul Gandhi hits out at Centre over Trump's latest claim on Russian oil

NEW DELHI: Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, on Thursday slammed the Centre over US President Donald Trump's claim that India will stop buying oil from Russia.

Four friends burned alive in car-truck collision in Rajasthan's Barmer

JAISALMER: In a heartbreaking incident, four friends were burned alive after their vehicle caught fire following a collision with a truck in Rajasthan’s Barmer district, said officials on Thursday.

SC to hear today pleas challenging SIR in Bihar

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court is set to hear on Thursday a clutch of petitions challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar.

HM Shah to inaugurate 'Extradition of Fugitives: Challenges and Strategies' conference today

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will inaugurate a two-day conference on 'Extradition of Fugitives: Challenges and Strategies' in New Delhi on Thursday.

PM Modi to launch projects worth Rs 13,430 crore in Andhra Pradesh today

AMARAVATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate, lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation several development projects worth around Rs 13,430 crore in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday.

Jaisalmer bus fire: Death toll rises to 21; DNA testing underway to identify victims

JAIPUR: The death toll in the massive fire in a sleeper bus near the War Museum on the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur route has increased to 21. Among the deceased is a 10-year-old boy who succumbed to his injuries this morning.

Bihar polls: No Muslim candidate in JD(U)'s first list

PATNA: The Janata Dal (United) has not fielded any Muslim candidates in its first list of 57 nominees for the Bihar Assembly elections.

CM Saha urges PM Modi for Vande Bharat from Agartala, boosting railway infrastructure

AGARTALA: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and urged him to take steps to start the Vande Bharat train from Agartala to Guwahati and double-laning of the railway track in the state.

Jharkhand govt involved in Rs 2,000 crore DMF trust scam: BJP

NEW DELHI: BJP National spokesperson Tuhin Sinha on Wednesday accused the Hemant Soren-led government in Jharkhand of being involved in a massive Rs 2,000 crore scam related to the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Trust.

RSS ban row: K'taka govt to probe threats to Priyank Kharge; tightens security at residence

BENGALURU: The Karnataka government has said that the threats to Minister for RDPR, IT and BT Priyank Kharge will be probed even as the security at his residence in Bengaluru was tightened.

Bihar polls: JD(U) announces first list of 57 candidates; several ministers, new faces included

PATNA: The Janata Dal (United) on Wednesday released its first list of 57 candidates, including the names of several state ministers and new faces, for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.

Will win both seats in Lakhisarai: Giriraj Singh rallies behind Dy CM Vijay Sinha's candidature

NEW DELHI: With momentum building for Bihar Assembly elections and alliances upping the ante, Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday expressed confidence in NDA's performance across the state, particularly in Lakhisarai district.

Two-judge SC Bench refers PIL on mandatory TET in minority institutions to CJI

NEW DELHI: A two-judge Bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday referred to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a direction to make the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) mandatory for all schools imparting education to children aged 6-14 years, including minority institutions.

Ambulance fleet on high alert across Tamil Nadu for Diwali week

CHENNAI: The EMRI Green Health Services, which operates the ‘108’ emergency ambulance service in coordination with the Tamil Nadu Health System Project, has put its entire fleet of 1,353 ambulances on high alert across the State to handle medical emergencies during the Deepavali festival from October 19 to 25.

We will welcome Mallikarjun Kharge if he comes to state politics: K'taka Minister

BENGALURU: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara, one of the senior-most leaders of the Congress party, stated on Wednesday that if AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge decides to enter state politics, he is most welcome.

Jaisalmer bus fire: CM Bhajanlal Sharma postpones Patna visit

JAIPUR: In view of the devastating bus fire that claimed 20 lives in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Wednesday postponed his scheduled campaign programme in Bihar.

BJP nominates Jay Dholakia as candidate for Nuapada bypoll in Odisha

BHUBANESWAR: The Central Election Committee of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday formally announced Jay Dholakia as its candidate for the Nuapada by-election in Odisha.

J&K bypolls: BJP announces names for Nagrota, Budgam seats

SRINAGAR: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday announced the names of its candidates for the bypolls to the two Legislative Assembly constituencies of Nagrota and Budgam in Jammu and Kashmir.

TN heavy rain: Water to be released from Poondi, Red Hills reservoirs to prevent overflow

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department (WRD) will release about 700 cubic feet per second (cusecs) of water from the Poondi reservoir and 200 cusecs from the Red Hills reservoir on Wednesday to manage rising inflow caused by heavy rainfall across the state.

BJP central leadership seeks organisation-dedicated new Bengal state committee

KOLKATA: As the Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to unveil its new West Bengal state committee this month, the party’s central leadership has asked the state leaders to ensure most members focus on strengthening the organisation rather than contesting elections.

Prashant Kishor rules out contesting Bihar elections, vows to make Jan Suraj political force

PATNA: Amid preparations for the 2025 Bihar Assembly polls, election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraj, has put an end to speculation over his candidature.

RSS ban row: Priyank Kharge releases clip, says threats won’t unsettle him

BENGALURU: The row over the proposal to ban activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Karnataka took another turn on Wednesday, with Priyank Kharge, the Minister for RDPR, IT and BT, releasing an abusive video and audio clip and said he is not unnerved by this.

SC permits sale, use of green crackers in Delhi-NCR during Diwali

NEW DELHI: As a reprieve, the Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted the sale and bursting of green crackers in Delhi and the adjoining NCR region from October 18 to 21.

Online registration of voters is scam, ECI lifeless puppet: Shiv Sena(UBT) in Saamana

MUMBAI: The Shiv Sena(UBT) on Wednesday alleged that the online registration of voters is a scam, and the Election Commission of India (ECI) has become a "lifeless puppet working under the pressure of the BJP".

SC to hear today plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk’s detention

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will resume hearing on Wednesday a plea filed by Gitanjali J. Angmo, wife of Sonam Wangchuk, challenging the detention of the Leh-based climate activist.

TN heavy rain: Alert for 12 districts, fishermen warned against venturing into sea

CHENNAI: Widespread heavy rain continued to lash several parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, on Wednesday, disrupting normal life and prompting weather officials to issue alerts for 12 districts across the state.

Jaisalmer bus tragedy: 20 burnt alive as bus catches fire on highway, 15 critically injured

JAIPUR: Around 20 people were burnt alive in a horrific tragedy on Tuesday afternoon when a moving AC sleeper bus caught fire on the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur Highway near Thaiyat village in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Small and 'big' LDF allies weigh future as key polls near amid growing discontent

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With tribal leader C.K. Janu, whose political party is presently unaligned with any of the three political fronts in Kerala openly expressing her desire to join the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), political circles across the state are abuzz with speculation that more smaller allies of the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) may be rethinking their future course ahead of two crucial elections.

Jharkhand HC directs govt to recommend dates for local body polls within three weeks

RANCHI: The Jharkhand High Court on Tuesday expressed strong displeasure over the state government’s continued delay in holding elections to municipal corporations and other urban local bodies.

Odisha: BJP leader says party likely to field Jay Dholakia for Nuapada bypoll

BHUBANESWAR: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sujeet Kumar, on Tuesday, claimed that the party is likely to field Jay Dholakia, son of former Odisha Minister and late Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Rajendra Dholakia, as its candidate for the upcoming bye-election in the Nuapada Assembly constituency.

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