Wednesday, October 15, 2025

National

BJP nominates Jay Dholakia as candidate for Nuapada bypoll in Odisha

BHUBANESWAR: The Central Election Committee of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday formally announced Jay Dholakia as its candidate for the Nuapada by-election in Odisha.

J&K bypolls: BJP announces names for Nagrota, Budgam seats

SRINAGAR: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday announced the names of its candidates for the bypolls to the two Legislative Assembly constituencies of Nagrota and Budgam in Jammu and Kashmir.

TN heavy rain: Water to be released from Poondi, Red Hills reservoirs to prevent overflow

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department (WRD) will release about 700 cubic feet per second (cusecs) of water from the Poondi reservoir and 200 cusecs from the Red Hills reservoir on Wednesday to manage rising inflow caused by heavy rainfall across the state.

BJP central leadership seeks organisation-dedicated new Bengal state committee

KOLKATA: As the Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to unveil its new West Bengal state committee this month, the party’s central leadership has asked the state leaders to ensure most members focus on strengthening the organisation rather than contesting elections.

Prashant Kishor rules out contesting Bihar elections, vows to make Jan Suraj political force

PATNA: Amid preparations for the 2025 Bihar Assembly polls, election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraj, has put an end to speculation over his candidature.

RSS ban row: Priyank Kharge releases clip, says threats won’t unsettle him

BENGALURU: The row over the proposal to ban activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Karnataka took another turn on Wednesday, with Priyank Kharge, the Minister for RDPR, IT and BT, releasing an abusive video and audio clip and said he is not unnerved by this.

SC permits sale, use of green crackers in Delhi-NCR during Diwali

NEW DELHI: As a reprieve, the Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted the sale and bursting of green crackers in Delhi and the adjoining NCR region from October 18 to 21.

Online registration of voters is scam, ECI lifeless puppet: Shiv Sena(UBT) in Saamana

MUMBAI: The Shiv Sena(UBT) on Wednesday alleged that the online registration of voters is a scam, and the Election Commission of India (ECI) has become a "lifeless puppet working under the pressure of the BJP".

SC to hear today plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk’s detention

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will resume hearing on Wednesday a plea filed by Gitanjali J. Angmo, wife of Sonam Wangchuk, challenging the detention of the Leh-based climate activist.

TN heavy rain: Alert for 12 districts, fishermen warned against venturing into sea

CHENNAI: Widespread heavy rain continued to lash several parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, on Wednesday, disrupting normal life and prompting weather officials to issue alerts for 12 districts across the state.

Jaisalmer bus tragedy: 20 burnt alive as bus catches fire on highway, 15 critically injured

JAIPUR: Around 20 people were burnt alive in a horrific tragedy on Tuesday afternoon when a moving AC sleeper bus caught fire on the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur Highway near Thaiyat village in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Small and 'big' LDF allies weigh future as key polls near amid growing discontent

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With tribal leader C.K. Janu, whose political party is presently unaligned with any of the three political fronts in Kerala openly expressing her desire to join the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), political circles across the state are abuzz with speculation that more smaller allies of the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) may be rethinking their future course ahead of two crucial elections.

Jharkhand HC directs govt to recommend dates for local body polls within three weeks

RANCHI: The Jharkhand High Court on Tuesday expressed strong displeasure over the state government’s continued delay in holding elections to municipal corporations and other urban local bodies.

Odisha: BJP leader says party likely to field Jay Dholakia for Nuapada bypoll

BHUBANESWAR: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sujeet Kumar, on Tuesday, claimed that the party is likely to field Jay Dholakia, son of former Odisha Minister and late Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Rajendra Dholakia, as its candidate for the upcoming bye-election in the Nuapada Assembly constituency.

Mamata trying to hide atrocities on 'Maa Durga' with victim shaming, blaming: BJP

NEW DELHI: Reacting to the gang-rape case in Durgapur, whose victim’s father claimed that there is "Aurangzeb’s rule in West Bengal," BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Tuesday slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of trying to hide atrocities on ‘Maa Durga’ through victim shaming and victim blaming.

CM Yogi Adityanath gives Diwali bonus of up to Rs 6,908 each to 14 lakh govt employees

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday gave a big Diwali gift to over 14 lakh state government employees by declaring a bonus of up to Rs 6,908 each for the financial year 2024-25, an official said.

NSG is India's 'strongest shield' against terror and organised crime: HM Amit Shah

NEW DELHI: Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday hailed the National Security Guard (NSG) as the nation's "strongest shield against terrorism and organised crime" while addressing the elite force's 41st Raising Day ceremony in Manesar, Haryana.

Priyank Kharge questions if Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw will criticise Maha or UP govt

BENGALURU: Karnataka IT and BT Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday responded sharply to a social media post by Biocon Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, who had criticised the poor condition of roads and garbage management in Bengaluru.

SC adjourns hearing on plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk's detention

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned hearing, until October 15, on a writ petition filed by Gitanjali J. Angmo, wife of Sonam Wangchuk, challenging the detention of the Leh-based climate activist under the National Security Act (NSA).

In a society steeped in caste hierarchy, progress is impossible: Karnataka CM

BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Tuesday that in a society steeped in caste hierarchy, progress is impossible, and to move forward, a scientific mindset is essential.

