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He asserts that the turnout in the Bihar Assembly election in 2025 is the highest recorded since Independencesurpassing the turnout rates of several developed nations such as France, Japan, and Spain
While Amit Shah and other BJP leaders sought an apology from Sonia Gandhi over events at the Congress headquarters on Independence Day, the Congress accused BJP of politicising an emotional matter
Earlier, this week Mr. Thakur was awarded the Presidents Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM), for his distinguished career spanning three decades.
The Census 2027 questionnaire will include 13 new questions or data fields that were not part of the Census 2011 questionnaire, which had 29 questions
Three persons have been arrested in connection with the murders, among them Fatema Bibi, head of Nadias Haranagar panchayat
No score will be left unsettled in any arena. We'll defend our soldiers and our civilians with full power, Defence Minister Israel Katz
With 16 sessions held so far in three cities, the interactions have formed the basis of Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhis Chhatron Ki Goonj public events
However, the founder of We The Leaders did not name anyone. He also claimed to have an audio clip to prove his claim. He urged Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to bridle his Ministers and officials
Hamas on July 30 said that it would hand over its weapons to a new Palestinian governing body as part of the latest stage in a Gaza ceasefire declared by Mr. Trump, who hailed their agreement as a major milestone.
There has been no known deployment of U.S. ground forces in Iran during the West Asia war, except for a rescue mission in April for a downed American airman
A growing number of drones have crossed into NATO states in eastern Europe as Russia pursues its invasion of Ukraine.
River tourism to be promoted by connecting the Cauvery and the Thamirabarani; government considering giving free travel facilities for senior citizens to make tourism inclusive and accessible
Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit says there is no evidence. JNU administration says disgruntled left-leaning JNUTA figures are behind the 'political campaign to embarrass the varsity and the Centre, in the wake of defeats in the Delhi HC involving two urban Naxal cases
Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty says the party will ensure that the number of Lok Sabha seats remains at 543 amid the ongoing debate over delimitation and the future allocation of parliamentary seats.
The lane-change and U-turn points are located at TG Study Circle, BRS Bhavan, Omega Hospital, Jana Reddy, Apollo Cradle, Taj Mahal, Phoenix Building, Road No. 65, Mantri Towers and Cream Stone.
The Union demanded the resignation of the BCI chairman over the controversial order barring the enrolment of NALSAR students.
Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari dismisses allegations that BJP workers were behind the assault; CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke says we are not going to back off
Various Ministers participate in the State-level birth anniversary celebrations of Sardar Gouthu Latchanna, organised by the BC Welfare Corporation in Vijayawada, and recall his contribution to the freedom movement and struggle for the rights of Backward Classes and other sections of society
This indicates that ex-Agniveers may not be allowed to apply directly to the CAPFs for recruitment under the Agniveer quota; though the armed forces do not have caste-based quotas, CAPF caste quotas will apply for recruitment of ex-Agniveers
A section of the landowners, whose holdings have remained effectively frozen for nearly three decades, met Higher Education Minister Roji M. John and Chalakudy MP Benny Behanan on Sunday and submitted a memorandum seeking their intervention.
The police also seized the boat they allegedly used to fish in the territorial waters of Andhra Pradesh
Samyukta Horata Karnataka Samiti wants State govt. to declare the district drought-hit, take steps to address distress among farmers
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, August 16, 2026, accused the Congress of insulting the national song Vande Mataram during its Independence Day celebrations at the AICC headquarters. Addressing a public meeting in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, Shah alleged that Sonia Gandhi asked the song to be stopped midway and demanded an apology from her and the Congress.
The event also marks the formal transition of the port from a transhipment hub into what is being positioned as Indias most important commercial gateway
Union Ministers demand comes after the Karnataka High Court made certain observations on NICE road
Panel inspects hospital facilities, inmates rights and staff concerns; shortage of doctors and other personnel also examined
He appeals to the intellectuals, democrats and political parties to condemn the attempt to criminalise dissent

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