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BJP will use PM's swipe at Cong in Maha, J'khand poll

THE BJP has lapped up Prime Minister Narendra Modi's newly coined slogan against Congress 'Culture of Fake Promises' that the party intends to use as a potent tool against the opposition alliances, particularly the Congress, in both Maharashtra and Jharkhand.

Shah to release BJP manifesto in Ranchi today

HOME Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah is preparing to release the party's manifesto for the Jharkhand Assembly elections in Ranchi this Sunday.

10 ex-MPs enter J'khand poll fray

WITH the run for ticket concluding for the Assembly polls, as many as ten former MPs and one current MP of BJP, JMM and Congress parties are also in the fray along with the other candidates in Jharkhand.

MEA snubs US sanction on 19 firms over Russia links

Says India has robust regulatory framework on strategic trade in place

Sugar restriction in early childhood can cut diabetes risk by 35%: Journal

CUTTING down on sugar in the first 1,000 days of a child's life - right from conception to two years - seems to reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases in adult life, according to a latest study.

Rlys cleans up 20K km tracks, turns waste to art

The Indian Railways cleaned up more than 20,000 kilometers of tracks, collected over 4,000 tonnes of waste and 710 tonnes of plastic during a fortnight-long special cleanliness drive, officials said on Saturday.

Centre releases ₹799 cr as part of MHA's copter subsidy scheme for NE

As part of the Centre's helicopter subsidy scheme for the northeastern region, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released ₹798.95 crore to different states for the financial years between 2016 and 2024, officials said on Saturday.

India committed to global norms on disaster risk cut, financing: Mishra

INDIA has affirmed the country's commitment to the Sendai Framework for disaster risk reduction and called for increased international collaboration on knowledge sharing, technology transfer and sustainable development to enhance disaster resilience globally.

'TOMORROW'S VERDICT' AWAITS SUPER STAR

IN 1992, when 18-year-old Vijay debuted as a lead actor in the Tamil movie 'Naalaiya Theerpu (Tomorrow's Verdict)' directed by his father S.A. Chandrasekhar and produced by his mother Shoba Chandrasekhar, the response from the reviewers and a section of the public was not what the family expected.

MEA snubs US sanction on 19 firms over Russia links

Says India has robust regulatory framework on strategic trade in place

Cong writes to PM over price hike of 8 essential drugs

EXPRESSING concern over the decision to hike prices of eight essential drugs by 50 per cent, the Congress on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an independent review committee to assess the impact of the price rise on healthcare.

THE STARS STAYING DIM ON BOLLYWOOD

IT his Diwali, Bollywood has been praying more fervently than ever before to Lakshmi as the fate of two big franchise films—Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyya 3—hang in balance at the box office.

FISCAL FRAGILITY & FAUSTIAN FRACAS ON FREEBIES

THE quintessential indian adage ‘Jab jago tab savera’, it is dawn whenever you wake up, eloquently describes the whimsical wobble of piety which surfaces and echoes periodically in india’s political arena.

PAWAR'S LAST STAND TO SAVE LEGACY, DYNASTY

AR is fought by soldiers, but won by generals. Elections are fought on ideologies and won by gladiators. The unique Maharashtra Mahabharata between the Maha Vikas Agadi and the Maha Yuti is fought on the battlefield of opportunism, tergiversation, perfidious propaganda and political fratricide between the three dominant political parties.

DEFYING ODDS, MOTHER TURNS ENTREPRENEUR

Surrounded by problems, Aparna saw an opportunity in adversity. Ramashankar brings the story of an indefatigable homemaker

Officer who gave new life to a river in peril

Moved by its plight, Manish Bansal decided to revive Sot river. With Namita Bajpai, the IAS officer recounts how he spearheaded the initiative

HOPE IN THE HILLS

UTTARAKHAND, 'the land of gods,' is blessed with natural beauty. Nestled in the lap of Himalayas, this mountainous state is also infamous for 'ghost villages'—villages where inhabitants have abandoned them to earn a livelihood elsewhere.

Minor raped, killed in Tirupati by relative; Naidu warns of action

IN a horrifying incident, a three-and-a-half-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered by a close relative in E.M. Puram (Abbi Kandriga panchayat) of Vadamalapet mandal in Tirupati district.

Teen stabbed over bursting firecrackers

A 17-year-old boy was stabbed after a fight over bursting of firecrackers outside his house, police said on Saturday.

Kejriwal promises to waive inflated water, power bills

THE AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Saturday promised to waive inflated bills for water and electricity if he comes to power again following next year's Delhi assembly elections.

Fashion industry bids tearful adieu to its visionary Rohit Bal

ROHIT Bal (63), one of the most influential fashion designers of the country, was laid to rest in Delhi on Saturday, marking the end of an era in the world of haute couture.

Bhai Dooj: Namo Bharat trains to start 2 hrs early

NAMO Bharat train will start its operation two hours early than usual at 6 am on Sunday on the occasion of Bhai Dooj, the NCRTC said in a statement.

Air quality better in a few cities of Haryana, Punjab

THE AQI in several places in Haryana and neighboring Punjab was recorded in the 'poor' category on Saturday.

AQI improves to 'poor', courtesy winds

Strong surface winds of 10-15km/hr, above-average temperatures come as a saviour

Mumbai cops move MHA, seek extradition of Bishnoi's brother Anmol

The Maharashtra police have forwarded documents to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), which will work with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to coordinate with US authorities for extradition of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol Bishnoi, who is an accused in the Baba Siddique murder case.

L-G's bus marshal jibe at Atishi on pollution

L-G VK Saxena on Saturday questioned the city government about the delay in reappointment of Civil Defence Volunteers (CDVs) who were supposed to join an anti-pollution campaign.

₹5L cover for Sabarimala pilgrims

AMID criticism from various quarters over its decision to discontinue spot booking for darshan at the Sabarimala temple, the state government on Saturday announced that 10,000 pilgrims will be allowed entry into the shrine, in addition to those booked through the virtual queue.

Pak LeT terrorist among 3 killed in 2 J&K encounters

TOP Lashkar-e-Toiba commander Usman Bhai was killed in an encounter with security forces in Khanyar area of downtown Srinagar while two other militants were killed in a separate encounter in Anantnag district on Saturday.

For 1st time, Delhi figures in Ottawa cyber adversary list

CANADA has for the first time labeled India as an adversary in its National Cyber Threat Assessment 2025-2026, published by the country's Centre for Cyber Security. India rejected the allegations, calling them absurd.

Canada's Shah slur annoys India

MEA summons Canadian diplomat, warns baseless allegations would harm bilateral ties