Local body polls: Congress leader says Kerala ready to ‘teach Vijayan govt a lesson’
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 5 (IANS) Former Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president M.M. Hassan on Friday said that the upcoming local body elections are poised to trigger significant political changes in Kerala, reflecting what he described as a growing public sentiment against the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government. Hassan, also a former State Minister, launched a sharp attack […]
Behind Bhagwad Gita in Russian gift to Putin, lies pledge PM Modi took at 2019 SCO Summit
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after giving a warm reception to President Vladimir Putin on his arrival in New Delhi, gifted the Russian edition of the Bhagwad Gita – the sacred Hindu scripture revered by millions of Hindus across the world. The gifting of noted scripture was seen as an expression […]
ECI issues fresh instructions on deceased voters list in Bengal SIR
Kolkata, Dec 5 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday gave fresh instructions to electoral officers at different levels engaged in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal regarding preparation of a separate list of deceased voters in the state. An insider from the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), […]
After ‘skipping’ key national events, can Rahul Gandhi question exclusion during Putin visit?
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) A debate has resurfaced after Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge raised objections to not being invited to the President’s banquet for Russian President Vladimir Putin. They also questioned why the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) was not included in certain key interactions. Analysts note that LoP Rahul Gandhi’s […]
Indian Army makes historic first ascent of Arunachal’s highest peak Mount Kangto
Itanagar, Dec 5 (IANS) The Indian Army has created history by successfully scaling Mount Kangto (7,042 meters), the highest peak in Arunachal Pradesh, marking the first-ever recorded ascent, officials said on Friday. Defence spokesman Lt Col Athul Sreedharan said that in a landmark achievement and a proud moment for the nation, an Indian Army mountaineering […]
Gujarat CM lays foundation stone for multi-speciality hospital in Unjha
Ahmedabad, Dec 5 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday laid the foundation stone for the upcoming Menaba Rotary Multi-Speciality Hospital in Unjha in Mehsana district, to be built across 10 bighas and designed as a modern, full-service healthcare institution for North Gujarat. Speaking at the ceremony, the Chief Minister said that under Prime Minister […]
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes to Prez Murmu urging deadline extension for Waqf property registration in Bengal
Kolkata, Dec 5 (IANS) Five-time Congress Lok Sabha member and ex-West Bengal unit Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Friday wrote a letter to President Droupadi Murmu seeking the latter’s intervention in extending the deadline for registration of Waqf property in West Bengal. “I eagerly look forward to your kind intervention in helping out those […]
BJP govt will bring Yamuna water to Shekhawati region: Rajasthan CM
Jaipur, Dec 5 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday attacked Congress during the Ganga Canal Centenary celebrations in Sadhuwali, Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan, asserting that his government will bring the Yamuna water to the semi-arid area of the Shekhawati region. Reacting strongly to the statements made by Congress leaders regarding the Yamuna water […]
Bihar: Nitish Kumar reviews paddy procurement; inaugurates Patna Book Fair
Patna, Dec 5 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday held a high-level review meeting on paddy procurement for the Kharif marketing year 2025–26 at his official residence in Patna. Top officials from the Food and Consumer Protection Department and other related departments were present during the meeting. Principal Secretary of the Food and […]
Harimau Shakti 2025: Indian, Malaysian armies begin joint exercise in Rajasthan
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Aiming to practice tactical actions, the fifth edition of joint military exercise “Exercise Harimau Shakti-2025” commenced on Friday in the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. The exercise will continue till December 18, an official said. The Indian contingent is being represented mainly by troops from the Dogra Regiment. The […]
