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Manhunt launched after two shot dead at reception party in Patna

Suryaa | 2026-02-23, 09:44

Patna, Feb 23 (IANS) No arrests have been made so far in connection with the deadly shooting at a reception party in Patna that claimed two lives. The incident occurred around 11.45 p.m. in Shahpur village under the jurisdiction of Gopalpur Police Station on

Demise of my once comrade-in-arms has left me heartbroken: Mamata Banerjee on Mukul Roy�s death

Suryaa | 2026-02-23, 09:44

Kolkata, Feb 23 (IANS) The news of the demise of veteran politician and once her virtual second-in-command in Trinamool Congress had left her totally broken, said West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Monday morning. In

BJP's 2 years vs Congress' 5: CLP meets to target Bhajanlal Sharma govt in Assembly

Suryaa | 2026-02-23, 09:44

Jaipur, Feb 23 (IANS) The proceedings of the Budget Session of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on Monday will be quite interesting, as the opposition Congress has prepared to intensify its strategy against the ruling government. It is holding a meeting in

Maharashtra preferred FDI hub, policy push aimed at $5-trillion economy by 2047: Governor

Suryaa | 2026-02-23, 09:44

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat on Monday said that the state continues to be a leading destination for foreign investment, contributing over 13.5 per cent to the national GDP. He further stated that a “Vision Management

Gujarat demolition drive: 455 illegal structures razed in Rajkot, thousand more on target

Suryaa | 2026-02-23, 09:44

Rajkot, Feb 23 (IANS) The Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) in Gujarat on Monday launched what officials described as the largest demolition operation in the city’s history, moving to clear 1,489 illegal structures in the Jangleshwar locality and along

JNU violence: ABVP students claim attack by Left-affiliated groups

Suryaa | 2026-02-23, 09:44

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Violence erupted in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in the early hours of Monday as Left-affiliated student groups clashed with members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). The confrontation reportedly followed protests

Will be remembered for his political experience, efforts to serve society: PM Modi condoles Mukul ...

Suryaa | 2026-02-23, 09:44

Kolkata, Feb 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday issued a statement mourning the death of Mukul Roy, a senior politician from West Bengal, who had served with both the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The Prime Minister,

Assam witnessing historic transformation in connectivity, says CM Sarma

Suryaa | 2026-02-23, 09:44

Guwahati, Feb 23 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the state is witnessing a historic transformation in connectivity, with major bridge projects over the Brahmaputra and its tributaries significantly reducing travel time and

Sadhvi Prem Baisa death case: Compounder arrested, released on bail the same day

Suryaa | 2026-02-23, 09:44

Jodhpur, Feb 23 (IANS) The compounder who was arrested in connection with the death of Sadhvi Prem Baisa, was released by the police the same day. The accused compounder, Devi Singh Rajpurohit was held for administering the injections to the Sadhvi, after

Palaniswami hits back at Udhayanidhi Stalin, questions DMK's 'dynastic politics'

Suryaa | 2026-02-23, 09:44

Chennai, Feb 23 (IANS) In a sharp escalation of political rhetoric ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Leader of Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) launched a strong counterattack against Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, responding to

TN final electoral roll published, voter strength drops to 5.43 crore

Suryaa | 2026-02-23, 09:44

Chennai, Feb 23 (IANS) Tamil Nadu’s final electoral roll has been officially published on Monday following an extensive Special Intensive Revision (SIR) undertaken in compliance with directions from the Election Commission of India and the Supreme Court.

Mani Shankar Aiyar more capable than Mamata Banerjee: Shahnawaz Hussain on INDIA Bloc leadership

Suryaa | 2026-02-23, 09:44

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) BJP National Spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on Monday commented on Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar’s statement suggesting that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should lead the INDIA bloc that is comprised of

PM Modi reaches out to Bengal voters via open letter, promises state's economic revival

Suryaa | 2026-02-23, 09:44

Kolkata, Feb 23 (IANS) The West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has commenced the mass distribution of an open letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, penned in Bengali and Hindi, among voters as part of its campaigning ahead of the

NDMC to inaugurate annual Tulip Festival 2026 today

Suryaa | 2026-02-23, 09:44

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The annual Tulip Festival-2026 organised by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) in the heart of the national capital on Shanti Path Lawn will be formally inaugurated on Monday. During the programme, the festival will feature a

'Cong govt backing tanker mafia', Karnataka LoP slams cuts to welfare corporations

Suryaa | 2026-02-23, 09:44

Bengaluru, Feb 23 (IANS) Targeting the Congress-led government for allegedly encouraging the tanker mafia by showing no interest in repairing borewells, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Karnataka Assembly R. Ashoka on Monday said the state administration was

Army Public School in Delhi's Dhaula Kuan gets bomb threat; probe underway

Suryaa | 2026-02-23, 09:44

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Army Public School in Dhaula Kuan, Delhi, has reportedly received a bomb threat via email on Monday, prompting authorities to launch an investigation. Delhi Fire Services (DFS) and police teams have been deployed at the school, and