Category: India

Araria | Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Central Government and the Bihar State Government, accusing them of “stealing votes” and “running Bihar through bureaucrats.” Addressing a public rally at Azad Academy Ground in Araria, Gandhi said, “The Bihar government is being controlled by bureaucrats and the BJP at the Centre. On one hand, they claim there is no land for industries; on the other, they provide 100 acres to Adani.” He further alleged that the BJP governments in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh were…

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New Delhi | A fresh spell of cold weather has begun sweeping across North India as the higher reaches of Jammu and Himachal Pradesh brace for snowfall, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The changing weather pattern is attributed to the impact of a western disturbance, which is likely to bring rain and snow to several regions. Light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is expected today in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, Bihar, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Madhya Pradesh, while the hilly states — Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand —…

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Varanasi: Varanasi, the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is decked up to welcome him for his two-day visit beginning Friday evening. The city is brimming with excitement as preparations for the Prime Minister’s grand reception reach their peak. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kashi region has made elaborate arrangements, setting up six welcome points from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (Babatpur) to Banaras Rail Engine Factory (Bharat Heavy Electricals, BAREKA). Party workers and locals will greet the Prime Minister with flower showers, traditional drums, and music along the…

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Lucknow | Search Foundation will celebrate its 25th Bal Utsav, titled “Dadi, Mummy Aur Hum” at the International Buddhist Research Institute Auditorium in Lucknow. Organized as part of the Children’s Day celebrations, the event promises to be a vibrant confluence of generations, creativity, and compassion. According to Smile Man Sarvesh Asthana, founder of Search Foundation and president of the Uttar Pradesh Sahitya Sabha, this silver jubilee edition will be unique — for the first time, not only children and their mothers but also grandmothers and maternal grandmothers will take the…

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New Delhi | The political temperature in Bihar has reached its peak as the state heads into the first and perhaps most decisive phase of the 2025 Assembly elections on November 6. Voting will be held across 121 constituencies in 18 districts — a phase that could well determine the direction of Bihar’s politics and the fate of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav. More than 3.75 crore voters will decide the destiny of 1,314 candidates, making it one of the most closely contested and consequential battles in…

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New Delhi | India’s democracy continues to evolve at the grassroots, and the “Adarsh Yuva Gram Sabha” (Model Youth Village Assembly) has emerged as a promising step toward deepening participatory governance. The initiative aims to connect young people with local self-governance, Panchayati Raj institutions, and the core values of democratic participation. By introducing students to the functioning of rural administration, it nurtures leadership, responsibility, and a spirit of public service among them. The concept seeks to transform passive citizens into active participants in decision-making and community development. Through this platform,…

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Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJP Rohilkhand University), Bareilly, has achieved a remarkable international milestone by securing a place in the Asian University Rankings 2025 issued by a leading global ranking agency. The university has been ranked 901–950 in Asia and 297th in South Asia, marking a significant leap in its academic and research standing. Out of around 294 participating Indian universities and several others from across Asia, MJP Rohilkhand University distinguished itself by making it to the list of the Top 1000 Universities in Asia — a testimony…

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Gorakhpur: The fifth day of the Gorakhpur Book Festival at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University was a vibrant celebration of stories, creativity, and learning. The Bal Mandap came alive with enthusiasm as around 500 students from 14 schools participated in a series of interactive and skill-based sessions designed to spark imagination and awareness among young minds. The day began with “Kahani Ke Pankhon Par” (On the Wings of Stories) — an engaging storytelling session led by Ranjita Sachdeva. Through the enchanting tale of a princess and “Jack the Fool,” children…

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Celebrating timeless skincare with a fresh, modern twist Mumbai: Indian homegrown personal care brand Joy Personal Care, under RSH Global, has unveiled a vibrant new television commercial (TVC) for its iconic Skin Fruits Moisturising Cream, starring versatile Bollywood actor Sanya Malhotra. Known for its deep moisturisation and healthy glow, the Joy Skin Fruits Moisturising Cream has been a household favourite for decades. Enriched with apple and jojoba oil, the cream promises 48-hour hydration, leaving the skin soft, radiant, and non-sticky. The new campaign celebrates this timeless product while reconnecting with…

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