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 delegation will participate in the World Expo in Osaka on August 25–26, where Chhattisgarh has established a dedicated pavilion within the Bharat Pavilion.
"In exercise of the powers conferred under Article 324 of the Constitution of India, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed two Officers of the rank of Additional Secretary, Government of India, as Observers for the upcoming Vice- Presidential Election 2025," the ECI said in a press note.
The Indian astronaut said his “intangible experiences” over the past year would benefit future Indian space missions, including the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme and the Bhartiya Antariksh Station (BAS).
Rahul accused the Election Commission of India of colluding with the BJP to steal votes, calling "vote chori" an attack on the Constitution of India.
In a joint press interaction with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow following their talks, Jaishankar stressed that India is not the biggest purchaser of Russian oil.
