Social Democratic Party wins Lithuania’s parliamentary runoff: Premilinary results
Vilnius, Oct 28 (IANS) Lithuania’s opposition Social Democratic Party (LSDP) won the parliamentary election runoff, according to preliminary results of the Central Electoral Commission. In the first round, LSDP won 20 seats in the Seimas, Lithuania’s Parliament, and in the second round held on Sunday secured 32 single-mandate constituencies, Xinhua news agency reported. The ruling […]
Women who raise their voices often suppressed: Vinesh Phogat
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Congress MLA from Haryana Vinesh Phogat has alleged that women who raise their voices are often suppressed and she had firsthand experience about this. Phogat along with All India Mahila Congress chief Alka Lamba held a press conference on Monday here in support of a Youth Congress leader and her […]
People of West Bengal want freedom from CM Banerjee’s govt in 2026: Giriraj Singh
Patna, Oct 28 (IANS) As Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared that the BJP would come to power in West Bengal after the 2026 polls, Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday asserted that the people want freedom from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s rule. On Sunday, speaking at the launch of the BJP’s membership drive in […]
Maha Assembly polls: ECI’s watch on 87 seats for cash, drugs, excess expenses
Mumbai, Oct 28 (IANS) Amid recent seizures of gold and cash and also expenditure in excess of the stipulated norms, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has put 87 Assembly constituencies out of the total 288 seats in Maharashtra under close vigil. The poll panel has asked the district returning offices to appoint special squads […]
BJP’s final list for Jharkhand: Hembrom to challenge Hemant Soren in Barhait
Ranchi, Oct 28 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday released its second and final list of candidates for the Jharkhand Assembly elections. In this list, the BJP has fielded Gamaliyel Hembrom to challenge Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) candidate, Hemant Soren, in the Barhait constituency of the Santhal Pargana division. Additionally, […]
Vijay’s priority self-promotion, political branding over welfare of followers: TN BJP
Chennai, Oct 28 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson and senior leader, ANS Prasad has charged that Tamil superstar-turned-politician, Vijay’s priority was self-promotion and political branding over the welfare of his followers. In a hard hitting-statement, ANS Prasad said that Vijay failed to ensure basic amenities like safe drinking water, food, clean toilets and medical facilities […]
Elderly man dies during scuffle between two families in Bengal’s Halisahar
Kolkata, Oct 28 (IANS) Tension was prevailing at Halisahar in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal after a senior citizen died during a quarrel between two families. The incident happened late Sunday night. With tension continuing till Monday morning, a huge police contingent was deployed in the area to keep the situation under control. […]
Prohibitory orders imposed in Hyderabad for one month
Hyderabad, Oct 28 (IANS) Anticipating disturbances by various organisations or parties, Hyderabad Police have imposed prohibitory orders, banning the assembly of five or more persons, processions, and rallies for one month. Police Commissioner C.V. Anand said police had received reliable information that several organisations/parties are trying to create disturbances affecting public peace and order in […]
MUDA case: ED raids multiple locations in Bengaluru, Mysuru
Bengaluru, Oct 28 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) sleuths began simultaneous raids in multiple locations in Bengaluru and Mysuru on Monday in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case involving Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. According to sources, the simultaneous raids are underway at nine locations in Bengaluru and Mysuru cities. The ED has […]
FIR against CPI-M leader suspended on charges of sexual harassment
Kolkata, Oct 28 (IANS) More trouble seems to be brewing for senior CPI-M leader and former legislator Tanmay Bhattacharya, who was suspended by his party after a female journalist accused him of sexual harassment, as she has filed an FIR against him. The FIR is filed at Baranagar Police Station under which Bhattacharya’s residence comes. […]
