Akali Dal stands second in rural body polls, claims Sukhbir Badal
Chandigarh, Dec 19 (IANS) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal on Friday said the party had actually come second in the Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections in Punjab and it also had a better overall strike rate than the Congress because it contested 673 lesser seats than it due to large scale rejection […]
Govt keeps a close eye on agricultural imports & exports to protect farmers: Minister
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Parliament was informed on Friday that the Union government maintains continuous oversight over the country’s import and export activities and revises trade policies as necessary to safeguard domestic interests. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ramnath Thakur […]
Manohar Lal to chair regional meeting of state Urban Development Ministers in Bhopal tomorrow
Bhopal, Dec 19 (IANS) The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs will organise a regional meeting of Urban Development Ministers from northern and central states at the Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Centre in Bhopal on Saturday, an official said on Friday. Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar is scheduled to chair […]
‘Development works priority, not political controversies’: Bihar MLA on hijab row
Patna, Dec 19 (IANS) BJP MLA Maithili Thakur said on Friday that her priority remains development work rather than political controversies, responding cautiously to questions about recent issues involving Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. When asked about the viral video in which the Chief Minister is allegedly seen pulling a woman’s hijab, Thakur said that only […]
Punjab CM goes nostalgic on visit to native village
Chandigarh, Dec 19 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Friday, visited his native village, Satauj in Sangrur district, where he interacted with villagers and shared memories associated with the village. During his visit, while meeting representatives of the panchayat and villagers, the Chief Minister said he has always been proud of his native village. […]
PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation stone for 2 NH projects worth Rs 3,200 crore in Bengal
Kolkata, Dec 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of two National Highway projects worth around Rs 3,200 crore at Ranaghat in West Bengal’s Nadia district on Saturday. He will also address the gathering on the occasion, according to a statement issued by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) on […]
Maharashtra: Voting for 24 nagar parishads & panchayats to be held tomorrow, counting of votes on Dec 21
Mumbai, Dec 19 (IANS) Voting for the 24 nagar parishads and nagar panchayats along with 154 individual member seats from 76 nagar parishads and nagar panchayats in Maharashtra is scheduled to take place on Saturday, government officials said. The state administration has completed its preparations, and polling staff have reached their respective voting centres. The […]
Gujarat: Draft electoral roll published after 45-day SIR drive; voter count stands at 4.34 crore
Ahmedabad, Dec 19 (IANS) After an intensive Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise spanning nearly one and a half months, the draft electoral roll for Gujarat has been published, marking a significant milestone in the state’s electoral preparedness. The large-scale revision drive, conducted as per the directions of the Election Commission of India (ECI), has resulted […]
NDAA directs US agencies to counter China’s influence in Indian Ocean region
Washington, Dec 19 (IANS) The US Congress has directed American agencies to counter what it describes as “malign People’s Republic of China influence activities” in the Indian Ocean region under the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2026, signed into law by President Donald Trump The legislation, signed on Thursday, authorises the establishment […]
Texas City honours Sewa International for flood relief
Washington, Dec 19 (IANS) The City of Kerrville in Texas has honoured Sewa International and partner Indian American organisations for their leadership and service during the July 4 flash floods that devastated the city, recognising their role in emergency response and long-term recovery efforts, according to a statement released. The recognition was presented on December […]
