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Bengal: Mamata writes to CEC Gyanesh Kumar seeking halt to "chaotic, unplanned" SIR

Kolkata, Nov. 20 -- Describing the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll as "unplanned, chaotic and thrust upon the government officials and citizens", West Bengal Chief Minis... Read More


Nepali security forces used disproportionate force during September uprising: Human Rights Watch

Kathmandu, Nov. 20 -- Nepali security forces used disproportionate force during the September uprising by Gen-Z, according to Human Rights Watch (HRW), a US-based advocacy group. "The interim governm... Read More


Governors can't stall state bills, but courts can't set timelines for assent by President: Supreme Court

New Delhi, Nov. 20 -- The Supreme Court said on Thursday, November 20, that it cannot fix the timeline for governors and the President to give assent to bills passed by state assemblies. In a signifi... Read More


"TMC is pressuring BLOs to upload incorrect voters", alleges WB BJP

Kolkata, Nov. 20 -- Amid the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya alleged that the ruling Trinamool Congress was "pressuring" Booth Level Officer... Read More


ITBP's 27th battalion honoured as best anti-Naxal unit for decisive combat, community trust

New Delhi, Nov. 20 -- The Indo-Tibetan Border Police's (ITBP) 27th battalion clinched the best anti-naxal battalion honour for delivering outstanding operational results and leading impactful communit... Read More


Smriti Mandhana announces engagement to Palash Muchhal in choreographed Instagram reveal; wedding set for November 23

India, Nov. 20 -- India's World Cup-winning star Smriti Mandhana announced her engagement to music composer Palash Muchhal on Thursday through a choreographed Instagram reveal featuring her India team... Read More


Ayodhya is rising as a Smart City ahead of flag hoisting under CM Yogi's leadership

Lucknow, Nov. 20 -- Thanks to the vision and policies of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Ayodhya is rapidly evolving into a smart and future-ready city. Ahead of the flag hoisting ceremony, the city i... Read More


'Cannot sit on bills indefinitely': SC's big guideline for Governors

India, Nov. 20 -- A constitution bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday opined that governors and the President cannot be bound to any judicially imposed timelines for acting on state bills, ruling th... Read More


BJP leaders extend congratulations as Nitish Kumar set for historic 10th term as Bihar CM

Raipur, Nov. 20 -- Leaders from the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Thursday extended warm greetings to Janata Dal (United) president Nitish Kumar, who is set to take oath as Bihar Chief... Read More


Uttar Pradesh becomes a new investment hub: Policies and reforms accelerate industrial growth

Lucknow, Nov. 20 -- Uttar Pradesh is rapidly emerging as one of the most attractive investment destinations in the country. The state's investment-friendly policies, transparent incentive system, stro... Read More