Leader of Opposition and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Sunday launched a blistering attack on the BJP government in Odisha over the alleged manhandling and arrest of Tikiri Gram Panchayat Sarpanch Chameli Ojha, accusing it of employing "repressive tactics" to silence elected representatives who raise public issues.
Odisha's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll has entered its final phase, with enumeration forms reaching a record 98.65 per cent of the state's electorate, reflecting significant progress in the drive to ensure an accurate and updated voter database.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday dedicated and laid the foundation stone for 341 development projects worth over Rs 295 crore in Janjgir-Champa district, aiming to strengthen infrastructure and improve public services across the region.
The fresh Israeli strikes on Lebanon have further complicated the situation, with Iran accusing the US of lacking the will to fulfill its commitments.
Dissidence rocks the Opposition AIADMK yet again with senior leader C. Ve. Shanmugam, who led the previous revolt, accusing party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) of dynastic politics by promoting his son as the heir apparent and allowing his family to maintain an iron grip over the organisation.
The US president, however, warned that he would not sign any trade deal with either Pakistan or India if the two countries were going to be at war with each other.
BJP National President and Union Minister J.P. Nadda is set to visit Jaipur on Saturday, as part of a programme to commemorate the 300th birth anniversary of Rani Ahilyabai Holkar, a revered historical figure known for her administrative acumen and commitment to social welfare.
In a significant move to enhance national security preparedness, civil defence mock drills will be conducted on Saturday, under 'Operation Shield' across several states and Union Territories sharing borders with Pakistan.
Trinamul Congress has asked Anubrata Mondol to tender an unconditional apology after he threatened a senior police officer in Birbhum.
It is for the first time a major sub-assembly for the LCA Tejas being manufactured by a private Indian company, it said.
