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Nomination withdrawal closes today; Oppn seat share unclear

Patna, Oct. 20 -- Uncertainty over seat-sharing within the opposition INDIA bloc persisted on Sunday -- a day before the deadline to withdraw nominations for first phase of Bihar assembly elections is... Read More


Nomination withdrawal closes today; Oppn seat share unclear

Patna, Oct. 20 -- Uncertainty over seat-sharing within the opposition INDIA bloc persisted on Sunday -- a day before the deadline to withdraw nominations for first phase of Bihar assembly elections is... Read More


Akhilesh, Yogi spar over Ayodhya Deepotsav

Lucknow, Oct. 20 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday slammed Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav for his remarks on Diwali the Uttar Pradesh government's spending on diyas and candles, whil... Read More


Pragya Thakur sparks outrage with remark urging action against daughters meeting non-Hindus

Goa, Oct. 20 -- Former BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur triggered massive controversy with her remarks at a religious gathering in Bhopal, urging parents to take harsh measures against daughters who ... Read More


EAM S Jaishankar wishes "peace, prosperity, happiness" on occasion of Diwali

New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday extended greetings to the public on the occasion of Diwali. Jaishankar wished for "peace, prosperity, and happiness" for everyon... Read More


One year on, Prabowo bets on political consolidation

Jakarta, Oct. 20 -- Monday (Oct. 20, 2025) marks exactly one year since President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka assumed office. In that relatively short time, a distinct ... Read More


Delhi govt to open 100 Atal canteens by end of year

India, Oct. 20 -- The government is set to open 100 Atal canteens across the city to serve meals at a subsidised rate of around Rs.5, officials said on Saturday. The project, which will be launched in... Read More


Ex-Maha finance minister Mahadevrao Shivankar passes away at 85

Gondia, Oct. 20 -- Former Maharashtra Finance and Irrigation Minister and senior BJP leader Mahadevrao Shivankar passed away today at his residence in Amgaon, Gondia district, following age-related ai... Read More


Cultural icons lit up as India celebrates festival of lights

New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- On the occasion of Diwali, Qutab Minar in Delhi lit up with bright lights as the country is celebrating the festival of lights on Monday. Other cultural icons such as India Gate,... Read More


Chirag Paswan mocks RJD after Bihar list release, says "no such thing as a friendly fight"

Goa, Oct. 20 -- Taking a swipe at the Opposition's Grand Alliance in Bihar, Union Minister Chirag Paswan said there are no "friendly fights" in politics, adding that the INDIA bloc has handed the NDA ... Read More