Patna, Sept 28 (UNI) The Election Commission ( EC) has announced the deployment of 470 Central Observers for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections and bye-elections across several states. According to the election commission office sources, the observers comprising of IAS, IPS, and IRS officers will be responsible for conducting free, fair and transparent elections. Of…
Srinagar, Sep 28 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra today held the BJP-led central government responsible for the ongoing unrest in Ladakh, which has claimed four lives and left nearly 90 injured, accusing it of betraying the people with “false promises” and resorting to “oppressive” measures. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar,…
Patna, Sep 28 (UNI) Highlighting the divinity of the internationally acclaimed Chhath festival of Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that his government was striving to include the Chhath Mahaparva in UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list. In his 126th episode of his monthly radio address ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Modi said that when Chhath Puja…
Bengaluru, Sep 28 (UNI) The Indian senior men’s national football team camp in Bengaluru has seen new additions as Anwar Ali and Mahesh Singh Naorem joined from East Bengal, following their release by the club. The duo is now actively participating in team training alongside the existing squad, which currently has 25 players in camp….
New Delhi, Sep 28 (UNI) Despite being entirely preventable, rabies continues to claim a life every nine minutes globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) said today, underscoring the urgent need for vaccination and awareness. The challenge has recently drawn judicial attention in India too, following a Supreme Court directive calling for enhanced national-level control measures….
New Delhi, Sep 28 (UNI) In the 126th episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today reiterated the importance of Swadeshi and local culture, calling on citizens to promote Indian products and traditions during the upcoming festive season of Diwali and Chhath. He announced that efforts are underway to…
Agra, Sep 28 (UNI) In a major breakthrough, the Delhi Police late Saturday night arrested Swami Chaitanyanand Saraswati, also known as Parthasarathi, the head of Shri Sharada Institute of Indian Management and Research in Vasant Kunj, Delhi. He was nabbed from a hotel in Agra, reportedly without any prior intimation to the local police. Swami…
New Delhi, Sep 28 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today offered prayers to Devi Maa, invoking her divine grace for the welfare and inner strength of all citizens. In a message shared on social media platform X, the Prime Minister extended his reverence at the feet of the Goddess, seeking her blessings for the health,…
Islamabad, Sept. 28 (UNI) Seventeen terrorists were killed during an operation of security forces in Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Saturday. The operation was conducted in Lakki Marwat district of the province on the reported presence of terrorists, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan Army, said…
Chennai, Sep 27 (UNI) At least 33 people were killed and more than 50 were undergoing treatment during a stampede at actor-turned politician and Tamila Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Founder Vijay’s public outreach programme at Karur, ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls, turned tragic tonight. Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian initially put the toll at…
