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Akhilesh Yadav stirs row with Christmas-light remark as BJP, VHP accuse him of mocking Indian traditions

Lucknow, Oct. 19 -- Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav has sparked a political controversy as he suggested illuminations replace diyas and candles lit to mark Diwali celebrations during Christmas fe... Read More


"Previous govt seemed opposed to faith and celebrations": Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra on Diwali , Chhath Puja

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra on Sunday slammed the previous Aam Aadmi Party government for allegedly "banning many things" during Diwali and Chhath Puja. The BJP leader said that... Read More


Manipur governor urges cooperation from public for long-lasting peace

India, Oct. 19 -- Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Sunday urged all the sections of the society to work collectively for long lasting peace and harmony in Manipur adding that absence of conflict ... Read More


The battles within the Mahagathbandhan

India, Oct. 19 -- The Mahagathbandhan appears to be a divided house with days left for the Bihar legislative assembly polls: In multiple seats, coalition members have fielded candidates against each o... Read More


GRAP-2 curbs kick in as Delhi's air turns 'very poor' ahead of Diwali

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has activated Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR, following a significant deterioration in the c... Read More


"We contest only in Bihar, won't ask for seats in Karnataka, Rajasthan": RJD's Mrityunjay Tiwari

Patna, Oct. 19 -- Amid a struggle over seat-sharing in the opposition Mahagathbandhan, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Mrityunjay Tiwari on Sunday said that the alliance parties must understand that... Read More


No legal bar for EC to allot Shapla symbol to NCP, claims Sarjis

, Oct. 19 -- Sarjis Alam, Chief Organiser (North) of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has said there is no legal bar preventing the Election Commission (EC) from allotting the Shapla (Water Lily) sym... Read More


"Tejashwi very arrogant": RJD's Madan Shah breaks down after ticket snub, claims Rs 2.7 cr demanded for Bihar poll candidature

Patna, Oct. 19 -- Former RJD candidate Madan Shah on Sunday broke down in public claiming that he was promised a ticket by the Rashtriya Janata Dal for the upcoming 2025 Bihar assembly polls and alleg... Read More


"Tejashwi is very arrogant": Former RJD candidate Madan Shah protests after being snubbed over ticket distribution

Patna, Oct. 19 -- Former RJD candidate Madan Shah on Sunday went public to register his protest against the RJD after being denied a ticket for the upcoming Bihar assembly polls and called Tejashwi Ya... Read More


Infightings surface at TMC's festive season meetings for poll preparation

India, Oct. 19 -- Infighting among Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders in some West Bengal districts surfaced on Saturday and Sunday at the post-Durga puja meetings being held at all community blocks, pa... Read More