New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Even after 10 days of the publication of electoral draft rolls in Bihar, none of the political parties has filed any complaints till Sunday, while 8,341 electors have submitted their objections directly to the ECI for addition or deletion of names, the poll panel said. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar was marked by huge uproar and protests by the Opposition parties, with the latter claiming a series of “irregularities and malfunctioning” in the way …

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Over the past decade, India has steadily expanded its maritime vision, evolving from the regional focus of SAGAR — Security and Growth for All in the Region — to the globally aligned MAHASAGAR doctrine, with the Indo-Pacific at its strategic core.Unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2015 during the commissioning of the Mauritius Coast Guard vessel Barracuda, the SAGAR framework underscored the Indian Ocean’s critical role — carrying two-thirds of global o…

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) As the geopolitical situation witnesses a turbulent phase with ongoing wars between Russia and Ukraine, and Israel and Palestine, the tense situation in the Middle East and Europe, the situation in the South Asian region is witnessing an era which could have serious repercussions for the security of the region. Post-Operation Sindoor, defence experts noted that a major portion of the equipment that Pakistan used against India was of Chinese origin.Last month, the Indian …

Shimla, Aug 10 (IANS) In the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, a quiet but powerful digital transformation is reshaping governance, according to a statement from the state government on Sunday.In the past two and a half years, this shift has not only improved administrative functioning but also brought tangible benefits to citizens that have made governance more accessible and responsive.The state has taken remarkable strides in adopting digital technology to deliver services efficiently, tra…

Bhubaneswar, Aug 10 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Sunday, asserted that his government has prioritised qualitative growth in the healthcare and education sectors since assuming power in the state, government officials. CM Majhi made the statement during the inauguration of a 650-bedded facility, built at a cost of Rs 280 crore, at the Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital (SLNMCH) in Koraput district.”Our government’s duty is to provide corruption-free governance…

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Cautioning against attempts to malign a constitutional body like the ECI, BJP leader Amit Malviya on Sunday asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to prove his allegation of voter list manipulation by submitting names of the ineligible electors under declaration/oath. “If Rahul Gandhi values his credibility, he must, under Declaration/Oath, submit the names of the ineligible electors he claims are on the voter list, as mandated by Rule 20(3)(b) of the Registration of Elector…

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday fired a fresh salvo against the ECI by launching a “Vote Chori” campaign website, seeking public support for his repeated demand for the release of digital voter rolls.In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi attached a short video in which he said: “It is critical that we expose Voter Chori.”Addressing people in Hindi in the video, Rahul Gandhi goes on to urge people to support the campaign whole-heartedly by visiting…

Coimbatore, Aug 10 (IANS) For connoisseurs of motorsport, the Kari Motor Speedway on the outskirts of Coimbatore, the thrill and speed of cars and bikes pushing the limits was on full view as the Royal Enfield Continental Cup presented by JK Tyre and JK Tyre Novice Cup brought nail-biting action to life.Part of the 28th JK Tyre Racing Championship, the weekend saw exciting races in its two categories as Anish Shetty and Bhuvan Bonu came out all guns blazing in Round 1 which concluded over the we…

Chennai, Aug 10 (IANS) Actor Arun Vijay, who will be seen playing two characters in director Kris Thirukumaran’s intense action thriller ‘Retta Thala’, has now disclosed that the second character he plays in the film is called Kali. Talking to IANS exclusively, Arun Vijay said, “Retta Thala is a gripping action thriller that will be about what happens when the shades of grey in all individuals start to show simultaneously.”It was only recently that actor Sivakarthikeyan had released the hard-hit…

Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) This year, Raksha Bhandhan turned out to be a little more special for the popular television couple – Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain, as they celebrated the special day not just with their real family, but also with their “Laughter Chef 2” family. Along with this, sister Varsha Jain, ‘Laughter Chef 2’ host Bharti Singh, and fellow contestants, Janant Zubair and Reeem Sameer also tied Rakhi to Vicky this year. Ankita was also seen tying Rakhi to her brothers.Revealing why th…