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People of Bengal embraced SIR as beacon of hope: BJP's Suvendu writes to Chief Election Commissioner

Mr. Adhikari claimed that the CMs call to halt the special intensive revision (SIR) is nothing short of an admission of defeat, and a brazen attempt to perpetuate the electoral malfeasance that has defined her tenure

5 Jan 2026 12:05 pm
Swiss investigators identify 24 people killed in bar blaze

Local police, who had already identified eight Swiss victims, announced they had identified 10 more Swiss nationals

4 Jan 2026 4:01 pm
Peoples mandate will prevail even if Opposition moves court: Fadnavis on unopposed civic poll wins

They can certainly go to court, but the people's court has elected us. Even if they [Opposition parties] move the court, people's mandate will prevail in court, says Maharashtra Chief Minister

4 Jan 2026 3:07 pm
Several people feared dead in rock collapse in Odisha stone quarry

Local fire service ODRAF teams have started rescue operations

4 Jan 2026 11:30 am
Rahul Gandhi on a visit to Vietnam to be 'guest' of anti-India people: BJP

The BJP had recently alleged that the Congress leader had a meeting with enemies of India during his visit to Germany

4 Jan 2026 5:27 am
Spirituality makes people become good citizens in society: Vice-President

Recalling his visit to the Golden Temple many years ago, Mr. Radhakrishnan noted that he visited the temple along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi when the latter was serving as Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2002

3 Jan 2026 8:37 pm
18 people arrested in Assam's Karbi Anglong for murdering couple over witchcraft suspicion

During the inspection of the place of occurrence, police seized soil mixed with blood samples, one wooden stick, one plastic Gamla containing cow dung liquid, suspected to have been used to wipe out blood stains

3 Jan 2026 12:23 pm
Helicopter crashes in Arizona mountains, killing 4 people aboard

Flights were temporarily restricted over the area due to safety reasons, according to the Sheriff's Office

3 Jan 2026 12:02 pm
Fatal fire at Swiss bar: Six people injured remain unidentified

The severity of the burns has made it difficult to identify both the injured and deceased, requiring families to supply authorities with DNA samples

3 Jan 2026 11:50 am
Assam polls will be fight between people and 'raja': Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi

Gaurav Gogoi claimed that people's right to criticise, a crucial element in a democracy, was being taken away by the BJP-led coalition government

3 Jan 2026 9:52 am
Rajnath flags 'alarming trend' of educated people indulging in anti-national activities

Perpetrators of the [Delhi] bomb blast were doctors those who write 'Rx' on prescriptions, yet have RDX in their hands. This highlights the need for knowledge to be accompanied by values and character, says Defence Minister

2 Jan 2026 4:38 pm
BJP corporator's son slaps sub-inspector in U.P.s Varanasi, beaten up by people

According to DCP Gaurav Banswal, a case has been registered against the corporator's son, Himanshu Srivastava, in connection with the incident, and he is being sent to jail

2 Jan 2026 2:43 pm
Flash floods triggered by heavy rains in Afghanistan kill at least 17 people

Floods also damaged infrastructure in the affected districts, killed livestock, and affected 1,800 families

2 Jan 2026 6:36 am
T.N. govt. revises rules on using funds for people hit by mining operations

The rules specify that a minimum of 70% of the District Mineral Trust Fundmust be spent only on directly affected areas, andfor high-priority sectors such as drinking water supply and health care

2 Jan 2026 12:23 am
Judge appeals to people to follow traffic rules to save valuable lives

He was addressing a gathering after inaugurating the 37th National Road Safety Awareness Drive in Yadgir

1 Jan 2026 7:07 pm
Tripura student killing: People in other parts of country should be educated about Northeast, says Assam CM Himanta

Asked whether the State government has data regarding the number of students studying outside, CM Sarma said that at present, there is no such data but if necessary, it can be collected and maintained

