States

Seven MPs from Maharashtra selected for Sansad Ratna Award 2025

18 May 2025 | 8:52 PM

Mumbai, May 18 (UNI) Seven Members of Parliament (MPs) from Maharashtra have been selected for the Sansad Ratna 2025 award.

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Larji power project in Kullu restored

18 May 2025 | 8:36 PM

Shimla, May 18 (UNI) In a major boost to Himachal Pradesh’s power sector, the 126 MW Larji Hydroelectric Power Project in Kullu district has been fully restored and is now operational, less than two years after it was severely damaged in the catastrophic Beas River floods of July 2023.

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Puri YouTuber Priyanka questioned by Police over links with arrested spy Jyoti Malhotra

18 May 2025 | 8:20 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 18 (UNI) Intelligence Bureau (IB) officials and Puri Police on Sunday questioned YouTuber Priyanka Senapati from Puri regarding her association with Haryana-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested on May 17 on charges of spying for Pakistan.

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WHITATHON run raises awareness and funds for childhood eye cancer

18 May 2025 | 8:16 PM

Hyderabad, May 18 (UNI) The LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) successfully organised the seventh edition of its flagship ‘WHITATHON’ run on Sunday to raise awareness about Retinoblastoma, a rare and life-threatening eye cancer affecting children, and to generate funds for its treatment.

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Will not allow return of jungle raj in Bihar or BJP getting chance to rule: Prashant Kishor

18 May 2025 | 8:12 PM

Patna, May 18 (UNI) 'Jan Suraaj' founder Prashant Kishor on Sunday said that his party would not allow the return of "Jungle Raj" or the BJP getting a chance to rule the state in the next Bihar assembly elections slated for October-November this year.

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Bengal: Police summon dismissed teacher over Thursday's violent protest

18 May 2025 | 8:06 PM

Kolkata, May 18 (UNI) Bidhannagar police station (North) has summoned one of the dismissed teachers to appear before the investigation officers on Monday in relation to the violent agitation in front of Bikash Bhavan on Thursday in which the police personnel had to use batons to disperse the protestors to evacuate gheraoed government officials.

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MP Supriya Sule selected for 'Consistent Effective Contribution to Parliamentary Democracy' Award

18 May 2025 | 7:56 PM

Pune, May 18 (UNI) NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule has been selected for the 'Consistent Effective Contribution to Parliamentary Democracy' award given by 'Prime Point Foundation', Chennai.

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Four children struck in car, die of suffocation

18 May 2025 | 7:53 PM

Vizianagaram, May 18 (UNI) In a tragic incident, four children, including two siblings, all below eight years of age, died of suffocation when they struck a stationary car at Dwarapudi village near here on Sunday.

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Surya joins Tharoor-led delegation to Americas, Chowta heads to Europe

Surya joins Tharoor-led delegation to Americas, Chowta heads to Europe

18 May 2025 | 7:51 PM

Bengaluru, May 18 (UNI) In a significant diplomatic outreach, BJP MPs Tejasvi Surya and Captain Brijesh Chowta from Karnataka will represent India in two separate high-level, multi-party parliamentary delegations travelling to various parts of the world to present India’s united stand against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.

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PM Modi, Karnataka leaders extend birthday wishes to Deve Gowda

PM Modi, Karnataka leaders extend birthday wishes to Deve Gowda

18 May 2025 | 7:41 PM

Bengaluru, May 18 (UNI) Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) Member of Parliament HD Deve Gowda received warm birthday greetings from political leaders across the spectrum on Sunday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the wishes, lauding him for his statesmanlike approach and lifelong commitment to public service.

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SP MLA demands special resolution in Maha assembly condemning Pahalgam attack, commending Armed Forces for Op Sindoor

18 May 2025 | 7:36 PM

Mumbai, May 18 (UNI) Samajwadi Party legislator Rais Shaikh from Bhiwandi (East) has written to the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar demanding that a special resolution be moved in the upcoming monsoon session condemning the heinous terrorist attack in Pahalgam and commending the Armed Forces for their swift and decisive response under Operation Sindoor for destroying terrorist infrastructure.

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‘Gauravshali Maharashtra Darshan’ exhibition to be inaugurated at Mantralaya on May 19

‘Gauravshali Maharashtra Darshan’ exhibition to be inaugurated at Mantralaya on May 19

18 May 2025 | 7:35 PM

Mumbai, May 18 (UNI) The exhibition, titled ‘Gauravshali Maharashtra Darshan’, depicting the glorious legacy of Maharashtra, will be inaugurated on May 19 (Monday) morning at the Mantralaya, NCP (AP) state president and MP Sunil Tatkare informed on Sunday.

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Tejashwi has no credibility, goes to meet people only during elections: Bihar Minister

18 May 2025 | 7:31 PM

Bhagalpur, May 18 (UNI) Bihar Labour Minister and senior BJP leader Santosh Kumar Singh on Sunday said RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav had lost his credibility as he found time to meet people only during elections.

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'Tejashwi has no credibility, goes to meet people only during elections': Bihar Minister

18 May 2025 | 7:21 PM

Bhagalpur, May 18 (UNI) Bihar Labour Minister and senior BJP leader, Santosh Singh, on Sunday accused RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav of having lost his credibility as he found time to meet people only during elections.

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Rahul Gandhi lacks clear policy on Naxalism: Chhattisgarh Dy CM Vijay Sharma

Rahul Gandhi lacks clear policy on Naxalism: Chhattisgarh Dy CM Vijay Sharma

18 May 2025 | 7:02 PM

Jagdalpur, May 18 (UNI) Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying the Gandhi scion lacks a clear policy on Naxalism and often works behind the scenes to undermine efforts.

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