The Odisha unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday said the 2016 demonetisation exercise introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi played a significant role in curbing terrorism and Naxalism while strengthening the Indian economy. The claim was made by BJP state spokesperson Satyabrata Panda at a press conference held to mark the 10th Read More…
Delhi is set to introduce a new tourist attraction with the launch of a recreational river cruise service along the Yamuna on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will inaugurate the service at Sonia Vihar in the presence of Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Read More…
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) has planted more than 2,000 saplings across the country as part of Special Campaign 6, aimed at promoting cleanliness, sustainability and administrative efficiency in government offices. The campaign, conducted from October 2 to 31, 2026, focused on clearing pending public grievances, improving record management, disposing of e-waste Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during which the two leaders discussed the ongoing conflict and ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. During the conversation, Zelenskyy shared his views on the latest developments in the conflict. Modi reiterated India’s people-centric approach and maintained Read More…
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks during his Diwali visit to Bastar in Chhattisgarh, particularly his reference to “intellectual Naxals”. Rahul Gandhi once again challenged the prime minister to an open debate on who the real anti-national elements are and who is Read More…
Around 500 students participated in an Electoral Literacy Club (ELC) 2.0 programme organised at Government Women’s College in Bhawanipatna, Odisha, to promote electoral awareness among young people. More than 100 eligible students registered as new voters by submitting Form 6 through the ECINET platform during the programme. Students who excelled in essay-writing and quiz competitions Read More…
Jammu: A major fire broke out at the historic Nehru Market in the heart of Jammu city on Sunday night, destroying around 12 shops. A separate fire incident was also reported at the District Police Lines in Kathua district, officials said. No casualties were reported in either incident. The fires occurred amid widespread bursting of Read More…
A 27-year-old man in Chhattisgarh has been arrested for allegedly murdering his four-year-old cousin’s son and removing his kidneys, lungs and eyes in an attempt to sell the organs online. Police said the accused was influenced by content on social media. The accused, identified as Basudev, alias Tangnu, was arrested on Sunday after the child’s Read More…
West Bengal celebrated Kali Puja on Sunday with religious enthusiasm, as temples and pandals across the state witnessed large gatherings of devotees. Prominent temples, including Dakshineswar, Kalighat and Tarapith, saw thousands of devotees queuing up to offer prayers to Goddess Kali. Special arrangements were made at major shrines to accommodate the influx of worshippers. Meanwhile, Read More…
Several parts of the national capital witnessed firecracker bursting late on Sunday despite restrictions imposed on their use during Diwali, raising concerns over air pollution. Fireworks were reported from areas including Pitampura, Burari, Mayur Vihar and the upscale Lutyens’ Delhi, indicating widespread violations of the restrictions. Ahead of the festival, the Delhi government had urged Read More…