1 Jan 2026 3:44 pm
Indias space programme, a peoples space journey

India is not only an active participant in the space age but is also shaping it

1 Jan 2026 12:16 am
Stop serving lies to people and introspect, Nadda tells Kharge

Responding to the Congresss allegations that the MGNREGA has been abolished, J.P. Nadda said the scheme was expanded by increasing working days to 125, ensuring payment within 15 days

31 Dec 2025 11:00 pm
A.P. HC directs VMC to shift destitute people to shelter homes

MA&UD Department told to file an affidavit on steps that can be taken to ensure that destitute people, both men and women, do not sleep on pavement

31 Dec 2025 12:12 am
Thrissur Mayor unveils vision for a people-centric, future-ready city

At her first meet-the-press, Niji Justin promises transparent governance, inclusive urban development and decisive action on roads, waste management, womens safety and street dog menace

30 Dec 2025 7:51 pm
32 people fall ill due to suspected water contamination in Indore

Drinking water samples have been collected for testing from the locality, officials said

30 Dec 2025 12:12 pm
Notable people who passed away in 2025

A look at notable individuals who passed away in 2025 and made headlines across the nation.

30 Dec 2025 10:25 am
BJP winning ULB polls reflects the mood of the people against Congress: BJP

Dakshina Kannada BJP district president Sathish Kumpala noted that in the first-ever election held since both the urban local bodies (ULBs) were upgraded from gram panchayats, the BJP was elected to power with an absolute majority

29 Dec 2025 7:14 pm
People wrongly accuse me of appeasement; I am secular in true sense, says Mamata Banerjee

The West Bengal CM was speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony of Durga Angan, a cultural complex dedicated to Goddess Durga, at New Town in Kolkata

29 Dec 2025 6:22 pm
Private institutions must also support people in need of medical attention

Govt.s implement numerous welfare programmes, but timely help by a private hospital or a doctor in the neighbourhood to the people in need will go a long way in safeguarding their lives, says doctor

28 Dec 2025 9:47 pm
Building collapse in South Africa kills three people, including 1-year-old

Three others sustained injuries during the incident and were receiving treatment at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital

28 Dec 2025 6:35 pm
TMC slams EC for 'forcing' elderly people, PWDs to turn up at SIR hearing camps

TMC MP Partha Bhowmik alleged that the ECI has summoned elderly and ailing persons who were categorised unmapped due to some discrepancies in their enumeration forms

28 Dec 2025 5:21 pm
Over 13 lakh people benefited from 'Nalam Kakkum Stalin' health camps: T.N. CM Stalin

Through full-body health check-ups and consultations with specialist doctors, health issues affecting several lakh people have been identified at an early stage and referred for appropriate advanced treatment, says Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

28 Dec 2025 1:29 pm
True power of Bangladesh always lies in its people, when united, says Tarique Rahman

Rahman said his plan was for all Bangladeshis a united, inclusive Bangladesh, a Bangladesh that moves forward together

28 Dec 2025 12:48 am
28 Dec 2025 12:20 am
Vizag steel plant rightful asset of Andhra Pradesh people, says TPCC leader

Jagga Reddy says Congress built and safeguarded the public sector unit and alleges attempts by the Centre to privatise it

27 Dec 2025 9:09 pm
Delhi Police apprehends 966 people in southeast Delhi ahead of New Year under Operation Aaghat 3.0

Operation Aaghat 3.0 was launched to curb organised crime, street offences, and the activities of habitual criminals in view of heightened public movement during year-end festivities, says officials

27 Dec 2025 3:23 pm
Two BJP workers killed in north Bengal; six people arrested, including Trinamool Boothpresident

Local Trinamool leaders and police officials said the deaths were due to an internal family feud and had no political motive

26 Dec 2025 12:48 pm
Neither people of Vizag nor their representatives consulted on Rushikonda buildings, says BJP MLA

Objecting to the Cabinet Sub-Committees plan to recommend the handing over of the buildings to major hotel groups, Vishnu Kumar Raju says the opinion of the people of Visakhapatnam must be taken into consideration

25 Dec 2025 9:04 pm