Nagaland signs agreement with British Council to make UK country partner in Hornbill festival
New Delhi/Kohima, Nov 17 (IANS) The Nagaland government, on Monday, signed an agreement with the British Council in India to make the United Kingdom the country partner in the iconic 10-day (December 1-10) Hornbill festival-2025. The 26th edition of the annual ‘Hornbill Festival’, which coincides with the Statehood Day celebrations, like previous years, will be […]
Kuki-Zo legislators deny mulling to join new govt in Manipur
Imphal, Nov 17 (IANS) Two Kuki MLAs of Manipur said on Monday that there has been no decision by the legislators of the community to join the new government in the state. Two MLAs belonging to the Kuki community — Haokholet Kipgen and Chinlunthang — in a joint statement said that at the Guwahati meeting, […]
Prime Minister-Chief Minister meet should not be viewed politically: Karnataka BJP MLC Ravi
Bengaluru, Nov 17 (IANS) Commenting on the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former national general secretary of the BJP and Legislative Council member C.T. Ravi stated that the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister hold constitutional positions. Speaking to the media on Monday in Bengaluru, he stated, “Their meetings and discussions […]
Ashok Gehlot slams BJP on Congress split claims
Jaipur, Nov 17 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot launched a sharp counterattack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, saying that Congress will always remain united. “PM Modi’s statement is nonsense. They haven’t been able to elect a national president for their own party, the BJP, for two years. So, is the rift […]
Assam will undergo a special revision of its electoral rolls: EC
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Monday that Assam will undergo a special revision of its electoral rolls, an exercise that will culminate in the publication of the final voters’ list on February 10, 2026. The decision comes at a time when the state is heading toward the […]
Telangana Cabinet decides to conduct Gram Panchayat polls in December
Hyderabad, Nov 17 (IANS) The Telangana Cabinet on Monday decided to conduct only Gram Panchayat elections in December as the Rs 3000 crores grant that should come from the Centre will lapse by March 31, 2026. The decision on conducting elections for Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies (MPTCs), Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies (ZPTCs) and municipal corporations […]
Piracy network kingpin had data of 50 lakh subscribers, 21,000 movies
Hyderabad, Nov 17 (IANS) Emandi Ravi, the mastermind behind the iBomma/Bappam piracy ecosystem, had data of 50 lakh subscribers and about 21,000 movies in his hard disks, revealed Hyderabad Police on Monday. Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar told media persons that the accused is also linked to large-scale online betting apps. The Cyber Crime police […]
MP CM Yadav repeals land pooling policy ahead of BKS protest in Ujjain tomorrow
Bhopal, Nov 17 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government, on Monday, announced to repeal the land pooling policy which was introduced in the state to acquire agricultural land for the developments projects in view of the Simhastha Kumbh to be held 2028 in Ujjain. The decision came a day before the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)-affiliated Bharatiya […]
Indian Navy’s ‘Naman’ car rally concludes in Kolkata
Kolkata, Nov 17 (IANS) The Indian Navy’s ‘Naman’ Car Rally, commemorating the commissioning of its 100th indigenous warship, culminated at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd in Kolkata on Monday. The rally, flagged off from the National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal on October 29, traversed the Indian coastline with stops at Mumbai, Goa, […]
Delhi BJP chief energises workers for MCD bypolls in Naraina, Chandni Chowk
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Monday encouraged party workers to gear up for the upcoming MCD by-elections and urged them to work with the motto “Our votes before lunch.” He indicated that the upcoming by-elections are an opportunity for our workers to prepare for the main Municipal Corporation elections […]
