The Maharashtra government officially renamed Islampur in Sangli to Ishwarpur, with the Survey of India granting final approval. This change, following a legislative assembly proposal, aligns with a state-wide trend of renaming cities. While many residents celebrated the restoration of historical identity, others expressed concern, prioritising development over a name change.
BJP national president J.P. Nadda led an hour-long roadshow in Gaya, returning flowers and garlands amidst enthusiastic supporters. The event, starting from the Vishnupad temple, navigated a 4-km route despite challenges from low-hanging electric cables. This roadshow is considered crucial for Gaya Town candidate Prem Kumar’s tough electoral battle.
New York City’s mayoral race has gained national attention, with early voting surging. Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani faces opposition from Donald Trump, who urges voters to back Andrew Cuomo to prevent Mamdani’s victory. Mamdani’s progressive agenda, including rent freezes and public transport subsidies, clashes with Trump’s free-market ideals.
Odisha government has urged the Union Ministry of External Affairs to rescue Adarsh Kumar Behera, a youth from Jagatsinghpur district, who is reportedly held captive in Sudan. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed officials to take necessary steps after learning about Adarsh’s situation from media reports.
The border Security Force (BSF) has seized over Rs 55 lakh in gold and approximately Rs 14.45 lakh in Bangladeshi currency in separate operations along the South Bengal border. These seizures highlight the BSF’s continuous efforts to combat smuggling and illegal cross-border activities.
An Indian national, Adarsh Kumar Behera, working in Sudan’s Al Fashir city, has appealed for help after being kidnapped by RSF militia. His family is devastated, while authorities from both India and Sudan are working to secure his safe release amidst the ongoing civil war.
Six individuals, linked to a slain criminal, were apprehended for the brutal public murder of history-sheeter Kalu Bahadur Biswal in Sambalpur. Seeking revenge for a 2019 murder, the accused allegedly attacked Biswal with multiple weapons, including a sword and knife, after his release from jail. Police swiftly dismantled the crime syndicate.
Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that 10 percent of the population, referring to upper castes, control the Army and judiciary, while 90 percent from backward communities are excluded from power. He also criticised the Bihar government for unemployment, stating it has turned the state’s youth into laborers across the country.
Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that 10 percent of the population, referring to upper castes, control the Army and judiciary, while 90 percent from backward communities are excluded from power. He also criticised the Bihar government for unemployment, stating it has turned the state’s youth into laborers across the country.
Former US Vice President Dick Cheney, a formidable political figure, has passed away at 84 due to complications from pneumonia and heart disease. Despite numerous heart attacks and a transplant, Cheney remained a powerful force, notably shaping the post-9/11 “war on terror.” His resilience in the face of severe health challenges defined much of his…
