Chennai- With the announcement of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has rolled out a special doorstep voting facility to ensure greater accessibility and inclusivity in the electoral process. The initiative is aimed at enabling senior citizens aged above 85 years and persons with disabilities (PwDs) with more than 40…
Puducherry- The BJP on Saturday released its first list of candidates for the 2026 Puducherry Legislative Assembly elections, signalling the party’s early push to consolidate its position in the Union Territory ahead of the polls. According to an official press release issued by the party’s central office, the decision was finalised at a meeting of…
New Delhi- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian conveying to him Eid and Nowruz greetings and also discussing the current security situation in the West Asia region. During the call, PM Modi condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in the region and also asserted the significance of safeguarding freedom of…
New Delhi- Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that India is steadily evolving into a robust pharma economy, which could help as a significant contributor to the country’s overall GDP. During his address at a ‘Healthcare Summit’ here, the minister stated the nation’s pharmaceutical, medtech and manufacturing ecosystem is positioning the country as…
Patna- On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited several khanqahs (Sufi shrines) across Patna, conveying a message of communal harmony, love, and brotherhood. He began his visit at the Khanqah Mujibiya in Phulwari Sharif, where he met the Sajjada Nashin Syed Shah Ayatullah Qadri, sought his blessings, and extended Eid…
Bikaner – In another significant example of Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb, a harmonious blend of Hindu-Muslim traditions, Rajasthan’s Bikaner, on Saturday, showcased peaceful co-existence of two different religious communities. While Eid-ul-Fitr prayers was offered by Muslim worshippers on one side, Hindu girls performed ‘Gangaur’ rituals on the other. Setting a precedent for communal harmony, young girls from…
Bhopal- With the end of the holy month of Ramadan, the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with religious devotion and enthusiasm across Madhya Pradesh. People from the Muslim community gathered at Eidgahs and Mosques to offer namaz early in the morning. In the state capital Bhopal, the festival was confirmed after the city Qazi announced…
New Delhi- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s effort to woo women voters for the two-phased Assembly elections, scheduled for April 23 and 29, invited sharp reactions, on Saturday, from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders. The BJP leaders called the Trinamool Congress’ poll promise for women voters in West Bengal, as ‘merely populist announcements’ by…
New Delhi- In a major breakthrough, the Delhi Police Crime Branch on Saturday arrested a proclaimed offender carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 on his head, in connection with a murder case registered at Sarita Vihar Police Station in 2023. The accused, identified as Atonu Halder alias Atul Halder (23), son of Gora Chand Halder…
New Delhi- The Indian Navy is set to commission its latest stealth frigate, INS Taragiri (F41), on April 3. It will serve as a powerful testament to the nation’s journey toward becoming a completely self-reliant naval power. The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and is expected to highlight the…
