2026 Bengal polls: Humayun Kabir withdraws his new party’s Ballygunge seat candidate after launch
Kolkata, Dec 23 (IANS) Nearly 12 hours after forming his new political party, suspended Trinamool Congress leader and MLA Humayun Kabir withdrew the name of one of his party’s 10 candidates. The name of the declared candidate for the Ballygunge Assembly constituency in Kolkata, Nisha Chatterjee, has been withdrawn on reports that her social media […]
For Shiv Sena UBT, Mumbai was a hen that laid golden eggs: Eknath Shinde
Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) Shiv Sena chief leader and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday led a scathing attack on Shiv Sena UBT, saying that for them, who were in power for 25 years, Mumbai was a hen that laid golden eggs. He further took a swipe at the opposition, stating that those involved […]
Assam CM warns of demographic threat from illegal immigration from B’desh
Guwahati, Dec 23 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday sounded a strong warning over what he termed the serious demographic impact of illegal immigration from Bangladesh, cautioning that Assam could face grave political and territorial consequences if the trend is not checked. Speaking to reporters after attending an official programme, Sarma said […]
BJD warns of statewide agitation over paddy procurement mess
Bhubaneswar, Dec 23 (IANS) The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday warned of statewide agitation if the state government fails to resolve various problems faced by farmers related to paddy procurement. In a press conference held at the party headquarters here, BJD leader and the party’s chief whip in the assembly, Pramila Mallik, said […]
Govt prioritising infrastructure to build ‘New Tripura’: CM Saha
Agartala, Dec 23 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that the present BJP-led government has accorded top priority to infrastructure development and has significantly increased budgetary allocations to accelerate the state’s growth and build a “New Tripura”. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating and laying the foundation stones of some projects in Khowai […]
Bihar govt promotes IPS officers ahead of New Year
Patna, Dec 23 (IANS) The Bihar government has given a major New Year’s gift to the state’s IPS officers. On Tuesday, the Home Department issued promotion orders for a large number of IPS officers, significantly strengthening the senior leadership of the Bihar Police. According to the notification, ADG Headquarters Kundan Krishnan has been promoted to […]
‘No tampering will be allowed’: Rajasthan CM hits back at Congress over Aravalli row
Jaipur, Dec 23 (IANS) Amid the ongoing war of words over the Aravalli range, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma launched a counterattack on the Congress, accusing it of hypocrisy and spreading misinformation to mislead the public. Responding to allegations of “looting” the Aravallis, the Chief Minister questioned the Congress leadership’s own track record and said […]
Odisha: Special Gram Sabhas to be held across PESA areas tomorrow
Bhubaneswar, Dec 23 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced that special Gram Sabhas will be organised on December 24 across all PESA areas in the state on the occasion of the National PESA Mahotsav. In a video message shared on the official X handle of CMO, CM Majhi extended warm greetings […]
Acharya Balakrishna says ‘Swadeshi is way of life’; hails PM Modi’s commitment
Jaipur, Dec 23 (IANS) Patanjali Ayurved Limited founder Acharya Balakrishna said on Tuesday that “Swadeshi is not merely an idea but a way of life”. He asserted that the growing global influence of Indian culture is the result of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong commitment to the Swadeshi movement. Participating in the National Swadeshi Festival […]
No one can stop BJP from working in TTAADC areas: Tripura CM
Agartala, Dec 23 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on BJP’s ally Tipra Motha Party (TMP) over the latter’s reported statement that the BJP would not be allowed to operate in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). Saha asserted that no force can stop the BJP from […]
