‘India crafted identity of its own under PM Modi’s leadership’: CM Adityanath lights ‘Aashirwad ka Diya’

September 17, 2026 9:59 PM

‘India crafted identity of its own under PM Modi’s leadership’: CM Adityanath lights ‘Aashirwad ka Diya’

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while asserting that India has crafted an identity of its own under the latter's leadership. The Chief Minister made the remark after lighting earthen lamps in Lucknow during the 'Aashirwad ka Diya' ceremony, as part of the nationwide 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'. Addressing a gathering, CM Adityanath said: "Scores of earthen lamps are being lit across the country to pray for the goo...

‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ to mark PM Modi’s 25 years in public service, says BJP Chief Nitin Nabin

September 9, 2026 1:26 PM

‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ to mark PM Modi’s 25 years in public service, says BJP Chief Nitin Nabin

BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Wednesday announced a month-long nationwide campaign, ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’, from September 17 to October 17 to commemorate Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing 25 years in public service. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, Nabin said October 7, 2026, will mark 25 years since Prime Minister Modi began his public service journey as Chief Minister of Gujarat. "On October 7, 2026, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi will ...

BJP chief Nitin Nabin’s new team unveiled; PM Modi hails “organisational experience, grassroots connect”

August 17, 2026 4:44 PM

BJP chief Nitin Nabin’s new team unveiled; PM Modi hails “organisational experience, grassroots connect”

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday announced its new team of national office-bearers under party president Nitin Nabin, bringing in several new faces while retaining experienced leaders and giving significant representation to women. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the newly appointed office-bearers and leaders entrusted with various organisational responsibilities. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Congratulations to the newly appointed National Office Bearers of the BJP and those w...

J’khand job exam stir: Protest enters 21st day, students plan ‘Tiranga Yatra’ on I-Day

August 14, 2026 12:00 PM

J’khand job exam stir: Protest enters 21st day, students plan ‘Tiranga Yatra’ on I-Day

The students’ protest in Ranchi against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations entered its 21st day on Friday, with demonstrators planning to take out a ‘Tiranga Yatra’ on the occasion of the country’s 80th Independence Day celebrations on August 15. They also cautioned the district administration against an FIR lodged over the violence during the August 10 march towards the state assembly, asserting that the ‘Tiranga Yatra’ on Independence Day would further st...

Jharkhand students refuse to call off stir; to take out ‘Tiranga Yatra’ on Aug 15

August 13, 2026 11:48 PM

Jharkhand students refuse to call off stir; to take out ‘Tiranga Yatra’ on Aug 15

The agitation by students and job aspirants in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations entered its 20th day on Thursday, with protesters refusing to call off the stir and reiterating their demands for a CBI probe and cancellation of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination. Hundreds of students and job aspirants gathered at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi, where the protest has been continuing since July 29. The...

Jharkhand students’ protest over job exam ‘anomalies’ enters 20th day

August 13, 2026 10:54 AM

Jharkhand students’ protest over job exam ‘anomalies’ enters 20th day

The students’ protest over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations entered its 20th day on Thursday, with the agitators refusing to call off the stir until their demands were met. The ‘JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch’ has been demonstrating at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in the state capital Ranchi, demanding greater transparency in recruitment examinations, cancellation of several tests and an independent probe by the CBI or a panel of retired judges from outside Jharkhan...

Protests grip Ranchi: ABVP workers detained after clash with police during march, BJP enforces bandh following police action on JPSC-JSSC aspirants

August 12, 2026 12:57 AM

Protests grip Ranchi: ABVP workers detained after clash with police during march, BJP enforces bandh following police action on JPSC-JSSC aspirants

A day after the police crackdown on student aspirants protesting against alleged recruitment irregularities in JPSC and JSSC, political and civil unrest intensified across Jharkhand on Tuesday as the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) led a protest march from the Old Vidhan Sabha to the New Vidhan Sabha over irregularities in the state's competitive exams for government posts. The renewed demonstrations follow a dramatic "Vidhan Sabha gherao" march in Ranchi on Monday by protesters deman...

BJP observes state-wide ‘bandh’ as J’khand job exam stir enters 18th day; ABVP to march to assembly

August 11, 2026 12:37 PM

BJP observes state-wide ‘bandh’ as J’khand job exam stir enters 18th day; ABVP to march to assembly

The BJP on Tuesday called a state-wide bandh in Jharkhand to protest the alleged use of force against students demonstrating over irregularities in recruitment examinations, as the agitation entered its 18th day. The bandh, which began at 8 am and will continue until midnight, has been called to protest the police action against demonstrators during their march to the state Assembly on Monday. The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) also strongly condemned the alleged police action again...

‘Her Legacy Will Continue to Inspire Generations’: BJP Leaders Pay Tribute to Sushma Swaraj on Death Anniversary

August 6, 2026 1:05 PM

‘Her Legacy Will Continue to Inspire Generations’: BJP Leaders Pay Tribute to Sushma Swaraj on Death Anniversary

BJP leaders on Thursday paid heartfelt tributes to former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on her death anniversary, remembering her outstanding contributions to Indian diplomacy, parliamentary traditions, and public life. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath extended a humble tribute to Swaraj and said, “A humble tribute on the death anniversary of Sushma Swaraj ji-an eloquent orator, a sensitive leader of the people, a former External Affairs Minister, and a recipient of the ‘Padma Vib...

NDA Parliamentary Party’s meeting today to finalise strategy for last leg of Monsoon Session

August 4, 2026 10:15 AM

NDA Parliamentary Party’s meeting today to finalise strategy for last leg of Monsoon Session

The NDA parliamentary party’s meeting ‘Mangal Milan’ is being held at the Parliament Library Building (PLB) today to chalk out the ruling alliance’s floor strategy for the remaining 10 days of the Monsoon Session. A note, circulated among all National Democratic Alliance (NDA) members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha by the office of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Parliament, said, “All Hon'ble NDA Members of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha are requested to kindly make it convenient to a...