BJP questions Trinamool govt’s decision to seek donations for landslide-affected North Bengal

KOLKATA: As the Mamata Banerjee government has taken a decision to create a special relief fund seeking public donations for flood and landslide-affected North Bengal, the BJP on Tuesday questioned the motive.

Bihar: Alleging RJD ticket feud, BJP says Tejashwi ‘humiliating’ father Lalu

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Tuesday alleged disagreement between Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and his son Tejashwi Yadav over Assembly ticket distribution, accusing the latter of “humiliating” his father.

'Facing threat, abuse for questioning RSS': says K'taka Minister Priyank Kharge

BENGALURU: Karnataka Minister for RDPR, IT and BT, Priyank Kharge, stated on Tuesday that he and his family have been subjected to threats and abuse for the past two days for questioning the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and demanding a ban on its activities in public spaces.

Nirmala Sitharaman on two-day visit to Karnataka from tomorrow

BENGALURU: Union Finance Nirmala Sitharaman will be on a two-day visit to Karnataka, beginning Wednesday, during which she will participate in various programmes.

Cong backs Sharjeel Imam's bid to contest Bihar polls, says many with charges contested before

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Udit Raj has come out in support of jailed activist Sharjeel Imam, who sought an interim bail to contest the Bihar Assembly elections. Udit Raj said that contesting elections despite facing criminal charges is not without precedent in Bihar politics.

Security forces thwart major Maoist plot in Chhattisgarh, recover large cache of explosives

RAIPUR: In a move against insurgent activities, a joint security operation has led to the recovery of a massive cache of explosive materials and weapon-making components hidden by Maoist rebels in the Karregutta Hills (KGH) region, officials said on Tuesday.

Rahul Gandhi to visit family of Late IPS Officer Y. Puran Kumar in Chandigarh today

NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is scheduled to visit Chandigarh on Tuesday to meet the family of IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar, who died by suicide on October 7.

EAM Jaishankar, Canadian counterpart Anand agree on 'new roadmap' for India-Canada ties

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand held discussions in New Delhi on Monday to "restore and reinvigorate" the mechanisms necessary to advance bilateral partnership. The two leaders agreed on an ambitious cooperation roadmap for India-Canada ties. 

Odisha Police arrest 19-year-old for ‘hate speech’

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Police on Monday arrested a person who, along with other associates, was found engaged in promoting communal violence and religious hatred in a video doing rounds on social media platforms.

IRCTC scam: As court paves way for trial of Lalu and Tejashwi Yadav, duo face political backlash

NEW DELHI: As Delhi court ordered framing of charges against the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, along with his wife Rabri Devi and son Tejashwi Yadav, in the IRCTC hotel scam case, leaders from the BJP and Janata Dal (United) launched a sharp attack on the RJD, calling it a party with a long record of corruption. They asserted that it would be extremely difficult for the RJD to recover.

Uttarakhand CM announces 2-day special Assembly session on state’s silver jubilee

DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday announced a special two-day Assembly session to celebrate 25 years of the creation of the hill state.

Justice will be delivered faster, says Amit Shah on new criminal laws

JAIPUR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a state-level exhibition on the three new criminal laws on Monday in Rajasthan's Jaipur. He also laid the foundation stone and inaugurated 1,100 development projects across sectors worth approximately Rs 9,600 crore.

‘Maintainable’: Delhi HC on PFI's plea challenging ban by Centre

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday held that it would examine the Popular Front of India's (PFI) plea challenging the decision of the UAPA Tribunal to uphold the five-year ban imposed on the organisation by the Central government.

Awadhesh Prasad backs Akhilesh Yadav after he calls Yogi Adityanath an 'Infiltrator'

AYODHYA: A day after Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav likened Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to an "infiltrator", saying he is from Uttarakhand and should be sent back to his home state, SP MP Awadhesh Prasad on Monday backed his party leader, stating that the condition of the state has worsened under Yogi’s leadership.

Amit Shah inaugurates, lays foundation stone of development works worth Rs 9,315 crore in Rajasthan

JAIPUR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Jaipur on Monday, marking his third visit to Rajasthan in the last three months. During his visit, he inaugurated a state-level exhibition on three new criminal laws at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC).

SC junks plea alleging grave irregularities in electoral rolls

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) alleging grave irregularities in electoral rolls across states. A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi told the petitioner to raise the issue before the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Ambulance skids on oil spill, collides with truck on Jaipur-Ajmer Highway; two dead

JAIPUR: Two people were killed and three others injured after a speeding ambulance collided with a truck on the Jaipur–Ajmer highway near Chhitaroli station in the Bagru area in Rajasthan, police said.

‘Unfortunate and outrageous’: Mamata Banerjee draws fire over remarks on Durgapur gangrape incident

NEW DELHI: As West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faces widespread criticism over her comments following the Durgapur gangrape case, senior BJP leaders on Monday launched scathing attack at her, over precarious law and order situation in the TMC-ruled state.

Amid leadership row, CM Siddaramaiah to host dinner party today for ministers

BENGALURU: Amid the leadership row, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is hosting a dinner meeting for the Congress ministers in Bengaluru on Monday. The development, coming at a time of speculation over leadership change and strong rumours of a cabinet reshuffle, has assumed significance.

ED notice to CM Vijayan's son: Former Congress MLA Anil Akkara files complaint

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Former Congress MLA Anil Akkara has filed a formal complaint demanding that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) immediately question Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s son, Vivek Kiran Vijayan, in connection with the Life Mission money laundering case.

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