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.
In what appears to be drumming up support for him, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, indicted by the Supreme Court, called on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar in the national capital on Friday.
Telangana tourism secretary Smita Sabharwal on Saturday appeared before the Gachibowli police authorities in response to the notice given under BNSS 179 for sharing the image of a Ghibli-styled art on her ‘X’ handle on Kancha Gachibowli.
The Uttarakhand State Health Department is providing special high-altitude, quick-response, and emergency medical training to doctors and medical staff who will be deployed for the safety of devotees during the upcoming Chardham pilgrimage, starting from April 30.
Activists of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) demonstrated here on Saturday and burnt the effigy of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to protest the "violence, loot and atrocities" against Hindus in Murshidabad.
The building with some unauthorised construction belongs to one Tehsin, who also died in the collapse.
