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Tejaswi slams EC, questions PM Modi’s commitment to Bihar

Patna, Sep 7 (UNI) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejaswi Yadav today accused the Election Commission of serious irregularities in Bihar and questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s sincerity towards the state during his recent visit.

While talking to news persons here Yadav alleged that the Election Commission had manipulated the electoral process in Bihar. “The Commission carried out such practices that everyone saw the living were shown as dead, and the dead were brought back as alive,” he said, adding that such actions undermined democracy.
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Arunachal Cabinet unveils sweeping reform agenda, approves Rs 7,834-Cr investment plan

17 Jul 2026 | 8:13 PM

Itanagar, July 17 (UNI) The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, on Friday approved a comprehensive package of reforms and flagship initiatives aimed at accelerating infrastructure development, improving healthcare, boosting employment and skills, strengthening governance, and enhancing the ease of doing business in the state.

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PM inaugurates seven redeveloped railway stations in Odisha

17 Jul 2026 | 8:07 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jul 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated 75 redeveloped railway stations across the country under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), including seven in Odisha, marking a major push to modernise railway infrastructure and improve passenger amenities. .

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Bengal to legalise lifting stone from quarries to protect jobs, says CM Adhikari

17 Jul 2026 | 7:43 PM

Mejia (Bankura), Jul 17 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday announced that his government would move to legalise lifting stone from quarries in parts of West Bengal's Bankura district to safeguard livelihoods and bring the sector under a transparent regulatory framework.

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Jharkhand: Statewide weights verification camps planned

17 Jul 2026 | 7:36 PM

Ranchi, Jul 17 (UNI) The Jharkhand government has agreed in principle to organise regular legal metrology (weights and measures) verification camps across the state in coordination with the Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FJCCI) to facilitate traders.

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Arunachal Cabinet passes resolution marking 10 years of 'Team Arunachal'

17 Jul 2026 | 7:30 PM

Itanagar, July 17 (UNI) The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet on Friday unanimously adopted a resolution marking the completion of 10 years of "Team Arunachal" under the leadership of Chief Minister Pema Khandu, reaffirming its collective commitment to peace, dignity, prosperity and inclusive development in the state.

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