TN BJP to increase number of district committees ahead of 2026 Assembly polls
Chennai, Sep 19 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu unit of the BJP is planning a major organisational revamp to improve the grassroots structure of the organisation as part of its preparations for the 2026 Assembly elections. According to highly placed sources in the BJP, the party plans to increase the number of district committees from the […]
Assam’s ‘Orunodoi’ scheme to benefit 37 lakh women, 3rd instalment today
Guwahati, Sep 19 (IANS) The Assam government is set to launch the third instalment of its ambitious scheme ‘Orunodoi’ — a direct cash transfer initiative for women on Thursday. Under this initiative, more than 37 lakh women will get monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,250 from the state government. The administration this time will link […]
Amit Shah to reach Jharkhand to review BJP’s poll preparations
Ranchi, Sep 19 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will begin his two-day Jharkhand visit on Thursday to review the BJP’s preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections. His visit is expected to add momentum to the party’s preparations as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already set the tone for the electoral contest with his public […]
PM Modi to address rallies in Srinagar, Katra today
Srinagar, Sep 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to address election rallies in Srinagar and Katra on Thursday ahead of the second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls, scheduled for September 25. Prime Minister Modi is slated to address a public rally at Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium in Srinagar at around […]
RG Kar fiasco: Junior doctors to continue ‘cease work’ as Bengal CS ‘refuses’ to record meeting minutes
Kolkata, Sep 19 (IANS) West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Forum (WBJDF), the umbrella body spearheading the medics’ protests against the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor at the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital here, will continue its ‘cease work’ demonstration after the crucial meeting with Chief Secretary Manoj Pant on Wednesday failed as […]
US Fed cuts interest rate by a half percentage point
Washington, Sep 19 (IANS) The US central bank on Wednesday announced a large half percentage point cut in the interest rate, the first reduction in four years. It comes down from 5.35 per cent to between 4.75 per cent and 5 per cent. “Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a […]
Vijayta Pandit shares why she, Kumar Gaurav didn’t become big stars despite blockbuster debut
Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) Actress-singer Vijayta Pandit has opened up on why she and actor Kumar Gaurav didn’t become big stars despite their debut movie ‘Love Story’ becoming a blockbuster. In ‘Love Story’, she and Kumar Gaurav played star-crossed lovers, and they also developed a relationship off-screen. While the movie was a huge success, their […]
Shraddha Kapoor channels Sridevi’s elegance in her latest photoshoot
Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) Actress Shraddha Kapoor took to her social media handle and shared pictures from her latest photoshoot as she channelled legendary actor late Sridevi. Taking to Instagram, the ‘Luv Ka The End’ actress, who has 93.1 million followers on the social media platform, posted her breathtaking pictures from the photoshoot of a […]
1st Test: India pick Akash Deep as third seamer as Bangladesh win toss & elect to bowl first
Chennai, Sep 19 (IANS) India have picked fast-bowler Akash Deep as their third seam-bowling option as Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl first in the Test series opener at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday India are currently placed at the top of the World Test Championship points table while Bangladesh are at […]
Men’s hockey team returns to India after winning Asian Champions Trophy
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) The Indian senior men’s Hockey team received a warm welcome at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here following their record-breaking victory at the 2024 Asian Champions Trophy, in the wee hours of Thursday. The Indian side led by captain Harmanpreet Singh secured the trophy for the fifth time after beating […]
