Bihar’s political landscape buzzed on Tuesday as Union Minister Lalan Singh poured cold water on speculations surrounding RCP Singh’s potential re-entry into JD(U). Addressing the media in Lakhisarai, the senior leader made it clear: those who undermine the party from within stand no chance of return. Lalan Singh painted a picture of a robust JD(U), crediting its vitality to committed workers and Nitish Kumar’s steady helm. ‘Our power lies in the dedication of our foot soldiers,’ he remarked, reinforcing party unity amid ongoing rumors. In a significant reveal, Lalan detailed an upcoming diplomatic push. Come January 21, 2026, he will…
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As Bangladesh approaches its crucial February 12 polls, a damning report exposes the glaring gender gap in candidacy. Just 109 women have filed nominations out of 2,568 total – accounting for only 4.2%. This underwhelming figure underscores persistent patriarchal hurdles in the country’s politics. Writing in Prothom Alo, expert Salim Jahan cited media data showing 72 party-endorsed women versus 37 independents. Alarmingly, 30 of 50 participating parties nominated not a single woman, sidelining over 50% of the population from electoral contention. BNP and BSP topped the list with 10 apiece, yet BNP’s meager 3% from 328 slots is decried as…
Poonch district police made headlines by launching the Police Shaheed Volleyball Tournament, a vibrant event dedicated to remembering martyred officers. The grand finale saw Manjeet Singh Memorial Volleyball Club triumph over Shaheed Mumtaz Memorial Club with a decisive 3-0 scoreline on Tuesday. District SSP Shafqat Hussain presented trophies and medals, inspiring players with visions of international glory. In his address, he celebrated Poonch’s sporting legacy. ‘Countless kids from here have excelled nationally and abroad. Thanks to our youth for keeping sports alive,’ he remarked. He showered praise on both finalist teams. ‘Congratulations to the victorious Manjeet Singh Memorial Club. The…
In a sharp rebuttal to Tejashwi Yadav’s post-election narrative, BJP’s fresh face in Bihar politics, Maithili Thakur, MLA from Alinagar, reaffirmed her dedication to constituency development. Speaking in Patna on Monday, the renowned folk artist turned lawmaker outlined her vision amid political crossfire. Tejashwi’s assertion that Bihar’s mandate favored the ‘system’ over people drew Thakur’s measured response: ‘We honor the public’s mandate with sincerity. Alinagar’s transformation remains my top priority, ongoing without pause.’ She sidestepped personal jabs, focusing on governance: ‘Development drives us daily; law enforcement is prompt. Expect strong opposition play from him.’ The conversation shifted to national BJP…
A chilling exposé in Bangladesh’s Blitz magazine exposes how Pakistan is transforming Dhaka into a base for covert assaults on India. While Pakistan’s terror sponsorship is infamous, Bangladesh’s inadvertent complicity is the new flashpoint in regional security. ISI’s playbook is familiar: radicalize through faith, infiltrate porous borders, and deploy proxies. But now, Bangladesh serves as the logistical backbone, placing Dhaka at risk of blowback from India’s defensive responses. ‘Terrorism is the deep state’s cornerstone in Pakistan,’ the report asserts, highlighting ISI’s renewed proxy jihad offensive. Coinciding with India’s national festivities, this plot involves coordinated terror, vandalism, and propaganda from eastern…
At a prestigious gathering in New Delhi’s Vice President Enclave, C.P. Radhakrishnan, the nation’s Vice President, released ‘Chalice of Ambrosia: Ram Janmabhoomi – Challenge and Response’ by Surendra Kumar Pachauri, ex-secretary to the Government of India. This launch underscores the profound narrative of perseverance behind Ayodhya’s iconic Ram Mandir. Addressing the audience, Radhakrishnan lauded the book’s empathetic and erudite account of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement spanning ages. He positioned the temple’s construction as a landmark in India’s timeless civilizational arc, seamlessly blending devotion, heritage, jurisprudence, and democratic ethos with utmost respect. The Vice President asserted that while thousands of temples…
Hidden in Rajasthan’s Banswara district lies a treasure of tantric heritage: the Tripura Sundari Temple, a 900-year-old powerhouse among the 51 Shakti Peeths. On Gupta Navratri’s third day, honoring the goddess of tantra, mantra, and yantra, this shrine buzzes with fervent rituals that promise rapid spiritual rewards. Devotees experience simultaneous darshan of Kali, Saraswati, and Lakshmi, the trinity reflected in Tripura Sundari’s name—’Beauty of the Three Worlds.’ Her murti on the potent Sri Yantra emits a divine luminescence, symbolizing unparalleled shakti. This siddha peeth, also linked to one of the 64 Yoginis, has long been a pilgrimage spot for those…
Raipur, January 20, 2026 / A great enthusiasm was observed among students, parents, and teachers in the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha this year as well. By the last date of registration, January 11, 2026, a total of 29.29 lakh participants from Chhattisgarh state had registered on the portal. This figure is 7.16 lakh more than the previous year, indicating growing interest in the program. Last year, Chhattisgarh ranked first in the country in terms of registration, while this year the state secured the fourth position after Andaman and Nicobar, Chandigarh, and Lakshadweep. It is particularly noteworthy that this…
Administration Strict on Illegal Transport, Storage & Milling, Major Actions in Many Districts Raipur January 20, 2026/In Chhattisgarh, with the aim of making the paddy procurement system at support price completely transparent, impartial, and farmer-centric, the Chhattisgarh government is conducting a comprehensive and intensive campaign across the state against irregularities in illegal paddy transport, storage, sale, and milling. In accordance with the clear directives of the government, joint teams of Revenue, Food, Mandi, and Police departments are continuously monitoring inter-state borders, paddy procurement centers, rice mills, and suspicious locations, taking strict action to ensure that the benefits of paddy procurement…
The paddy procurement work in the district is continuing with speed and transparency in the Kharif marketing year 2025-26. Under the paddy procurement that started from November 15, a total of 89 thousand 181 farmers are registered in Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, out of which 3 lakh 71 thousand 291 tons of paddy have been purchased from 72 thousand 258 farmers by the committees so far. Thus, about 76 percent of the paddy procurement target has been completed in the district. Farmer Shri Premchand Lahre, a resident of village Bhathagaon registered at the Koseer paddy procurement center in development block Sarangarh, sold…