States

September 24, 2026 10:09 AM

Loss of lives in UP bus fire extremely painful: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said the loss of lives in a bus fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh is extremely painful and offered her deepest condolences to the bereaved families. She also prayed for the swift recovery of those injured in the accident. “The news of the deaths ...

September 24, 2026 9:58 AM

Roshibina proud symbol of Manipur’s sporting spirit: CM Y Khemchand Singh

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Thursday congratulated wushu player Naorem Roshibina Devi for winning the silver medal at the ongoing Asian Games in Japan, and called her a “proud symbol of the state’s sporting spirit”. Twenty-five-year-old Devi won the silver medal in the womenâ€...

September 24, 2026 9:06 AM

Odisha govt approves 27 industrial projects worth over Rs 2.45 lakh crore

The Odisha government has approved 27 industrial projects worth over Rs 2.45 lakh crore, which have the potential to generate employment for more than 50,000 people, officials said. The project proposals were approved at a High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) meeting chaired by Chief Minister Moha...

September 22, 2026 4:34 PM

EC announces MLC polls for five Maharashtra seats

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced the schedule for elections to five Maharashtra Legislative Council seats from three Graduates' and two Teachers' constituencies, with the terms of the sitting members ending on December 6, 2026. The seats include the Aurangabad, Pune and N...

September 22, 2026 4:20 PM

EC announces Legislative Council polls in four states; UP has 11 seats

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced the schedule for biennial elections to 28 Legislative Council seats across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra. The seats are from Graduates' and Teachers' constituencies, with Uttar Pradesh accounting for the highest number at...

September 22, 2026 3:52 PM

Andhra CM lays foundation for projects worth Rs 11,360 cr across state

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday virtually laid the foundation for several development projects across the state valued at Rs 11,360 crore in Chittoor district. The chief minister laid the foundation for the projects in 123 municipalities across 26 districts, which will ...