Several PA Arab factions expressed their condolences on the death of the terror leader, mourning his “martyrdom.”

Guwahati, Oct 20 (IANS): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday asserted that the present BJP government initiated a drive to give land rights to the indigenous people of the state, a first undertaken by the ruling dispensation in 75 years after Independence. “Immediately after we assumed office, we set .....

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Basavaraj Bommai, MP and former Chief Minister, has said that the BJP high command had decided to give his son Bharath Bommai the ticket for the bypoll from Shiggaon Assembly constituency, considering the interests of the party, the current political situation, and the constituency.  

The candidate selection exercise for the bypoll to the Channapatna Assembly constituency continues to be a quagmire for the Janata Dal (Secular) and the Congress

TPCC president accuses BJP and BRS of misleading Group-I candidates, defends fairness of exams, questions job creation record.

Hyderabad: Alleging that both the BJP and BRS were instigating the Group-I aspirants based on the ‘script’ prepared by the BJP leadership in Delhi, PCC president and MLC B Mahesh Kumar Goud...

Mr Pradhan's understanding of realpolitik and organisational dynamics makes him the ultimate party man, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Mr Ganduje made the appeal at the South-West APC Governors’ Forum stakeholders meeting on Sunday in Akure.

Supreme Court extends deadline for expert panel to review NEET-UG exam reforms, addressing lapses in NTA's functioning.

Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has said the party has fielded candidates with strong public support for the bypolls to six Assembly seats.

The Congress MLA said the project was proposed during the BJP rule, when Basavaraj Bommai was the Chief Minister.

Of the two rape cases, one was registered on a complaint by a former domestic help, and another on a complaint by a woman, aged over 60 years, who was working as a help in his farm house.

TGPSC Group-1 mains exam in Telangana begins with General English. The exam is conducted 46 centres, 31,382 candidates provisionally admitted to the exam.

Rajasthan assembly bypolls: The Congress unit has made panels of probable candidates for the seven seats and the final announcement will be made by the party’s high command in Delhi

Supreme Court refuses to stay Telangana TGPSC exam amid chaos concerns, candidates protest quota policy.

Perumbavur police arrest actual culprit in mistaken identity case after detaining Aluva municipal worker, sparking controversy.

Supreme Court emphasizes uniform safety standards for coaching centers after tragic student deaths, urging nationwide regulations for prevention.

Channapatna Assembly bypolls stir as BJP leader C.P. Yogeshwar resigns, sparking speculation on his next political move.

Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan visits Gurla to address diarrhoea outbreak, promises support and investigation.

Supreme Court allows Justice Jayant Nath to continue as DERC Chairperson despite crossing age limit, resolving deadlock.

After the five-day-long monthly pujas, which drew an unprecedented influx of devotees, the portals of the Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala were closed on Monday.

Kerala High Court orders officials to appear for contempt charges over church possession dispute on November 8.

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday claimed that over 80% of the Congress workers want his brother and former MP D.K. Suresh to contest the bypolls to the Channapatna Assembly constituency, which would be held on November 13.

Experience the grand Hasanamba Temple festival in Hassan with 24-hour darshan, prasada distribution, and exciting activities for devotees.

LDF convenor T.P. Ramakrishnan says the ruling front would spotlight Congress’s “treacherous right-ward drift” in Kerala

ECI on October 21 approved the appointment of Ajay Kumar Singh as the Jharkhand DGP after ordering immediate removal of acting DGP Anurag Gupta, citing his ‘history of election-related misconduct in previous polls’

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on October 21 said the BJP is ‘deliberately inciting riots’ in the State to gain ‘political advantage’ ahead of the byelections on nine Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh

State government to provide three free LPG cylinders annually under Deepam scheme, costing ₹2,684 crore annually.

Bihar byelection sees major parties fielding kin, controversy over ineligible candidate, and strategic political moves by Prashant Kishor.

CPI(M) protest at MRO office for flood victims' plight, lacking government assistance, including promised compensation and relief packages.

Former Minister C P Yogeshwar not in touch with Congress party, party leaders favor fielding D K Suresh for by-polls.

Protesters demand UPPSC exams in single shift to prevent unfair normalization process and question paper leaks.

Footage showing Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar heading to an underground bunker ahead of the October 7 attacks has been released by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).

Labour Minister Subhash reopens Dalit Volunteer Durga Prasad murder case, leading to arrest of suspect, sparking political controversy.

The BJP Central leadership began a two-day meeting with top leaders from the State in Delhi on Monday.

The resignation of BJP MLC C.P. Yogeshwar from his Council position and announcement of contesting possibly as an Independent in the Channapatna bypolls has come as a twist to the poll plot. More importantly, it has caused stress on the NDA alliance in Karnataka in which the Janata Dal (Secular) is a partner. The JD(S) seems to be on the backfoot in the developing situation.

Madras High Court investigates alleged abduction and hanging of woman in inter-caste marriage, seeking answers from authorities.

Supreme Court clarifies laws regulating minority institutions do not breach secularism, addressing challenge to Uttar Pradesh madrasa law.

PJTAU increases B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture seats by 200 under special category, reduces fees, and plans new colleges.

Ministers belonging to the Dalit community held a meeting at Home Minister G. Parameshwara’s residence on Monday and unanimously agreed that the State government must make efforts to seek guidance from the Central government on implementing the internal reservation among the Scheduled Castes.

TNGCTA urges Higher Education Department to send redeployed teachers back to Annamalai University for social justice in appointments.