As Bihar gears up for its high-stakes assembly elections, political strategist-turned-leader Prashant Kishor has received unexpected accolades from a senior Rajya Sabha member for his unconventional and impactful political approach. Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh commended Kishor and his Jan Suraaj Party for raising critical issues that mainstream political parties have long overlooked.…

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Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has formally issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to regulate the registration, monitoring, and renewal of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and institutions engaged in the welfare, development, and rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. The move, announced through a government resolution by the Department of Disability Welfare, aims to bring greater transparency, accountability,…

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Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: The temple city of Ayodhya is gearing up for a spectacular Deepotsav 2025, promising a visual and cultural extravaganza as 2.8 million lamps are set to illuminate 56 ghats along the holy Sarayu River. The festival is expected to draw thousands of locals, devotees, and tourists, offering a grand celebration of lights…

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Thane, Maharashtra: In a significant verdict aimed at curbing sexual exploitation of children, a court in Thane district on Saturday sentenced a 51-year-old woman, Kajal Babu Chandan, to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for compelling a minor girl into prostitution. The court also imposed a collective fine of ₹19,000 on the accused, with the amount…

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Barmer, Rajasthan: In a tragic accident late Friday night, two children lost their lives and 28 others sustained injuries when a private bus overturned near the Gajan Garh Toll Plaza in Pali district, Rajasthan. The bus was en route from Pratapgarh to Jaisalmer and was carrying a total of 50 passengers at the time of…

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Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday lauded India’s military preparedness and hailed the success of Operation Sindoor, asserting that the country has reached a stage where “victory has become a habit.” Speaking at an event in Lucknow alongside Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Singh highlighted India’s enhanced missile capabilities and issued a pointed…

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Raichur, Karnataka – A Panchayat Development Officer (PDO) in Karnataka has been placed under suspension after participating in an event organised by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), sparking a political controversy over government employees’ right to engage with ideological organisations. The suspended officer, Praveen Kumar KP, who is posted in Sirawar Taluk Panchayat, attended a…

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New Delhi – A routine day at Moolchand Hospital turned into a remarkable story for Dr Rajeev Sharma, a senior orthopaedic surgeon, when a senior citizen couple requested something he had never encountered in his decades-long career. The couple, requiring knee replacements, wanted to undergo the procedure together—on the same day, in the same hospital.…

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New Delhi – As India prepares to celebrate Diwali this year, confusion over the exact date of the festival has sparked a lighthearted debate—one that even the French embassy in India joined with a humorous video on Friday. The confusion stems from the timing of the tithi, or auspicious day, for Diwali in 2025, which…

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Aurangabad, Maharashtra – In a move that marks the completion of a long-standing renaming initiative, the Aurangabad railway station has officially been rechristened as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar station. The change was formalized through a gazette notification issued by the Maharashtra state government on October 15, 2025. The renaming of the railway station comes nearly three years…

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