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'Congress-Mukt Bharat, Modi-Yukt Bharat': J&K BJP on NDA’s thumping mandate

15 Nov 2025 | 12:16 AM

Jammu, Nov 14 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir BJP spokesperson Gaurav Gupta today said that the twin victories in Bihar and Nagrota in Jammu reflect a “nationwide march toward a Congress-Mukt Bharat” powered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s credibility and connect with the people.

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From cycles to cash transfers: Nitish’s women-centric policies pay off

15 Nov 2025 | 12:13 AM

Patna, Nov 14 (UNI) Women in Bihar voted overwhelmingly for the NDA in the Assembly elections. This was evident from the turnout figures, as women voted 9% more than men in the record-breaking polling.

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UP govt announces automatic old age pension, reduces rent agreement fee

15 Nov 2025 | 12:09 AM

Lucknow, Nov 14 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday announced several sops for the people, including automatic old age pension and cheaper rent agreement fees.

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Voter lists prepared for 3,548 out of 3,577 Gram panchayats

14 Nov 2025 | 11:11 PM

Shimla, Nov 14 (UNI) A spokesperson of the State Election Commission stated that voter lists have been prepared for 3,548 out of 3,577 Gram Panchayats and for 70 Urban Local Bodies and for the remaining 29 Gram Panchayats, it would be ready on December 1, 2025.

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House of Red Fort blast key accused demolished in J&K's Pulwama

14 Nov 2025 | 10:31 PM

Srinagar, Nov 14 (UNI) Authorities blew up the residence of Dr Umar Nabi, the main accused in the Red Fort terror car bombing, in South Kashmir's Pulwama district during the intervening night of Thursday and Friday.

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Mirwaiz warns against criminalising a community after Delhi blast

14 Nov 2025 | 10:17 PM

Srinagar, Nov 14 (UNI) Kashmir’s chief cleric and Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq today said that while tragedies like the New Delhi blast “shock and shake” humans, it is unfortunate that they are often exploited even before facts emerge, with media “hype and drama” pushing narratives that unfairly target a particular community — leaving Kashmiri students and workers across India vulnerable to suspicion and fear.

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Himachal HC stresses scientific garbage disposal at Kasol

14 Nov 2025 | 10:13 PM

Shimla, Nov 14 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh High Court, in its order dated November 12, has placed strong emphasis on the scientific disposal of garbage in Kasol, observing that the State’s response to the persistent waste crisis remains inadequate despite months of judicial supervision, in a suo motu Public Interest Litigation.

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NDA's landslide victory in Bihar indicates peoples' faith in development: Yogi

14 Nov 2025 | 10:07 PM

Lucknow, Nov 14 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, among the star campaigners in Bihar for the NDA, has attributed the coalition's landslide victory in Bihar to "unwavering faith" in the development-oriented double-engine government.

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Himachal govt urges Centre to reopen trade via Shipki La

14 Nov 2025 | 9:56 PM

Shimla, Nov 14 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today said that the state government has urged the union Government to reopen trade through the Shipki La pass.

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Himachal farmers reel under trauma as NHAI's 'Blind' four-lane construction leaves villages in ruins

14 Nov 2025 | 9:43 PM

Sarkaghat (Mandi), Nov 14 (UNI) Across Himachal Pradesh, farmers affected by the National Highways Authority of India's (NHAI) four-lane and highway projects are living through what they describe as trauma, displacement, and the slow destruction of their livelihoods.

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Money power led to 'vote chori' and NDA win in Bihar polls: Gehlot

14 Nov 2025 | 9:42 PM

Jaipur, Nov 14 (UNI) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has taken serious exception to the Election Commission of India's "inaction" in the matter of disbursement of pensions and the direct bank transfer of Rs10,000 to women or other payments in Bihar, which he described as part of the "vote chori".

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UP Cabinet condemns Delhi blast, extends best wishes to women's cricket team

14 Nov 2025 | 9:39 PM

Lucknow, Nov 14 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh cabinet on Friday strongly condemned the recent terrorist incident in Delhi, Characterising it as an attack on the peace and security of the country.

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HP CM inaugurates ‘Children of State Sports & Cultural Meet-2025’

14 Nov 2025 | 9:20 PM

Shimla, Nov 14 (UNI) On the occasion of Children’s Day, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the ‘Children of the State Sports & Cultural Meet-2025’ at the Ridge here today.

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NGT steps in after Kasol ‘paradise-to-landfill’ video; seeks detailed compliance on waste rules

14 Nov 2025 | 8:53 PM

Shimla / New Delhi, Nov 14 (UNI) Days after the Himachal Pradesh High Court intensified its scrutiny of unscientific garbage dumping in Kasol, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a comprehensive set of directions in a parallel matter arising from a viral media report that described the hill station’s transformation “from paradise to landfill”.

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Five members of a family found dead inside locked room in Shravasti

14 Nov 2025 | 8:45 PM

Shravasti, Nov 14 (UNI) Five members of a family were found dead inside their locked bedroom in Shravasti on Friday morning. The deceased included a husband, wife, and their three children. The incident took place in Manihar Purwa village under the Ikauna police station area.

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