Chandigarh, Aug 31 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said the government is prepared to deal with any flood exigencies owing to heavy rain and swollen rivers. “The government is making every effort so that no citizen faces any loss,” the CM said.He appealed to the public to remain cautious and avoid going to hilly areas. The Chief Minister was talking to the media in Kurukshetra.He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has enhanced the nation’s honour at the global level and …

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a strong rebuttal to allegations made in a recent media report claiming large-scale duplication in Bihar’s ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. In a detailed statement on Sunday, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Bihar clarified that the draft rolls published under the SIR 2025 are provisional in nature and explicitly meant for public scrutiny.“Any alleged duplication at this stage cannot be…

Bhubaneswar, Aug 31 (IANS) Servitors and devotees, on Sunday, welcomed the decision to install the wheels of three chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra of the Puri Rath Yatra in the Parliament complex in Delhi. Speaking to IANS, one of the servitors at the 12th century shrine, Somnath Khuntia, has said, “A few days back, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla had visited the temple and had darshan of Lord Jagannath. He prayed for the well-being, prosperity and development of all….

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Japan has elevated the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership into a renewed phase, underscoring security, economic, technological, and people-to-people cooperation amid shifting global dynamics. The visit saw both nations seal wide-ranging agreements, signalling a reset designed to adapt to Indo-Pacific challenges, global supply chain vulnerabilities, and the urgent push for clean energy. India’s demograph…

Kolkata, Aug 31 (IANS) The BJP on Sunday slammed the Mamata government after the names of Trinamool Congress leaders’ relatives figured in the “tainted candidates” list published by the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC). Following the release of the list, the BJP slammed the Mamata government for taking so long to publish the list.Taking to his X handle, Union Minister of State for Education and DoNER, Sukanta Majumdar said, “After a long drama, the West Bengal School Service Commiss…

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Sunday highlighted India’s role as a ‘Vishwaguru’ (World Teacher), emphasising that India’s identity is deeply-rooted in the values of peace and non-violence, as enshrined in the teachings of Lord Mahavira, Lord Buddha, and Mahatma Gandhi. Addressing the inaugural International Symposium on ‘World Peace, Harmony, and Peace Education’ at the newly established World Peace Centre, Gupta said, “Peace is the true path of humanity, and …

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Hailing the outstanding GDP numbers, BJP leader Amit Malviya on Sunday took a swipe at the “fake narrative” of “Congress-affiliated commentators” and described India’s growth story as “real, solid and unstoppable”. Malviya, an ex-banker and in-charge of the BJP’s National Information and Technology Department, dished out statistics and wrote on X, “India’s critics have been stunned into silence by our outstanding GDP numbers! 7.8 per cent growth in April–June FY26, Fas…

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) With the festive season approaching, preparations for hosting grand Ramleelas have officially begun in Delhi. Marking the start of the season, multiple Bhoomi Pujan ceremonies were held across the national capital, with prominent political leaders and cultural figures in attendance.Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participated in the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony of the Shri Dharmic Leela Committee, while Union Minister of State Dr Sukanta Majumdar, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj, and BJ…

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday narrated the inspiring story of Devki, fondly known as Bihar’s ‘Solar Didi’, who transformed her village in Muzaffarpur through the use of solar pumps that boosted irrigation and enhanced the income of farmers. He also urged people across the country to adopt solar panels and harness the abundant energy radiated by the Sun in India.Speaking during the 125th episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the Prime Minister sa…

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping during the bilateral meet in Tianjin on Sunday, the Congress party slammed the Centre over its ‘softened stance’ towards China and asked whether the ‘new normal’ in India’s security doctrine will be defined by Chinese aggression and bullying and government’s spinelessness?Congress further accused the Modi government of pushing towards reconciliation with China and asked whether “this meant de fact…